For the last few years I’ve been saying that I really needed to get a new computer…
THE STORY
…Currently I have a desktop that, in computer years, is a dinosaur. Anymore, the moment that you buy a piece of technology it’s already obsolete, and I’ve had my beast of a machine for 10 years, yes…ten years. What kind of blogger am I when I don’t even have a computer from this decade?! Not only is it ancient, but when I purchased it I wasn’t blogging yet nor was I as into photography as I am now so it has rather limited capabilities.
Like all computers, over time it started to get “glitchy”. Especially once I started really getting into photography and began using it for photo editing and a myriad of other tasks it simply wasn’t designed for. So from time to time, it would throw a little temper tantrum and not work well at all.
A few years ago I picked up an external hard drive to store my photos on and that helped quite a bit…for awhile. Inevitably it started glitching again and from time to time I’d say, “Ya, I should get a new computer…” but I continued putting it off. To me, a computer is like a bra; it’s a rather costly necessary evil that I’d rather not spend the money on if I don’t have to. And then there’s the intimidation factor. I am not very technologically well-versed, so finding the right computer can be a rather overwhelming proposition.
The proverbial final straw was a few weeks ago when I decided to take the plunge and start editing with Lightroom as opposed to Picmonkey…yaaa…my computer was like, “B*tch, you be crazy…I can’t handle Lightroom!!” I’m pretty sure that I actually heard it say that out loud…It was at that point I started seriously researching replacements.
Fast forward to last weekend’s foray into Best Buy…can I just take a moment here to pat myself on the back? My cute little Geek Squad helper (he was adorable…I’m pretty sure he was like 12 years old) told me that he was actually impressed with how much I knew; you’d have thought I won a Nobel Prize in Computer Technology based on how proud of myself I was. I rolled up in there knowing exactly how many gigs of memory I wanted, what kind of processor I needed it to have and a price range. By the time we were finished I had exactly the machine I needed.
If you pair my mad computer purchasing skills with the fact that I taught myself to hand-code my images to format correctly in a blog post (which, btw I still have to do because WordPress continues to be ornery) I feel like I’m a straight up computer genius. Hopefully when I sit down this weekend to transfer everything from my old machine to the new one, my genius streak will continue…
THE OUTFIT
I picked up this floral print dress last year from my friends at Boutique 16063. When I wore it last Spring it was a bit earlier in the season so I styled it with black over the knee boots for added warmth. This time it was a fairly warm day so I thought my fab white ankle boots would be perfect. If you’re considering white ankle boots, but are still unsure of the practicality of them, my advice is to go for it. While intrigued, I held out for months, but when I see this pair at Target online I finally bit the bullet. Both the price and the heel height were perfect and they are surprisingly versatile.
I actually wore this to a bridal shower a few weeks ago and it was perfect; both for the weather and for the occasion. Whenever I style one of my boho tunic/dresses as an actual dress, typically I throw a skirt extender underneath for not only some added length, but also for an added dose of pretty.
THE TIP
I realize that I’ve probably said it about a thousand times, but I can’t recommend enough having a skirt extender or two on hand. They are a lifesaver when a dress or skirt that you love is a bit more revealing than you’d like, and a pretty little bit of lace, tulle or chiffon peeking out from your hemline is never a bad thing.
THE LINK UPS
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Dress: Boutique 16083 (Similar); Boots: Target; Skirt Extender: Grace And Lace
