1.31.2012

Get Along

Blue striped button down shirt $15 - Marshall's / Yellow skirt $15, gold necklace $12, embroidered belt $6 - Forever21 / Black leggings $6 - H&M / Black heeled ankle boots $24 - Gap

As you can see, I gave in and took to shooting photos indoors. My dorm room isn't as scenic as my back yard at home, nor is the lighting as favorable, but despite being rather absent here I can assure that I am still getting dressed. Since I started posting my outfit on here about a year ago I've tried my best to avoid a "dress for the blog" mentality. And it's not that feel like my outfits haven't been worthy (for lack of a better term) but school is most certainly my highest priority! Thanks to each and every one of you who was kind enough to leave a comment, I'm also trying my best to return the favor.

I spent all week contemplating the lighting situation in my room. That sounds a little excessive, doesn't it? It required some observation and quite a few test shots. I was so focused on the light readings in my camera (even though I'm sure I don't understand most of them) that I wasn't the least bit embarrassed to explain to my roommate that I was figuring out how to take photos of my outfit. She nodded slowly and asked no further questions. I eventually discovered, much to my dismay, that the most favorable light shone through my tiny window at the wee hour of 8 in the morning. Anyone who knows me will certainly be able to vouch for the fact that I am not a morning person. But this set of photos was taken around noon and didn't give me too much trouble, so we'll see if I can manage to drag myself out of my comfy pillowed retreat half an hour early and yield some more favorable results. I also still wear this necklace with everything.

Currently Listening: (and playing on the ukulele!)
She & Him // Gonna Get Along Without You Now



11 comments:

  1. Haha, that's so funny about the whole lighting situation and telling your roommate. Are you friends with your roommate? I always did the random thing, for the experience I guess, and I can only imagine the weird looks I would have gotten from those girls if they knew I took pictures of outfits or much less had a blog. I totally understand the ordeal with indoor lighting and scenery, I basically try to avoid it because I don't want to have to figure it all out, so kudos for you for the extra effort! And I LOVE the yellow skirt.

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    1. Thanks so much! We were placed together randomly, but I've become friendly with most of my suitemates, which is a bit of a feat seeing as there are six of us.

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  2. Eww..8 in the morning. I don't think my clock has an 8 in the morning. I got so lucky that my son sleeps in until 9 or later! But bad light or good light, I'm glad you're still posting. :)

    I'm loving the denim top with the yellow skirt. And those boots are amazing. So versatile. Hope you're doing well! <3

    toni

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  3. I am in love with this outfit!

    And I think the lighting looks great! : )

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    1. Thanks! I've decided to work with it since it's better than no posts at all.

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  4. Cute skirt! I have been wearing a lot of black leggings lately! I'm obsessed! :)

    Alex http://therolexrelease.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! I like to wear them instead of tights in the winter because they're much warmer.

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  5. Absolutely loving this outfit! That skirt is lovely on you - and looks amazing with the chambray :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  6. Ha, ha ~ contemplating light is something I have often done. Sometimes I just can't be bothered taking photos outside! FYI, I think this is one of my favourite outfits of yours. Love!

    Kelly xo

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