#SkorchAustralia OOTD by @ThisIsAshRose // Breaking the Rules

October 30, 2012 · by Blogger Ashley Rose · in Australia, Plus Size Fashion

So this post is not the normal style “fashion” post for me. This is about empowerment, no matter how simple or how big this decision made me feel fantastic and i challenge you all to go without swim shorts! I know it is getting cooler for most of you ladies, but that dosnt mean you cant start putting in the positive mind set now!

I challenge you because one of my ALL TIME rules for summer is wearing swim shorts, yet i DESPISE swim shorts with a passion. I actually dont even really like shorts at all! However i will not swim without them. Ever. I am so anti-my-legs that i never participated in swimming sports in school, never swim without boardshorts, recently went 3 years without wearing a skirt or dress above the knee and only in the last 6 months did i buy my FIRST ever pair of shorts.

These photos were taken on my recent vacation to Thailand, talk about the perfect tropical backdrop!

The Outfit:

Bathers - Marks and Spencer (Via Ebay and i think last season)

Kaftan Kmart $15

Necklace- Diva

Confidence- A cocktail on the beach and a change of thinking! (Yes positive thoughts CAN change your own thoughts about yourself!)