Confessions of a Blogger: The Not So Pretty Truth
The street style blogs — which started out capturing people in their OOTD at their natural moments has evolved over the years and turned into catalog-esque photos and the editorial section out of a fashion magazine. From the stylish Chriselle of The Chriselle Factor inspirational street style to the dreamy vacation escapes of Tuula Vintage…or just take one look at my girl crush blogger Nicole of Gary Pepper and you’ll know what I mean…Sure, everyone loves a blog with beautiful images. I know I do…but sometimes it’s nice (and hilarious) to reflect back to those not so perfect (and real ugly) moments to remind ourselves that behind the makeup, hair, clothes and seemingly picture perfect images, we’re just normal folks. :)
So here it is, the not so pretty truth behind my blog photos.
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The Tug-Of-War Confession
My clothes are not always flowing and draping perfectly. Nope. I’m always adjusting my top, pants, skirt and pulling my thong out of my butt (sorry, that’s totally TMI) in 75% of my photos. Luckily my husband/photographer takes loads of images for me to choose from, otherwise my blog would be full of these shots! Yikes!
The I Don’t Always Wear Heels Confession
No, I do not go grocery shopping in high heels. No, I do not walk my dog in high heels. And hell no I do not run errands on weekends or pick up “fresh blooms” from the farmer’s market in high heels. I do however wear high heels everyday to work but I’m sitting down at my desk 90% of the day. Which means my heels are usually off.
The Perfect Twirl Confession
Whenever I “twirl,” I’m usually spinning around so much that I’ll start sweating and my face would turn red…the people on the streets are usually starring at me like I’m nuts and my husband was probably pissed that he captured 186 photos just for me to pick 1 or 2 images that I like.
The Paparazzi Caught Me Walking Confession
You know that walking shot, the one where we look like we’re just walking around, minding our own business and BAM, a guy with a DSLR popped out and took a photo of us walking nonchalantly? Well that photographer is usually my husband, friend or co-worker. I think I walked back and forth on this block approximately 16 times that day and almost walked into a tree. #Don’tJudgeMe.
The Not So Graceful Confession
You’ve seen those “serious” images. The ones where I’m standing in the middle of nowhere in 5 inch heels with a very serious expression on my face as if I’m planning the next steps to help aid world hunger. Nah, I’m just thinking about how not to fall or trip and what to eat for lunch.
The I Think I’m a Model But I’m Not a Model Confession
I don’t have many words for these beginning blogger shots except “Lord help me,” “Why?!@?” and “This is what usually happens when you let your husband pose you…”
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I can’t speak for all and what others do behind the scenes, but I can tell you this. As silly as things can look, it does take effort to create beautiful, fun and creative images for our readers!
It’s been fun and I hope you guys enjoyed these little snippets of what goes on behind my blog photos. Now I’m going to go chew Nate out for taking creep shots of me picking out my wedgies.
If you have a blog, I love to hear your experiences! Have a beautiful day guys…and please no sharing. :)
xo, KTR
I love this post! I just recently started blogging and haven’t added much content because I hate the 100 pics my boyfriend takes. LOL
Love this post, thanks for sharing. It’s so honest and fun. It really does take a lot of work and sometimes we think, “why are we doing this?” To be a model? We love it because it’s fun and we get to be creative and its our own space to do what we want! This is awesome! Would love to meet you someday! – Stacey Ann Loves
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LMAO! Sometimes I think this is what makes blogging fun. We as bloggers know how tough it is to do those poses and still try to make it look so natural. I can’t speak for those behind the cameras. I think it could get frustrating too, judging from my bf’s reaction aka personal photographer.
I totally agree with you that blogging has definitely evolved and now more like of magazine-picture-perfect than personal-web-diary. In a way, it’s good that everyone strive to be better and improve one self. Some of them, like you, are still keeping it original and personal. I still love it how you humor us and stay original =)
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I love how honest this blog post is. I love love your blog and i also started blogging recently. It encourages me to know that am not the only one facing the same challenges :-)
I love this! It’s always so pleasant to see the human side of an insanely perfect photo! Great job!
Girl! You nailed this one! Haha
I take my own pictures so I can add: remote control refusing to work when the coast is clear and you’re standing there posing and then a car comes by…creepy men stopping to ask if you need help, sucking in your tummy and giving the JLo stare for about 500 shots only to get 1 right..oh the list is long!
Thanks for this KT.
Oh, but I AM curious-how do you always get these empty locations for your photos? There never seems to be people in all the places you visit, lol!
Xoxo
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Wow, taking your own photos is definitely a lot more difficult. Much props to you Brenda! There are people in my photos sometimes, I just take a gazillion photos so I can have the option to pick the ones with less traffic. lol
My favorite part about you and your blog, from the moment I found it, is how real you are. Posts like this just go to show, it doesn’t matter how glamorous you look in your photos (which you do!), or the brand of shoes you have on (Hello, Valentino!), or even your perfectly coiffed hair (rocking that retro like no one i know!), your a true beautiful soul of a woman. That is more empowering than any fashion blogger could ever be, really themselves, and real to the world.
A. I condone you for posting some very amusing outtakes, I can assure you I’d die of embarrassment if anyone ever saw mine!
B. This is what makes you a real icon.
Always so much love for ya, Mrs. KTR.
Best,
The Fashion Maverick
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This is so funny! I can definitely relate to pretty much everything you said. The blogger life! ;)
xo,Cortnie
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Love this post! It’s so true.
Oh gosh, this is just too funny. I have a ton of wedgie shots too, no worries…it’s so good to meet a blogger this refreshingly real and honest! New follower right here :)
Love, Gigi
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This is great — and honest. I just wrote about the pressure to look a certain way in style photos, so we’re on the same page. I’m hoping we can collectively reach a point where it’s not AGAINST THE RULES to wear flats instead of heels. We can do this, right?
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OMG that was so honest KT…..yes it’s not all glitz and glamour as everyone thinks!!!
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Lol omg, that happened last night for me! Waking around or PRETEND to be walkin lol. Things we do for a perfect picture
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Thank you so much for this post…this is really how it really goes down behind the scenes…i am always fighting with my husband during our shoots….he just can’t seem to make me look taller, thinner and younger….i am mean why is that so hard?:))))))))))
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I can’t stop smiling cos everything you said is like describing me, so relieved to know it happens to the most of us and sometimes my husband get fed up of me trying to be creative director. Found you through your instagram, you are so talented and your blog shows your personality. Keep up the good work. Nice post
Yes to all of this! LOL!
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Great post KT. I’ve alway wondered about the heels. I was convinced that every bloggers wear heels to … everywhere. I only wear them when I take photos.
Totally love you and your style :-)
Love,
Danielle
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This is seriously such a great post! I totally have so many of those out-takes it’s not even funny. Thank goodness our photographers are patient.
Lauren xo
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Looooool. This is sooo true! I can definitely relate! I found myself laughing throughout. Lol
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I’m literally crying with laughter because I can relate to ALL of these!
Such a great post idea, love your blog girl!
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I LOVE THIS POST! I love how real you are and I wish we were friends in real life. lol
But you do make it look effortlessly beautiful x
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OMG..! You are too Funny. I can relate to this. I admire your work.! Too cool :-)
LOVE this post!! For every 1 perfect picture there are TONS of imperfect one. In the GLAMfash section of my blog at http://www.glamstyledivas.com, you may still see slightly imperfect pics! But, I think we all are just trying our best. LOVE your blog and your outfits! Keep up the good work! :)
Having fits of laughter right now. I’m sure most bloggers can relate this, I definitely can. Love the originality of this post. That’s a trend I’m noticing about you. Love it!
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LOL!!! Loveet! You are definitely my favourite blogger. Have a great day beautiful!
Xoxo
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lol! This cracked me up. How true! Totally loved it. I love your pics and poses.
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I just recently came upon your blog and absolutely love it! I am always impressed by your perfect photos, but it’s kind of nice to see the “outtakes”. Keep doing your thing girl!!
Whoops! Totally forgot to put in that it’s nice to see the “outtakes” because it shows how much work it really takes to do what you are doing. Love your outfits!