Impractical Aspirations

By | Published Saturday, July 16, 2011


I've always felt strongly about spending my seventy something years on Earth doing what I love and enriching our society. That will never change. I wonder how plausible it is, though. Am I being too idealistic? Perhaps I haven't thought about the requirements and consequences of taking such a steep stance on life.

Here's a less existential thought: This is a thrifted dress. I love it. When I originally found it on the rack, it was far more matronly. I removed the shoulder pads and long skirt thingy. Don't ask. This day was spent discussing a book I'm writing with my best friend. Her name is Mahria and I'll be posting her on the blog soon. She may even do a guest post at some point. She's. Just. Swell. Trust me. You'll see.

(Thrifted/Altered Dress, F21 Tights, F21 Metal Bangle, UrbanOg Boots)

(Eyeliner is Buxom Insider Eyeliner in Sapphire)


Like I previously mentioned, I adore these boots. They were last seen here.

We hung out in the woods behind my place again. Not only is there a secret park, the secret park has a sister! I found another park just few yards away; complete with swings and a slide. The stealth of these parks is quite impressive. I can't believe no one else has discovered them yet. Incredible.

Yasmeen

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52 Responses to Impractical Aspirations

  1. hey there... thanks for comment n following my blog. Following U too~ btw, love your dress.

    xx
    http://hijabholicanism.blogspot.com/

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  2. Deat Castle Fashion,
    There is nothing wrong with impractical aspirations. As long as you're not breaking the laws of physics, it's most likely possible...then again the bumble bee does that everytime it flys, so maybe you can!

    Like the dress but LOVE the boots.

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  3. Beautiful dress!
    Love the way you transformed it(:

    xx,
    Chloe

    littlefashiontheories.blogspot.com/

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  4. ich mag deinen blog :D!!
    danke für dein kommentar :)
    wollen wir uns gegenseitig verfolgen?:)

    kussi

    feel free to follow me(new):
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  5. That's such an amazing dress, I love the print! x

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  6. Stick with your dreams, work hard and you just never know what is around the corner - that is the joy of life the possibilities, yesterday is gone, tomorrow you have no control over - so right now is when you make it happen - thanks for your comment x

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  7. Hey sweety!
    Thank you for your lovely comment.
    I have strapless bathing suit too but I bought smaller size so it be on the spot all the time. ;)
    A lot of suny days!
    Love, Dominika

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  8. You're so cute with your comment in my blog ! I make my banner with Photoshop :)
    I like your look on your post !

    Megan
    Http://Meganvlt.blogspot.com

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  9. Thank for comment. Yee I feel much better with my smallpox:)
    Great shoes..I love it!
    Kisses

    www.kdcloset.blogspot.com

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  10. Hey, love the dress. I usually do some light alterations on the thrifted stuff. Removing shoulder pad is one of those! Seems like you are having a lot of good time v ur friend. Can't wait to see her in the blog.

    Have a great weekend. ;)

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  11. This dress is so cute! xoxo

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  12. I like your boos, nd I ealy ove your daws!!
    Kisses
    http://noestrivial.blogspot.com/

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  13. Love your outfit and of course the boots!
    hugs,
    xx
    Ask Erena
    http://askerena.blogspot.com

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  14. Wow I am absolutely loving your bangle and outfit! Found ur blog on IFB, it's super awesome I'm so following :)

    pls do check out mine and follow too if you like it ;)

    xx
    Erika
    http://www.erika-t.blogspot.com

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  15. Hi There,
    thank you for visiting my blog and your nice comment.
    I love your style and your NAME.
    This whole rugged boots with a mini dress is totally my thing as well.

    Well, that is a nice goal to have and I think sometimes even in a smaller scale you can continue as you progress in your own life.

    Daphne.
    http:///fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  16. Thanks for your comment on my blog (:
    lovely outfit, and I love forever21! Unfortunately we don't have that where I live ;/


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  17. I can totally understand why you adore these boots. They're so which I love) they're just so darn cute! I have a pair of similar boots and I wear them all the time.

    -Meganne
    www.theposhpearl.blogspot.com

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  18. I love your dress! <#

    xx
    Renee
    http://www.sugarstoned.com

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  19. That dress is quite pretty. And I'm happy to hear you are writing a book. That's awesome.
    Thanks for visiting my blog,

    Aura
    www.littlebitsoffashion.com

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  20. Amazing outfit!! I love your dress...:)
    Mela xx

    http://melamusings.blogspot.com/

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  21. A friend of mine made this makeup with the NAKED palette from Sephora

    Thanks for the comment
    Follow the blog if u want

    XOXO

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  22. Gorgeous photos!! I adore your boots and your dress is so pretty, cool style :)
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  23. really love how you rock this dress! if it was me id look like a granny instead x

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  24. i love how you styled that dress! and i love what you've done with it! it looks so edgy! i'm your follower. anyway, i just posted something and hoping you'll check it out (AND FOLLOW BACK?!) if time permits! lol..

    HEY BLOGGERS! LET'S FOLLOW EACH OTHER SO WE CAN EXCHANGE IDEAS AND KEEP IN TOUCH. LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE ALREADY MY FOLLOWER SO I CAN FOLLOW YOU BACK ASAP! CHEERS!

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  25. i love that ethnic print on your dress, its rly unique


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  26. I think about things like that all the time. The frequent question that comes to mind is what if I should be doing something else? What if I'm better at doing that rather than what I'm doing now? I guess all you can really do is..... go out there and simply do. :) Lovely dress, by the way! Wish I had a little secret part of the woods of my own.

    xx, Cathleen of TFV

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  27. Love your pictures! :)

    Kiss,
    sara

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  28. Pretty dress! I wonder how it looked before...and I love your boots!
    About your thoughts, I can't really see what's wrond in being idealistic.
    Thanks so much for your kind comment on my blog! I answered to your question in my post's comment section.

    http://lifeisaromanticpoem.blogspot.com/

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  29. haha thanks for your comment on my post! and you look just lovely here! :)
    I'm going to read your blog! it looks super interesting and I'm glad i've come across it!

    www.clothesmaiden.blogspot.com

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  30. Gorgeous dress! x Raman

    http://viabellafashion.blogspot.com

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  31. love the pattern of the dress
    cute cute
    thanks for the comment on my blog - hope you follow

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  32. The boots are fab, love em

    Rianna xxxx

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  33. Loving those boots!!! Also that dress is gorgeous. I wish I had a park closer to my apartment so I can take my pictures w/o a passerby car every 2 seconds...

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  35. Thank you for the sweet comment on my blog! Hopefully you'll return to follow and keep the great comments going! I love the dress and the boots are killer :)

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  36. yes those boots are gorgeous!!!! I would fall inlove with them as well

    hosting a giveaway on my blog if you are interested!
    xo
    francesca
    http://www.frankvinyl.com

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  37. I often think about those things too! big dreams and big hopes, and i know they're big, but i want to achieve em! hopefully, we both can :)

    and i'm lookin forward to your post on your friend's blog! i love how your wore the dress here with those boots! :]

    oh and i'm joining your short fashion bloggers unite thing if that's alright! 4'10" and lovin it!

    love from seattle,
    erin

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  38. I love the outfit. I'd wear the outfit. I want the outfit! Especially the dress...and the boots. Ahhh, perfection (and such great pictures too!).

    xxx Irinja (1milliondresses.blogspot.com)

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  39. I love this outfit you're wearing. And boots are really something special:) btw, thank you for your comment.

    xoxo
    http://randomgirl-ishstuff.blogspot.com

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  40. I love reading your posts, as they're so thoughtful and honest and full of whimsy on things like secret parks and thrifted dresses.

    Thanks for the comment back on tattoos. It's actually something that I had been against for the longest time because I didn't want to be just anyone with any tattoo that didn't have any meaning behind it. I've only been thinking about it more recently because I think I finally found something that I'd want to keep with me for the rest of my life.

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  41. I love this dress with these boots..and secret parks!
    ♥
    Krystle
    http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

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  42. oh yes those boots are gorgeous, like them as well!!


    fab pictures



    xx Claudia
    www.peacockfeathergirl.blogspot.com

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  44. Just found your blog through the IFB Project Series (#5!)

    Love this look, a thrifted dress? Amazing find. Looking forward to getting to know you/your blog :)

    -Hallie
    www.coralsandcognacs.com

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  45. Nice outfit!

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  46. I love your dress..the print is so awesome! Great look..and I see why you love those boots!

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  47. so interesting blog and subjects...love the prints on your dress.
    s

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  48. We have the same boots! Except my zipper broke already :( BOO but they're too cute on you! And that park is lush!
    xxAnisa

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  49. I love that dress! Cool boots!


    http://thehautebohemian.blogspot.com/

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  51. I really like this photo, not just what you wearing but where its been taken. Love the prints on the dress and your shoes.

    very cool. Love it x

    Kavita

    www.truehaven.co.uk

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  52. I LOVE this dress! Super cute print. I'm going thrifting tomorrow. Hope I grab some good finds!

    Dena
    http://ooat.wordpress.com

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