Today- was a good day.
We as a family run pretty crazy busy all the time around here at Che' Miles.... so it was a bit of a shock- and a welcome respit- that today- there was not a single thing on the calendar.
The weather wasn't half bad-{it wasn't that great either tho...} but we braved the chilly air and the promise of a slice of sunshine. Since the girls' birthdays are coming up... I decided it was time to go and update the snaps of my beautiful girls. The large scale images of them, that don my walls... are roughly 5 years old!
2005
2006
It took some bribery... a trip to Bite Me Cupcakes was one of our stops, and a cruise through Faded Elegance on First in Snohomish. {we love Miss Kim and her absolutely fabulous shop!} We got to play dress-up, giggle and just spend some time together. And it was good.....
The girls have changed soooo much since I originally shot their now famous "African Queen" shots 6 years ago and so has my ability as a total novice photographer! Our overall looks have grown up- gotten a bit more beautiful and sophisticated.... and I couldn't have achieved that without them! They are now, always have been and will likely always will be.......my muses- the ultimate inspiration. And now that they are getting older- they are my assistants and my color commentators and consultants. {they were two of the four people who's opinions on style I especially value- and consulted when choosing the look for the new website that we'll be launching this spring!!!}
I pulled out this amazing dress from Africa and the beads that I received with it- figuring the girls were old enough to try it on. I've had this dress in my possession for at least 30 years. The original owner was a little old lady from back home- who had traveled the world over and had artifacts and curiosities in every little nook and cranny of her amazing home. I remember commenting that I thought it was the most amazing dress I had ever seen... and she pulled off the display and gave it to me! And I am still enamoured with it... and I'm so glad I've had an opportunity to utilize it today.... because it was perfect!
Never pass up the chance to spend some time with a good girlfriend or two- and never miss the chance to have a beautiful photo of your self taken. Every woman- regardless of age- deserves beautiful photos of herself. Learn to see yourself through someone else's eyes.... You'll be amazed at the beauty THEY see- that perhaps you missed before.
Better weather is headed our way.... book now for your beauty session! xoxo Didi V.
