To Climb a Mountain

Have you ever climbed a mountain just for outfit photos? No? Okay.

I've actually done this before and on the same mountain. (Picture proof here)

 Outfit Details: Jacket (TJmaxx) Dress (Kohl's) Vest (thrifted) Boots (White Mountain) Necklace (Vintage) Beret (amazon)

This was the first place I stood after having moved to Maine, the original story, where I knew I had chosen the right place. The mountains had swelled around me and the wind roughed my hair and I felt a stillness that is hard to compare. Then I had to race down the mountainside because I was going to be late for work. But that was years ago.

I've climbed this mountain a couple of times since then and even when the path's a little rougher than I expect, I reach the top and sigh.

I think we all need little places like this and I don't mind sharing one of mine.

.Misha. 

Blue Toile and Falling Off of Docks

Outfit Details: Jacket (TJmaxx) Vest (thrifted) Porcelain Style Dress (also pictured here & here) & Necklace & From the Same Cloth Boots (ModCloth)

So that last photo? That was me realizing the wooden pole I was leaning against was not secure and I almost fell in. 

I'm learning to be a little braver with my photo taking. I used to go to places no one would bother and stop if someone happened walked by. Not so much anymore, maybe Prague broke me of that. I even had a nice conversation with a stranger who kindly asked what I was doing and why I was doing it. I guess it's about time I started embracing this, I have only been doing it for seven years. 

I'm pretty excited about this holiday season, I'm normally a bit of a grinch, but not this year. I'm looking forward to the whole season and especially going home and seeing all my family. I hope everyone has a happy holiday and feels a little bit merry!

.Misha. 

Copper Among the Trees and Me

Outfit Details: Dress & Belt (Forever21) Jacket & Tights (TJmaxx) Boots (White Mountain)

My outfit pictures are intentional outings. Every time I explore new places, I make mental notes for future outfit settings. This bridge is part of a trail I used to run every week, it leads to the ocean side at the edge of a cliff. In heels it might have been a bit treacherous to walk the whole path, so I settled for this halfway spot. All the leaves had already abandoned their trees and the creek was silent that evening. It was beautiful and peaceful, a clash against all of the anxiety I'd been hoarding that day. 

For so long these outfit pictures have given me an opportunity to overcome my anxiety and explore. It's hard to go to new places alone, and setting myself up with the goal of pictures like these has managed to make it a little easier. 

And a small bonus in this set of pictures is having a dress that matches the copper shades of your hair.

Hoping your week was wonderful. 

.Misha.