Trying a New Trend of Neons+Neutrals
The Chief Blonde is wearing: Peplum Shirt Jacket (c/o Carissa Rose $130 ), Rhinestone Cami (Sam’s Club $9), Bermuda’s (The Loft), Vintage Feather and Satin Shoes (Saks Fifth Avenue), Vintage Beads
Did you ever wonder how I get ready for an outfit shoot? Well sometimes, my outfit is motivated by an event I am going to, like my niece’s wedding , other times, I just have something new as a blogger that I want to feature–like this swimsuit (still can’t believe I did that!) Other times, I take up one of Kristina’s Bloggers Do it Better challenges like today.
In preparation for today, I frantically patiently waited for my top to arrive from Carissa Rose, praying just certain that it would arrive on time and fit. So at 3:30 today, the UPS rapped on the door and there it was. I ripped apart my closet trying to put together just the right outfit, fixed my hair, choose my shoes, my accessories and put on my makeup. No supermodel’s life here, however. I laid my outfit aside, made dinner, cleaned up, beg asked my photographer sweetly to take the pictures, put on the outfit and then tried to figure out how to pose (man do I need a stylist, hair and makeup person, and a modeling class!)
The Chief Blonde applying L’Oreal Infallible Lip Color in Enduring Berry c/o (a Great Neon Pink $10)
After frantically touching up my make-up, we headed outside and took at least 50 shots to get the 7 you see in this collection. Who knew that putting on clothes and getting a few decent shots was such hard work? Maybe if I wasn’t 45+ and didn’t have delete all the ones that made my butt/gut/thighs etc look big it wouldn’t be so hard. Do you younger ladies even worry about that? Oh well, here’s the last few shots….
Front Porch shot
Took off the high shoes and put on the trusty Oxfords (seen here) and got caught playing with my Nook Color!
My Photographer got me back to work (all photos by Kelly Mackie)
Want to see the accessories a little closer?
Bangles (c/oMango Tree-$20), Slim Sleeve for tablets(c/o Golla. $30), Emerald Studs (c/o Jewelry by Bloom $55), Bracelet (Chief Blonde’s)
And finally the shoes..(Scarf c/o Ford Cares for Breast Cancer Awareness–2009 edition, $20)
So let me know which pose of the Neons+Neutrals was your favorite, and I’d love some constructive criticism too!
Love the shoes!!
Love your blog
HI, I just wanted to thank you for hosting this awesome giveaway!
Loving it! Looks Great!
Wow, You said you needed a stylist you totally rocked it and the clothes and accessories are beautiful as well
Thanks for the great giveaways:)
How old are you? You are beautiful! Great pixs, forgot to leave a comment I think last time I was here. :-0) I need to get to work on my photos, never made it for the maxie event, have one too.. Just a bad week trying to juggle to much.
OK, I know I do this all the time…but, well, I don’t say things I don’t mean, so keep that in mind. I love this look, especially those shoes and the bracelet!!!
THanks so much Kristin. Maybe I should start a shoe blog! OH YEAH!!!
The Chief Blonde
I like the first shot of you with the roses and I like the use of the scarf as your belt…cool accessories!
Thanks KatKlaw, It was a moment of inspired thought to use the scarf this way! The Chief Blonde
I love all those pics. The heels are adorable, but I don;t think I could stand long enough ot get my picture taken in them!!
When ever my photo is taken, it takes a lot before I’m happy with just one! You are photogenic for sure! Love the lipstick photo!
I’d have to step outside my ‘box’ to wear neon I think.
I love the shoes!! The outfit looks very comfy and something I could see myself wearing.
I just turned 44 yesterday. Thanks for the article
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Happy Birthday Lora! The Chief Blonde (you’ll be a target fan of mine SOOON!)
I love this outfit–so nice and comfortable-looking, especially since it’s finally warming up around here.
The high heels and scarf made a simple outfit look very trendy. It’s definitely gives you a first class look. Just wonderful~!
Love the outfits and those heels are wonderful!
love the jewelry it’s very beautiful.
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I love the heels because they add an additional pop of color to the outfit(though, the oxfords do look comfy) The shirt jacket is great because it is a very flattering cut.
Very nice outfit, gorgeous roses