OTD: Adventures in Camel

So this day I was trying to be a little adventerous with setting up a little bit and trying a different postion.  It wasn't utter fail but it wasn't particulary good either.  I know I should just stick to sewing but to be honest I haven't don't a lot of sewing lately except for that client with the Jumpsuit.  It probably has a large part to do with the dungeon being severely cold in the winter and when I layer sweats and hoodie all I want to do is lay in a comatose state on the couch or floor upstairs.

Sweater - Catherine Malandrino

Skinny Jeans - ReRock for Express

Boots - Miss Sixty for Victoria's Secret

Print - Shannon Bonatakis from Rivet

In the non-outfit word I am working diligently on writing a crochet pattern and replacing a lost arm on a sweater for another Client.  She took the sweater below to the Dry Cleaner's and they lost the arm piece.  What a total annoyance eh?  At least this is a yarn I keep on hand almost always so making the new piece won't take that long.  Notice how these are things that I can do from the comfort and warmth of my couch. (oh the shame of laziness and avoidence of cold)

 

Model is April Camp with Wing's Model Management in Cincinnati

Photo by Chip Willis



OTD January 3rd, 2011

Okay! So I am trying really hard to start this year off right with my new spiffy camera and take some OTD photos but I am in constant learning and transition.  Like where is a good place to take the photos (IE Not in the low ceiling basement)  There will be one more small set in the basement because I didn't learn my lesson the first time.  I got my wondorous cord in the mail and I don't know what posessed me to think 1 meter (3 feet) would be long enough for me to take photos of myself from head to toe in one shot.  Unfortunately that is currently the only remote shutter on the market for my camera that isn't professional grade costing more then $500 bones.

Fair isle Sweater with Feather & Fan stitch: Tulle from TigerTree

White Undershirt : Express

Jeans: Dark Denim Zelda Ultra Skinny Express

Boots: Miss Sixty from Victoria Secret Catalog

 

A Closer less sexy look at the Boots. 

They were my huge splurge this winter and completely worth it.  Super Comfortable and looked great with my skinny jeans.  Rubber soles that are long wearing and flexible.  Best part is that they are over the knee and do not make you look like a hooker!

So the lessons learned from these photos are:
1. Pay attention to your background
2. Don't be afraid to be cheesy in the photos
3. Run Fast to get maximum pose time from timer
4. Make sure there is nothing to trip you and don't trip on your tripod
5. Keep your legs mostly together
6. Don't shoot photos in the basement if you want them to look nice

I remember when Style Bubble did this post about how cheesy she felt taking OTD's and how there were only so many poses she felt comfortable in but I can't find the specific post.  I think Keiko Lynn talked about it also once upon a time.  I swear more recently (like in the past 3 months) I read something from Park & Cube on how uncomfortable it was to pose for OTD's.