Friends Friday: Where is the color?

For this edition of Friends Friday there was a lighter approach to what we all love: clothing! I like to imbue my closet with color. For some reason I only wear color when I go out at night. Maybe this week I will finally figure it out with this week's questions. Be sure to see what Katy Rose, the founder of Friends Friday, thinks about use of color.

1. What color dominates your closet? Blue and black. I am not sure how that happened but I usually add some color with a scarf. I rarely wear all blue or all black though.
2. If money weren't an issue how would you change the color emphasis in your closet? I would try and wear more color on the bottom. Like pastel slacks would be awesome in my closet a la Dries Van Noten's and Jil Sander's spring collections.
3. What is your mantra about mixing colors? I think it has more to do with body shape and how the colors will make your body look. Sometimes I ignore that idea but I mostly keep to contrasting colors that have a warm feeling. I really like mixing browns, greys, blues, and deep reds together. (See the top photo.)
4. For you, how do you incorporate color into your outfits? It is quite simple, if I do not have much color in my wardrobe I add color tights, a scarf, or jewelry. (Pictured above) I have added a colorful necklace which you can see in more detail here.
5. Which blogger(s) do you think do a good job of incorporating color into their wardrobe? I probably mention her once a week on this blog but Susie Bubble never shys away from color or texture. I also like Vahni of Grit and Glamour. She does an exceptional job of letting color work for her on different levels.


Do you use color in your wardrobe? How so?

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.

Friend Friday: The Ins and Outs of My Blog

 This week is a short Q and A of what I am packing under my technology belt. It has helped me to blog efficiently but not necessarily glamorous. I am throwing in some more Baltimore live show pictures for good measure as I am sure you can't get enough of me and my friends dancing around and hot guys in bands. Also, I promise to be back to my frequent blogging self soon. (Sickness is a wicked mofo.)

1. What technology do you use in blogging? I have two computers: a desktop and a laptop. Yes I am a little obsessed with technology and the internet. My friend just told me the other day that I am about 75 percent internet. My camera is a NikonD5000, it is the new cub to the litter of gadgets. My phone is a Droid Eris which I have a love and hate relationship with. I don't really like blogging from my phone. I think it is fussy and time consuming. I also have a scanner that will make its debut soon on the blog. I found it at my old apartment and so it is pretty old but it does the trick!

2. What computer and online technology do you use? My laptop is a trusty dell. It is so practical it is far from cute but it endures all the wear and tear of me as both a student and a blogger. My desktop is a Sony Vaio, it is awesome! While my football team was playing I used to watch games on it. And when designers had live streams I watched in hi def! It is a blessing to have since I refuse to get cable television.

3. What is your process for taking pictures? All of my outfit posts are done with me and my camera as well as the nifty self timer option. I borrowed a remote once and it made me feel even more awkward in front of the camera so I ditched it. All of the party photos are shot by myself. I am hoping to invest in more lenses in the coming months or an adapter. Then the fun really begins.

4. When it comes to backdrops for your photos what do you consider? Do you scout locations or shoot the same spot daily? This will sound a little contrived but I go on an inspiration by inspiration basis. My outfit posts are fairly cut and dry because I only find that to be a very small percentage of my blog. 

5. If you could splurge and get one new piece of equipment what would you be buying? This is tough. I would probably get a bunch of lenses for my camera and a better printer/scanner. Definitely a Mac laptop with enough gigs to keep all my photos on it although I wouldn't. Oh, and I would get a couple more external hard drives as I have a lot of video projects coming up and have no place to store them! 

Life is beautiful, let's share a little. 

Joy D.