Just a few days ago, I got dressed for work, and as I passed by my sliding glass door, coffee in hand, it dawned on me (no pun intended) that daylight time has changed.
I looked outside, and there was the glorious sun, smiling at me from the distance, bathing my backyard in a warm copper light. A cursory glance at my watch revealed that for once, I was actually running 15 minutes early (yes!); I had concocted a work look that I had never worn before, and it was neither freezing nor damp outside. Picture time!
I grabbed my camera, and using my sliding glass door as a mirror, I snapped a total of about six pictures…two of which were flawless, with exquisite sunbursts I am rarely able to capture using a tripod. Sometimes, it all comes together. Not bad considering it was a Monday morning.
NY & Co. cardigan, Country Road dress, Limited belt, Target tights, BCBG pumps.
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@stylenook
February 15, 2011
What gorgeous light!! I am so impressed that you got that picture yourself! I love that our days are getting a little longer too. Summer here we come!! Well, guess we need to get to and through Spring first. So ready!
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@stylingyou
February 15, 2011
How wonderful to witness a glimpse in season change? The early morning light looks so gorgeous. Happy Monday to you.
Ah Vahni, these are friggin gorgeous!! I am in love with the lighting you get from sunrise shots. This is why!! Monday morning success!! x
@canelahada
February 15, 2011
It is fantastic when life stand still, and everything comes together to make you shine.
That moment was your moment Vhani…I am soooooooooo pleased that you captured it to share it with us.
Love you in your flowery dress caressed by the morning sun.
MIl besos siempre.
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Great photos! And I really like that dress/cardigan combo.
Hooray for the changing of the season, too — I just noticed last night that there was still light in the sky when I left the house at 6:30 p.m. It seems to creep in more slowly in the mornings around here though.
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@MJ_Beauty
February 15, 2011
How cool to find out your 15 minutes early! I love when that happens (though it rarely happens for me!)
Gorgeous pictures! I loved how the sunlight was captured behind you! And I don’t have to tell you that the dress is lovely!
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@stilettostetico
February 15, 2011
WOow this (so precious) light’s intensity truly is Breathtaking Dear V !!! Actually I can’t help BUT see in this One a dazzling halo of Melancholy*, faultlessly adorning your haughty majesty . . .
* shining in your eyes too
à Bientôt, Antoine
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@profreshstyle
February 15, 2011
It’s so funny, I read your blog now in your voice. Like, I literally hear you speaking in your accent while I’m reading. HAHA! I love it and totally miss it and you<3
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@leia12
February 15, 2011
These pictures are beautiful V! I love the sun in the backgroundand your transition-to-spring outfit!
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This is my favourite kind of light, when the sun is just rising and breathes new life into everything. From these photos I can totally feel the atmosphere and the air, nice and fresh! I’m so glad to see the sun shining again, I thought I’d lost it forever, this winter seems to have gone on forever!!
haha
I also LOVE what you are wearing, I think it’s so chic and simple, very classy but still girly.
I am sorry but I just have to say I am so in love with your garden and your area, can I come live with you?!!?
Much Love
xoxo
Meg
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@fashnlvr9
February 15, 2011
What beautiful self shots! I love that dress you’re wearing! The sleeves look really interesting at the cuff. I like that they are more fitted at the forearm. Makes me wonder – are puff sleeves hiding under that cardigan??
Lovely!
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@iplayfavorites
February 15, 2011
It casts an eerie but colorful shadow over your outfit. I want to try this!
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@fashionsmaven
February 15, 2011
Gorgeous! Glad you were able to capture the moment
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@56a Robertson Way
February 15, 2011
Oh, these are just gorgeous – you’ve captured that early morning light perfectly
@brookemeagan
February 15, 2011
What a perfect start to the week! The sun is beautiful. I’ve also been noticing the daylight changing and I like what I see. This has to be one of my favorite shots Vahni. Everything is so picturesque from the sunlight, to the trees to the little fence in the background. Not to mention, YOU! Everything is just perfect. I love the way you rolled up the sleeves of your cardi to expose the longer sleeves of the dress. So lovely! xx
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@ladyofashion
February 15, 2011
I love this look “V,” the way the sunlight is peeking through in this photo is so lovely! Looks like it turned out to be a beautiful day ‘eh?
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@abritgreek
February 15, 2011
I was just thinking the same thing, but that it’s staying lighter for longer now in Greece! Hoorah for more sun!
Love these images and the golden tint in these photos V!
Hope you had a fab V day with the hubster!
x.o.x.o
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Not bad, indeed! Although I’m inclined more towards “gorgeous” for these photos and this ensemble.
Sweet, sweet morning light!
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@3347 Blackburn #10311
February 15, 2011
i know im so excited for daylight savings!!! more fun in the sun!
xoxo,
F
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@theloudermouth
February 15, 2011
Beautiful, V! Love that scenery.
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@FashionNextDoor
February 15, 2011
Gorgeous, V. Gosh. I can’t even think of any other words. Just gorgeous. That outfit is so soft and pretty, but not over the top girlie with the black. Very nice!
Welcome home from NYC!!!
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@Thestyleconfess
February 15, 2011
I’m so jealous of your yard. I live only a few feet from my neighbor’s and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve called the police over noise violations. We’re just on top of each other, and if one person decides they don’t want to be considerate it’s all over.
Anyway…
Love your work look. It’s very pretty. An your photos are beautiful.
Love,
Heather
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@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
I am blessed with a nice chunk of space between me and my (cool) neighbors. Nothing worse than acrimony in the ‘hood!
Thanks for your kind comment, Heather!
@caseemarie
February 15, 2011
Stunning! It looks so lovely where you live, like something out of Jane Austen. The pictures turned out flawlessly, and on a Monday no less. I’m super impressed! I love the dress too, and the belted cardi. I’ve always been a fan of that look but it never seems to translate when I try it. I just look…awkward. Oh well, I’ll just have to keep trying. Eventually I’ll get it right!
@steelmagnoliaa
February 15, 2011
Ahhhh. Can you take it? Spring is around the corner! you look amazing, and the scenery couldn’t be better
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@starcrossedsmil
February 15, 2011
I love the way you’ve belted this longish cardigan over your dress and you’ve captured the sunshine beautifully in your pictures!
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@PrttyShnySprkly
February 15, 2011
I am painfully aware of the time difference during the winter…I run out of light at 4:55….instead of 6-7-8ish in the summer. Ridic! It’s the only time I have for outfit posts, which explains my archives a whole lot…
These look marvelous! I will be writing a jumbo photography guide soon and including a tutorial for sun flares (which you can see me utilize here and here) hopefully soon!
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@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
Can’t wait to read your guide…Lord knows I need it…”sunbursts” instead of “sun flares.” Looking forward to your tips since your photos are always stunning. Thanks!
I’m excited to see the sun too, and glad you had a chance to take these lovely pics! How’s the transition back to normal life treating you? I wish I had gotten to meet you while you were in NY, that would have rocked. Too bad my job gets in the way of my *whole life* :/
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@styleactivist
February 16, 2011
AH more sun is what everyone is needing right now. I am in love with the colorful dress under the cardi. I want all your readers to know that you are TRULY flawless – not just in photographs
P.s. Love that Christina says you have an accent! I must be numb to it living below the Mason-Dixen and all!
XO,
Erika
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@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
Ha! Yeah, I was thinking…accent?! OK, maybe a teeny one.
And thank you for your sweet comment. Considering you’ve seen me sans makeup, that’s awfully nice of you!
You look great!!! I saw you commented on my shots that I posted last night..guess what? they were taken under similar circumstances, lol…I about freaked when I saw the sun…ran to get the tripod…….yours turned out FAB too!! and yayyyyy for the sun!!!
Looking ravishing as always Sweets!!
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Ah, V. I love your blacks, and I love your rich colior choices. I also enjoy the modern Juliet effect I see in the dress shape with the long belted oversweater. Thanks for this breath of golden early spring!
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@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
Thank you, Sarah! Good eye you have…yes, there is a lovely detail on the sleeve. Funnily, this dress looks great with boots, heels, sandals…full hippie, or not! It’s surprisingly versatile.
My God, you look like a Vogue cover girl in the first shot. What a gorgeous picture and I love what you are wearing.
@msfemminista
February 16, 2011
I usually don’t like belts with sweaters, but I think you definitely did it right with this outfit. A lot of times I think it makes women look chunkier than they should look, but the pattern prevents that from happening with your outfit. Love it!
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Beautiful lighting, gorgeous photos of you! And I love your dress, the color and the print are great.
@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
Thanks, Ryan! It’s one of my fave dresses from Oz. Kind of hippie. I always feel so girlie in it.
wow i love that job! Awesome style..
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@JTwisdom
February 16, 2011
Those pictures turned out beautiful Vahni. The sun coming through is perfect. The floral dress styled with the cardigan is very pretty.
@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
Thank you JT!
@kionon
February 16, 2011
Wow. This looks like autumn, not spring. Certainly not winter.
well Monday morning looks to me like a perfection,at least u look like that!:) great outfit!!;)
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@gritandglamour
February 17, 2011
Thank you, Jelena!
@yvonnalivianna
February 17, 2011
Love New York and Company so much!! You look amazing, what amazing light as well. Your shots are always on point and I love your post so inviting to your life and personality!
XX!
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@gritandglamour
February 18, 2011
Guys and dolls, I am so flattered by your sweet comments and love your enthusiasm for the change in season! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me! Trying to get over to your blogs for a visit very soon!
@any2ndnow
February 18, 2011
Hi V! Love the titel of your post and the outfit. I have a sweater like that and have been trying to figure out how to wear it, and now I have inspiration. Love your blog and it’s now a part of my daily reads.
xoxo
Cyrillynn
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@gritandglamour
February 19, 2011
Thank you Cyrillynn! So honored that you consider G&G a daily read…I appreciate it!
You look lovely my dear in this magnificent soft morning light. Lovely outfit. Looooove your blog!!
@gritandglamour
February 19, 2011
Hi Kate! Thank you so much! Welcome, if you are new!
Thank you. Yes. I am new.I have been reading your comments at FTF blog and I am amazed with the love and respect that they have for you. now visiting your blog i can see why. i am a big fun.
@gritandglamour
February 22, 2011
Aw, thanks! That’s so nice of you to pop back over and write that!
Sounds like one magical morning. I’m always amazed at how you do self-shots! x
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@gritandglamour
February 19, 2011
Thanks, love!