REBELLIOUS

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I can be super rebellious when it comes to getting dressed.  However,  with the current trend in some churches today, it turns out that being dressed up is being rebellious.

-SDS

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SIX SHOTS: DECEMBER, TWO THOUSAND and FOURTEEN

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1. MERRY CHRISTMAS MAKEUP    

Since I work in cosmetics, I like to photograph makeup colors and techniques, but it’s an art! It’s not the same thing as a “selfie” in that you are photographing the colors of the nails, lippies, or shadows.

 

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2. RICH GIRL NECKLACE

I decided to work on my up close shots, and loved how this blingy rich girl necklace photo came out, complete with glitter nails and studded collar! Nails are another thing that’s really hard to photograph well with out plenty of practice!

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3.  KS TENNIS USA

Since I am the “S” in KSTENNISUSA.COM (or so I am told)  I help out with various media work.  My husband loves teaching tennis and takes it very seriously, so I had fun trying to capture his persona and work ethic in some new shots I took for the new website launch! He helps me with so much and is a true friend, so it’s always great when I can help him to grow his passion!

 

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4.  AVENTUS

There are some men’s fragrances that I absolutely adore, and when I took a photo of Aventus by House of Creed, I loved the way it turned out, although it was just a camera phone shot!  The crazy silver and black glitter nails looked appropriate with the packaging, and the article on my Top 5 Men’s Fragrances can be seen here!

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5.  BLACK WINTER SUNDAY

One of the very few fashion posts I did in December was Black Winter Sunday.  Any time my husband snaps a photo in which he actually focuses, is a rare and pleasant thing. :0  It’s worth mentioning that this is a real outfit, that I really wore, when I really had some place to go.  I will say, that hats are more for ease  to me than for glamour.  The girl in front of me in church, who had hair extensions crash and burn because it was so humid, wet and cold…probably wished she was cool enough for a hat. Just sayin.

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6.  MAKEUP ARTIST

I think of makeup artistry is an art form. A lot of us have made the product searches and trials a bit of a hobby, as well as a career.  Photographing makeup is harder than it looks!  I mainly use my Instagram account for fragrance, cosmetics, decor tidbits and such.  It’s so much faster to post a fun lip color pic here and there on Instagram.  You know what though?  I think it’s creepy when the last 8 photos on a person’s Instagram account, are all of their own face, so I do try to keep my own makeup shots to a minimum. Plus, I’m old and I have a sleepy eye when I’m tired.   Unless you are a Krisspy or Amrezy level of a makeup artist…it’s probably best to filter in something other than your own face. Just sayin. 

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TWO THOUSAND and THIRTEEN: TOP TWELVE SHOTS

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     The year zipped by quickly.  What happened to the good old days that you see in movies in which people had time to sit around outside on the patio, drink tea and gossip?  I need time like that.
 
     There were a lot of photos taken for the blog… probably thousands, but these are the ones I am choosing to highlight.  
 
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   If you click on each photo, it takes you to the original blog post to see more. I choose photos of people, since that is one of my passions.   If there is a photo of me, my husband took it, which is a miracle/fluke, but it’s included because he does help and when we are not rushing, it’s fun for us.
  
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     I try to use other people at times, for the blog.  Although it my site, I try hard not to shove my grill front and center of every photo or post.  
 
     The blog is about beauty, fashion, relationships, travel, life and basically my vision of the universe and my passions.  It is not about me.
 
 
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    I chose to include my shoot with Jennifer, because I am so proud of the make up artistry, styling of the shoot, photography and editing.  Not only that, she’s so nice and we had fun, and will be working together again.
 
 
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    Photography helps to release a creative facet of myself, and to be able to style a shoot, and do all the cosmetics artistry and hair, is a plus.
 
     I love the photo of me and my husband above, because we were having a great night, going to dinner and a concert. I like how you can see us, but you can’t.  It’s more the idea of a couple that is portrayed.
 
 
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     I am an animal print lady.  I love my cheap, new hat in this, and I love that we are at a place we like to go together.  This picture is the true me.Throwing on a hat, lipstick, glasses and ear bobbles, and BAM!  
 
 
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     This was interesting.  Blogging the same look daily isn’t any fun, so it’s nice to step out a little.  It turned out sort of Marilyn.
 
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     It was a blast shooting Vinnie in Laguna Beach.  Click on the photo if you want to see more.  What I learned was that it is entirely different photographing men than it is women.
 
    They want to look good, but you don’t want to take away from the manliness by over softening with filters.  He’s a very masculine type guy, and I wanted to enhance that. His little pet Sabatino helps to show his sensitive side, however!
 
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      The Perfectly Pradablog post was one of the first of the year.  This is the point I decided to just be myself, take pictures and create style how I want, and not try to meet typical expectations.
 
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     Mr Sjoberg of KS Tennismade a reluctant appearance for the blog, so I could further my photography portfolio experience with the male species.
 
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     Full body shots are hard to shoot, when you’re an average person.  Sitting down usually doesn’t help matters either! However, it was a lovely Saturday night at church, it’s in focus, and did I mention I love animal printy things? It’s sort of a reserved jungle kitty look.  Fun.
 
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     Part of the fun of running your own blog venture, is the opportunity to work with various brands.  
 
     This shot was part of a Studio Gear Cosmetics post, and there will be more from them to come, but it’s so much more difficult than it looks to photograph makeup artistry, so I was glad they were pleased with the outcome.
 
     I have deals pending with other types of companies, a forthcoming book and can not wait to see what happens and where we are a year from now! Thanks so much for reader and follower support, and I wish everyone the best possible for 2014!
-SDS
-December 31, 2013
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CALIFORNIA GLAM-ESTATE HOT-PICKS: NEWPORT COAST, CA

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     Whenever we are fortunate enough to travel, I love going to see real estate in different areas.  This is for a lot of reasons. Basically, I adore landscaping done well, architecture and seeing what a dollar gets you in different parts of America.
 
     There are many beautiful homes and condos in Newport Beach. The current median home price, of those for sale is around $3,750,000 in the area.  This one is listed at an asking rice of $4,595,000.
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     Some of the homes that were listed closer to $1,000,000 just did not have architecture that spoke to me, if you will.
 
     This one has a great Tuscan look on the outside, amazing ocean views and plenty of great outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the amazing weather.
 
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    Spaces like the cozy, arched bathroom above, adds a lot to the feel of the property.  I also enjoy viewing these homes, because it can inspire you to incorporate a look into your own place.  The colors on the walls above, would add a rich touch to any bathroom.
 
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     The open views to the outdoor fireplace are amazing, as is this entire layout.  Furnishings are minimal, with a perfect blend of old world and contemporary for an ageless look and feel.
 
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    Although the dining area focus is on the ocean view, I’d still be tempted to throw up some rich decor pieces on the table and some type of flowing curtains that would not hinder the view.
 
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     Again, the flow of the home can be seen more easily above. 
 
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      Then there’s this view. BAM! This would be an amazing place to live life. The air feels so rich, and actually you will need to be…for an ocean view such as this one along the California coastline!
 
 
 
 
-SDS
-November 5, 2013
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