It’s one thing to stick to what you’re good at and continue improving, but what really helps you grow is stepping out of your comfort zone. Sure as a blogger, I have a million things I am constantly working on, but it’s even better to be well rounded. I had the pleasure to be a part of Chicago Creators and to finally learn how to use my dad’s old camera on MANUAL mode, yes not those presets that just make the shot look alright—I can actually manipulate the settings. It’s so exciting! I learned from the best, all thanks to the mad talented group of Chicago Creators. By no means did I take the shots below of myself, but if you are interested to see what I learned that day, scroll to the bottom.
Shot by iKhan Photography
Coat: I got this badass yellow jacket from none other the European version of Target—Tesco! In Ireland, I had to do some emergency winter coat shopping and that’s when I picked this baby up. It was only 70 Euros too. I love this coat, not only does it look great, but it’s functional. It has warm fur in the perfect spots to keep me cozy. Thank you Tesco for coming through.
Top: I got the white knit turtleneck from H&M. You’ve already seen this top from the The Classic Coat post and as you can see it’s quite versatile. I pray that it lasts forever in my closet.
Jeans: I love my high waisted skinny jeans from Forever 21. Especially the silver buttons right at the waist band, it brings a classic retro look, which I’m all about these days.
Specs: These round yellow shades are my favorite pickup from Asos. They're spiffy with every look and not to mention, it's so much fun seeing the world in a brighter perspective.
Shoes: This was my first time wearing my olive suede Blondos and I absolutely loveeeed them. I walked all over the city in these for about four hours and they stayed comfortable. The suede is already treated and water-proof, which is exactly what you need if you live in Chicago.
Photography by Ahmed Amodi
Shot by iKhan Photography
First off, thanks for scrolling to the bottom— it means a lot. Second off, this is my first time trying to shoot on manual setting so please be kind. Enjoy!
