To be honest, it feels weird even writing about my clothes when there’s so much SHIT going down in politics and human rights. But I figure it’s important to carry on with life, so if you need something trivial to read to take your mind off things, here it is. I found this bustier in Beyond Retro before Christmas on a particularly bountiful vintage shopping trip. I’ve been looking for one for so long and it fits perfectly. It nips me in at the waist and I love the sweetheart neckline – it’s perfect for my growing collection of sheer dresses which are so hard to style and it makes me feel like a goddess! These trousers have been in my collection for a long time. I do love them but they look a bit like pyjamas, and they do that weird thing where they bulge out from my tummy when I sit down. I’m lucky I can wear whatever I want at work but sometimes I feel like I’m pushing the limits, constantly looking like I’m still in my nightwear, with my muddy shoes and un-brushed hair.
Outfit Details: Dress, Milk It Vintage (via ASOS) / Trousers, Vintage (Hippy Market, Paris) / Bustier, Vintage (Beyond Retro, London) / Boots, Dr. Martens (hand-me-down from a friend) / Hat, Second Hand (LOROS, Loughborough)
James and I took a walk along Southbank one Friday whilst I was in London recently and it was everything I’d been missing from my trips to the big smoke. Sometimes London feels too busy and claustrophobic to me, with so many sharp edges, but it made the world of difference to be walking from one place to the other. Taking the tube is a bit like teleporting – you don’t see the places you travelled through to get to your destination – walking is calmer, more contemplative. I had wanted to visit an ancient herb garden but it was closed so we went to the Tate modern instead. What a relaxing day! It is possible that the sunshine helped my mindset. I could never tire of the golden dusk from the winter sun and I’ll miss it when the days get longer.
I love how you styled this, it’s so creative! The dress is gorgeous!
xo
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Thank you! I’m really into sheer at the moment so I was so happy to find this
That bustier is really cute! It would look cute with a skirt or gold leggings underneath it too!
You know what, I actually have a pair of gold disco pants from back in the day, I’m going to see what they look like together and get back to you!
Let me know how the gold pants workout!
I love this. SO true that it’s hard to do normal things and not feel a bit silly about them when there are such huge things happening in the world..
But I agree, it can be good to go on with everyday life too. 
Oooh I’d love to visit the Tate! 
XO – Alexandra
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I think you would love the Tate Modern! They always have interesting interactive exhibitions in the big hall at the entrance and they’ve just added a big new wing x
i’ve been feling a bit like that about writing/blogging as well, but in the end think carrying on and finding some distraction at times are needed! anyway, i love this outfit so much! you look amazing. and that dress and bustier especially are to die for. i’ve been looking for a good vintage bustier for years, so maybe one will come my way at some point! your find is so good, though! xx
Yes I think you’re right! It doesn’t do any good to only wallow in the negative things that are happening. It took me years to find this one, but now I want one in every colour! xx