Red Blues


riding a bike is so hard you guys. i know i said this before, but i'm gonna need to say it again. I NEED A LOT OF PRACTICE. seriously, a lot. we went bike riding on sunday and everything started out well, until i figured out that i actually am not as good as i thought balancing my body on a bike. i gripped the handlebar so hard my hands were hurting. but i'm not sure if that was just because i always get pain in my hands (sewing forever destroyed my hands) or because i suck at riding the bike. i think my basket is far too heavy for me right now because i have a feeling it's what is throwing the front of the bike off balance. so i'm going to have to remove it until i can figure out what is wrong with the front and why i have such a hard time balancing it. also, i'm more out of shape than i thought.  sunday's ride kicked my butt and we only did a short bike path. 

sigh. i sound like a whiny baby, but that fear i get, it's really scary. i had to stop riding because i felt like i was going to throw up and i felt dizzy. it was just awful. my body tensed up and i felt the same way i felt when i got in that scary accident in december. i don't know what's wrong with me and i don't know why the fear is so real. i can only take it one step at a time i suppose. here's to trying!




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hat: anthropologie | top: urban outfitters | jeans: kohls | shoes: urbanog | bracelets: vanessa mooney, erica weiner, vintage | rings: erica weiner, vintage | necklace: erica weiner | backpack: fjallraven kanken (now at urban outfitters) | glasses: derek cardigan via coastal | lip color: make up forever no.9 copper pink, laura mercier lip glace in opal


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  1. That shade of blue looks incredible on you <3 and the hat finishes of the outfit so perfectly!

    xo
    Lost in the Haze

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  2. I've not ridden a bike for ages, so I'm afraid the same thing would happen to me! :) I'm sure with practise you will remember all the balancing tips that as a kiddo seem just natural, I guess being nearer to the floor gives you confidence :P Hope you can soon add again the basket, it's my favorite part of bikes.

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    1. thanks for the encouragement, damaris! i certainly need it. i know i hope so too, the basket was totally my favorite part too. this particular basket i got for my bike has a built in cup holder! haha

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  3. First, this outfit is totally adorable. I love the mix of colors! Second, I have not ridden a bike in forever! So I can't even remember if I'm any good or not. I do own a scooter though, which I think is pretty much the same balancing act… but still! I really need to get on a bike soon!

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    1. thank you, tieka! that's right, i totally had forgotten you had a cute scooter. that probably needs more balancing!

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  4. I'm OBSESSED with your shoes! Darling look.
    xoxo, Lindsey Dish
    thebeltedpear.blogspot.com

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    1. thank you! i'm sooo bummed i didnt get chance to get them in black as well T___T

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  5. This is such a perfect look, love those shoes! Good luck with the bike riding- you will get it soon and fall in love with cruising through the park!

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    1. thank you for the encouragement! i definitely need it hehe

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