What Was I Thinking?
Photographing my fashion adventures is giving me a thicker skin and letting me laugh at myself a little (or a lot). It’s a fun experience, and I thought I’d share this HUGE styling disaster with you, just for laughs.
While Ryan was grocery shopping with the boys Sunday evening, I attempted a photo shoot in the last bit of sunlight that was left. Normally, Ryan helps me set up our make-shift tripod and then graciously leaves the room so I can pose freely with our camera’s remote and timer. But this time, I felt confident enough that I could do it all by myself, so I sent him on his way. Big mistake! I had to resort to boxes of Kleenex to prop up the camera to the right height, and once that was precariously set up, I quickly changed into the outfit I wanted to photograph.
The light was fading, I was running back and forth between the shots and the “tripod” a lot, and I realized that the pieces, which worked together so effortlessly in my mind, totally looked like a costume in front of the camera. Not to mention that my angle was completely off.
(Are you dizzy yet?)
I paired a gray skirt and blouse, both from Garnet Hill, with my new gray pumps from Ruche (seen here in burgundy), and for fun, I also put on a pair of fuschia tights. To be fair, I love the colored tights trend, and I thought a bit of pink on my legs would brighten things up. Instead, I just look like a muppet. While I love the skirt and blouse separately and they would work well together with some simple flats, this look is a total failure. And so are the pictures and the lighting.
But that comes with the territory, and in the interest of blog realness (notice I’m not using the ubiquitous A-word), I don’t feel embarrassed showing you. Well, not much. Because it gets worse.
(Seriously, what the heck?)
And here are the shoes, which are incredibly cute and incredibly uncomfortable, and will not work with those tights at all. Never ever.
(Just focus on the shoes.)
I, Catherine, do solemnly swear, from here on out, only to wear gray and black tights with these shoes. I also know now that those cute lacy socks from Victorian Trading Company will look ridiculous on me, too. I am a grown woman and I should dress in a respectable manner. What the heck was I thinking?
But my hair looks really good in those photos, I think, and that definitely counts for something!
Linking up the The Glamorous Housewife!
I read this at 2 a.m. and it made me crack up while nursing Joshua. Then I read it again and it was just as funny. Thank you for posting this pic of the tights. It’s nice to know that someone as beautifully dressed as you always are also has off moments when dressing! 🙂
Ha ha, seriously, I cannot even believe I bought those tights. They looked good all folded up on that little hanger…
P.S. I have wanted those lacy socks from Victorian Trading Co. for a looooong time. Seriously.
They also have some lace-print trouser socks, so those could work with pants. I think the lacy socks are leftover from the 80s.
You win some, you lose some. Honestly, I don’t think it’s as bad as you think it is. I really like the bright tights and grey shoes combo!
I think you are just being nice! It was terrible!
You’re so funny.
Hair is 1/2 the battle, so you are doing better than me most days.
Love those shoes. So cute.
~FringeGirl
Ha ha, so funny! Thank you for stopping by, FringeGirl!
Those shoes are adorable! I’m sure I need a grey pair… I actually love how they look with the magenta tights. I think it’s much better than you’re giving yourself credit for! Maybe a more fitted shirt & another magenta accessory (bangle? hair clip? belt?) would bring it all together & make it work for you.
Hi Frances! I like the skirt and blouse together, but not with the shoes. I think they will work with a more fitted skirt and with jeans, too. 🙂
I LOVE the gray outfit!
Hey, Mo! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I think you look pretty cute – and no worries, I’ve ended up with many a crooked picture, haha! 😉
Thanks, Mary Ann! I need to work on my tripod-setting-up skills. 🙂
It really doesn’t look bad! And I like the pop of color. But the shoes really are stunning.
Thanks doll,
The Glamorous Housewife
Ha ha! I love how everyone is saying “It doesn’t look THAT bad!” 🙂
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