In this edition of Unstyled, I want to talk about shopping your closet. Mostly because if you’ve been around for a while, you’re probably thinking, “Girl, we get it, you like that peach skirt.” I’ve posted about it before (once or twice), but when I started to pull together a look for this post, it yelled at me from the back of my closet, “Wear me! I’m adorable!” This skirt is super-demanding. But not wrong, because it is possibly the best purchase I ever made from Forever21. Which, if I’m being real, isn’t a huge feat or anything, but that doesn’t make it any less awesome.
Can we please talk about this canvas bag for a minute? Many of you may be wondering why a circa 1997 Meg Ryan bag is my dream tote, but if you only understood my deep, undying love for “You’ve Got Mail,” you’d get it. On daily basis, I find myself wondering, “What would Kathleen Kelly do?” Usually the answer is either a.) buy some daisies, b.) smell some freshly sharpened pencils, or c.) add more twinkle lights. I think all the world’s problems could probably be solved with a few more twinkle lights, you know? So when I saw this bag, I had to buy it. They sell out super-quickly, so if you’re a Kathleen Kelly fangirl like me, you might want to get yours ordered.
I’m still trying to decide if I can pull off wearing a fun hat. Some days I think I look totally hip and adorable. Other days I think I look like I’m trying too hard. But that’s why this is called UnStyled…because I have no idea what I’m doing. What do you guys think? Are you pro-hat? Pro-twinkle lights? Pro-reusing old outfits that you’ve already posted about several times before? I need answers!
(Thanks to Lane of Missalaneyus for snapping these pics!)
Last week, when we were in Western Kansas, I was asked to photograph the open house for Schoolhouse Dance’s annual summer camp. Now, let me tell you, the only thing cuter than a ton of little girls twirling around a stage is when the audience is full of family and friends who are thrilled to watch! The open house was held in the Grainfield, Kansas Opera House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building opened to the public in 1888, and is a still a gorgeous meeting place for the community.
It’s always challenging to shoot images on a theater stage, but this time was doubly difficult because the historic building is quite dark inside. I decided to shoot with what I had, and I think the images really convey the fun time had by everyone. The grainy quality goes perfectly with the aesthetic of the old Opera House, and my subjects couldn’t have been more adorable.
Many thanks to the entire community who embraced me (and my children) during our week in town! We loved spending time with new and old friends, and getting to experience the joy of dance. If you’re anywhere around Grainfield, Gove or Quinter, Kansas and are looking for a dance program, Schoolhouse Dance is so fantastic. You can find more information on Schoolhouse Dance via their Facebook page.
I’m so excited to be teaching a class for {hive-workshops} this week all about blogging! This is a workshop for all creatives, not just photographers and will take the creatives through the benefits and how-to’s of blogging for creative businesses. The end goal is for the creatives to leave the workshop with the tools to either create their own business blog or to enhance their current blog and social media content. I will show real-time demonstrations and techniques for making your blog amazing! Worksheets will be provided for the creatives to keep for their own use. As with all {hive-workshops} open discussion is strongly encouraged!
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
At the end of this workshop, attendees should be able to:
– Understand how blogging helps build their business
– Identify the top blogging platforms for creatives
– Understand simple HTML and CSS tricks and tips to help them create and design their blog
– Know easy methods for building story and interest through blogging
– Describe how to make content shareable on social media
– Identify the best social media platforms to focus on in order to build their brand
– Understand how to promote their blog, including SEO and hashtags
– Describe and explain the “3-and-3 Blogging Rule”
– Be familiar with programs/plugins specific to creatives that make blogging workflow fast and efficient
The Blog Salon is gifting one lucky Creative a free consultation and all the Creatives $50 off any design package. BlogStomp is also giving every attendee 20% off Coupon code!
I would LOVE to see you at this workshop on Wednesday, July 17th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at {hive-workshops} fantastic new space in the West Bottoms in Kansas City! To sign up, click here!
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UnStyled : 003
/4 Comments/in Style /by MeganIn this edition of Unstyled, I want to talk about shopping your closet. Mostly because if you’ve been around for a while, you’re probably thinking, “Girl, we get it, you like that peach skirt.” I’ve posted about it before (once or twice), but when I started to pull together a look for this post, it yelled at me from the back of my closet, “Wear me! I’m adorable!” This skirt is super-demanding. But not wrong, because it is possibly the best purchase I ever made from Forever21. Which, if I’m being real, isn’t a huge feat or anything, but that doesn’t make it any less awesome.
Skirt : Forever21
Tank : Madewell
Sandals : Saltwaters
Hat : H&M
Bag : For Purchase Here
Can we please talk about this canvas bag for a minute? Many of you may be wondering why a circa 1997 Meg Ryan bag is my dream tote, but if you only understood my deep, undying love for “You’ve Got Mail,” you’d get it. On daily basis, I find myself wondering, “What would Kathleen Kelly do?” Usually the answer is either a.) buy some daisies, b.) smell some freshly sharpened pencils, or c.) add more twinkle lights. I think all the world’s problems could probably be solved with a few more twinkle lights, you know? So when I saw this bag, I had to buy it. They sell out super-quickly, so if you’re a Kathleen Kelly fangirl like me, you might want to get yours ordered.
I’m still trying to decide if I can pull off wearing a fun hat. Some days I think I look totally hip and adorable. Other days I think I look like I’m trying too hard. But that’s why this is called UnStyled…because I have no idea what I’m doing. What do you guys think? Are you pro-hat? Pro-twinkle lights? Pro-reusing old outfits that you’ve already posted about several times before? I need answers!
(Thanks to Lane of Missalaneyus for snapping these pics!)
Schoolhouse Dance : Kansas Photography
/0 Comments/in Crazybananas Photography /by MeganLast week, when we were in Western Kansas, I was asked to photograph the open house for Schoolhouse Dance’s annual summer camp. Now, let me tell you, the only thing cuter than a ton of little girls twirling around a stage is when the audience is full of family and friends who are thrilled to watch! The open house was held in the Grainfield, Kansas Opera House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building opened to the public in 1888, and is a still a gorgeous meeting place for the community.
It’s always challenging to shoot images on a theater stage, but this time was doubly difficult because the historic building is quite dark inside. I decided to shoot with what I had, and I think the images really convey the fun time had by everyone. The grainy quality goes perfectly with the aesthetic of the old Opera House, and my subjects couldn’t have been more adorable.
Many thanks to the entire community who embraced me (and my children) during our week in town! We loved spending time with new and old friends, and getting to experience the joy of dance. If you’re anywhere around Grainfield, Gove or Quinter, Kansas and are looking for a dance program, Schoolhouse Dance is so fantastic. You can find more information on Schoolhouse Dance via their Facebook page.
Blogging Workshop : Hive Workshops Blogging for Creatives
/0 Comments/in Crazybananas Photography, Work /by MeganI’m so excited to be teaching a class for {hive-workshops} this week all about blogging! This is a workshop for all creatives, not just photographers and will take the creatives through the benefits and how-to’s of blogging for creative businesses. The end goal is for the creatives to leave the workshop with the tools to either create their own business blog or to enhance their current blog and social media content. I will show real-time demonstrations and techniques for making your blog amazing! Worksheets will be provided for the creatives to keep for their own use. As with all {hive-workshops} open discussion is strongly encouraged!
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
At the end of this workshop, attendees should be able to:
– Understand how blogging helps build their business
– Identify the top blogging platforms for creatives
– Understand simple HTML and CSS tricks and tips to help them create and design their blog
– Know easy methods for building story and interest through blogging
– Describe how to make content shareable on social media
– Identify the best social media platforms to focus on in order to build their brand
– Understand how to promote their blog, including SEO and hashtags
– Describe and explain the “3-and-3 Blogging Rule”
– Be familiar with programs/plugins specific to creatives that make blogging workflow fast and efficient
The Blog Salon is gifting one lucky Creative a free consultation and all the Creatives $50 off any design package. BlogStomp is also giving every attendee 20% off Coupon code!
I would LOVE to see you at this workshop on Wednesday, July 17th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at {hive-workshops} fantastic new space in the West Bottoms in Kansas City! To sign up, click here!