What I Wore Wednesday: Roses, lace, and leather
I wear brass earrings against my brunette. I like it, the bits of trying at the 7 week mark after a baby, when the adrenaline runs out. I’ve been at this steep cliff before – Postpartum.
For now I smile at it, sit at the edge among roses, looking down. I’m good, but I cringe at what sometimes feels like mother vertigo.
Once in a while I’m suddenly, nauseatingly afraid of the garbage disposal. A Corona commercial makes me cry. Tender, I wear lace.
So I pendulum swing. Leather tough. I’m a Mama of 4 boys, all testosterone thumping. I can be so hard. I’ll teach you perseverance.
What does it mean to be tender and unafraid? Like silk, durable. Like metal, malleable.
A mother’s conflicting selves, the rose and her thorns, can cause the push and pull that send her in directions she never thought she could go.
I can’t believe how good this life is that I never would have chosen, how many cliffs I’ve edged -such sturdy feet, such a galloping mind.
lace tank:: Forever 21
skinny jeans:: GAP
military boots:: Nine West
soft floral socks:: Free People
linking to the beautifuls: pleated poppy and no model lady
- September 21, 2011
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- What I Wore Wednesday
dearabbyleigh
September 21, 2011those boots! i love.
i feel like you could do some serious, toe-stomping, dancing in those boots!
Amber
September 22, 2011You do know toe-stompers when you see them.
Ruthiey
September 21, 2011You are beautiful and amazing. I love how your clothes reflect so much about you.
Amber
September 22, 2011Thank you, Ruthiey.
joann
September 21, 2011i cried over cheez its. yes.
okay so there were 100 dollars worth at my front door, an Amazonian mistake, but really, tears came.
And I have three boys, and it's my life goal to not be crazy while my hormones adjust.
Amber
September 22, 2011That's hilarious, and so could have happened to me!
And amen on the goal to not be crazy.
Aubrey
September 21, 2011Love.
Amber
September 22, 2011thanks
Linda
September 21, 2011There wasn't anything I didn't love about this.
Amber
September 22, 2011Thanks, Linda.
Erika
September 21, 2011I said it once. But I'll say it again.
Hot Mama.
Amber
September 22, 2011Erika, you. You're the hot one. I facebook stalked you yesterday. Just so you know.
Amy
September 21, 2011I love how you have such a strong sense of your own style. Also loving those floral socks.
Amber
September 22, 2011Thanks Amy. The socks are my favoritest find of late.
amber
September 21, 2011super great outfit. love the lace and THOSE SOCKS!
Amber
September 22, 2011I know, THE SOCKS. They're super soft and happy and girlie. All needed here.
Megan at SortaCrunchy
September 22, 2011The socks are amazing. Love this all. ALL. And you.
Amber
September 22, 2011I love you, too, Megan. For real.
Shannon Wheeler
September 22, 2011You draw a beautiful parallel between what we choose to wear on our bodies and how we've dressed our souls. Each piece reflects something real about you, and I really love the way you've described that.
Amber
September 22, 2011Thank you, Shannon. I do think the outside can be a reflection of the inside.
Amber
September 22, 2011Can Be. Not always.
But when you see me with yesterday's mascara on, that might be a good time to ask me how I'm doing. That's just me.
Elizabeth
September 22, 2011I never would have guessed you are a mother of four boys. You still look single and pretty. I like the outfit especially the leather boots. You are looking very stylish and trendy.
hamster
September 22, 2011i would not be embarrassed to be seen publically with you dressed in such boots and attire. i especially like the boots and socks. you go, girlfriend.
hamster
September 22, 2011also, there was that one time me and chadly randomly ran into you at Arsaga's and you smiled a smile that made some folks in there squint their eyeballs it was so bright and we talked about words and kids and Katy Perry. when your name comes to mind, i instantly hear you say two things: "sausage biscuits and mustard" and that line you dropped calling me out about loving Katy Perry. golden! after saying that bit up there about "be seen publically with you", it made me nostalgic for the last time i was seen in public with you. and now i'm thinking about seth eating a blue cheese burger! heart strings!
Arianne
September 22, 2011perfection. i love your angles! <3
Elizabeth @claritychaos
September 26, 2011I get this and love it.