One Autumn Day

{top (underneath): jcrew; sweater: free people; jeans: william rast; shoes: boutique 9; earrings: nordstrom(b.p.); ring: lucky brand}

{top: gianetta; skirt: go international; tights: nordstrom rack; shoes: steve madden; rings: vintage}

{top: gianetta; blazer: halogen; shorts: sand souci; tights&scarf: nordstrom rack; rings: vintage}

Hello lovelies(:

Happy Autumn! I think it's about time to have a photoshoot. So my best friend and I went and found some blue fence and field and took some pictures. I'm obsessed with my new free people sweater. It's so comfy, yet cute! And of course, how can you not love Inna's outfits! She's my little fashionista(: The weather is getting chilly here in Oregon; then again, isn't it always chilly? I hope to be posting more. Happy Tuesday dolls!

♥

Bee Happy

Hey lovelies.

It's been awhile,

again...

I guess I'm just one busy bee.

(;

I took these less than an hour ago.

My dad's a beekeeper & there are tons of bee hives outside of my house.

They are loving the blossoming apple orchard also in our backyard.

Yeah, I'm brave enough to go outside when thousands of these little workers are flying around (;

Hope y'all like it &

Happy Saturday!

<3

Long Exposure: Water

To my 51 followers and readers,

yes that's a big number for me! (:

Thanks for being patient with my delayed posting.

It was/is a busy week & weekend, so I could barely catch the time to blog.

I need to get back into this. Missed it reading comments and finding new blogs!

Here's just a little something:

I took these over the weekend for a photography project.

Our assignment:

To take a long exposure photograph.

Long exposure just means that the shutter in the camera is opened for a longer period of time so more light gets in. This prolonged capture takes in the movement of water and blurs it creating the above effects.

The shutter speed should be below 1/15 of a second. For example: I took one of these photos for 13 secondss. (Tripod must be used!)

For those of you who dont understand photography talk, dont mind it.

Just throwing out there what I learn (:

It's actually pretty neat to learn about it & it was fun to take these pictures.

A little simple creek/stream by my house turned out to be so pretty.

P.S. Man I've been so busy this week I forgot to put my little GloriaZaytsevPhotography logo on the pictures.

Oh Well! (:

Lady In Red

bird shirt: division e

red cardigan: ella moss

pants: rich&skinny

shoes: miz mooz

head band: nordstrom

necklace: nordstrom

rings: vintage (red); lucky brand

new hair! not much different though;

might go a bit more dramatic.

also, new pants. dunno if i should keep them.

Mary Had A Little Lamb, & Cat, & Duck

Isn't she amazing?

I love Amanda Seyfried & her movies.

Especially Letters to Juliet, & Dear John.

I can't wait to see Red Riding Hood.

What a great photoshoot.

Love the looks & the smokey eye makeup.

She is so gorgeous!

All images from Elle.



Shoes

Same day as Coffee&Cupcakes day.

I took this picture of my sister's new lovely turquoise shoes.

Aren't they cute?

Perfect for any outfit!
Just makes me sad that she isn't my size, but has tiny feet;
I can't borrow them, but I can take pictures of them (:

Surprisingly, there were many things that were that color in SE Portland.

Happy week to all! (:

<3

Beauty Tips

So now I'm a major stumbler (look at previous post for more understanding).

And I stumbled across this from Elle.

Some beauty secrets revealed by using ordinary household items/something every girl has.

Can't wait to see if it really works!

#1

 

Buttons
Repurpose spare buttons by using them to keep pairs of earrings together: Most buttons have at least two holes in them, so simply place an earring in each opening to neatly store when not wearing. Photo: Jupiter Images

                           (I have an earring hanger thingy, but I loved the idea! Creative.)

#2

Eyebrow Brush
Stuck without a lint-remover? Use this handy makeup tool to remove unwanted fuzz from your shirt. Photo: Courtesy of Sephora

(Never would have thought of that, now I know!)

#3

  

Dryer Sheets

No time for a shampoo? Rub a dryer sheet on your hair to tame flyaways and make your hair smell shower fresh. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

#4

Unused Stockings Create a chic shrug by taking a pair of tights or stockings and cutting off the feet (or use a pair of footless tights to save a step). Place arms where legs would normally go and—voila!—you’ve created a sleek spring alternative to a shawl or cardigan. Take it a step further by cutting slashes into the fabric, à la Monique Lhuillier’s ballerina-inspired fall 2009 collection. Photo: Imaxtree

(Love, love, loveee this idea! Doesn't look like stockings at all, but some really awesome shirt things.
Favorite one!)

#5

Eggs
Strengthen hair by creating an egg yolk-and-olive oil hair mask. The protein in the egg yolk will toughen up tresses, while the olive oil will act as a conditioning agent. Photo: Jupiter Images

                                                                       (I wanna try this!)

#6



Honey
If your skin is sensitive and blotchy, apply a couple tablespoons of honey to your face and leave on for five to 10 minutes. The honey will moisturize, soothe, and help kill blemish-causing bacteria. Photo: Jupiter Images

( I have plenty of this, that's for sure! Since my daddy's a beekeeper & we got our own business: Bee Way Honey Pollination Inc. )

#7

Flat Iron
A hair straightener works great for ironing between buttons on your shirt, where a regular iron doesn’t fit. You can also use it for minor wrinkles on your blouse when you’re in a hurry. Photo: Courtesy of ghd

                           (Neat huh? Would have never even thought about it!)

#8

Vinegar
Considered a natural bleach and powerful cleanser, vinegar (just a dab) can reduce the blueness of bruise. This kitchen staple can also be used in your bubble bath to help prevent yeast infections. Tip: Try apple-cider vinegar for a less pungent smell. Photo: Jupiter Images

(My sister's friend moved into an apartment, & it had a certain smell to it. So she scrubbed everything down with vinegar & it actually helped. It's strong though!)

#9



Cornstarch
Detangle a knot in seconds: Rub cornstarch into stubborn knots on shoelaces, string, chain necklaces for greater grip and control. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

                  (My hair gets real knotty (hehe) & I'm definetly going to try this!)

#10



Oatmeal
Whether you have dry, itchy winter skin or discomfort from summer mosquito bites, mixing cooking oats into your bath will provide instant relief. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

                 (It would be weird to take a bath in oatmeal, but if it's worth it... maybe) 



                             Anyways, what do you think of these tips!? Will you try any?

Color-Block

I was watching Fashion Police on the E! Network today.

& they have a segment called Gotta Have It/ Make It Stop.

They were talking about color-blocking. They all voted Gotta Have It.

& it got me thinking. Some of the outfits are a bit ridiculous,

but I loved how Emma Stone wore this dress!

I would totally do it!

So fashion forward for this season.

What do you think of this upcoming trend?

I don't think I'm brave enough to wear anything too bold.

But this dress is coloring blocking within the same hue,

which I may be willing to try (:

LOVE this dress, WANT it!

I actually liked this look, but the "Fashion Police" thought it was too much.

other color-blocked looks:

all photos from weheartit & google.

any favorites?

& happy weekend.