dash of bracelets

[wearing]

boy's blazer: thrifted (similar, but for grownups)

skirt as skirt: thrifted (similar)

skirt as scarf: thrifted

sweater tights: target

desert boots: forever 21 (exactly)

bracelets: thrifted and a souvenir from florence

[going]

class and studio and such.
i think my actual scarves are getting jealous of these impostors. 

AND

it's friday!  this week's fbff is about technology...

1. What technology do you use in blogging? (computer, camera, video camera, tripod, etc...) 

my camera, bruce, is a nikon d40 that i use in conjunction with a tamron18-200mm lens, a dslr gorillapod, and a nikon remote.  my computer is a purple dell studio laptop. 
2. What computer and online technology do you use? (blogging system,
photo storage, photo editing tools, etc..) 

i use adobe bridge to preview photos, nikon camera raw editor and adobe photoshop cs4 to edit photos, adobe indesign cs4 to layout collages, flickr to host files, and blogger to blog. 
3. What is your process for taking pictures? 

i get dressed for the day. if i like my outfit, i'm not running late, and it's not raining, then i find a spot for my camera while my tea is heating.  typical places include my recycle cart, park benches, the trunk of my car, and a chair facing out my back door. 
4. When it comes to backdrops for your photos what do you consider? Do
you scout locations or shoot the same spot daily? 

ideally i would vary the location, but i'm rather frightened of strangers. when someone else is taking the photos for me i don't feel as silly posing in public places like an open lot or an alley.
5. If you could splurge and get one new piece of equipment what would
you be buying? 

i have yet to learn all the features of my camera (even though i've had it for two years) and am still elated about the new lens i got this summer, so i'm totally set for now. so, i would get a fancypants camera for the boy.  and he's had some particularly bad luck with point-and-shoots lately and whenever he's around he very kindly takes photos for me.