Monday, October 1, 2012

The little ray of sunshine swimsuit....

 
Darling followers, how joyful was I at the opportunity to attend Circa Vintage's City Salon launch in Melbourne last Saturday ! Yummy cakes and tea, adorable dresses and atmosphere, and best of all beautiful friends...it was delightful ! But the highlight while I was there was purchasing something I have been hankering after for AGES......MY little ray of sunshine swimsuit !!
 
 
Two years ago I wore this swimsuit in a swimsuit parade at Wintersun's last hurrah on the Gold Coast (see clip below) and ever since I have wanted to own this sparkling little number.....
 
 
Sentiment as much as love really.....my marriage was on it's last legs when this parade occurred, and yet it was a total highlight for me to participate in it. The whole experience affirmed me as a woman, even despite my marriage situation and three young children. It took a ton of courage to wear 4 vintage swimsuits in front of hundreds of complete strangers AND friends, and yet, as I did it, I found it strangely liberating and exhilarating. To me this beautiful swimsuit represents not only the beauty of the 1960's from which it comes, but a significant experience in the history of my life and the journey of my soul towards growth and maturity. I will treasure it always ! And that, my dear readers, is one of the reasons I love clothing.........because as our lives progress, they carry with them the stories of our lives, our history, and our journey. Beautiful.
 

 
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7 comments:

  1. Nicole JenkinsOctober 1, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful post Sen - I hope the two of you have many wonderful adventures together xxx

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  2. bluegingerdollOctober 1, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Definately an inspiration.

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  3. Miss Tallulah PorkchopOctober 1, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Oh damn, if I knew you were going I would have gone!! Isn't Nicole a doll?

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    1. Alice JEansOctober 2, 2012 at 1:44 AM

      She so it Miss T !! I consider myself so very blessed to know such an officianado....next time we must catch up for sure !! XOXO

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  4. DebOctober 9, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    The swimsuit looks perfect on you. :)

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  5. FashionCherryNovember 2, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Hi Kesenya,

    I cnanot tell you how much I lvoe your blog! The '60's vibe is so fun and cute! Completely transportative (not a word I know, but lets go with it!)!

    Adore your posts and fashion sense, can't wait to come back!

    ~ Tasha

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    1. Alice JEansNovember 3, 2012 at 4:30 AM

      Tasha, I am humbled by your comments....thankyou so much, it was just what I needed to hear today too....you are such a blessing !! XOXO

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