Things That Make You Go Oooooo (March 2012)

Can you believe we're already a quarter of the way through 2012?! It's been a tough few months but I'm starting to feel like my plans are finally starting to come together, I've been in some dire need for inspiration, motivation and just a good laugh this past month so here are a few things which I've enjoyed this month.

♥ 10 Things to Remind Yourself on a Daily Basis - If you're having a hard time these a some good things to remind yourself of, write them down in your journal, filofax, mirror etc. so you have something to look at when you're having a hard day.

♥ How Do I Stay Motivated?

♥ On Childhood Wonder and Clouds Made of Dough - This is such a sweet little post which really made me smile.

by Dreifachzucker

♥ 10 Myths About Introverts - A very interesting read, I do get told quite a lot that I'm an introvert  and I find quiet a few of these points very relatable.

♥ 62 Extraordinary People Reveal How They Had The Courage To Follow Their Dreams

♥ 30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself - Love this list it's a great way to try and turn yourself into a more positive thinker and enjoying the little things life throws your way.

by Nirrimi

♥ How I Stay Productive and Get Massive Amounts of Shit Done - As someone who constantly procrastinates this is something I really need to take note of!

♥ A Day in the Life of the Internet

♥ Venting -  Don't worry George we've all been there, sometimes as much as we would love to do everything we can saying no is the better option.

by Jena Ardell

♥ Tips For Taking Your Own Outfit Photos - I'm definitely taking notes as there has been a great lack of outfit posts on this blog lately and it's something I would like to start sharing again.

♥ 9 Movies With Inspiring Style

♥ 5 Tips For Capturing Emotion in Photos - I must admit one of the reasons for my lack of fashion/outfit posts is that I find myself looking artificial so these are some great tips on making myself look more natural.

by Hakanphotography

♥ Stop Writing on the Internet to Make People Love You - An interesting read, sometimes you just have to ignore the negativity and gain some perspective on the situation.

♥ Comparing Yourself to Others

♥ A Simple Prescription for Natural Healing - Such an honest and great post be sure to check it out.

By AnneKo

♥ It's Okay to Not Be Okay - Such a touching story and a lesson to us all that sometimes it's ok to express your pain and dealing with the hurt makes us so much more stronger

♥ Fasten your seatbelt: 13 practical ways to face your fear, take control and conquer anxiety and phobia

♥ She Who Tries Wins - Because we should never feel discouraged to chase after our dreams no matter how ridiculous everyone else thinks they may be

by neon.tambourine

♥ How to Fix Broken Makeup - This is a great little tip and means I can be less wasteful with some of my broken powders

♥ Disney Character Inspired Outfits

♥ 20 Principles Of Success Not Taught In School - There are some things that you just don't learn in school and these are a few things that I wish I knew back when I was a stupid kid

Orchids & Glitter

Cate

xoxo

D.I.Y Fashion Tutorial: How To Stud a Jacket

One of the personal projects I've been working on lately is modifying an old leather jacket of mine. Not only did I add some studs to it I also painted a really awesome design on the back, which I will be sharing with you all very soon, and trust me when I say the finished result is pretty awesome! I just couldn't wait to show you guys just how easy and simple it is to stud a jacket so consider this a little tease before I reveal the finished project.

Voilà you're done!

Leather & Studs

Cate

xoxo

A Lomo View On... The Animal Kingdom

I love animals and they're definitely my favourite things to photograph especially with my lomography cameras. Looking through all the photographs I've taken it's been hard to pick out my faves but I think the one above taken of a Killer Whale in Seaworld San Diego, which actually was one of my very first shots with my fisheye, has to be one of the ones I'm most impressed with.

One of the most interesting things about lomography is the different effects each camera can give, I often photograph the same things with multiple cameras so I can compare the results and see which camera is better suited to certain subjects and locations, the two above were taken with a Holga (left) and Baby Holga (right) and although taken at the same place at the same time they are completely different and give the impression of a completely different atmosphere.

I have to admit when it comes to animal photos the fisheye is the best for getting up close and personal, I really love the effect the fisheye lense gives as the results can be both hilarious and bizarre, but I do have to be careful not to get too close to the animals just incase they decide my camera is their lunch!

My two favourite animals, Bo (left) and James (right), I absolutely love how my Holga has managed to capture the different personalties of each of my pooches in these photos, although my wolfie Bo is no longer with us this photo will always be one of my favourites of him and the one we remember him most by.

OK I can't take credit for this "Smiling Buffalo" photo as it was actually taken by my nephew who I lent my camera to for the day out we had in a Buffalo Village in Thailand, but I absolutely love this shot just for the fact that there is an animal grinning to the camera, see sometimes even animals like to smile for the camera!

Shutter Bugs & Lomo Love

Cate

xoxo

Related Links

♥ My Lomography Collection on Flickr