A Selfie Situation: Being a Photographer

Hello there, I took these photos a couple days ago when I had a bit of free time in between my schedule. Decided I should do some photography, which always is pure happiness for me. I never really knew how much joy photography could bring oneself. I'm glad I have ventured into this realm of creative expression.

My first camera was a 35mm Canon, I can't remember which model, but it was my mother's and I took possession of it after she departed. I think someone stole that camera, among many other precious belongings of mine. So now I have a Canon eos t3i Rebel. Shooting digitally changed my whole world. The instant feel of seeing my pictures was a huge come up for me. I have been developing my photography style over the past year.

Sometimes I find myself completely immersed in this world of capturing images. I could easily spend hours anywhere snapping pictures. So on this particular day, as I stated earlier, I was between events in my schedule and I figured since I liked my lipstick and bandanna combo, I should take some selfie pictures. My only thing is that my iPhone screen continues to crack, right over the lens at that. I have to use my Canon to get any good shots.

But on to the main point of this whole situation, I have come to the realization that I've never considered myself a photographer, as if I was not worthy of the title. There is a part of me that cringes when I think about labeling myself as one type of artist. The only thing I've really ever claimed was being a violinist. And that was pretty apparent, as it was primary in my life for so long. Nowadays, nothing stays primary for too long, I'm in a constant rotation of practicing my various forms of art. But you know what, I'm going to call myself a photographer and keep it movin.

All I needed was Spike Lee. Or should I say Mars. ♥

Cute Things From Urban Outfitters

I was on Urban Outfitters website just checking out what's happening over their way. I clicked on the dresses link first and that led me to scrolling through a lot of their pages. Overall I liked what I found, there were a few favorite pieces I clung to, but I wasn't head over heels crazy for everything in general. I feel I could really make a lot of these pieces work within my own personal stylings.

Kimchi Blue Crepe Lace Button Front Midi Dress

ModCloth Black and White Wishlist

ModCloth, a cute indie e-retailer of fashion and decor, has put together a few trends sorted by color. I went through and picked out the top ten items I love from the black and white collection. Included are several vintage indie dresses, a couple shirts and accessories. I want to get a few of these pieces, but I haven't even made it through the other collections they put together. I'm going to check out the green collection and make a wishlist from that as well. 

Men's Fashion Inspiration Vol. 1

Strangely enough, men's fashion is just a huge part of me. Perhaps it has something to do with my mother's awesomely androgonous but elegant style influence on me. Whatever it may be, I love men's fashion the most out of all. I will create spreads of styles that I find to be inspiring. I'm also trying to get some inspiration going for my husband, and anyone else who needs it.

One thing about me is that while I do enjoy certain fashion trends, I do not follow trends in real time. My creative choices will not be stifled by rules and regulations. No thank you. I'd actually prefer something to be out of season for me to don it. I just don't see it that way. 

The whole point of me saying all of this is that I will include anything I find inspiring in a spread. Now I probably wouldn't suggest sweaters in the heat of July (even here in Cleveland that might be a bit much), but I won't leave something out due to a fashion rule. I feel like artistic expression should have some room for purposeful error.

Behold the best piece of time expression I may have ever seen. I need a girl version of this. Or just this picture blown up and framed so I can just look at it. I guess I can just look at it on my blog for as long as I want. Yea, I'll just do that.

Fashion Blogs to Follow Vol. 1

My friend and fashion grad Ashley Miller gave me a few of her favorite fashion bloggers to check out. Among them was Style Pantry, Mimi G Style, and Shirley's Wardrobe. Let's start with Style Pantry.