June 2

Spring Jacket with Vintage Jewelry

I am participating again in the “How I Wear My” by Adrienne and Jill. This month’s theme is “Spring Jacket.”

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I have accessorized with a glittery H&M cell phone clutch, beige peau de soie rhinestone sandals and red toenail polish, and my Grandmother’s vintage necklace paired with vintage Bakelite earrings I found to match in a thrift store!

What thrift store treasures have you found? Let me know in the comments!

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June 1

Best Photo

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At last! I managed to finish ALL the NaBloPoMo posts for May! Woohoo! Not all the posts were done on time on the day they were supposed to go up, but I persevered in doing them all! The best part was creating new photos and going back to some old ones, reinforcing a lifelong love for photography.

I have so many photos taken over so many years, it’s hard to pick just one. This one always stood out for me though, also from the 2006 China trip. I call it “Shanghai Dreaming.” I love the far away look in the young man’s eyes. Is he bored and dreaming of another life? Is he thinking of how he will eventually get away from chauffeuring passengers around in the side car of this motorcycle and on to something better? Or is he just thinking about what he’s going to have for dinner?

What do you think he’s thinking? Let me know in the comments!

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June 1

Action

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One of Shanghai’s bustling roads during a non-busy time. This was taken on a trip to China in 2006.

What bustling cities have you visited? Let me know in the comments!

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May 31

Nightlife

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Nightlife on the Paris Metro!

What’s your favorite nightlife you have encountered? Let me know in the comments!

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May 31

Food

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How the French make desserts look and taste soooo good? Chocolate ganache glazed cake decorated with fresh fruits and macarons!

What French desserts have you tried? Let me know in the comments!

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May 31

Portrait

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A good portrait photo is hard to capture. I am offering up one of my drawings from a Portraiture class I recently took. Each model sat for three 2-hour sessions (with breaks of course) over three weeks.