As promised (or threatened) today marks part of our blog birthday celebration with FBF posts of some of my first shoots. Here: my first neutrals. This goes back to the days when I wasn’t 100% sure what I was doing (let’s not chat about if I do now), and it was just me and my iPhone and a tripod. I had one of those remote controls you can get for your phone, I had no experience with photos or spacing, or websites for that matter.
When I look back at some of these looks I can’t help but be struck by how far I’ve come–even in just the photography. There are shoots I love, and pics I adore from this time in the blog; and others that I can’t believe I posted. I can’t help but be so happy about where I am now; yet I can’t help but miss parts of my life (the building is my old apartment in LA), and we can all be surprised that I still wear some of these outfits.
As it turns out, first neutrals last. The faux leather skirt with a light sweater was one of my go-to’s about 3 years ago. The combo made me feel pulled together and lady like. And I still rock this look. What I love about head to toe neutrals? It reads classy, it can feel expensive (even when it’s not. the skirt is Zara). This look is perfect for work or cocktails. And lets me feel like an “adult”. (An underrated but sometimes important part of getting dressed in the morning).
These pics of my first neutral are some that I still love. Yes, I look at them now and think of how I could take them better. I sometimes think of reshooting all my first looks (but I have so much new fashion to share). But it’s nice that I can look back at my first neutrals, at this blog, and this community that we’re building and love them. Happy birthday to us all!
And yes, this FBF gave me the logo image that I still use:
While this first neutrals look is 3 years old, I’ve linked similar items below. Stay tuned for more blog birthday celebration- FBF’s and giveaways! Have I told you lately that I’m grateful for you?
XO RA
Thank you for celebrating the blog birthday with me!
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