Summer’s End
You guys, it is officially fall now! Can you believe it? And despite the fact that I have been itching for fall to finally be here, somehow I dressed like spring. Go figure.
But now I can wear sweaters, and tights, and colorful pants (I bought purple skinny jeans and red skinny jeans at Target yesterday; they have SO many on sale in a plethora of colors!) and scarves without anyone complaining that it’s still summer and I should not be wearing those things.
And today, to celebrate fall… I am sick. I can’t say I’m complaining though, because I’m weird and sometimes I like a good sick day to give me an excuse to lay around and not do anything productive. Not that I like being sick, but I can’t really change it so I might as well be positive, right?
So today, I’m going to ingest ridiculous amounts of tea and coffee, lay on the couch, and surf Modcloth for a new pair of fall shoes. Because I really, really need some new shoes. I swear, I wear the same five pairs of shoes every day with very little variation.
Then again, what I lack in amounts of shoes, I make up for in amounts of skirts. (As of right now, I own 38 skirts.)
Further proof that I cannot resist make faces while wearing lipstick.
And also, proof that I am more of a dork that you guys ever know. 😉
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much of my personality actually gets onto the blog, and how much of my life is really shared. Spurred by Naomi (you guys might recognize her sister, Annebeth, of The Styling Dutchman. Seriously, Naomi and Annebeth are the CUTEST sisters ever.) and how beautifully real her blog is, I realized that I’ve been unconsciously censoring what gets on the blog. Probably because I know that people I am friends with in real life read this blog, and it’s scary to share with people I really know.
So, future goal: share real life. Even if I think it’s boring. Share the pictures where I’m being a total dork, even if they’re not perfect and possibly make me look bad. Because that’s me. I’m weird. I sing childishly at the top of my lungs, off key on purpose, when nobody is home. And, sometimes, when people ARE home. I talk in baby voices frequently. I speak to myself in various random accents. I sing songs to my cat in meows.
Basically, I’m just a spaz.
{Thrifted} Dress: $4 | Cardigan: $5.99 | Heels: $5.99 | Belt: $.0.99
What about you? Are there things about your personality that you consciously or unconsciously censor from your blog? Do you find it scarier to share with people you know than to share with complete strangers?
I hope you all have a wonderful Monday! Happy FALL!!!
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25 Comments
mariecarolk
This outfit makes you like a tango dancer! I’m so happy Autumn is here 🙂
I get what you are saying about the whole sharing personal stuff on a blog that’s read by people you know in real life. I feel the same way! I’m starting to feel awkward that I can’t post really personal things because I feel maybe someone who reads (who also sees me in real life) will judge me. But when it’s completely anonymous, you’re free to write whatever.
So…long story short, I feel ya 🙂
Marie
Eccentric Owl
Haha! I never would have seen that until you said something.
Yeah, anonymity gives you the security to rant or say whatever you want with no repercussions (mostly), but knowing people in real life read your blog… you can’t say just anything.
Which is probably a good thing, but at the same time it’s a little restricting. Oh well.
respect_the_shoes
Love your feminine retro look – those tights and heels are awesome!
Eccentric Owl
Thank you!
Salazar
First of all, I love this outfit and these photos. Gorgeous.
And I totally have the same problem about sharing personal things on my blog. One, I think my real-life stuff is boring. Two, my mom reads my blog and there are things I’ll be more comfortable not telling her 😛 But I applaud your attempt to make your blog more personal and more relatable!
Eccentric Owl
Thank you!
Yeah, I tend to think my life is a little boring. Or I forget the funny things. But at least my family doesn’t read my blog, even if they do know it exists.
Runes and Rhinestones
I’m going to agree that you look beautiful in all these photos, even the dorky ones 🙂 Sometimes they’re the best photos! And I wish I lived near a thrift store – we have charity shops in the UK but they don’t tend to give beautiful things like your dress 🙂
I share more on my blog because no one in my real life (apart from my Hairy) actually reads it so I can be honest and open!
I wish I owned 38 skirts! Actually I’d rather own 38 dresses, but I’m working up to it 🙂
Eccentric Owl
Thank you!
Haha, sometimes I wish my blog was like that!
I think I own close to 30 dresses. I also think it’s time to do a little closet clear out! 🙂
Natalie Ramm
Those shoes are killer. Love the tights too!!
Eccentric Owl
Thank you!
Marlen
i love your retro style so much! those heels are too adorable to handle
xo Marlen
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Katie Sims
I love those shoes! And I love making funny faces with lipstick too 🙂
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Eccentric Owl
I think it should be mandatory to make faces while wearing lipstick! 🙂
Naomi
This is the cutest outfit ever! What amazing deals you found. I’m especially in love with those shoes! You are such a pretty girl 🙂
♥ Naomi {Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups}
Eccentric Owl
Thank you so much!
Anita Jacob
Hi! I think “spaz” is what makes you ..you and therefore absolutely perfect !! 😀 Gorgeous pictures too!
Eccentric Owl
Haha, well, thank you! 😀
Feathers & Freckles
Pretty dress and shoes! Hope you start feeling better, and that you find an awesome new pair of shoes on Modcloth 🙂
Eccentric Owl
Thanks! I do feel better, and I found the perfect pair of shoes. Hopefully they fit…
Sarah With A Bow
I try to include a little of my crazy in almost every post, honestly. Sometimes it gets away from me when I’m focusing on something serious, but it’s all part of my blog for me. I like that more of you is coming out as you go.
Eccentric Owl
I think that’s why I love your blog so much. You’re kind of awesome.
Alice Barton
Such a lovely dress!!!
Eccentric Owl
Thank you. 🙂
Jamie Rose
Happy fall to you too! You look adorable! I love these colors together so much and those shoes are fantastic.
I, too, censor from my blog, but I tend to just censor certain things I talk about. I should probably get over that though!
Eccentric Owl
Thank you!
It’s really hard to get over, but I think it’s definitely worthwhile to try!