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A woman should be two things; classy & fabulous - Mlle Gabrielle Chanel

Wearrier: 'French Necking'

September 11, 2010

The thing that's pretty new for me with this ensemble is the scarf around my neck. I mean, even though I've wanted to wear something like that for a while, I really never have. I love the look but I have long had this thing with my neck; a choking feeling. It's worse when I'm stressed, and I guess I'm just more mentally stable lately. Sounds weird, but I'm happy with my style progression. This kind of thing will come back.

I loved the outfit's overall French feel. By late afternoon, though, I realized these shoes were just not doing it for me with the ensemble, so I changed into my new-ish Payless wedges.

Seen here:

Their vintage quality (seen from the front view) really pulled everything together better.

As you can see I still feel weird about a giant zoom of my face, so the earring detail is cropped like you can see. I have no problem with keeping myself at this distance, heh, it's my right.

By the way, I want to add that my hair is pulled back. I didn't want it covering the outfit, heh!

Takeaway Photography Tip:

Don't forget to shut off flash in daylight and I'm better off with a new (standard) tripod to more easily deal with my new favorite photo area and my camera's particular settings. I bought one for $9 (super bargain, and it's amazing) and it's arrived!!! More on that later.

Credits!

  • Allover Lace Top: Charlotte Russe - available now, 2 for $20.
  • Blackish Tank: Express - old
  • Beige/White Seersucker Pleated Skirt: "In Moda" @ Bealls Outlet Spring '10. Locate a store.
  • Scarf-print belt as scarf: Aeropostale (free with capris) - oldoldold
  • Bag: Louis Vuitton "Alma" - available now, LouisVuitton.com Alma page.
  • Leather black/tan Sandals: Maripé @ Rack Room Shoes - available still - locate a store.
  • Bag/Shoe Bracelet: Gift, unknown
  • Rhinestone/Pearl Earrings: Unknown, old
  • My signature sunglasses: Kate Spade, old

Out of My Closet: It's all about the necklace

August 18, 2010

OR... Eep! I bare my own thighs for my Healthy Body Image Campaign!

Here I am again. My struggle with self-photography or just me/fashion-photograhy continues. These ones (made from video - easy-peasy) are small but what's worse is they are really poor quality. Somehow they look far worse on the blog than they do just on my computer! Taking them kept me sane but viewing these images, with poor cropping (sorry), disheartens me. I do have a close-up, too, but taken from arm's reach (easy but not recommended). The way I really want to take photos is with a remote control, but my "older" (but good) model of camera isn't compatible with one, that I know of.

Back to the drawing board for next time - le grande sigh.

So anyway, this was my Casual Monday; that day I was mostly working to help animals from afar, so was focused less on fashion. I had just gotten this Betsey Johnson necklace at Nordstrom Rack. By the way, if in the market for jewelry like this, you should try the Rack; who cares if a signature style like hers is a tad older?

Credits

(The linked brands are auto-filled PPC links.)

  • Top: Target, altered (here's the original version - I quickly grew to detest that bow)
  • Shorts: "Jolt" (was @ Dillard's)
  • Bag: Marc Jacobs (Stam)
  • Shoes: Payless (black fabric wedges with faux cork)
  • Necklace: Betsey Johnson
  • Earrings: Handmade by me
  • *update*oopsIforgot* Sunglasses: Kate Spade

 

*Update* I uploaded new crops and added a close-up of my earrings. ... And now I anxiously prepare for a new war with photography! I wish there were two of me! (Just don't let the 2nd me be skinnier!)

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EllaElla M.
Classy, fabulous and even more.
Personality: Creative, caring
Trained in writing, Jill of trades
Lives: FL | Home: MA
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I just wrote this whole new (long) "style bio" for myself & when I pressed save, well it did not. Bummed. For now, I'll keep it quick: Feminine, sophisticated, classy, couture-inspired Elements: Bows, ruffles, flowers... More later...

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