Saturday, July 23, 2011

Frolicking in the Sun


Lately I’ve been told by multiple third parties that I need to get some sun while the sun (the second party I suppose) doesn’t seem to mind my neglect. He seems more interested in using his powers for more important duties such as fusing hydrogen into helium in order to heat the solar system. Toasting my fair-skinned body is not high on his list of priorities.



In middle school and the beginnings of high school I had been obsessed with sunbathing. It was a sort of competition with my friends to see who could have the most golden-brown skin. Sometimes this was achieved not without becoming red first. All in all, it really wasn’t a comfortable process and the tan lines were horrendous. I’m not sure how you feel about it, but looking in the mirror at breasts white as headlights does not make me feel very good about myself.
And so, I have become a sunscreen fiend.




As you can see in my photos, I do go outside (quite a lot). I am not a depraved hermit. I love the feel of the sun’s warm embrace. And there is plenty of vitamin D keeping me from a world of depression. 
The sun isn’t evil. Sun-kissed skin can be very pretty. But sunburns (and the wrinkles and melanoma that await in the future) aren’t friendly. 


Winter is coming, ladies and gentlemen. It always comes. And by that time, we’ll all be pale together anyway.
Outfit details:
Romper//ModCloth
Faux black pearl earrings//Kohls
Shoes//Kohls
Sunglasses//Rue21



2 comments:

  1. You are a very smart young lady; a little sun is good, but a lot of sun isn't better. You are very wise for such a young person. I love all your pictures so much. I love you.

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  2. Loooove the pics! As much as I hate romper lol, it looks cute on you girly. I love that you have always stayed true to your own style. It's what makes you YOU. Keep thriftin Eth ;)
    (Soon we will have to find Lulu's and take a trip to S.B. for some more vintage adventures ^.^)
    ILY Bestie Boo! <3
    -Lucy

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