In the big picture of life, blogger problems aren’t really problems per se…
THE STORY
…But I suppose they are if you’re a blogger. For me, the weather is my primary problem. For example, the day that I took these shots it was raining. As in actually raining as I was taking them. Hence the somewhat hazy shots, and what appears to be a permanent case of resting bitch face. Let’s just pretend I was going for a dark moody look here, okay?
For weeks on end it was simply too cold to take shots for fear my camera would disintegrate into dust. Then there are the days when the sun is shining, but there aren’t yet leaves on the trees to offer up some shade so the photos end up getting blown out. And friends, don’t even get me started on the wind…
I’m getting better at shooting with indoor lighting, but my indoor options are minimal. I did do some shots a few months back in the school cafeteria, but it’s um…a middle school cafeteria and there are only so many ways to get creative with it. There is absolutely nowhere in my house that works due to space and really bad lighting, so outdoor shots are my best option.
And how about those times that you take a plethora of shots, they look good on the tiny camera screen, but then you load them onto your computer and whoa…seriously, w.t.h. happened? Who is that in those photos? Did I seriously walk around all day looking like that? Why did no one mention the big smear of gray eye shadow along my cheekbone that looked like someone had landed a solid left hook?
A few weeks back I did some shots sitting on a park bench. I was pretty damn confident that I nailed it…oh yes, these are going to be some stellar shots I thought to myself. Well, myself was very incorrect. Not only had I failed to notice my coat just lying there in a heap next to me, I also failed to notice that when I sat down I didn’t adjust my skirt and it was all bunched up under my butt so my entire thigh was showing. How does that even happen??
I suppose it’s a good thing that I don’t take myself too seriously because if nothing else, at least I got a good laugh out of it. And at the end of the day my minor blogger problems are nothing more than just silly nonsense. Real life is what’s important…even if I’m living it with eye shadow smeared on my face and my skirt stuck under my butt.
THE OUTFIT
This month I was in charge of the Ageless Style Link Up theme and decided that “It’s All In The Details” sounded like a good idea. For me, that is how I typically put together an outfit. I start with the basics; whether that be a skirt and sweater, pants and a top or, like today, jeans and a tee shirt. I thought it would be fun to see all of the creative ways my Ageless Style sisters used extras like jewelry, shoes and accessories to take a look from basic to standout.
I started with my favorite base…jeans and a tee shirt, in this case, a graphic tee. I actually built this whole look around these killer blue velvet boots that I scored on clearance at JCPenney. I mean seriously friends, these boots alone are an outfit maker. If the blue velvet isn’t mouthwatering enough check out the heel…a bedazzled butterfly! Butterflies are my spirit animal, so believe me, I was all in when I saw these babies. I’m pretty sure that you could pair them with a burlap sack and still look fabulous.
Ahhh…but I wasn’t done yet. Next I added my bright and wild mixed print kimono. This is one of my favorites in my kimono collection, although the the last time I wore it was in the Summer with a black slip dress. As you can see though, whether it be a simple dress or a basic pair of jeans and a tee shirt, a kimono makes all the difference between basic and extra.
THE TIP
Here’s my simple formula for getting dressed in the morning: Basics+Shoes+Extra Piece(s)=Killer Outfit. It’s as simple as that. Your extra piece or pieces can be anything from a kimono, jacket, vest or cardigan to a beautiful scarf, statement jewelry or a beautiful bag.
THE LINK UPS
Check out the weekly link ups I participate in for even more fashion and style ideas… BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND LINK UP WITH MYSELF AND MY LOVELY CO-HOSTS FOR THIS MONTHS AGELESS STYLE LINK UP!!
Kimono: Similar; Boots: JCPenney; Tee shirt: Tilly’s (Similar); Jeans: Vigoss (Similar)
Daenel ~ Living Outside The Stacks blog, instagram, pinterest, twitter
Debbie ~ Fashion Fairy Dust bloglovin, blog, instagram, pinterest, facebook, twitter
Jennie ~ A Pocketful of Polka Dots blog, instagram, facebook, pinterest, twitter, bloglovin
Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style blog, facebook, instagram, pinterest, bloglovin, twitter
Jonet ~ Fabulously Chic Over 50 blog, facebook, , instagram, pinterest, twitter
Kellyann ~ This Blonde’s Shopping Bag blog, instagram, bloglovin, twitter
Lisa ~ Coast to Coast blog, facebook, instagram, twitter, pinterest
Paula ~ Dimples on my What blog, facebook, pinterest, instagram, twitter
Shelly ~ The Queen in Between blog, instagram, bloglovin, pinterest, facebook
This month’s beautiful co-host for the Ageless Style Link Up is one of my favorites and a woman that I’m proud to call my friend, Shelbee of Shelbee On The Edge. If you aren’t yet familiar with Shelbee, I suggest you get familiar because you don’t want to miss out on her raw honesty and fun but edgy style! Check her out on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Bloglovin’, and Google+.
