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Day four and I'm trying out some different shots

I’ve been getting a little bit bored with taking my photo in front of a plain white wall so today I took the tripod around the house and tried out a few different locations. I really want to start taking some more interesting shots, to think about the composition and the lighting and not just whether I should smile, look away or look at the camera. I think I've got some learning to do.
How do you take your photos? I don’t have anyone around in the day who can take my photo so I use Al’s grandpa’s old tripod and put my camera on timer. I’ll set up the shot, press the button and then run in front of the lens and pose in one awkward way or another. I’ll do this about ten times in the hope that there’ll be one decent shot, any longer and I just feel silly. There must be a better way!

I’ve heard that it’s possible to get a wireless remote to take pictures with, so I may have to invest in one of these if they’re not too expensive.

Anyway, my outfit. Well, my morning was spent at Cribbs Causeway sourcing the last few bits and pieces for my next column in Folio. It was a real test of my will power, the shops are starting to fill up with spring stock and it’s such a welcome relief from all the winter stock that’s STILL hanging around.

I’m wearing my old faithful black jeans (didn’t my last challenge teach me anything!?), a star blouse from Zara, vintage belt, cardigan from Mango and boots from Office.

My name necklace is from Tatty Divine and the skull necklace is from Tina Lilienthal. I'm a huge fan of her jewellery...check it out here

Fall back outfit

Well day two of my challenge is nearly over. I had to remove all my leopard print items from sight this morning, to avoid the temptation of wearing them. I had a lovely new client booked in today for a wardrobe consultation so I’m looking a little smarter than I did yesterday. If I’m seeing a client, I like to try and polish my look a little, it helps get my head’s in the right space. It has to still look and feel like me though, otherwise it just doesn’t work.

This outfit is one of those fall back one’s, perfect for a day like today when I all seemed to want to wear is leopard print. You all know about my love for black skinny’s well here I am in them again, they’re from Donna Ida and are definately an investment piece. I saved my pennies for these and they’re worth every single one of them! My blouse is another wardrobe staple; it can be worn casually, smart, or dressed up for a night out. All I need to do is change the accessories around a little. It’s one of those items that I think everyone should have in their wardrobe, you don’t have to go for a style that ties at the neck like this one, there are so many different styles around, for all body shapes. I can just about get away wearing this blouse un-tucked but I think it’s a more polished look when it’s tucked in, it also gives it a bit more shape.

Jacket from Mango, blouse from Oasis, trousers from Donna Ida, shoes from Carvella, belt came with a pair of trousers from Zara and my bag is Mulberry (it's 10yrs old this year!)

The jacket has been in my wardrobe for about three years now, and yes, it’s another key item. I find it so useful for this time of year when it’s not cold enough to wear my winter coat, but not warm enough to go without. It works well with denim and I can throw it over a dress, it’s so versatile.

I didn’t start this post intending it to be about key items for the wardrobe, but it seems to have turned out that way…maybe it’s because I did a wardrobe consultation today which is all about identifying key items and building on them to develop a hard working wardrobe.

Oh, and if you’re wondering why my dog is in so many of the photos, it’s because I took them as soon as I got home to catch the last of the daylight, when normally I’d be rushing out on a walk with him. It was his way of letting me know that he was ready, but to be honest, I didn't mind I quite liked the distraction in front of the lens.

Do you have a fall back outfit, or do you always know what to wear?

Day two, part two

Here’s the photo from last night that I promised I’d upload. I ran out of time yesterday and haven’t been able to post it until now. You’ll probably recognise the dress, it’s the same one from this post and this post, but I love it!

Dress - Warehouse
Cardigan - Mango
Bag - Vintage
Shoe boots - KG

Mango opens in Bristol

Mango, Mango, Mango, oh how I do love thee! This is one of those brands which never fail to deliver. They seem to be able to pull together catwalk inspired collections that are not only really wearable, but are such a great price too.

Up until now, the only places to buy Mango have been John Lewis and House of Fraser, and to be honest while they stock great pieces, they both carry such small collections that you don’t get the full Mango experience. But things are about to change. On Thursday 29th September, Mango will open the doors of their first stand alone store in Bristol, and I can’t wait.

I thoroughly recommend heading down to Cabot Circus to see the new store, and shop the new collections. I can’t make the grand opening as I’ve had to book a client in that evening (this working for yourself malarkey really is getting a little hectic!), but for those of you who are free you can expect 20% discount when you spend £50 or more, complimentary styling from TIGI Catwalk hair stylists, champagne, drinks, sweets and treats, and if that’s not enough to entice you, the first 300 customers will receive complimentary goodie bags with a purchase and a chance to win a £50 voucher and a year’s supply of TIGI Catwalk products in their raffle!!