Things in real life

Another photo in the rain. And dark, it was sooo dark!

dont much care for rain

The Rundown
Skirt Desigual - Top TJMaxx - Jacket TJMaxx - Booties Steve Madden - Earrings Market in Italy

I'm beginning to worry about what I am going to do about outfit photos once it's dark at 6 pm when I get home from work. Last winter, I just didn't take any. But ever since March 16th I've been taking them every day (okay, I might have missed a few) and I don't really want to stop.

But I hate taking photos inside. And on camera flash is so unflattering! Morning photos...? I'm not usually that organized, and it's so much harder to get up when it's cold! What to do??

I'm really proud of this outfit, in the respect that I thought it up while drifting off to sleep last night, and when I put it on this morning, the reality matched my imagination. I know we've all had those outfits that seem like a great idea in our minds but just don't translate into reality. It's refreshing to see that they do work sometimes.

Something I've been thinking about today....


I spotted this over at Uber Chic for Cheap a few weeks ago.
I wish I were brave enough to make some changes, take some chances and you know, live.
Hope this will inspire someone.
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44 comments

  1. EmilySeptember 16, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Morning photos for the win. Just suffer through getting up about 5 or so min earlier, then edit and post when you get home! But you can't stop the daily outfit photos because I'll miss them :)

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  2. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Those booties are darling. Steve Madden has quite a few I want right now!

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  3. Closet FashionistaSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Eeeew on rain!!!
    I love that quote, its so true ! :D :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Great look. Love what you posted at the end too :)

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  5. 20 YORK STREETSeptember 17, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    If it only it were that easy but this poster is right - you just gotta find the courage and conviction to follow you heart!!

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  6. MimiSeptember 17, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    those words are brilliant! and about the picture taking dilemma, hmmm... i really don't know what to do... hope you figure it out. if not, we'll just hang on til next spring for your outfit photos. :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  7. Sofi MoukidouSeptember 17, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    nice post! love your booties!

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  8. BenchesnChandeliersSeptember 17, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    i commend you for braving the weather and still getting glammed up!

    http://www.benchesandchandeliers.com

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  9. LaToyaSeptember 17, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful dress girl! Those shoes are such a great color! I'm mailing off your giftcard today! :)

    Hugs,
    http://achameleonscloset.blogspot.com/

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  10. RomanySeptember 17, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Hehe I've done that on more than one occasion - thought of a brilliant outfit in my head, and in reality...not so brilliant. But congrats on this one, that's a real feat!
    Very inspiring words. As good as it is to read them, though, implementing them into your life is slightly more difficult...
    Romany
    xx

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Lovely outfit.
    What about taking your camera with you and taking the photos on your lunch break [get a friend to help]

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    I took photos indoors last winter, after work. I am also trying to figure out what to do. I suppose I could always venture out during my lunch hour, since there is a fairly nice conservatory on the island near my workplace, but I don't want to trudge through the snow to get there all the time.
    Nor do I want to take photos at work.

    Let me know what you figure out, and I'll let you know what I figure out, LOL :)

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  13. TSeptember 17, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    You started on March 16th? !hat a great day - my birthday! :)

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  14. jesse.anne.oSeptember 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I guess morning is the way to go. I am not a morning person so I feel your pain. I'm so lazy though, that I will take 3 indoor photos in 5 mins (it shows) instead of making a real effort!

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  15. JilliebeanieSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Love this outfit, love this post. I must say - you are pullin' some mighty fab outfits lately. :)

    I'm not sure what to do about outfit posts come darker days and colder weather either... :(

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  16. its simple loveSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Thank you for the insight! I think I needed that. Life is short. You have to go after what's important.

    Rachael

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  17. its simple loveSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Thank you for the insight! I think I needed that. Life is short. You have to go after what's important.

    Rachael

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  18. LorenaSeptember 17, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    I do pictures in the morning ....
    It takes me 5 minutes.

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  19. AmberSeptember 17, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    I have a hard time with morning photos too, so I try to plan my outfit beforehand and then have it laid out and ready to go

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  20. À LA MODESTSeptember 17, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    You have a lovely imagination AND dress! :) Yeah... I'm getting a little worried about taking photos when it gets dark and cold, too. I work from home, so I can always take my shots in the morning, but still, going out in the cold makes me lazy :-/

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  21. SarahSeptember 17, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    I love those booties. You always look so great!

    http://wearingitonmysleeves.blogspot.com

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  22. ShelleySeptember 17, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    your boots are so pretty!!

    and i would say morning pictures would probably be the best, but if youre not organized then you could try it inside and just dont turn the flash on...you still might not get the right color though...soooo i have no solution :)

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  23. this free birdSeptember 17, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    This is brilliant and incredibly true. Thanks so much for sharing.

    xoxo,
    Carrie
    ps-gotta love an outfit pulled together in the almost dream state!

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  24. Style, She WroteSeptember 17, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Love that skirt with those boots! So cute!!

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  25. Frances JoySeptember 17, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Okay, I seriously love this look. You should be proud of this outfit because it is KILLER. Well done!

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  26. Jamie-Lee BurnsSeptember 17, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    haha yes - I was facing those issues, had to take pics inside with artificial light (no flash) and it's frustrating that you can't see details very clearly.. I hope you find a good alternative!

    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    CUTE!!!!!

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  28. Poppies and SunshineSeptember 17, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    Your shoes are sooo cute!!! I love them!

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  29. Oh, My DarlingSeptember 17, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Wow, I'm loving all those great words of advice!

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  30. BerlinSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Nice outfit there :)

    And those words are SO true. Though I wouldn't want to get lost to find myself..

    Have a bizarre day,
    Berlin

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  31. Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion)September 18, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    I looove the colorful design on your dress, its so feminine!

    www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  32. ThevisionarybutterflySeptember 18, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    I don't think life is simple-at least for some people lol. But everything else kudos.

    I like your boots. And I too hate indoor photos and camera flashes-ugh!

    http://creative-divinity.blogspot.com

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  33. Federico PanarelloSeptember 18, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    really original and so nice outfit!!!

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  34. V.September 18, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    love your blog!
    I follow you!
    visit mine and if you like do the same: follow me!

    thanks,
    v

    http://v4visionarity.blogspot.com

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  35. RaquelitaSeptember 18, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    I love those booties every time! Morning photos worked really well for me last winter - when the weather was too crappy I took photos inside.

    I hope you find the courage to take some chances!

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  36. JodiSeptember 18, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    CUTE outfit.. .love the little pop of the booties.. just love the outfit all around!!
    great blog
    j

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  37. IsabelSeptember 18, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    i hope you figure it out...cause i love looking at your outfit photos :)

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  38. heatherSeptember 18, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Ooh! I love that dress, the whole outfit, those shoes are lovely too! Morning photos... maybe? I'd always feel too groggy to do it in the morning too! I agree that outside is so much better. We don't always have luck with that here either.

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  39. monicaSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    super inspirational!!!

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  40. stylenuggetsSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Great when an outfit comes together so well. It's no fun shooting pictures in the dark. I had to find a couple of spots where the light is best inside or I shot them before going to work.

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  41. UnknownSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    I'm glad you were able to make the outfit you imagined look just as fabulous in real life, I honestly thought it was a dress :)

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  42. franca maishaSeptember 19, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    amazing skirt - I love your blog!!

    thanks for stopping by :))

    xx

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  43. ericaSeptember 19, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    wow your outfit is adorable!!! I absolutely adore it!

    xo

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  44. LiniSeptember 21, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Love those booties!

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