I’m still in firm denial that it’s September and that the next bank holiday we get will be Christmas. I’m not ready to give up on the summer months, I feel like it’s been yet another “blink and you’ll miss it” season especially as mine has been somewhat chaotic and out of the ordinary with me not being in work among other things. Thankfully the last few days have been glorious weather-wise and I’ve had a chance to get some wear out of my strappy dresses at long last. This is an outfit I popped on for a day trip to Bath with family- the print certainly attracted a lot of attention (and by some miracle I managed not to spill any food or drink down myself whilst wearing it).
Dress c/o Lavish Alice (a couple of summers ago) | Converse: Schuh exclusive (similar)
I first featured this dress just over two years ago and I’d give anything to be back at that point in my life again. I remember being so happy and confident with what lay ahead of me, I’d got to a healthy point where I was proud of my body and I kick myself multiple times a day that I ever let that slip. But with a new season comes a new start. I’m back on the recovery wagon, receiving excellent care and support and whilst sometimes I look at myself and wonder what all of the fuss is about, that I’m still the same girl physically as I was two years ago it’s these moments of reflection through the blog archive that shows me that I do still have a way to go and my focus now has to be myself and my health. I’m hoping to make September my last month signed off work. To truly embrace life again and learn to love food not just as fuel but as something that needn’t be feared or linked to any feelings of guilt. Anorexia has stolen 15 years of my life and I have a lot of catching up to do. Why delay it any further?
I’m sorry to get so personal in this post, it wasn’t actually my intention but having looked back and having a rare moment of clarity I thought it worth writing down as a reminder to myself above anything else. I’ve always been up front and honest about my battle on the blog and if any one has any questions or could do with a listening ear themselves then do feel free to get in touch, my inbox is always open to anyone.
Here’s to fresh starts and good health. For everyone.
Love that dress – I’m also in denial with the next Bank Holiday being Christmas!!!
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Aww yay for strappy dresses and sunshine; you’re looking oh so gorgeous in this dreamy printed dress lovely Laura! I just want summer to last forever, here’s hoping for a September full of heatwaves 😀
Here’s to you beautiful, and many more happy, exciting chapters in your lovely life. You deserve all the rainbows and all the sunshine times a trillion my beauty. Forever proud of you <3
Sophie | soinspo xo
So glad I discovered your blog through Twitter, I love this dress on you, so incredibly pretty. You look smashing! And I’m sad to hear anorexia stole away so much of your life, I can relate so much.. For me it’s been 3 years since that awful period of my life… Don’t hesitate to drop me a message if there’s anything you want to talk about ♥
XO IMKE | Pastellics