Today was the first Wednesday that I didn’t have to go to therapy in a couple months. I was diagnosed with High Anxiety and Depression. It’s something I’ve been living with for years but this year it’s really been hitting me hard (I don’t really express this much with you). But working on an outfit post always brightens my mood just that little bit extra.
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| Blouse: Thrifted | Shorts: Nasty Gal | Vest: Boohoo | Necklace: Mums | Shoes: Free People |
Coen took these pictures. Hence, the last picture when he asked me to “look like Godzilla.” I’m so ferocious, aren’t I? A five-foot-two Goth Godzilla is what real nightmares are all about!
This outfit I wanted to mix some hardcore-ish elements with the false-Pearl necklace. Putting interesting outfits together has always been something that brightens my mood. Whenever I have an exam I would rag-curl my hair the night before or spend extra-time on my make up in the morning. My motto in high school was always “If you look good, you’ll feel better.” It was all about confidence building.
That’s partly why lately I’ve been adding so much leopard print to my wardrobe – have you noticed? It’s something that always boots my confidence and automatically makes me feel bad-ass. Do you think that what you wear affects how you feel? What makes you feel powerful?
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I agree, leopard print + black = instant confidence boost 🙂
I think your outfit is great, and your “Gothzilla” attitude is awesome!! 😉
OMG I love the pearls and hardcore combo! Totally awesome AND interesting, you nailed it!! Plus I can definitely relate about the looking good and feeling good portion. I think it's very important and sometimes an outfit can make/break a mood. The cheetah print is epic btw, love it! ^_^ Stay super!
Absolutely. When things get bad for me it's time for the winged eyeliner and stompy boots.
You look great!
yeah, I've been down in the dumps myself lately. Fashion cheers me up as well. love the vest and shorts! looking awesome as usual
Looking good! I stand by the phrase 'if your eyeliner is on pointe, you are on pointe'. Dressing in a way I like is a sure fire way to feel better. Sympathies for the depression/anxiety, as I know how shit it makes you feel.
Yes, it's how I justify caring as much as I do to myself o__o. What puts me in a good mood tends to vary, though. Also, those shorts and stockings look great together =].
Wearing a corset always makes me feel powerful and awesome 🙂