Monday, January 31, 2011

Daily MelWear: The Calm Before the Storm

This is it!

The day before the 30 For 30 Challenge begins.

My items are picked and hanging in certain spots in my closet. It was a little difficult choosing an outfit for today since I didn't want to pick any of my 30 pieces yet. Today's tasks at work include putting packets together for all of our board members for delivery tomorrow, so I wanted something comfortable since I'll be up and down in my chair all day, back and forth to the copier and printer and filing cabinet.

I do like the subtle pattern mixing between the printed tights and the polka dot belt. That makes me happy.

Notice anything different with these pictures? Different background because...(drum roll, please) - I'm using a real, honest-to-goodness camera! With a timer! I bought a card reader since my computer at work doesn't have card slots and I was able to practice using my dad's camera with the timer yesterday, so I used it for today's outfit photos.



What do you think? Better than my iPhone photos, worse than my iPhone photos, about the same, doesn't matter either way?

I really want to get a camera with a remote instead of a timer, but my dad said his isn't compatible with a remote. So. Grrr. One day...

Today's outfit:
Black Dress: Ross
Teal Tank: Target
Black Cardigan: Ross
Polka Dot Belt: Plato's Closet
Purple Lace Print Tights: Target
Black Flats: Target
Necklace: Wal-Mart
Ring: Charlotte Russe
Posted by Melissa at 8:43 AM
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34 comments:

  1. CharisseJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Love Love LOOOOVE those tights. I am wearing my awesome argyle ones today. NOT under pants!!! With an argyle sweater!!!

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  2. Collette OsunaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Love the tights,and woo hoo for the camera!!! Good for you...I think the pics are fabulous...they look a bit more "close up" to me..loving the detail on your tights too....I know how you feel....I have my items all strategically placed out too, hehehe..thankfully Im off work today....I'll get out of my jammies to go to the grocery store, but that's about it!!

    Stop by and say Hello:)
    Check out my 30x30 Remix….Let’s do this!♥

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  3. Amy's Fashion BlogJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    The Pictures are great. I know your super happy about the camera. You look super cute today. I love your colored tights.

    http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/

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  4. TaraJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the tights! Such a fun addition to a cute black dress.

    And the new pictures are fantastic! I'm looking to upgrade from the iPhone photos, too, if I can convince my parents to get me a remote/tripod for my camera for my birthday :)

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  5. Destrehan's DaughterJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    The new camera works great. I think these are definitely better than the iphone pictures. Love your polka dot belt.

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  6. eekJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Your tights are so fun! Love it!

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  7. CaraJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    New camera = more details, so always a win!

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  8. Frances JoyJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Whoo hoo for cameras! It looks like you had fun taking these pictures. I'm really digging the tights with the belt. Well done!

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  9. MelanieJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I noticed the new look to the pictures immediately. They look great, and you even look happier in them!
    Great outfit, too! It looks cute with the belt and tights, and functional for a days with lots of getting up and down.

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  10. Nana ErinJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    "I'm using a real, honest-to-goodness camera! With a timer!"

    WHAT WHAT!~ Congrats doll! I'm so happy for you. That is going to make all this blogging so much easier!

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  11. AshleyJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Melissa, I LOVE this outfit - there isn't anything in particular that stands out to me, but it's so chic and just works so well together! Way to go, and yay for a new camera!

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  12. LeslieJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Your belt is MAJOR!!

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  13. LoriJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    That belt is awesome!!!

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  14. VictoriaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Love your belt. You look great.
    http://lifeisfullofbeautiful.blogspot.com/

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  15. ViktoriaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    The pictures look great! :) I love the black on black with pops of color!! Good luck with the challenge :)

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  16. triciathomasJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Good luck on the 30 for 30! I also love the tights they are so cute and the perfect pop of color!

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  17. JessicaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Cute, I love the pop of color! Good luck with your 30 for 30 challenge!

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  18. lizJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    What fun tights! I decided to just start today since I know it's going to take forever to get through this!

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  19. rlutzJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Such fun tights...love all the polkadots! Cannot wait to see how you style your 30!
    Yeah for the digital camera!

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  20. MorganJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I love the tights and the belt! Fun and beautiful outfit! And the pictures turned out fantastic, you can really see all the details and colors!

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  21. Megan GJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Fabulous! The pictures are much better. They don't have that grainy quality. I suggest play with your lighting settings if you can. The pictures look so great though!

    The tights are so fabulous. You really look glowing today.

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  22. Jennifer HuertaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Cute look, and thanks for the comment on my pre-30 for 30 post! Looking forward to seeing what outfits you create!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    You tights are to DIE for. I love them with the blue and the simple black dress.

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  24. PeggyJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    yeah for new cameras- I need one. 30 for 30 here we come!

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  25. ElissaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Just found your blog through Erin's blog Work With What You've Got. I love your tights! And your belt!

    Congrats on your new camera. I think you'll find it much easier (and more fun) to use than your iPhone.

    www.dresswithcourage.com

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  26. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    love the splash of color from the tights!

    http://www.diyainherstilettos.com/

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  27. Keep Warm (Danielle)January 31, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I totally noticed the pictures right away! They look great! And the tights! zinga!

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  28. Death By ShoeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    This is so freakin cute! I'm loving those purple tights!!

    xo
    Danielle

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  29. Jennifer HuertaFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    You're very welcome! I love making new bloggie friends! Oh, and one of the tricks to loving cooking is to remember that you get to eat the end result. Huge motivating factor, like, 72% of the time. Another trick is to always have ice cream in your freezer as a backup. :)

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  30. archives vintageFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    yay! hello fellow 30x30 remixer! one down, 29 more to go! :D

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  31. Shen DoveFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I look forward to seeing your remixes this time around!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I love the tights. They kinda remind me of the ones that Megan Fox wore in Jennifer's Body.

    Kat
    www.dreamsdispersed.com

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  33. ColleenFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    What kind of camera is it that it is not compatible with a remote?

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  34. MattFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Those tights are fabulous!! And I love your outfit!! Super cute! Great pictures too! :)

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