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WIW 1/26 in which I attempt to be a real fashion blogger, & copy MaryK

annagybe

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So I wanted to copy MaryK's look here, even though I didn't have anything in radiant orchid
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ant-orchid

I also had a bit of extra time this morning and decided to get creative with my pictures. I took my camera and tripod out to a local park. It was empty when I got there, which was great. Then about five people showed up, two of them decided to walk down the path I had set my tripod up on, so I had to break it down to let them pass. Plus I got a bit embarrassed over the whole thing, but I soldiered through. I don't think I could ever be a real fashion blogger. Though I might try the park thing again because there's a bunch of little interesting spots in it.
Anyways I'm wearing Acne royal purple oversized blouse, Target leopard print cardigan, Truth & Pride leather moto vest. Acne skinny khakis, Laurence Dacade studded boots, with Venessa Arizaga necklace and PS1.
The last set of pictures are my attempt at true fashion blogger look with my pink Christian Dior pointy toe pumps.

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Latest reply was from Aubergine

MsMary

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Squee!! SO FUN!!!

What a great outfit, and what a great spot for a photo shoot! I think the result was definitely worth the embarassment!! Let's hear it for Team Soldiering Through!!

I like it best with the booties, per the original. And OMG that moto vest is super super fab!! Brava!!

Anonymous

Heyyy! Don't you look great Ms blogger! Love the photo shoot. Your outfit is superb. I'm loving the leather vest and the light pants bookending the light tones of the cardigan. Nice pink pumps too.

kellygirl

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Terrific. I love this with both shoes--slight preference for the more comfortable looking boots. The pumps do look very fashion blogger though. Love the new backdrop!

cciele

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Funny story! Glad you solidered on. Love the layering in your outfit. And the pink pumps do elevate the outfit to the true fashion blogger look as you say

Kiwibird

Awesome outfit - especially love the pink pumps! And the location for your photo shoot is great - good on you for carrying on despite the embarrassment!

Lyn D.

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This looks like fun, and I like your pop of pink lippy to match the pumps!

Gigi

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Wow, you are courageous! I don't think I could do that. I think a lot of fashion bloggers have boyfriends or husbands out with them who take the pictures...so it's a little less awkward. Good job doing it by yourself!

Your outfit is too cute...so many fun elements.

Windchime

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I love this-- the outfit, your fab boots, your gorgeous pumps, and the location. My eyes are feasting on the green; outside my window is two feet of snow. Good for you for soldiering through; you look fantastic! Also, I'm sure those people figured you ARE a real fashion blogger.

Mo

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I can relate to the embarrassment of posing in public. Good for you for going forward. I love the blogger look in #5 lol. Great color blouse, too.

Nicole D

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You are a blogger to be reckoned with! Love #5 too, you have that insouciant look that bloggers wear so well. Your outfit is another masterful creation - can't decide if I like pumps or boots better - I think pumps! But great that the boots look good too for practical reasons.

Suz

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Anna, this is awesome! I love getting the extra bit of perspective -- it definitely helps -- no wonder real fashion bloggers look so darned good. Their tripods don't have to be like 4 feet away from them the way mine does at home!

Anyway - here you are looking absolutely stunning, and you know what? I love it best with the boots. They are amazing! I just love love love the blouse with the leopard and vest. So clever.

Deborah

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Anna gorgeous outfit! Love how you layered the vest over the cardi. And I love your outdoor photos, I'm trying to get my courage up to do so e pics in my street, which is very quiet and private. The thought of doing pics in the park make me shudder lol.

Jaime

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These are fantastic! I am biased toward the boots version because I can't help but cringing when I see such high heels, but that's just me. I love the purple on you too. And the skinny khakis. Well you get the idea!

lyn*

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Good on you for being so brave and looking so fab, Anna - I'd never have the guts to do this!

Thistle

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Go Anna! I have to confess I like the boots better than the heels. Maybe because I know you, or maybe because my feet cry when they see such lovely pointy high heels.

I also love the high low of Target and Dior in the same outfi.

You definitely have th cool edge of a fashion blogger!

Joyce B

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Great look, both with boots and with the pink shoes.
It's great that you persisted and took your own pictures.

Adelfa

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Great setting, great outfit, and the pink pumps with it are TDF!

Anonymous

What a great shoot and back drop. I can't even snap pictures with the family home!

The outfit is really great - the colors feel regal too me. O, and then you slipped into those pink heels, gah, so cool, so gorgeous.

Karie

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Fantastic blogger pose in #5! So fun! I like it with the boots best, but probably because that's what I would wear in that setting.

Jjsloane

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I love it with the pink pumps and am always in awe of those who venture out in public for their shots. Nice job. You need the disinterested blogger face though to really nail it (although I personally prefer your smile to their pouts)

Aquamarine

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So fun!! Great outfit, as usual....the shoes are oh so pretty with this, but the boots more practical for a walk in the park

rachylou

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Very cool. Packing punch.

El Cee

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You look great! Fantastic shots in an interesting woodsy setting. That royal purple shade is beautiful on you. I like how you've paired a soft, feminine blouse with the more rugged leather and leopard. Love the studded boots!

carambola

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Fantastic. I would never think to layer a cardi like this, but it totally works. That purple is gorgeous on you. You do look very bloggery in the hot pink pumps, but I love it even more with the boots.

Diana

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The layering is so fantastic here! Love it with both shoes, and you are so right, the outfit with the pink pumps is super fashion blogger.

I totally hear you about taking photos outside. I always get so anxious when I try to do it. (And I don't even have a tripod, so I have to precariously balance my camera on things and hope for the best!). The backdrop and lighting really are great here though.

Lisa

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I think blogs have become so popular snapping photos in public by oneself isn't something to worry about. I don't bat an eye myself, but I do live near NYC where people don't usually stop for anything anyway. There is always so much going on, you get used to tuning it all out.

I really like the purple with the animal print here. This animal print is a lovely piece. I always see them with a heavy brown base to it, but the white is super.

annagybe

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Thanks everyone. I actually enjoyed trying to find a spot to take pictures. So I think I'll try this again. In fact I was thinking of reducing the amount of WIW's to only do photos like these. So basically weekends only.
Although I thought this experiment would generate a lot more comments, hmmm.

ironkurtin

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Yeah, AG, I know what you mean. I'm sortof puzzled by the lack of comments on my threads, too. OK, I'm far less adventurous than you are, but...

Although Kingdom of Style just did a whole post on how they never get any comments, so if THEY aren't getting any, we can't really be miffed WE aren't!

Anonymous

I missed this before. Kudos for getting some photos out in the wild! I enjoy seeing how you layer pieces in your outfits.

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