Dreaming of Spring

The top is from Hollister (I know, shame on me), the leggings are from Pacsun, the shoes from Forever21. The bandana and the sunglasses are from Rewind Vintage in Northeast Minneapolis. 

     An issue with outfit posts, and photography in general this time of year, is the lack of natural light in the afternoon. I'm no megalopolis dweller, but by the time I have my look perfected., the sun is already well below the buildings surrounding my house. That, added to the fact that I feel like my fingers might fall off if I'm outside for too long, (therefore I can't really leave my yard) makes for boring, poorly-lit outfit photos. In order to take more fun, fancy outfit photographs, I'll have to wait until there's more light and I have the time and freedom to go where I please. (aka summer). For now, though, I like to take it as a nice challenge to combine my outfit-styling and photo manipulation skills to create a whole new photo with a background that can complement an outfit in a way that makes me much happier than a blank wall!
   
     I think the things people get complimented on the most are the pieces that are the most daring. The ones that plenty of us want to- but few have the courage to- wear. Like these wild and bright photo-print (although obviously color-manipulated) leggings, and round sunglasses, which I don't really think will take much courage to wear soon. They seem to be on the rise trend-wise!