Personal Style Blogging: Feeling The Fear And Doing It Anyway

Sooooooo... I've been toying with the idea of doing some personal style posts here on the blog for a while now. But I've been scared. 

Scared of getting in front of the camera, number one.
{There is a reason I'm a photographer people! }

Scared of looking silly.
And awkward.
Or just plain weird.

That's all kind of embarrassing to admit; but true.

I know that what we look like does not define us; that clothes and a perfect smile DO NOT maketh the woman, but like most people { I'm guessing } I am super conscious of my flaws. My wonky teeth, the shape of my nose, my smile. Ugh! And let's not even start on our bodies. I'm not a model, but our timelines are full of people who are or who could be, and in turn, our expectations start getting a little warped.

And then there is that whole thing about STYLE. * I * might like something but, seriously, will anyone else?!! Maybe.... maybe. maybe. maybe. It's that little maybe that has spurred me on -  to ignore the negative voices in my head and to focus instead on connection. And self-expression. And how much I love this vintage dress!

So I'm putting myself out there - feeling the fear and doing it anyway. 

Have a look and please, tell me what you think. Honestly. I know I look like a deer in the headlights in that full photo! With what can only be described as a double chin { just wipe that bit from your memory please lovely people!! } Hahaha. And, yup, I had to run black and white because seeing myself in colour freaks me out ;)

But I do love the detail shots, I think they turned out really well.

I heart dresses - especially now that the weather is warming up. This one is a great mid-season choice; with long sleeves and a sheer fabric. Paired with leggings at the moment because it's still not THAT warm all day long { unless you're lazing around in the sunshine! #dreamy }.

Have you experimented with style blogging, or dipped your toes in the water with the occasional outfit selfie on instagram or facebook? 

I'd love to hear your top tips for being bold, feeling the fear - and doing it anyway!
Amber. XO

STYLE NOTES: Dress Miss Brown Vintage Byron Bay. Shoes Coach. Leggings similar here. 

16 Australian Bloggers and Their Shoes | ProBlogger 2014

I thought that a fun way to introduce you to some of the gorgeous bloggers that I met over the past weekend at ProBlogger 2014 might be through their SHOES!

You want to see, right?!

There were lots of lust-y shoes on show; this is just a small sampling! I recommend clicking the links below to discover the blogs of the shoes that speak to you the most :) 

Here we go:

Anna Spurling from Colour Me Anna

The only feet that I'm not sure of the owner of! #whoops. But I had to include them because I loved the pops of colour. Very cute. 

Update! These feet belong to Alex from The Armchair Crossing :) Thanks Alex! x

Vanessa Rowse from Style and Shenanigans

Carly Jacobs from Smaggle

Andrea Smith from Sublime Finds

Kirsten Pilz from Travel Pilz

Kate McKibbin from Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily

Nikki Parkinson from Styling You



Brooke Schoeman of Her Packing List

Okay, okay, these are mine. Hahaha. Read more of my blog here! ;) #cheeky.

Cheryl Lin from Business Chic

Katrina Springer from The Organised Housewife

Juliet Siu of Lace n Ruffles

Kim-Marie Williams from Kimba Likes and Sonia Bavistock from Sonia Styling

Danielle Cresp from Style For A Happy Home

Candice DeVille from Vintage Current

Ahhh, shoe-porn. Loves it.
Which ones are your favourite?!

Going to ProBlogger was absolutely one of the best decisions I've made this year - and the very best thing I could do for myself and my blog and my business right now. I got to watch, listen to, learn from and meet so many amazing women. And men { Hello Darren Rowse! } and was thrilled to enter the 'circle of bloggers' feeling so welcomed and connected. It was a really special experience. And I can't wait to do it all again next year.

Do you already follow any of these blogs? Tell me which ones { and which shoes you love best! } in the comments below.
Amber. XO

Akira + Jimmi | This Beautiful Baby Belly

I love photography. 

I love that light and magic can come together to permanently record a fleeting moment in time. 

I took these photos of Akira and her partner Jimmi at the Amilita launch in Byron a few weeks ago but pulled them from the Amilita post at the last minute... because I realised that they needed to stand alone. 

Life. Beauty. Love.

I'll let the photos tell the story.

What a fabulous style power-duo they are. Trio even. I have a little feeling that I need to shoot with Akira again in the next few months, so watch this space!

How do you feel about pregnancy and blossoming baby bellies? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Amber. XO

p.s. Can you tell that I love them? ;)

Amilita SS14 Launch | Byron Bay

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post, but I am starting to accept them. If you feel your brand aligns with my blog and audience please get in touch! I'd love to talk. Amber :)x

Last Friday night I attended the "Paved Paradise" Spring/Summer 2014 launch party for Byron Bay-based fashion label Amilita.

The launch featured an exhibition of photographs by the amazingly talented Carly Brown { Carly shot the dreamy Amilita SS14 lookbook in Mexico with model Ariel Beesley }, live music by Ziggy Alberts { see my busking portrait of Ziggy from a few weeks ago here }, a heady collection of creative peeps and some beautiful clothes.

Shop the look:

               

I'm going to buy myself the Coretta skirt. L-O-V-E. It's even on sale right now. Shhhhhhh... ;)

What are you wearing - or lusting after! - at the moment?
Amber. XO