Tuesday, March 22, 2011

fortunate one

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this is one of my very favorite photo shoots EVER. i don't know. maybe it IS my favorite one. i think it's interesting, lisa talked about her outfit from this night as being her favorite on her blog. and i think that showed in her photos. you know when you're absolutely 100% comfortable, it makes you look better? i don't wanna sound conceited (i'm really like the farthest person from that. i have horrible image issues) but i really love the way i look in these pictures. and i think it comes mostly from being myself (of course merl's amazing photography skillzzzz may have a wee bit to do with it :)
this is from sunday night after the TxSCC conference. as i mentioned in my post from yesterday, sunday was a bit breezy. i had been cold all day and knew that all i really wanted to do was be warm. merl, emily, lisa and i drove back to our little rental apartment to freshen up for the party that night and we all ended up changing. at first i felt bad for wanting to pull on jeans (busted up and a few sizes too big jeans, notwithstanding), but i was so happy that i did. i hadn't been that at ease all weekend. and i think it shows :)
it's so funny. no amount of fashion can compare with comfort.......and great photography!
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oh, and thank you all for your friendship through this blog. i've been feeling very blessed as of late :)
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20 comments:

KristiMcMurry said...

1. I'm dying over that bag. So amazing! 2. I'm wearing my Tree and Kimball necklace today. yay!

Glad you opted for comfort this day...it turned out wonderfully.

Unknown said...

These photos are radiant! It absolutely does show that you were feeling great about yourself. Not only that but I love this look, I think everything falls together perfectly. And that Tree and Kimball necklace is so great.

Nicole Martin said...

OMG that is THE COOLEST shirt ever! When you mentioned a "leather shirt" I wasn't sure what to expect... but seriously, it's amazing and oh so unique!

And I completely understand by when you feel good, you look better. Nothing to do with be conceited, it's just that you have the most confidence in those scenarios. And I don't blame you here... you look great!!

Katie Aman said...

This is such a chic and adorable look! I love the way the jeans are so slouchy. Your hair looks fabulous too!! :D

Jessie @ Style and Pepper said...

this is going to sound TOTALLY weird, but these pictures make me want to reach through the computer screen to give you a hug. :) you just look so gorgeous and comfortable and huggable.

i'm starting to feel so sad that it may be a while before i see any of you lovely ladies again, and i miss my bloggy friends! WAHHH!

Anonymous said...

where are your outfit details missy??
did you get that bag from little ocean annie's shop? it looks familiar (as in I want to come down there and steal it)
I love these pics, why can't we all have photographers on call every day?

Jess said...

awesome look ;)
i NEED that bag! and the necklace... and the shoes...

Melissa Righero said...

Ah! The purse is perfect with everything you're wearing! I'm so glad you love it...I have a feeling you'd look good in a brow paper bag too...You're just too good lookin' ;)

archives vintage said...

LOVE IT. you look gorgeous and happy!!!! agreed - feeling comfortable trumps fashion any day.

I LOVE MY INTERNET FRIENDS :)

Allison Bellomy said...

you look great in these photos...and one can tell you are really in your element/right outfit! you have natural beauty! love it!

augustalolita said...

love your outfit and love your hair!! awesome bag btw <3

C said...

I am just stunned at how utterly awesome you look in these pictures. You're totally right that you just ooze happiness and confidence. Totally gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

These jeans just look so natural on you! Merl's photos captured something about you we don't usually see.

Shea Lennon said...

I love everything about this look! And your hair is looking fabulous lately! I agree, I feel like I look better when I feel comfortable. I need to work on the photography though :)

fashioneggpplant said...

i love these pictures too! the colors are amazing. i love your jeans :)

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Nanigoat said...

Your hair looks amazing! You always look great, but you look amazing in these photos, love it!

Christina said...

love the whole outfit but i'm especially dying to know where that bag is from.

Anonymous said...

i love that jacket. and your jeans. oh, and your HAIR.

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

of course it's your favorite session ever! you look incredible and I love these shots. One day I want to do an outfit in honor of your amazing outfits. I can pretend I'm Matilda hahaha. I have shoes similar to you so that could work. Anyway I love this outfit! your jacket is so cool!! You're the coolest mom ever. you know that? I'm a fan at least. I can't believe you have horrible image issues!! why?? I guess I love your blog because I feel we have similar body sizes/shapes. You're just much more in shape than I am with all your running you do.

patrice said...

Love this look!! Loved everything about it!! My very first visit to your blog.... You have me forever!
You are darling! Love your hair cut.... ox