Ok I'm pretending here, that I can walk and am able to wear brightly coloured heels again. In fact; I'm still on crutches. That's bad isn't it? I should be advocating that wearing crutches and wearing an outfit worthy of posting, should go hand in hand and championing universal fashion. But instead, the image it takes, just reminds me of my own frustration, that comes with not being able to be independent and free to look after myself. Because unlike some people who may have hurt their foot and have to cope with crutches for a while, may not feel much different, mildly annoyed perhaps. For me, that frustration and pain, is deep rooted. From when I was truly disabled for a large part of my late teens, from arthritis. So please don't think less of me, crutches are indeed just a means to get around. Maybe tomorrow, I will post a positive disability image. I think perhaps it should be promoted much more, as fashion need not be for the very few.
Who said retail therapy doesn't do anyone any good? This is one cosy coat.
Coat: Miss Selfridges
Socks: Elle via TK Maxx
Dress: Vintage (I've haven't worn this since I was 14! Just unearthed it at the back of my old wardrobe at the parents house, I use to wear it as a coat)
I found your blog the other day and I love both of your style on here so much. You guys have the best vintage finds. I am pretty much in awe!
Here, I am seriously in love with the bright cyan shoes paired with the equally bright and dashing dress. You look great! However, I am definitely advocating the crutches! I would love to see them with a fabulous outfit and a proud smile. I had a hairline fracture in my foot when I was at a festival a couple of years back too. It was pretty dreadful as it was the holidays and I was only 17 and too mopy to not care. Don't let it get you down! But I guess you know that.
Posted by: Eline | Monday, 27 September 2010 at 03:21 PM
Thanks Eline! I'm working on it.. I'm definitely thinking crutches too! I'm travelling to London tomorrow, but I reckon I can get a post in before my train! Glad you like the blog :) Love from Manchester
Posted by: Raisa | Monday, 27 September 2010 at 05:44 PM
Take those bloody shoes off! I'd like to see the coat done up x
Posted by: Ashiya | Monday, 27 September 2010 at 11:01 PM
Not putting any weight on my broken foot! yeah I realised I didn't take a photo of it done up.. it looked really good done up and worn with flat boots.. but I didn't have time! x
Posted by: Raisa | Tuesday, 28 September 2010 at 12:41 PM
Hey, I look at a lot of fashion blogs but yours is definitely one of my favourits. It inspired me to set up my own :) I'd love you to take a look: http://designcreatewear.wordpress.com/
This has got to be my coat for this winter, it's stunning!! Going to order it off the website, is it very warm? It's just that I am always freezing so I need something to keep me nice and toasty?!
Posted by: Naomi | Wednesday, 29 September 2010 at 06:48 PM
Thanks Naomi! Great that you like our little blog! On the coat front, it feels really cosy, but because its cotton velvet, I don't know if it would stand up to really really cold weather.. but it definitely feels toasty to wear right now :)
Posted by: Raisa | Thursday, 30 September 2010 at 06:11 PM
I ordered the coat!! Gutted that I have to send it straight back :( too thin for me but the main problem is that I'm 5ft10 and the fur cuffs were up near my elbows!!!
Posted by: Naomi | Thursday, 14 October 2010 at 08:28 PM