August 15, 2011

STL Riverfront Photo Shoot - Part 1

On Saturday, Mr. A and I embarked to downtown St. Louis for a photo shoot.
It was the wrong day for a photo shoot.
Cardinals' game.  Rams' game.  Tailgaters.  $30 parking.  Horse-drawn carriages. (Okay, that was pretty cool.) Taylor Swift concert.  Helicopters.  Pigeons.  Massive wind.
But the weather was nice.
Either way, we braved the crazies, found $10 parking in a garage on top of a hill, which meant that I had to walk down said ginormous hill in 4-inch heels, and got our photo shoot on.

This is the disgusting, totally typical St. Louis parking garage.


It was pretty cool to shoot by the Riverfront.  We were right next to the Mississippi River, and there were TONS of people walking around since it was such a nice day.  This meant that everyone stared at me like I was either a) a celebrity in the middle of a fashion editorial; or b) I was completely insane.  Either way, I was the center of attention. 



This picture was really just for fun.  


I really cannot decide which picture I like best out of these next two, so I am posting both of them, even though they are similar.  It's my blog.  Get over it. 

I like this one because it shows the insane wind that we were dealing with. 



Shirt: "Rule No. 1 - Make It Beautiful." - Forever 21 
Capris: Papaya 
Shoes: Linea Paolo 
Headscarf: Coach 
Sunglasses: Emilio Pucci 
Handbag: Coach 
Bracelet: Charming Charlie 
Necklace: Nordstrom 

I try not to overload posts with a buttload of pictures, so check back for the next half -- or you could always check out Glam Kitten's Litter Box on Facebook and see the rest right now. (Shameless self-promotion.)

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97 comments:

  1. Love it! Nice work walking down the hill in those shoes by the way! That's quite a challenge! Downtown St. Louis definitely has a lot of cool places for a photo shoot. I like that wharf area with the brick roads. You should go there sometime!

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  2. You're so cute! I get freaked out by people walking past when we're doing blog pictures and my bf always says 'you need to get used to this Helen!!' like I'm on next top model or something

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  3. I love how bold you are! I'm all embarrassed when people catch me hamming it up for the camera. Especially if I'm all by myself and the camera is on the tripod. lol

    You look gorgeous! And I love your pink & black heels!

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  4. You're the coolest person I know. That is no exageration. You're gorgeous and I might just need to steal those shoes from you. Also I want to visit mississippi now!

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com/
    xx

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  5. you are hysterical, LOVE your fierce poses. And, those shoes? Awesome.

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  6. Love your outfit, beautiful shoots!

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  7. Great poses. And pretty shoes. How chic!

    I wish I could take pictures out in public. If I tried, there'd be unpleasantness.

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  8. You look awesome! I bet you were working the crowd ;)... The setting for the photos is really cool, I like it! :) xx

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  9. Bonnie you look fabulous as per usual. I love your top. . .so you. I might just have to borrow it :) It looks like you had a lot of fun on your shoot with Mr. A. I need to find more time to do shoots other than around me house or just wherever I happen to be going. . .time is very limited right now.

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  10. Way to go hot stuff - I love this (can I borrow your shoes sometime? Oh, and those shorts?).

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  11. This looks like a ton of fun- and I think next time you should grab some stray hot guys to use for "extras" haha

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  12. I really admire your confident while posing. Love the pink high heels, stylish :)

    xo

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  14. Ooh love those windy pictures!

    p.s. Agreed - Wow to George Clooney. They should clone him.

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  15. I actually really like the shot of the wind blowing your hair. Good job hiking in those shoes, they are super cute, but ouch ( makes me tootsies hurt just thinking about it).

    This summer I'm really digging heels with shorts. I used to hate shorts, but now, less hate, more love.

    Have a good week my dear!

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  16. Love it! Great photoshoot, you look amazing!

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  18. This is why I lurk here: you take a difficult location and turn it into a great shot (in reference to the last two shots).

    I will say, however, that I kinda dig the dingy, dirty parking garage photo. It's the dirtiness that ironically makes the environment beautiful. Then again, maybe I'm into the whole dystopian thing when it comes to photography and art.

    Great, now I'm starting to miss St. Louis, thanks a lot!

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  19. Bonnie, you are a natural! And totally the center of attention!
    ♥ laura

    the blog of worldly delights

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  20. awesome pics..you look great! and i love the shoes <3

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  21. The pictures are beautiful! i loved your look!
    I love your comments in my blog. Thank's

    kisses

    nandapezzi.blogspot.com

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  22. those shoes are cool! I like these pictures and the location! haha for lookbook shoots I sometimes bring a second pair of shoes I change into on the spot instead of walking in heels for blocks cuz I'm a wimp like that :D

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  23. LOVE the shoes! thank you so much for the encouraging comment on my blog!
    xoxo
    ashley
    http://laluceimagery.blogspot.com
    @AMarieWilson

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  24. You look gorgeous lady! Love that scarf!

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  25. you look good in these pictures. I like the pop of accent color for the scarf and shoes.

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  26. I find such random places for photos. St. Louis is so pretty. I love how you wore the scarf in your hair.

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  27. How brave of you to face STL on an insanely busy Saturday!!

    These photos are fabulous. You look gorgeous and I adore your outfit. It is a perfect weekend outfit, I think. xoxo

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  28. You look fabulous hun! Happy Monday xx

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  29. The third picture is definitely my favorite! It has such a great balance and your pose is very natural. Love the outfit.

    Anyway, you pick the coolest places for photoshoots. I'm so going to ask my boyfriend (ok, force) to do a photoshoot with me somewhere around Albuquerque.

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  30. Out of your two favorites, I think my favorite is the first one! I'm loooooving the Coach headscarf!

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  31. Amazing heels- you rocked this photoshoot! I love taking pics in parking lots because they're so grunge fabulous!

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  32. Hey, you are a celebrity! I saw you on TV! Very cute pics..good thing you had on those cool shoes because you're so tiny you almost disappear in the cracks of those brick walls! I like the wind blown shot..very artsy!

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  33. Awesome photoshoot, you look stunning. I adore your shorts. Very cool with those HOT heels x

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  34. LOVE these pictures. so pretty!

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  35. very pretty shots! i like the 1st one!
    xo
    MosaMuse

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  36. I LOVE your fashion shoot I love brick wall! : )


    your comments on the Petite Adventures really touched my heart! can you please move to canada and be my friend?

    xoxo

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  37. you're gorgeous! love your shoes!!!!

    jos xx

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  38. You have some great poses! I like your headscarf- totally groovy! I'm liking seeing more of St Louis (definitely have a weird affection for it due to the show, so show us more of it!) And you are perfectly entitled to show a million shots of your outfits- it's your blog as you say (and I like seeing different shots of an outfit!!)

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  39. Lookin sassy and cute! Work it Girl!!!! I love your shoes and of course you look gorgeous!!

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  40. You're so brave to take pictures in front of all those people--I always chicken out! I love all the fun pops of color in your outfit, especially those rockin shoes!!

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  41. You're gorgeous! <3

    http://loretta-blog.blogspot.com/

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  42. YAY OUTFIT POST! I love how model-esque you are in all these photos - Ms. Tyra Banks would be PROUD! You look smashing. I love your shoes and the pop of colour in your hair! SHBAMM.

    QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

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  43. Nice photos! And you look so cute, too. I have had bad experiences with downtown photo shoots. In my opinion, they are full of awkwardness. Too much awkwardness for me to handle (and that's saying something). I tried to have one in downtown Minneapolis before a Twin's game once...ugh. The only solace I had was the fact that there was this other guy having a photoshoot, too. His model was a puddle. So I think I won out in that situation.

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  44. Thanks for your sweet words today.
    Why have I never been by your blog? I love it.
    Your photo shoot is fantastic.
    xxO

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  45. Yay, Yay, Yay!!!! Loved the photoshoot. Has any one ever told you that you ressemble the model Coco Rocha? Because you do. And she makes thousands of dollars per shoot, so that means that you could to. But then you won't have time to blog and that would suck. So forget I mentioned anything. Thanks for the post :)

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  46. love it!! and those shoes! love them, made your cute casual outfit tres chic :)
    my favorite pic is the second to last, beautiful.

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  47. cool images! love your shoes!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  48. OK that's it, gimmie the shoes and no one gets hurt. just kidding. but those really are amazing shoes. love the entire outfit!

    Kristen L.
    http://www.lusciousjunk.com/

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  49. you look so great!!! I love parking garage photos, they always look pretty cool against a great outfit. Love your outfit and I want to explore Mississippi!

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  50. Nice pics, i like your shirt!

    http://fashionindahat.blogspot.com/

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  51. I love that first picture!! You are such a frickin crazy animal. xo

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  52. waauuuw what a great location to shoot! I LOVE the outfit, especially the shoes :) very nice post!!

    xxx

    lifeisroyalty.blogspot.com

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  53. Cute poses! Love your stylish heels by the way! Thanks for stopping by today! Come by and enter my fabulous giveaway when you get a chance!


    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  54. You look amazing dear!!!! Another great look!!!!
    Kisses and hugs
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  56. Hi, you look great! Love that shoot! :)

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  57. Grat shoot. You look like you are having loads of fun. Love the tshirt and the headscarf.

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  58. Vogue...strike a pose!:D Look at this model!!:) And look at her shoes, fab...and the scarf, wow, she must be someone super famous!;))
    kisses
    Jelena
    http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/

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  59. girl, that walk must've been worth it! those heels are divine! they look fab with that head scarf.

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  60. love the backgrounds in your new photo sessions...excited to see outfit posts from you lovely girl!
    Those shoes are KILLER and your hair looks amazing w tied scarf....love it!
    C

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  61. I love the photo shoot. Glad you fought your way through the crowds to get it done!

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  63. I am also a fan of the capris. Very cute.

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  65. I've never been to downtown St. Louis - looks interesting!

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  66. loving the shoes
    and the headband
    lovely accessories! :)
    now following, follow back?

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  67. i like the photo with the hair in your face--just seems very chic. great outdoor photos again!

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  68. Love your blog!

    Follow me if you like my blog and I'll follow you back. :)
    zizi
    www.zizibloom.blogspot.com

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  69. Pigeons.... I'm a little bit scared of pigeons. Just like Phoebe from Friends. I always remember what she told Chandler about the pigeon (it was the lottery episode): "By the way, she (the psychic) told me that's how I will die..." ;)

    You look great! Good job posting another outfit post! X

    http://www.mademoiselle-lala.com/

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  70. all this in front of the mississippi river??! very rad!


    x0
    annette

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  71. Gorgeous. I love your photo shoots!!!

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  72. i love oversized tees like these! love it with those fabulous oomph-worthy shoes :)

    [oomph.]

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  73. Walking down a hill in high heels sound painful, but at least you got your photoshoot on! :]
    I like your shirt!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following ya now.

    By the way, I’m having a Pura Vida bracelet giveaway so come check it out! :]

    xoxo, Bree

    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/

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  74. hahaha, you're funny! love your shoes!

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  75. Great pictures, I love your top, it's super!

    x

    http://fandabbydozie.blogspot.com/

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  76. I love those shoes dear! You look great & good for you doing a shoot in public, I think it's amazing at the diverse reactions you receive- people just don't know your're a blog star! lol xo

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  77. Yeah. I pretty much love this. That's all. And I think looking up is better.

    Pretty face. =)

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  78. What an absolutely gorgeous pair of shoes!!

    Emilie
    www.liveeatsmile.blogspot.com

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  79. Gorgeous shoes! Love the background of the shoot!

    xoxo
    Stella

    http://www.jadore-fashion.com

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  80. Nice outfit!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  81. Loving the pics girl looking very 80's!!! Gorgeous. Just liked your Facebook page and hope you can do the same with mine. Don't have the like button but I could be added as friend.! :)

    http://www.facebook.com/Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

    <3 Marina
    Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle

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  82. aww thank you soo much for stopping by my blog and showing me love I really appreciate it I love your blog you have soo much style Im glad I found you new follower hope you can follow me aswell

    xoxo

    jeimy

    jeimysfashionloveaffair.blogspot.

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  83. You're too freaking cute. Like for real. And of course you were the center of attention because you BELONG at the center of attention.

    I'm glad attention understood this.

    Love these pictures. And you. Especially you.

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  84. good work, I think the pics are so nice!!

    http://freakyfriday-sabrina.blogspot.com

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  86. you look amazing so beautiful!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  87. loving the outfit! and your attitude. i love that you take the photos and don't freak out when people stare. i get all nervous when people look at me...especially my neighbors, and end up running to the backyard to snap my photos!

    spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  88. oooh super cute babe! I'm loving all F21 pieces.
    And those shoes rock ;)

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  90. Cute pics and you look lovely:)

    Fashion Cat
    www.firstlookbook.blogspot.com

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  91. i love the location of the photoshoot! haha it's so embarrassing when people stare isn't it! :P haha, ahh, i love your shoes they're gorgeous! well done for getting down the hill in them! :) thanks for your lovely comment on my blog, visit again soon xxx

    http://ronanronanronan.blogspot.com/

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  92. answer:thank you so much for your lovely comment!;D

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  93. You are so cute! But good God! $30 for parking!? That's insane!

    http://samalamode.blogspot.com/

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  94. love the headscarf
    your outfit photos look so cool!

    pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  95. I love the place you chose for the pictures!!! And the T-shirt is stunning!

    Xoxo
    Plami

    http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/

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  96. Your shoes are perfect !!
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