Hesitant Crop

Asos top, Topshop shorts, Steve Madden boots, Furla belt, sunglasses from Portobello Market

I have a fear of crop tops, so I decided to do a fashion experiment and take the plunge on a weirdly sunny, Monday afternoon. The idea of crop tops appeals to me, but only worn in a casual manner. A slight peeking of skin paired with a nonchalant attitude, reminiscent of the girl who ditched class, and was the first to touch a cigarette to her lips at far too young an age. I played with crop tops in my teenage years, but school ended, we all grew up, and I was bombarded by intoxicated young women in cropped, ultra tight boob tubes paired with dangerously low jeans, flaunting the image of pure sex and trash. We are all feminists, women should wear what they like, feel comfortable in their own skin, get wasted, and dance as freely as possible. I hugely agree with this view, maybe it's just the insecure ones I encountered, wearing them with an abundance of insecurities, just desperate for the attention of men that doesn't seem right. On the other hand, each to their own! Are you tempted to do the crop?

Date Night

Zara blouse, skirt from random boutique in Covent Garden, Topshop shoes, Topshop and vintage necklaces, H&M, Kabiri, and vintage bangles.

After three days of holing up in bed, consuming unhealthy amounts of reality television, and trying to eat remotely healthy in comparison to our normal lives, the boy and I decided it was time to escape for a nice meal and mingle with other human beings. I located an outfit that made me feel girlish and chic, and added my new tribal Topshop shoes that have not yet made an appearance. A decision was made to depart our beloved Notting Hill and wander towards Chelsea for a long overdue visit to The Botanist. We sipped wine, feasted upon a three course meal, and laughed until closing. The rut is officially over and we are ready for the four day weekend. The only thing that hinders me on this holiday weekend is the fact that the postman refused to work on Friday, therefore my American Apparel sheer mesh dress will not arrive until next week. I think I will survive.