Best Foot Backward

Laid back, Under- accesosrized,  improper posture, unkempt do that can't exactly be called a choreographed bed head either, a little bit of sweat and smudge, denim Pants. This is how I was most of my college life.  Adulthood (and the climate) made me outgrow the denims and the norms of professional life have somehow changed the way I've presented myself.  

Putting her best foot forward.  

Once, a friend I just got to know, teased that this was how I was with him.

  "What's wrong with that?", slightly in denial, mildly confused whether to accept or to differ, frankly caught off-guard, I answered defensively. And then I realized, I always have my best foot forward. Nothing wrong with that (?) This was the standard of adulthood as I know it!

"Nothing, it's just that it's so.. safe. Safe is boring."  He said ever so bluntly.

"What's not boring?"  I challenged.

"It would be nice to see you with your guard down"

"....That's something you earn. " 

He gives that candid "makes sense" look. 

I victory dance inside. 

Months after this passing conversation happened, it still plays in my head and makes me laugh and wonder. Back when we were younger, important people-- professors, titas and such demanded our best behaviour. Now that we've grown up and have gotten used to that, some people wish to behold otherwise. We have grown to be very selective of the people we decide to be comfortable and "best foot backward" with that to some it becomes a novelty. Isn't it interesting, all this adulting.

I have to admit though. Friend has a point. Once in a while, it wouldn't hurt to come as you most naturally are and in your rawest state. In fact it can be liberating. In my case sadly, it's not always never pretty, but then again, genuine is always beautiful.

And Yes kids, mid 20's people can still wear ripped jeans and crop tops. :p

Top: Blind Clothing

Mom Jeans: Blind Clothing

Mandals: Parisian

Photos by: Burtz Rolian

Locale: Cafe Capriccio

Man Up.

It's monday again and its time for a new outfit post. I've been looking for a good pair of jumper shorts since forever but could not find any in my size, so when I accidentally saw this piece in my news feeds, I fought for it! Haha! (Girls will get what I mean). They aren't jumper shorts but pants aren't so bad. In fact, they're a a little less casual. Plus, this one from The Coterie is detachable, so it's double purpose! Cool, right? It is pretty risky sporting a jumper without getting stares but daring yourself to stand the stares and pulling off a boyish look (I like to call this the plumber look sans the tools in the pocket and the hard hat) and giving it just a slightly sexy feminine touch is part of the fun. The key tool to this is an understated top, a chic pair of heels, and some attitude. Accessorizing will just defeat the purpose and take away the basic beauty of the whole ensemble, atleast for the look I'm going for. What could be more beautifully basic than denim and white. I would love to try and pair this with a rolled up muscle tee sometime.

 

This was last2 weekend's outfit and while that was about 9 days  ago, somehow the photos convey my current mood at the moment. Weak smiles, tiny frowns, little smirks, sunsets, cloudy head, hair down, denim, my less chatty self and all things laid back if you get my drift. I just came from a 3-day bazaar/ exhibit called Eskina! where Blind Clothing participated and I'm either unable to get over it or still beat up from surviving the most exhausting (but exhilirating) weekend of my 2014, physically and emotionally I'd say.

I was thinking about the title of this post, but more than a title what came to me was a rhema. 

When you're afraid to try something outside your comfort zone and convenience.. Man up.

When you feel like you've made yourself emotionally vulnerable to someone you trust and they end up using it against you to feed their newly found ego.. Man up.

When you find it hard to get up in the morning to train or stay up late to work some more.. Man up.

I could go on and on.. but that would be ranting and I like to keep my sunset chill vibe.

Man up, girls. And Man up with poise.

Cheers in advance to an awesome week?

Xx

Dawn

**Jumper: The Coterie**Shoes: Fashioncookie Shoe Avenue**Midriff: Topshop