On the flip side of LEGENDS
All the great legends are templates for human behavior. I would define a myth as a story that has survived.
John Boorman
I have had a rough week. Erm…OK, 5+ months. I am beginning to realize I am at one of those harrowing (and thrilling) turning points in my life. When I realize how off-course I really am, and how weak my heroic self. And how far I have to go. An epic, so to speak.
On this day in question, shooting as an FU gaggle for Pursuing Andie, I was in so not a pleasant mood, and utterly drained. That is, right up until I put on this dress. Andie had chosen it specifically with me in mind after seeing some of my Story Story Night stage sequins. It’s a vision. One that fits me like a literal, and also metaphorical, glove.
A real bird of paradise. Scala silk with sequins and beading vintage dress ($48, originally $64-Pursuing Andie). So duh, I bought it right away. Seriously, like I would let anyone else own this dress. Though lovely Ms. Andie has other sequins selections for you to drool over, like this black and gold power beauty blouse I was this close on buying too.
I justify epically frivolous outfit purchases by designating them for an upcoming Story Story Night theme. Indisputably, this dress’s theme is for May’s night, LEGENDS: Stories of Heroes and Epics.
Sometimes, if all the strength you have starts in sequins and silk and an image you project, that’s all you need to make it through to the other side. With a little bit of bravery. A little bit of bad ass. And a real story to tell. Ralph Lauren suede and wood clogs ($7.99, Good Samaritan, the same run when I found my BREAK-UP dress.)
See you (and eventually see this dress again) on the flip side of LEGENDS.
Stunning (with a freezing cold windchill factor) photos by Kelly Lynae.
