Denim Dilema

So I admit it. I've gained a few pounds. It happens as you get older and spend the majority of your time sitting at a computer for work. I work out pretty consistently and I love being active but my metabolism isn't what it used to be. So I finally decided I can't stuff myself into my jeans anymore (or the hole that has developed decided this for me). I normally buy American Eagle Jeans (even though I feel I am too old to be buying anything from there). They are affordable (40ish dollars) and they fit me (the MOST important thing when shopping is fit). Most jeans I try on fit my butt but never my waist. American Eagle jeans fit me perfectly. Unfortunately, my latest shoppping experience has left me without any jeans. Their styles are now leaning towards highschool girls who want holes in their jeans and distressed designs. Not such a fan. I just want my dark indigo skinny jeans without whiskers (makes your hips look wider), without intricate designs on the pocket (makes your butt look wider) and without sandblasting distressing techniques (terrible for factory workers). So do I spend over $100 for jeans that fit me well? What are some affordable jeans that you all think fit well?

On a side note, Target no longer uses sandblasting for their jeans and will seek alternative methods for distressing their jeans.
http://abullseyeview.com/target-bans-sandblasting/

America's Next Awkward Model

So last weekend was my second photoshoot for my portfolio. My first photoshoot was awkward at best. To look in a camera in uncomfortable positions is hard work. Should I smile? Smize (to take a term from Tyra Banks)? What do I do with my hands? How long do I have to squat like this? Its extremely uncomfortable and if you are self concious at all it just plays at all of your nueroses. But that was the first shoot. The second shoot was much more comforatble. Thanks to the photographer who gave me good direction and great tips I made it through unscathed and kind of actually wanting to do it again. I got to see a few of the shots from the first shoot and I look forward to sharing them with you. I am very excited about these first steps. My first outfits were just the outfits that I love to wear and that I feel beautiful in. Those are the outfits that I want to find for my clients. Trends and fads are not as important as what you love.

Thanks Stephanie Graves for the fabulous shots and your amazing creativity and work!