I think this is the last time I’ll be wearing tights this season. I hope so, but one never knows with the wildly changing weather. Lately I’ve been either burning or freezing.
I’ve been experimenting with taking photos in direct light more and more and love how saturated the colors turn out. The East River is an astonishing shade of blue behind me. Who knew it could look like that?
The B Makowsky silver bag practically goes everywhere with me now, so much so that I’m considering buying silver shoes or dyeing my gold flats silver (the gold’s mostly rubbed off anyway). I can mix metals on my wrists, but am not progressive enough to mix shoes and bags. I’m wearing my Ann Taylor blazer, J Jill cardigan, xhilaration/Target shirt (swapped), Gap skirt, Martine’s Dream scarf, and Cole Haan wedges.
Mia says
Aw man, I love these pictures! When I take pictures in direct light they look so harsh. (Of course, what I know about photography could fit on the head of a pin.) The East River goes nicely with your scarf.
Hogger & Co. says
The direct light is totally working here, girl. I also love the close/crops.
brett says
great photos
i hope you can tuck your tights away too
it is time for sunshine!!
brett
laura says
Alex, your photos are always so lovely! and I really like your skirt a lot. So much so that I’m going to try to make one soon :)
Alex Elizabeth says
If your skirt is a grand success let me know. I may commission one if you decide to take orders!
Loren Cline says
These shots are lovely. Directly sunlight shoots always make me look like a grimacing fool, but sunglasses would probably prevent that.
Also I kind of love the idea of old shoes + a silver bag. But I am edgy like that that ;)
Alex Elizabeth says
I always leave my sunglasses on for these. If not, I have to close my eyes. I wish I was better at mixing metals. I always feel so conspicuous whenever I do it though. I have on rhodium plate and gold today. Baby steps.
Carly says
great shots and beautiful scenery…..love that leather skirt…it is such a great shape..most leather skirts are pencil…this is such a fun departure! Beautiful. C
Alex Elizabeth says
I know, I love the shape of this skirt! I’ve tried leather pencil skirts in the past but they are too unforgiving for my body type. I love them on other people, though. My friend has an amazing green one!
Lyddiegal says
oh yes the saturation of the direct light is fantastic. it works well since you are mostly black and your outfit doesn’t seem too, too much.
i hope it’s the last you will be wearing tights as well!
Alex Elizabeth says
I was afraid the black would actually be too stark! Neon must come out massively neon… something I’ll keep in mind.
Fashion By Alicia says
I love your photos as always. What a gorgeous setting! I don’t do well with mixing metals I am not sure why but I definitely struggle. The silver bag would love great with some silver flats!
Alex Elizabeth says
Thanks! It’s very industrial in this area, but I think it can make for interesting backgrounds. I have to try to get the power plant (at least I think it is) in photos one day.
Caitlin says
The photography and location is breathtaking! And I love the direct light, too; I still haven’t figured out a good way to do it without looking like a ghost.
Loving the stripes and the leather! I hope this is the last time you have to wear tights, although we’re due for a cold spell this weekend here in the Midwest. :(
Alex Elizabeth says
It seems ultra fast, but I’ve found that shutter speeds of 1/2000 are best. I’m exceedingly pale backlit or direct so sometimes I run a light dusting of bronzer down the front of my legs. They photograph a bit better whenever I do that.
Fashion-isha says
That leather skirt is amazing and you look great! Hope you stop by and enter my latest giveaway…a wonderful style book!
xo
Sharon
ShenDove says
I really love your skirt! I’m crossing my fingers that I can put my tights up for the season soon too!
Alex Elizabeth says
I hope so for you too! You’d think it’d be warmer where you are by now!
Megan Zietz says
that skirt is incredible!
Kimberlee VDW says
I still need to purchase a leather piece – loving the skirt!
Alex Elizabeth says
You should def get a skirt or a jacket with leather sleeves! Or jewelry. I love leather rings and bracelets.
christine says
I love the gray and black! The background of the river is amazing.
Christine
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Alex Elizabeth says
Thanks! I’ve been experimenting with different color combinations lately. Some results have been better than others, haha.