Gypsy

Bonnie 6/30/2011 13 Comments Edit

Dress: Free People Short Sleeve Bow Back Dress

Skirt: Free People New Romantics Floral Godet Duster

Jewelry: The Limited

"Lightning strikes maybe once, maybe twice.
Oh, and it lights up the night and you see your gypsy..." - Fleetwood Mac

I got this outfit at the Free People store I visited in Tennessee. It was on a mannequin, and I instantly fell in love. It's a dress and a skirt. I've never worn a skirt over a dress before, but this really works because the skirt is so sheer it needs something under it. It was out of my comfort zone price-wise, but I just couldn't leave the store without it. It just felt like me.

The decision to start a new life was not an easy one. I knew I would be out of my comfort zone for awhile and that it would be very costly, but I didn't really have a choice. I fell in love. He's the love of my life. He understands me like no other. He allows me to embrace the gypsy spirit that's inside of me. He doesn't judge me or try to make me into what he wants me to be.

Love like this only comes along once, maybe twice a lifetime. Despite all the hardships I'm going through, I'm so happy to have found it. For the first time in my life I feel truly free.

Fleetwood Mac_Gypsy

AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 5:31 PM
WOW! Your photos and posts the last couple of weeks have been very inspiring and relatable. The sky is amazing and the lighting...it's like you're in Vogue! Outfit and you are beautiful as usual! I've said it before but Anthro ought to take note--these are more inspiring than their catalogs :) Also--I have to have that skirt!! Saskia
JewishGirlBlogJune 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM
These pictures are stunning, and this outfit is just beautiful. Glad you're happy!
AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:32 PM
You are all of these things to me too.
-that photography friend-
DeeJune 30, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Wow, I love your pic with the flowy skirt :))Very nice :) Love the dress too. :)
AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Beautiful photos, as usual! It's wonderful to hear that you're happy!
Shelby GraceJune 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM
The pictures are beautiful! I love the back of the dress so much. I'm so happy for you. :)
KateJune 30, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Bonnie! Finally! I know we are all dying to know more about the mystery man!

My heart is rejoicing to read your words!
MonrenaJune 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Photo #3 is incredible. You have an amazing photographer. Congratulations on finding your happiness!
MiinJune 30, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Hi Bonnie
I love to see you in this hairstyle more often, you look so fresh and carefree in it. Glad that you are taking things one step at a time, and I can see that you are more and more assured of your decision and learn to embrace it.
Still reading your blog daily even though I don't comment that often:)))
AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Aww. I love that your "photography friend" responded. I am glad that you are happy, once again. Lovely photos, as usual. xoxo
UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 4:19 PM
bonnie you look so happy. <3
LauraJuly 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM
You are the most Beautiful Modern Gypsy I have ever seen. The braided hair is enchanting. The back of the dress is incredibile. Fav Photo: the wind catching your skirt. A New Life! A New Style! A New Bonnie!
KerriJuly 6, 2011 at 2:06 AM
Im so happy for you! But Im secretly jealous that its not me! :)