Wild World

This spread shot by Ellen von Unwerth for Lula combines floral prints, dreamy over-exposure, and bit of whimsy to make one of my favorite editorials as of late.

(all images via Fashion Gone Rogue)

Happy Accidents

I trekked down to the river bed to snap some photos of my outfit. I thought that maybe this pathway would be less populated by runners and pedestrians, but I guess it's impossible for one to avoid inquiring questions and looks while wielding a tripod and posing for no one in particular. Whenever a curious passerby asked what I was doing I simply told them I was an art student, and so they just nodded and smiled and continued on their way. Not exactly a lie, even though this has nothing to do with my design coursework...

Most of these shots are simply accidents that turned out for the better. I had to sift through a lot of shots that were out of focus or overexposed. I have a lot to learn when it comes to wielding a camera, but I know that I'll pick up some tricks as long as I stick to it.

Black lace shirt - Charlotte Russe

Pink skirt - Forever 21

Brown leather boots - thrifted

Polka-dot tights - Target

The West Steps

While not as iconic as the East entrance, more commonly referred to as the "Rocky steps," I think the West entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art is just as stunning. I hadn't even realized before that the tall Romanesque pillars are adorned with colored mosaic tile.

I ventured to the museum with my design class today. Who ever said college students can't go on field trips? But I fell victim to the bummer of the century when my camera battery died only seconds after I took this photo. 

The museum is less than a twenty minute walk from campus, and as an art student I have free admission, so I plan to go back within the next week to photograph some of my favorite pieces.

(boat house row)

I decided to wander through Fairmount Park instead where I thought I could find a quieter, less populated place to take outfit pictures. Today is only the first of series of warm, spring-like streak that is supposed to last until the weekend. I think I'll plan some sort of excursion for Friday so that I can continue to get used to my new camera.