I try so hard to be badass. I really do. I fail miserably, but every single time, I get back up and try again. And then I meet a dress like this.

And my badass farce goes out the window.

But I don’t think I can be blamed here. I mean. Look at it.

Though I can be blamed for wearing a ring like that. That’s a crime against badass-ness right there. In broad daylight. And I have no excuse for it.

And I definitely take the blame for putting on a cardigan over it.

A cardigan? That’s just wrong on so many levels.

Though I won’t be too hard on myself about that necklace… Mostly because:

Yes that’s a real life charm bracelet and that’s a quilted handbag…

… with three different quilt prints and matching monster wedges.

All I can say in my defense is that the fairies made me do it.

Dress: Zara (available here). Shoes: Aldo (not available here). Bag: Aldo (available here). Choker Necklace: Accessorize (available here). Pendant necklace: Promod (available here). Charm bracelet: Oasis (available here). Bracelet: Accessorize (available here). Ring: Accessorize (available here).

Disclaimer defamer: Because I run the diaries on a really tight budget, items featured don’t always strictly belong to me. Some are borrowed from friends. Some are bought and exchanged. Some are mine. Nothing is endorsed, but I don’t actually have a never ending supply of new stuff. Outfits featured are done so for the purpose of being (hopefully) an inspirational springboard. Just so you know. For more info on where I take these picture see Truth.