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Saturday, November 26, 2011

A Real Mash-up


This is the start of my day.  I'm coming outside to take my outfit-of-the-day photos before I go to work.  This is my front door and this porch can be a nice warm place to take photos in the cooler weather.


jacket~EBay
skirt~J Crew
sweater~Victorias Secret
shoes~The Rack
The trouble with my front porch is the light can be really bright; consequently the colors of my clothes can become distorted.  I was lucky today--these colors look true.  How many pictures did I have to take?  I only have the patience and the time for about a half a dozen photos.  If they don't come out well, I have to wait until another day.

 
Having a lot of fun with Photoshop though!  I used this "copper" effect for the background in this picture.  The program is a bit tough to learn, and although I have used it in the past, I am finding I have to re-learn it all over again.  I am looking forward to sharing some cool photos with you!

Oh, and don't you love the mix of the glen plaid wool with this gold lame skirt?  It's a real mash-up of colors and textures.

Do you take your pictures in the same place every day?  Do you keep taking pictures until you get the "right shot"?
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15 comments:

  1. Susan BNovember 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I really like the glen plaid + fuchsia top combo. They balance each other really nicely. And fun effects with the Photoshop!

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  2. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Paula, I love this outfit on you....it's such a unique but striking combination! I only take a few pictures and if they don't turn out, I just don't worry about it! Hugs~ ~Serene

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  3. Patti @ NotDeadYet StyleNovember 30, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love these special effects too, Paula. And I really love the "mash-up" of textures and tones - so chic.

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  4. Debbi@SheAccessorizesWellNovember 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That copper background is tres cool as is your outfit. Love the color of your top. You hit all of Stacy & Clintons rules in this outfit. Color, Texture, Pattern. Very nice.

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  5. The Style CroneNovember 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Your photos always impress me. Beautiful colors - love your 'mash-up.'

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  6. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Hi Paula, i love your copper effect! i have photoshop but i do not know how to use it, i find it complicated, i will to learn soon, would love to play more with my pics.

    I take a lot of pictures, it drives me insane sometimes;)

    I love your mix very clever and very nice!

    Ariane

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  7. VanessaDecember 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love that first picture of you peeking out of the door!
    And I love the shimmer on your skirt, too!

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  8. JillDecember 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Deeply loving this outfit, one of the best you've ever shown! And you look so glorious in your sequins, which is included my post today! I really do not like most pictures of myself and make my husband keep shooting until I can find the one that is the least objectionable. XO, Jill

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  9. Susan TinerDecember 1, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    You look so pretty today! I agree with Pseu's comment, the jacket and top are perfect together.

    That's neat you're playing with photoshop, I keep meaning to do the same thing with my own outfit photos. Maybe next time :).

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  10. lawyerdollDecember 1, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love the color/texture mix… and that cute door!

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  11. Angele StyleDecember 3, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    You are way ahead of me. I am going to go purchase a tripod tomorrow and hopefully experiment taking pictures and getting them on my blog. I want them to look good and know nothing about Photoshop, Gimp, Piknik, etc. so have a lot to learn. How did you start? Did you take any classes or have a friend teach you?

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  12. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Deja Pseu~I like the juxtaposition of the conservative with the funky.
    Serene~Me too--although I should have some more patience..
    Patti~mixing it up is fun! I know you do this too~
    Debbi~Love Stacy and clinton--and those are design principles they employ.
    Judith~Really? Thanks b/c I am critical of my photos..
    Ariane~I remmeber you saying that you may take as many as 50 pics? I have been doing the photoshop tutorials on line--they are a BIG help.
    Vanessa~I like the shiny thing lately.
    Jill~lol--I knnow, I really will neverget used to looking at pics of myself!
    Susan~Aw thanks Susan! I know you have done soe stuff with photoshop--
    Lawyerdoll~It used to be purple--the fornt door.
    Fabrizia~I will check it out--thanks!
    angela~I have a graphic design background, so the editing stuff I am familiar with. I still use the easier editinng programs like picassa because Photoshop is a bitch to learn. There are tutorials onn line that are good. I just took a photography class. any help is a good idea!

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  13. My Unfinished LifeDecember 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    im liking your jacke/blazer very much...today we(me and the husband) went to buy fabric for his blazer(coz he likes to get blazers custom stitched from the tailor)...and i did see this pattern..and i thought it might look gud on him..but he wasnt sure..but ow seeing it on you..im liking it very much..maybe ill get this fabric for myself..if not for him!!!


    http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.com

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  14. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I tried to email you and it came back.
    My email is Tammy-h@comcast.net
    Am I in trouble?
    I actually hate the way we have to communicate!

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  15. Mae BDecember 7, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    *love* that gold skirt! and it's perfectly combined with the blazer! I've only done about 5 OOTD posts, it's hard work! Bravo to those of you who post them daily! xx

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