Daisy Train

Another summery outfit post. I have quite the backlog of photos, but am able to slowly work my way through them. I still can't quite believe I have my own computer! My own means of producing and creating my work... My own way to connect with the world and use a tool to create and draw inspiration from.. Truly, we are blessed to live in this tech-saturated world, where ideas dance at our fingertips, and the process from mere thought to full-bodied creation is shorter than ever before. People may decry the proliferation of media and how new technology can damage society, stilt creativity, and on and on and on, but really, it's only a tool, and although it IS a powerful tool, it only affects us as much as we allow it. For me, my computer has given me freedom whereas previously, my hands were tied to specific locations and times. Ironically, I am writing this on the computer at school, but the principle remains! I edited these photos on my own computer last night, and was thusly reminded and gladdened of the power it gave me. All the poweersss, yessss! *cackles maniacally* Ahem. 

This outfit is color coordinated, and so 'me'. Did you notice how the lipstick matches the bright magenta in the dress?? Do you see it?? CAN YOU TELL???!? Have I mentioned I'm a little obsessed with colors..? As for the turquoise eyeliner, I was on a turquoise-liner kick for awhile this summer. I go through turquoise spurts. Turquoise was my first color of non-traditional eyeliner, and one of my favorite colors to wear in high school, so I definitely go through turquoise phases that fade and then swing back in full force. Wearing it with the contrast of the bright magenta was also a plus!

I painted daisies all over my nails; hence the blog post title. I know they aren't that splashy, but they were so fun to wear! Daisies randomly became a favorite trend of mine, so hopefully I will get to show some more outfits with said flower in different shapes and forms. I was so happy when they actually became a mainstream trend, because that enabled all of my feels for them that had suddenly bubbled up from the dark recesses of my creative soul. Can anybody else relate? There should be a word for the surprising affection of a random theme.

Dress, bag, necklace - thrifted

Sandals - DSW

Earrings - Target?World Market? One of them. 

<3 The Magpie

A Sheer Thing

I fell in love with this dress when I found it. It was looser in look and older in style, but the sleeves, oh the sleeves were divine. And then I tried it on and it all made sense. Some clothes you just have to wear and see them on a form instead of just eyeing them hanging flat on a rack. The magenta touches and subtle browns all fell into place after that. Some people are really against the idea of pairing black with brown, but I think if you do it right, it can look really good. 

The bag was another special find. I walked into a Goodwill, saw it hanging on a small display rack, and immediately grabbed it for my own. It looks like a vintage bag, with its beautiful detailing and intricate fabric. It went well with my scarf and added a bit more color to the whole ensemble.

 I remember that this was the first time I wore the boots out. They have a thick sturdy heel, which I love, and is almost the only kind I can walk in, haha. I prefer shoes I can run around in all day and explore with, if inclined, and these certainly fit the bill. 

 

 

I'm not sure what decade the dress is from, but I felt like it had a bit of a 80's vibe. It was such a fun dress to wear, and I think it made me feel more fun as well. Have you ever had that experience? Where a certain item of clothing or outfit makes you feel a certain way? I think it's pretty cool how clothes can change our moods. It's strange how clothes influence us and the world around us.

Dress, bag - thrifted

Scarf - gift

Earrings - Random outlet store

Boots - Modcloth

<3 The Magpie