merona (target) Archives | Letters from the City

11.3.10 – Wednesday

I was so glad when these lace tights went on sale at Target, I didn’t want to pay full price for them because they seem so delicate and like they might easily rip. I’ve only worn them twice, so far so good (and better than my usual record for delicate legwear, which is a run or hole during the second wear)! I hope I get to wear them a few more times, it’s supposed to be in the 50s for the remainder of the week, definitely more promising than last week. I was a little bit cold!

What do you think of wearing two different plaid patterns at the same time? I definitely don’t think it can be done all the time, but the pattern on the coat is subtle and only two colors so I thought I should just go for it! Also, I was really feeling black and pink that day. I think it helps that my scarf has at least two colors the same as the coat. This scarf is also one of my winter favorites, you really can’t beat cashmere for warmth and softness among wool. And it’s really stood the test of time and held up beautifully over the past four years!

Forever 21 coat, LOFT shirt, Express skirt, Merona (Target) tights, Burberry scarf, Sofft shoes.

… Or How Not to Use a DSLR.

Exhibit A: I need direction. Direct sunlight is hitting my face, making my foundation look like it’s about four shades lighter than my actual skin tone. Oops. It would be fantastic if someone would make a camera attachment that shouts tips at you while on the continuous self-timer setting. Lesson learned: don’t stand with your face in the sun. There’s only so much the camera can do, you need to improve your general photography skill level.

Exhibit B: So I am really good at blurring out the foreground and sharpening the background. Unfortunately this means I have to go hide behind a plant or something to bring myself into focus.

Exhibit C: Getting better? Not bad, but depth of field is still kind of meh.

Lately in Lace and Double Plaid

Adventures with DSLR: Lighting Issues