Why I Wear Sunglasses In My Blog Photos
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Sunglasses: c/o Sunglass Warehouse
I Wear Them All The Time
It is obvious that I wear sunglasses in pretty much almost all of my outfit photos. I get asked frequently why I wear sunglasses. It is crazy because if you look way back (and if you have been following me that long, thank you so so so much!!!) I rarely wore sunglasses. The past couple years is when I picked up this habit of wearing them. So finally I am revealing why I wear sunglasses on the blog.
Why I Wear Sunglasses In My Photos
I just love sunglasses. I think they are the best accessory ever! They help create the outfit or help put the outfit together.
Makes taking photos easier. Time is precious and we can’t spend hours doing outfit photos, especially in the city. There’s constant foot traffic and waiting for that perfect time when no one is walking is nearly impossible. Wearing sunglasses helps make taking the photos more efficient. Why? Whenever there’s an opportunity to take a good shot, we don’t have to worry about how my face/eyes look. The sunglasses mask that and therefore, less photos to take. We usually try to keep it at 15 mins a photo shoot.
Became a habit. It became a habit to wear sunglasses in my photos a couple years ago after I lost my eyebrows and eyelashes from chemo. I blogged during chemo and there were times when it was just hard to put on fake eyelashes and/or draw on eyebrows. It either took me too long to do, or I messed up and didn’t want to devote more time on it. By wearing the sunglasses, I didn’t have to worry about my eyelashes or eyebrows. And now, I feel naked if I don’t wear sunglasses.
Removing That Shield
Because I have made it a habit to wear sunglasses since chemo, I now feel very insecure without them. I still think I look like my chemo-self when I don’t wear them in my blog photos. I still see the girl that lost her eyebrows and eyelashes. I believe I still see it that way because my eyebrows and eyelashes did not grow back to the way they were before cancer. I’m learning to accept this. There are things in life we can’t control and I am proud of who I am and I shouldn’t shield my face away from you all.
I’m trying to not rely on my sunglasses so often to get that ‘perfect shot’. Hence, why on my birthday post I made an effort to not wear them. And to my surprise, I loved those photos. Even now, they are my favorite! So I guess it’s not too bad, and I will try to not do as many photos with sunglasses.
I will admit though, it is hard not to wear them during the summer. I’m constantly squinting, but I will try to find an opportunity!
I totally did not expect this post to be as long as it is, but typing it out has helped me realize I shouldn’t rely on objects to make me feel ‘good’ about myself.
Favorite Street
By the way, these photos were taken on one of my favorite streets in Barcelona. It is called Las Ramblas and the walk is so enjoyable and the restaurants are everywhere. Most of the restaurants have outdoor seating in the median of the street and it was just a very happy environment. It is also a block away from shopping!
xo RD
This is a great thing to address! I used to wear sunglasses in all my outfit photos (on the blog before my current one), and I actually stopped because I feel I look more approachable and friendly and real without them. Sure, you can see the wrinkles around my eyes from time-to-time, but I don’t know… after I had my kids, I just became more comfortable with showing every part of me, even the flawed ones. I still like to use sunglasses every now and then to pull an outfit together, and I agree that they’re the perfect finishing touch to an outfit, often! I say do what you want because the point of all this is to make you happy! 🙂 Have a wonderful Friday, Rach!
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That is true and it does give the appearance of looking more approachable! I’m working towards not always relying on my sunglasses haha! Thank you so much Jessica for the encouragement!
They look fabulous on you and I love your skirt too!!
XOXO
Cathy
Thank you cathy!
Love.
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Thanks Regine!
You look beautiful in these photos! I used to always wear sunglasses and realized I had no photos of my actual face, lol, and now I realize I barely wear them.
alyson
http://www.themodernsavvy.com
I’m trying to work on that! Whenever I get asked for a photo of me, there’s none haha!
Such a brave and honest post! Thanks for sharing it with us 🙂
Lee
Thank you Lee!
I wear them for many of the same reasons (not the chemo related ones obviously). It just makes it so much easier. Every time I don’t I have to trash so many photos because my eyes are half closed, closed, or in the wrong direction. Plus, I don’t always put on full eye make up. Ha!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Haha exactly! The sunglasses helps taking photos more efficient and less time with makeup LOL
You look awesome in all your sunnies so… win win! Love that bow stripe skirt btw is adorable 🙂
Jessica xo
the way to my Hart
Thank you Jessica!
loving that skirt! super cute outfit!
kelseybang.com
Thank you Kelsey!
Love your skirt and your bag, beautiful photos! Have a wonderful weekend!
Magda
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Thanks Magda!
Do what makes you happy! I know a lot of bloggers wear sunglasses bec like you said it becomes a habit. I used to do the same but i stopped because i want my readers to know what I look like. To me you are gorge, with our without sunnies.
Have a wonderful weekend, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Aw thanks so much for your support Vanessa! You are beautiful as well!
You look fabulous in all of these pictures and you totally rock the sunglasses! I typically wear mine in pictures when I’m too lazy to do eye make-up! haha
xoxo,
Kim
Haha, I agree! Eye makeup takes up too much time!
Sunnies are just the best!! I honestly feel more confident in them, especially on those days with little sleep. You look so cute here!
Xx,
Lauren | lifestylesbylauren.com
I feel confident in them too! Haha yes!
Wow!! Loved learning this about you. Although, you are SO gorgeous so with or without, I have no doubt you will look fab. It’s funny though how when we start to develop whatever our “habits” are, we really do become secure in them and there is NOTHING wrong with that:)
Laura
Black Coffee Beautiful
Thank you so much for your kind words Laura!
Interesting post 😉 I thought like for me that it is because of sensible eyes 😉
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Thank you!
I don’t wear sunglasses ever, I think I only own one pair. You definitely rock them and I want to start getting more into them too.
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I love that you barely wear them!
It’s true what you wrote in the post, it is so easy to get used to wearing sunglasses (especially the good ones). Now, even in cloudy day I feel like wearing mine because everything seems just too bright and I keep squinting and getting my poor wrinkles deepened each second 🙂
Great post!
Dorota
http://www.fetchcandle.wordpress.com
They really are easy to wear!
Wow, you look absolutely adorable! Perfect style.
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Thank you!
In love with your outfit! Thank you so much for sharing!
Xx, Tiffany Lea
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Thanks!
I love how you got so vulnerable with us in this post. I thought it would just be about sunglasses adding a great touch to any outfit, but they’re so much more than that for you. I admire your realness and want you to know that sunglasses or not, I always think you look stunning!
Thank you so much Stephanie! You are sweet!
such a pretty look
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Thanks!
I’ve worn sunglasses so much in my photos that I feel odd not wearing them! They are such a great accessory.
They really are!
Sunglasses indeed wraps up your whole outfit, especially when shooting outdoors. And yes, it’s definitely one of the best inventions there is, especially the polarized. Such an eye-saver, especially for summer!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Oo yes I agree!
I totally think it makes photo taking so much easier, as well! There are so many times when I take them without sunglasses, and I’m like “ugh, one eye is squinted” or “I should’ve looked the other way” lol. I notice that the shoot goes by so much faster when I decide to wear sunnies because I’m not as critical 🙂 (not having to do the eye make up is a nice plus, too, haha)
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haha yes!! And the no eye makeup is a nice perk!
I’m obsessed with sunglasses and wear them everyday (even sometimes when it’s raining, which is ridiculous if you ask me). When I used to post outfit photos on my old blog, wearing them made taking pictures so much easier because, as you said, you avoid the whole weird eyes and eyebrows situation. I totally get it and hey – I love finding new cool sunnies in outfit blog posts!
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Thanks for understanding!! And I totally agree!
I absolutely love sunglasses in your photos, its like they complete the outfit and it’s just not you without them! https://mariannyc.com/2018/06/13/fathers-day-gift-guide/
Thank you Mariann!
Hey Rach,
I love wearing sunglasses too.
And you are so right, it makes taking pictures so much easier.
Have a fantastic week.
Love, Esther
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It sure does! Thanks Esther!
I love your outfit so much!!!
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Thank you Inna!
In most of my outfits I’m wearing sunglasses too so I can totally relate. I live in SoCal though and it’s always sunny so I’m always wearing them! Your outfit is super cute!!
Thank you Amanda!
I’m loving your sunnies and yes, I wear mine a lot in photos too! It does become habit.
xo, Laura
Thank you Laura! It really does!
My husband actually commented on this the other day! He said that I was one of the few bloggers that didn’t wear sunglasses in every post. I think it is just about what you are comfortable with! You do you!
xo Jessica
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That’s so funny your husband noticed! And thanks so much Jessica for your support!
I wear sunnies in all my blog photos, as well, and it definitely has become a habit and my “look”! I need to be better about taking some pics without them, as well!
xo, Sara
It is hard to break the habit!