I know this might sound silly, but I've decided to grow taller! When I was in college, I was 5' 4" (162.5cm.) A few years later, I measured 5'3" (160cm). I blame the year I ran two half marathons. Recently, I went to my doctor's office and was measured at 5'3" and three quarters (162cm)! I made them do it twice to make sure it was accurate... I give credit to blogging and taking self-portraits, which has made me stand up straight more often. So, as long as I know I have the ability to grow, why not have a goal? 5'5" (165cm)? Or even taller? How exactly do I plan to achieve this, you ask? Here is my three point plan: keep standing/sitting up as tall as I can, sleep 8 hours a night, and eat healthy, local, non-processed food as much as possible. Wish me luck!
How do you feel about your height?
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- weather: cool and breezy
- green raincoat, old = approximate current cost per wear (accpw) $2
- top, old, accpw $5
- cowboy boots, old, ebay, accpw $4
- crossbody bag, old, accpw less than $1
- jeans, old, accpw $3
- arm party: watch, local, thrifted, gift, gift
- necklace, gift
- necklace, gift
I really like your take on this look :)
ReplyDeleteYou're too cute, good luck with growing!
I'm just about 5'8" and I'm pretty sure I won't be growing any more any time soon
Very interesting facts! Lovely outfit:)
ReplyDelete~Anne
I'm quite happy with my height (170 cm) but with crazy heels I look slightly too tall, haha. no worries though.
ReplyDeletebtw, I like your casual outfit. it looks warm and those boots are so cool!
Maiken,
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I've always fluctuated between 5'5" and 5'6", and I'm perfectly OK with it, but my posture is horrible so I guess I can only count on getting shorter as I get older :(
ReplyDeleteI think hanging upside down from your feet may loosen all those vertebrae in your spine and make you taller...just sayin, maybe you can try it out:)
ReplyDeleteYou're right, all those things: eating right, sleeping, standing up straight are great...but, you know you're just right the way you are! Happy Monday
Haha, I love that you're determined to grow! I can't remember the last time the dr actually measured my height...usually they just ask me and that's what they write down. I've accepted and embraced my shortness :)
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too funny, how about higher heels?
ReplyDeleteI think growing taller is a fun goal - go for it! I am trying to sit straighter and improve my posture too. And when I really need to be taller, I just go for tall shoes, he he.
ReplyDeleteLooks windy and chilly out there!
let me know if it works! i wouldn't mind a few more inches!! i love the boots!
ReplyDeleteWell , I'm only 5'2" so you've got me beat. I think you're on the right track to stay on the up & up. Remember, tho, that sometimes the best things come in small packages ;)
ReplyDeleteConnie*
I've shrank 1/2"! But maybe it's pregnancy doing funny things to my height. I'll keep doing yoga and cross my fingers I'll regain my full 5'7" afterwards. :)
ReplyDeleteI used say I was 5'7" but I'm really 5'9". I slouch so I feel shorter. I know when I workout more consistently I feel taller.
ReplyDeleteHaha, you're so funny, let me know if that works because I'd love to grow taller. I'm only 5'2!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
great boots!!!!!
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very pretty look !!
ReplyDeleteYour take on this outfit is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAs for height, I usually say I'm the height of nonsense but now that you and I are the exact same height perhaps I shouldn't say it anymore... Grow, quickly, so I can use it again!
You picked a great outfit to restyle, I love simple outfits like this!
ReplyDeleteAnd please keep me updating with your growing project, I'd also love to be a bit taller ;-)
haha, you are so cute, thanks for your sweet comment! yes, I'll tell you when I decided about a new way to wear it and as far as for your yellow pants: what about blue? navy striped? white lace? a chambray shirt? camel?
xxx Anita
I love your take on this look!!!!! Looking great! I might try your technique!
ReplyDeleteCute outfit, very close to the inspiration!
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as fellow 5'4'' i always have wanted to hit the 5'6" mark!
ReplyDeletegreat job with rachel's look
brett
Who wooda thunk...I think it is the blogging photos...that stand tall always does a world of good.
ReplyDeletePosture can improve one's height--though we might have to put you on a stretching rack to meet your goal. I'm just shy of 5'8" and feel comfortable with that, though wearing heels around shorter guys feels like a problem sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYour look is a perfect take on the inspiration!
i like your boots, & all your outtake shots! it's nice to see flowers blooming too. i feel like i'm short. i've always been short. i accept it. i do like to wear heels. :)
ReplyDeletecongrats on the win! i'm really into lush products lately -- this seems like another take on the same concept, very interesting.
ReplyDeleteamen fashion xo.
V, I am ok with my height at 5'1". I would like to be less weight and more in shape which makes people appear taller plus if I stand up straighter and keep exercising I could appear even taller. Right? Like super model tall!!! I like your take a lot. Simple and really cute. I like your plan to grow taller. dawn suitcase vignettes xo
ReplyDeleteMy height is good....some cute boys in my high school days were shorter...I'm 5'5" works ok...I think you did a great job on that inspiration piece.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you are getting taller! The atmosphere is terrific up here I swear it!
ReplyDeleteI used to hate being tall... but the older I get, the more I appreciate it. Except the part about having to mail order ALL of my pants from a special web site... thats not so fun.
-nico
www.SatinAndSalt.com
WOW that's impressive! I'm going to have to try out this "growing on command" thing. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteI like the military inspired look! I've seen this around a lot lately, it's getting me inspired! :)
Julia