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A little weird.

These pictures are a defining moment for me as a blogger. One weekend when fiance was home visiting (can you visit somewhere you technically live?) we were driving along when he said, “hey lets go get some pictures by those flowers.” Sounds pretty good, right?
Yerrr….except that the said flowers were actually in the middle of a very busy walking path. I kind of looked like a deer in headlights hesitated for a moment to myself and then thought “alright Amy, if you want to be a big kid blogger, you need to put on a big kid face and stare that camera in the eye while ignoring the fact that your in heels and a pencil skirt amongst some serious power walkers.” And so, that’s what I did. I hiked up my pencil skirt and gave those walkers some entertainment.
Ever since then, I kind of just brush off the fact that people think I’m a weirdo when Im outside of my apartment complex or walking down the streets of Nashville taking numerous pictures of myself. Although it is definitely still awkward, I just figure we’re all a little weird in some way or another. I just happen to pull someone else into my weirdness (whether it be an inanimate object like a tripod or a buddy).

::Skirt Target (here), Shirt J.Crew, Necklace Ebay, Jewelry Francescas Macys David Yurman, Bag Michael Kors (here)  and (similar here), Shoes Nine West, Sunnies Coach::
Tell me, how are you a little weird? Still get the nerves when out in public snapping photos of yourself?
P.S. Let’s all ignore my roots in these pics and pretend they aren’t there. Im trying to time hair appts. for the wedding and so far I just look like a hilbilly.

P.P.S. Fiance, for having such a great eye for scenery, thanks for telling me part of my necklace was flipped!

Comments

  3. AvatarKristen says

    I love this skirt! Looks great with the necklace! I know how you feel about people looking! I hate when there are people walking down the road in front of our house when I take pictures. They are probably wondering what in the world are they doing??

  5. AvatarAlways Maylee says

    You look so cute, I LOVE that skirt. Haha, I say the same thing to my husband.. "why didn't you tell me my collar was flipped out" or "why didn't you let me know my necklace was tucked inside my shirt"… and he just looks at me blankly. At least they took the picture! 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  7. AvatarRachieCakes says

    This made me laugh, especially since I still hide out in low traffic places to do photos! Love the outfit – and you do NOT look like a hillbilly!

    xo Rach
    rachiecakes-rachael.blogspot.com

  10. AvatarAJ says

    Super super cute outfit! I've been eying that skirt at Target, but I'm trying to cut back on how many clothes I'm buying!

  11. AvatarJamie says

    I haven't yet gotten the guts to take pictures in front of that many people!!! Yikes!! Part of it is that I use a tripod instead of having someone photograph me – I might be more inclined to do it if I didn't use a tripod.

    Also, I love that skirt…to anyone else who does, my Target had them on sale this past weekend for $11.50, so check your local Target!!

    http://thebluehourfashion.blogspot.com

  13. AvatarKatherine / Of Corgis and Cocktails says

    i'm proud of you! it is REALLY hard, especially the first time, taking photos where people are walking by, or staring at you. i tend to stare back. i mostly am afraid of them nabbing my tripod and camera and running, really. if they watch me, i watch them. and indeed, the photos turned out great! I LOVE that striped skirt on you – and those photos of you on the bench are adorable.

    <3 katherine
    of corgis and cocktails

  14. AvatarLindz says

    I am the WORST at taking pictures of myself. Before I had the baby I used to take outfit pictures of myself in my classroom using photobooth and had to wait for students to be gone or not looking and it was super awkward running back and forth from my computer. Now that I have to get dressed again for work I should start posting outfits again. LOVE this look of yours.

  15. Avataralongobucco says

    I wouldn't worry about it–I bet they were all admiring your outfit, because this look is adorable! I don't really take outfit pictures because I can't seem to find the time (although I wish I could!), but I have a feeling that I wouldn't even be given a second glance in NYC. The great thing is, there is ALWAYS someone doing something (or looking) weirder than you!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  18. AvatarVictoria says

    I've had my blog for almost 4 years and I STILL can't take pictures out in public. There can't be people walking around, and if someone walks by, I immediately stop and wait for them to pass. I don't know what it is, but I get so embarrassed! But I have to suck it up and just take the damn picture! Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. I LOVE your necklace. I have the same exact one, and I get compliments every time I wear it. Great minds think alike =)

    xo,
    Victoria
    The Stylista Diaries

  20. Avatardanni says

    I totally feel silly taking outfit pics in public too – but I'm starting to learn the best pictures happen when you ignore whats going on around you – the more you do it the more comfortable you'll be doing it 🙂 ps you look great! love the outfit!

    xo danni

    http://hellodenj.blogspot.ca

  23. AvatarSalvaged Strawberry says

    I HATE getting my photo taken, even if it's me and the partner and no one's around. I am super camera shy, but working on this slowly. I also feel like an asshole taking outfit photos, but at the same time, I want to show my latest thrifted finds and they just don't look good on the hanger. 🙂 Hmmm, how am I weird? Let's see…I collect things with horses on them (sweatshirts, purses, figurines), but I've never actually rode a horse (that's weird, right?); I like to sit on the floor at the thrift store to dig (I have no shame); I really could go on. I think it's our weirdness that makes us wonderful! 🙂

  27. AvatarVang says

    That's a great skirt, I love the colors in it. I've been blogging for almost a year and it still feels weird to take outfit photos.

  30. Avatarvodkainfusedlemonade says

    Love the honesty of your blog. I'm constantly self-conscience. I hear it gets better with age, lets hope. Love your outfit and no worries about your roots. That is supposed to be in, the whole ombre look.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.wordpress.com

  35. AvatarAlissa says

    I get that look soooo often! My neighbors think either my boyfriend is obsessed with me and my clothes so he is gay or that I am just ridiculously vain!

  36. AvatarPing says

    Love love love the striped skirt & teh shoes well what can be said other then they fkn rock!

    Anywho about taking pictures…. I'm super awkward to begin with so when I have people staring at me wondering why I'm being so vein it just kicks it up a few notches lol

  44. AvatarCate @ Wild Ruffle says

    I have so many of those moments! It doesn't help that it's usually my 7 yr old taking my photos. People always think it's odd that I'm out in public with my kids snapping pics of me instead of the other way around. But maybe you were getting stares because you looked so cute in your fabulous outfit.:)

  45. AvatarIvana says

    I simply love this outfit: the colors are amazing, and the necklace is a stunner! I always feel a little bit awkward, taking photos in public, but they say it gets better with time and practice 🙂 Anyhow, I'm glad I've discovered your amazing blog, and I'm your new follower 🙂 Keep up the great work!

    xx Ivana
    Macarons and Pearls

  49. AvatarTracy Davis says

    I love this (the outfit and the post)!! And I love your blog! It's a really big deal to just put yourself out there and take photos – I just moved to NYC and have yet to use my tripod on the street because it's so nerve wrecking!

    Tracy
    therightshoesblog.com

  51. AvatarKatie says

    gorgeous skirt, i love seeing stripes in different colours!

    yes, i totally try & make out like i'm a tourist when i'm getting photos, hehe! was a lot easier with london fashion week this week, all of us bloggers were just getting snap-happy at somerset house, taking pictures of each other 🙂

    katie x

  56. AvatarKatie- Hems for Her says

    I love everything about this outfit, and I totally wish I had gotten this skirt at Target over the summer. Such a great look! And it's tough to be a big girl sometimes when people are staring at you! Be brave!

  57. Avatarblondieesquire says

    Great skirt!! I always feel awkward when my husband takes blog pics for me in public… still haven't figured out how to overcome this! But more often than not it's just me and my iPhone. 🙂

  60. AvatarA J says

    How adorable! Good for you for having the confidence to do pics in such a public place. I feel weird taking self pics on my MacBook at home! hahaa…I'm obviously not the blogger that you are 😉

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  61. AvatarJocey says

    Your other photographer would have never let that flipped necklace happen. Haha. Love the skirt since I almost bought it yesterday 😉

  62. AvatarMcKenna Bleu says

    Haha I LOVE everything about this post!! Hila, we all have been in this spot, pretty much everyday!! I think it will always be Awkward no matter what!
    I'm with you about the root situation at the moment I'm over due. Do you know about the baby powder trick??!! It saves my life, add it to your roots…I add A LOT and it helps to blend the color so it's not skunk city:)

    xoxo
    http://www.McKennaBleu.blogspot.com

  64. AvatarPear Phongsawad says

    omg I LOVE your bauble necklace! I was actually thinking of buying the exact same color. I just love how it looks against your navy top.

    And I totally know what you're talking about. I feel SO AWKWARD when I take pics by myself lol mainly bc I use a tripod (sadly no bf to do it). Even when I do it in on a sidewalk in my neighborhood it still feels weird bc everytime a car drives by I bet I look very self-centered and vain taking pics of myself BY MYSELF haha.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, by the way 🙂 Love yours. You got a new follower now 🙂

    XO, Pear

    VanityPear29.blogspot.com

  67. AvatarBevin Valentine says

    I definitely don't like people watching me while we take outfit pictures. Luckily I live in a tourist town, which also happens to contain about 8,000 art students, so for the most part I'm not the weirdest looking person around. 😉

    Bevin
    magnoliareverie.blogspot.com

  68. Avatarlivlovelaugh says

    First of all… love your outfit!
    Second of all… i totally get you about taking photos while people are staring (although I think i lucked out that i love in Korea, where people are totally SHAMELESS when it comes to taking photos of themselves and of each other).

    Love this post, and keep up the good work~

    -liv

    http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr/

  75. Avatarfleurani says

    Hahaha, Amy I know how that feels, always kinda weird when you have the feeling people are watching you but after awhile you get kinda used of it. I hate it when my bf don't tell me when my necklace is flipped over or sth else is not right in place hahahha. I love that coloured striped pencil skirt so sophisticated. You look great!

    http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de