We all know that feeling of getting followed… someone watching us without our consent. It is a haunting surge of emotions knowing that anything can happen, any minute. The body and mind start to fear; worrying that something horrible will take place. That’s what she went through.
Moments pass……
She opens her eyes slowly, it’s the only way she can; they’re sore… everything’s sore. As she starts to get up, the cold concrete somehow feels more solid and unsympathetic than it has in the past. She shakily starts makes her way up onto her feet, with no memory of how she got on the ground in the first place. It feels like she’s been through a marathon, and on her neck she can feel the bitter cold hitting her harder than anywhere else on her body- despite the fact that she’s wearing tights. Reaching up to touch the cold spot on her neck, she feels the dried blood.
Listening for her surroundings, all she can hear are birds chirping and leaves making some noises due to the wind. There is nothing around her except an old house and shack across the street.
A thick dread clogs her throat and she feels her stomach sink as she walks toward the house, she feels her breath quicken and her heart race… there’s something she doesn’t want to see behind the house, but, like a robot, she continues walking, growing more terrified with every step. Her heartbeat pounds in her ears as she turns the corner of the house, and then stops as she sees what she was dreading.
It was her own body, cold on the ground.
Disclaimer: No worries guys, I’m fine! This was a fun post I really wanted to do for Halloween, and I hope you all enjoy! :)
xx Hailey
Dress: River Island Misha Mexican dress
There is something sweet yet sultry in a rose, and I believe that we all have those same characteristics inside of us; it’s all about capturing them and embracing them so that we can explore all sides to our personality. Now coming into fall, it was so exciting to be in a beautiful rose garden that is still in full bloom. All of the colors, blue sky, and of course- the smells- were quite harmonious if I do say so myself. Even though I love winter, it made me sad to think that summer was on its way out. It did, however, decide to stick around long enough to give me a sun filled, park strolling day.
I decided to wear this charming, airy dress that I felt was perfect for the occasion as I was totally hoping to get a chance to lay in the grass and relive childhood daydreaming. I’ve always felt that white cotton summer dresses and I have a sort of draw towards one another... they are such a breezy, simple, elegant look that anyone can pull off and are perfect for any outing (as long as the weather will allow it of course).
Before we arrived at the park, we walked around the heart of downtown, and decided to stop for Chinese- it will always be my choice if I have a say in the matter! We were able to catch the park before it had been transformed into the annual Art in the Park, which of course I attend every year. It’s filled with vendors of all different aesthetics who are displaying their works of art, and in no doubt give me, and many others, an abundance of creative inspiration. But until then, the park and rose garden was a tranquil spot to enjoy the gorgeous afternoon.
So I definitely encourage you guys to savor the last of the summer weather, grab an ice cream, take a stroll, or like I do- listen to Jack Johnson and pretend like you’re on the beach (if you are actually on the beach than I am super jealous and hope you enjoy it twice as much for me). No matter what you’re doing, an outfit can make all of the difference, so don’t forget to choose one that makes you feel like slaying the day, or even just moseying through it. :)
xx Hailey
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White dress: Gap
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