From Merl aka Clyde’s Rebirth’s latest post: “Dressing in a way that makes you feel confident and happy is a profoundly powerful tool, and shouldn’t be discounted as frivolous or meaningless. But when the latest trends, the allure of designer labels, and the popularity struggles begins to take over what used to be a joyful experience -ie expressing your personality through your attire- it’s time to check yo self.. before you wreck yo self…. Everyone has bad hair days, bad skin days, bad ensemble days.. hell even hot mess weeks. So stop comparing yourself to others and simply do what makes you happy. Wear what you want, and thumb your nose at the newest trends if that’s what trips your trigger. Or.. wear them if that rocks your boat instead. Don’t be afraid to actually look happy in your outfit photos!”
*Sigh* Oh Merl, this was the post I was needing to read today. Not that I get caught up in the designer game or hoping to be a famous blogger, but I do get down about how little time I get to spend on my blog. Then it becomes a never-ending circle of guilt and feeling obligated. I temporarily forgot that I started Mascara or Motoroil as a fun way to document and share the things I wear. On that note, lately I’ve been spending a lot of my time poolside drinking and moped riding! First things first though, I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned or shown my little baby yet! I picked up this amazing Motobecane moped on Craigslist a few weeks ago and since I got it I can’t stay off of it. It’s my favorite stress relief right now, makes me forget all my worries. There’ll definitely be more pictures of it soon!
Aside from riding my moped (and that dumb ‘work’ thing) most of my time has been spent at the Coney Island pool. It’s been SPECTACULAR. I decided early this spring that this was going to be a No Bummer Summer, and it has been working out pretty perfectly so far. This last time we went was my friend’s Megan’s birthday so I decided to dress up a bit with my biggest hat and of course, my super-fake Prada bag.
Myself and the gorgeous birthday girl! (Note: these poses may have been influenced by lots of alcohol in the sun.)
Megan is definitely more of a flats kind of girl but I got her these awesome vintage wedges as training heels, and thankfully she loved them! AND looked super hot obviously.
WHAT: floppy hat, flea market
yellow clip ons, chicken lays an egg
vintage bathing suit, chicken lays an egg
skirt, rainbow
bangle, thrift
ring, h&m
faux prada, nyc
wedges, somewhere when i was in high school?
WHERE: coney island, cincinnati
WHEN: wednesday june 8
