The skirt in the picture on the right was actually the skirt I was wearing when this rude old dude harassed me on the street when I was on holiday in Australia. It was totally shitty and really shook me up: not just 'cause I was in my very own NEIGHBORHOOD which is largely inhabited by like, families and civil servants, but also because I felt super guilty for being too scared to say anything to the dude on the spot. The guilt kept nagging at me for days, and over the course I imagined and re-imagined what I would have said, had I been less terrified. Most of the time it was some formulation of "Eat shit and die!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (original, I know), but then I also liked to play with syntax and trying to figure out the proper derogatory term to confront this misogynistic asshole with.
Anyway, this was all very odd and scary, but ultimately, it just makes me more concerned about the way that girls and women's bodies are objectified in everyday life. I mean, heLLO, I am going to wear a tight crop top and miniskirt because it makes ME feel good and it makes ME happy!? Is that really that difficult a concept to understand?? Are there not OTHER things that people do just to make themselves feel good and make life the little bit more enjoyable (which we all know it totally needs)? I just wish there was a way to get it through people's heads that us ladies' bodies don't just exist for others' benefit, to be looked at or otherwise.... *sigh*
left
Top Acne
Vest, skirt Vintage
Shoes Topshop
right
Top MaxMara
Skirt American Apparel
Dress (worn under) H&M
Belt Vintage
Woahhhh I love both outfits so much! I especially like how you layered the dress under the skirt and blouse, so good! And the shoes omg.
ReplyDeleteI am so upset to hear that you got harassed. I live in Australia and have never been harassed or anything but it's probably because I pass for a twelve year old. But every time I walk alone in public I always make up possible scenarios and try to think of witty comebacks to shout except WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO! We should be able to walk on the streets without having to do these things.
I'm always here for ya gurl.
Thank you!!!!!!!!
DeleteAnd ya I know it's total crap that anyone should be made to feel like they're not in control of their body... I hate that it feels like these people justify my existence on terms other than my own, ya know?! GOD.
AH I love the pinkness, so dreamy!Your flatforms are so cool, love these outfits!!! Yes pink always!
ReplyDeleteOMG GIRL where did you hide that cool hairstyle n e ways i love these!!!!!!! .... next week we should take photos like these cuz ~~~~~~yolo~~~~~~ and send them 2 u know who!! can't wait to see youuuu
ReplyDeletelove these pics!
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