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| Dress: Handmade, Jacket: DIY, Jewelry: Handmade, Chucks: Journeys |
I think one of the favorite things, for me, about having a blog and blogging my daily outfits is the sheer amount of things I own that have my finger print on them. What I mean by that is almost everything has, in some way or another, been customized/designed/painted/beaded/sewn by me. Look at this outfit. With the exception of the shoes and the belt (Wal Mart), I "made" every single thing here. And I think that is awesome. When I was very young I had a goal that I would wear one thing I made every day and I think I've accomplished that very well.
With this look I'm trying to keep some of the Mori inspiration with a seashell, my lace embellished jacket and my flower hair clip. Ever since finding out about this style, I keep trying to make my outfits more "mori".
I'm a little tense today. Last week was not the best week. It had a lot of parts where I felt personally attacked? Especially an instance one facebook where, when discussing bullying and weight in response to THIS news, I was told I didn't know anything about being bullied by a complete stranger who doesn't know me.
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So, without going into detail about this past week or my past in general, I assure you everyone knows what it is to be bullied by friends, family members, school mates and co-workers. It is not fun. While I try to keep things light and fun here, I've got problems that I have to work on almost all the time. I've been lower than low, and sometimes I let people put me there when I shouldn't. And it sucks. Everyone has been there and it really hurt to have this stranger just disregard my feelings when they don't even know me.
What I take away from these experiences is strength. At the end of the day, whether I'm wrong or right, I fight to be myself, to get beyond the influence of bullies, and that is what is important. I AM ME. And I'm never going to apologize for that, no matter what.
It's funny that Stacey posted this P!NK video last week because it's been my theme song for the last few weeks. I've been playing it non-stop on repeat because the message is important. You ARE perfect. And so am I, just the way that I am.
Blogging, having this connection with people all over the globe and making the online friends that I have, gives me confidence and courage to get through the bad days. It has really helped me open up and be more myself with other people. It helps me over look the bullies in life.
Another cute outfit Meg and a very thoughtful post too, I think we have all been the target of bullies. I think you're super rad and I can't wait to meet you IRL in May:)
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and am hugely impressed you made it. I can barely make a cup of tea. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I was bullied in my youth, I kept reminding myself that living well is the best revenge. Today, I'm a fit professional with everything going well in my life. They are ugly alcoholics on their way to an early grave.
Hang in there. It gets better.
I love the design at the neckline of the dress.
ReplyDeleteI always thought bullies would end after high school, but it's funny how they follow you through all walks of life. I'm glad I have the confidence now to say, "Screw you I'm fabulous!" but remarks still sting a bit. That's alright though, because one day I'm going to be a sassy 80 year old who walks around in lace up boots and doesn't give a shit about what people think!
I think it is so cool that you have personalized your closet. I'm even more impressed at how many things you've made for yourself. I wish I had such talent and patience. The best I've done is alter some of my thrifted goods to improve their fit.
ReplyDeleteOh Meg, you've inspired me to wear something DIY'd or handmade by me more often. I guess the only thing I really wear regularly that I've made myself are my dun, dun, dun ... floral headbands. But they make me feel strong, magical and invincible, which is exactly how you look here in your beautiful dress and jacket. I always have the last laugh at haters ... I laugh at them poking fun because they're so fucking pathetic and shallow - have the haters looked in the mirror lately? xo
ReplyDeleteYou are gorgeous, and your cool DIY wardrobe inspires me all the time. That is my absolute favourite song right now. It sucks to be bullied, and it sucks even more when people you know disregard your experience with bullying. Luckily, you are amazing, and they are not. :)
ReplyDeleteTrees- Thanks honey! I can't wait to meet you, either. :-) Can I say again how excited I am to have you over?
ReplyDeleteShybiker- That is an excellent way to get "revenge" on bullies. And thank you for the compliment on my dress. I love to sew. :-)
Jess- Thank you! I think we have a similar plan for our old age. Only if my hair goes white I'm SO putting pink and blue in it. Can't pass up the opportunity to color it without bleach, can I?
Megan Mae- It does take a lot of patience, and there is a lot of cursing involved, but it's worth it to make a lasting piece that you love. :-) I really like all of the things that you make, too. I keep eyeing up the button flowers. So cute!
PYSU!!!!! - HI!!!!!! I envy your floral headbands! They are actually part of my inspiration for my hair flowers. I could never wear something as big as your headbands to work, I can get away with my hair flowers. I love how we, as a blogger community, inspire one another. xoxo
Stacey- I am so addicted to that song. It does suck to be bullied, but I feel like that song kind of reinforces the message that it's awesome to be you. Which is another reason I like MCR- that seems to be a message they put out there a lot, too. You're amazing, too. xoxo!