Of course we blow the dust off them when it's time to travel, secure a bank account, secretly check how much we've aged since the last pic was taken ... blah, blah, blah.
It's time to renew my passport and I thought I'd try and push the photography boundaries as far as I could.
There's no smiling, no head on side, no funnage, or circus tricks allowed.
But I noticed there's no ban on big hair, make up, hair ornaments, jewelry or bra straps.
Bags under the eyes are non-negotiable.
So today I thought I'd pile on the accessories and red lippy, plus do some of my classic double-bagging to find out if I would be escorted off post office premises.I'm easily amused.
Well, no exciting stories of expulsion to tell, but I walked away with a pic that will probably make me giggle rather than cringe when I open my passport.
Spiked headband: checkFlower hair clip: check
Shoulder-grazing earrings: check
Loads of necklaces: check
Red lippy, bleached hair, darkened brows and liquid liner: check
Bags under eyes (a non-negotiable): check
Customs officers are going to be expecting a flamboyant show of circus proportions during my next decade of travels aren't they?
Thank you all for your encouraging comments about my cherry-popping car park experience with the tripod.
Usually it's just the tripod and me at home.
Away from home, The Stylist does the rest ... and what a talent she is with framing, lighting and her soon-to-be patented "five-shots-and-let's-go-home-now" method.
1930s onsie - eBay and DIY'd to turn it into a top
Feather vest - Shag, Melbourne
Comic necklace - gifted by exquisite Em of Ivy Black Chat
1950s black bag, green granny bag, bangles, earrings, other necklaces - thrifted
Pink zipper hair clip - handmade and gifted by lovely Erica of Recycled Fashion
Leggings - Black Milk
Docs - Solestruck sale
All set for the weekend lovelies?Don't forget to set the volume to ELEVEN and show 'em how funky you are!
Desiree xoxo
