In 2014 I promised myself that I'd start posting more about fashion or more specifically, my personal style. As a fat woman it's a big issue for me to put myself out there but I want to be brave because really, it's not a brave thing to do at all. People see me day in and day out in clothes and I'm just as big so why not incorporate it into a blog about my life? However I still have hang ups and make excuses to not set up my tripod and take photos. So many times I do and when I go through them all of the photos are truly dire and my face looks awful because I don't know how to pose for a camera whatsoever. I always end up stressing because my face is probably the best part of me and the one I spend the most time on with make up so when that doesn't look right it's like everything has gone to hell in a hand basket.
I found these photos on my camera from the end of last year at Cardiff Bay. As you can see they're not the most flattering and the outfit was a last minute throw on as it was freezing cold and I had to take quite a bit of stuff with me on the train. What better way to start these outfit posts I'm planning to do than throw myself in at the deep end with unflattering photos? Things can only get better.
I don't care what you think of these photos - I think you look beautiful in them! xx
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of you to say, thank you!
DeleteElla - xo
These are not unflattering photos at all! You clearly make a lot of effort with your hair and makeup which is just lovely (and your nails)! I completely share this sentiment though, I hate photos of myself and like you lack confidence - and when I do attempt to take them I'm the exact same - scan through and delete. I'm trying to get over this though and post more photos of myself, so far I have managed one full length shot!
ReplyDeleteWe can do this!
Sarah-Louise
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I'm trying to turn it all around but it's so nerve-wracking when you're so self conscious, isn't it?
DeleteElla - xo
Whenever I take outfit photos I usually end up looking at the floor to avoid showing my face, but then I look back and think 'wow I look so grumpy' haha! I think we are way too critical of photos of ourselves, I'd never look at a photo of another person and my first thought be 'what a weird face' so why would people think that of me?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more outfit photos from you :) xx
I'm the same! I envy those who smile and look beautiful in theirs!
DeleteElla - xo
I love these photos Ella, I think you look fantastic. The outfit is perfect for a cold Winters day, your jewellery looks fab and those nails?!! Christ, I wish I put half as much effort as you obviously do. I love the style of the shots too, they look really professional - quirky and cool. I'm really bloody happy that, despite your worries, you chose to post these and I look forward to seeing more from you :)
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I'm trying to take more photos so hopefully the outfits and photography will grow as I post more :)
DeleteElla - xo
your hair. YOUR HAIR! so pretty
ReplyDeletethese photo's aren't unflattering at all! the photos themselves look cool, and you look great :)
It's a wig and one of my very favourites!
DeleteElla - xo
Well, I think you have stunning hair, beautiful!! Love the outfit too, amazing!! No need to be worried at all!! No way unflattering, I look forward to seeing YOU!! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteElla - xo
I love this - I myself am a massive fan of a cheeky Starbucks down the Bay :) I absolutely love your hair! xo
ReplyDeleteyour hair and nails look fab and you'll get used to posing over time, although i've been taking outfit photos for a while and still stare at the floor in most of them! x
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