{J Crew Buffalo Button-up, Banana Republic V-neck Sweater (similar), Target Black Skinny Pants (similar), Steve Madden Inka Black Boots}
Did you enjoy the superbowl? It was ok for me. Aguilera messed up on the National Anthem, the Black Eyed Peas were painful to watch, and the game wasn't really good until the last quarter. Although I was hoping to see the Steelers win, I'm still glad the Packers won - which may seem weird, but true. I don't consider either of these teams "my team"; however, the Steelers have my favorite player in the NFL - Troy Palamalu - so that's why I was pulling for them. I'm pretty neutral when it comes to the NFL - I just want a good game.
Moving on... I was given Photoshop Elements 9 this weekend. It's been over five years since I've used Photoshop - so I feel like a lost child. Any one have tips, pointers, words of wisdom, or fabulous tutorials they'd like to share? Please! I'm dying to get crafty with it, but I don't know how. Yet!
love your outfit! i have had elements 8 for over a year and still have not figured it out!!! so when you do, please please please do a tutorial for me....ha ha! i am following @AmandaPadgett and she offers free actions and online classes (not free). one of these days i will find the time to figure it out but right now i am focused on the 30x30 =)
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My Saturday outfit consisted of the same neutral colours! Great outfit! I do not live in America, so can't say anything about the superbowl hehe! x
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great outfit and I just HAVE to try to do a fishtail braid! I saw your tutorial this weekend and now I just have to actually do it!
ReplyDeleteAnd random question, what kind of hair products do you use? You always have awesome volume! Please do share. :D
Oh I love Elements!! It's a bit easier to navigate than Photoshop in my opinion. I used Sydney's tutorial for starters and that led me to play around a bit more. I also order a user cd online for like $20 - that's been super helpful too!
ReplyDeleteYou always look so great! I love that cardigan layered over the black and white. I didn't watch the Superbowl, but I did hear about it. Man, I would feel so awful if I messed up the national anthem for the SUPERBOWL. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of someone to give you Elements! I know Pioneer Woman has some downloadable actions that are compatible with Elements, but I've never used it...
ReplyDeleteI love this look, so simple and chic. I didn't watch all of the superbowl, just bits and pieces! I dont think I've ever used photoshop elements 9, I have CS 4, I just spend some free time playing around with it. Thats how I learn personally.
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such a fan of checkered under a sweater!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweater over gingham shirt look -- I tried this yesterday and looked like a doofus! You make it look so very effortless...
ReplyDeleteTotally agree on the Superbowl... the music was horrendous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the outfit, as usual. :)
I like your layers. Whenever I try a sweater over a button up it looks weirdly lumpy!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted any team that wasn't the Steelers to win. :)
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I love this look too! I have to say I almost had a mini meltdown watching your hair tutorial over the weekend. I had my hair hacked into and had to cut it short and I long to make a pretty braid like this...!!!!
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I always love how you put together such classic chic outfits!!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely not into Football...Hockey is my sport (it's the Canadian thing to do)
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There are so many things that I love about this post! I totally agree with your Superbowl talent comments, the BYP were awful! And Troy is my favorite as well, based completely on his hair instead of skill:)
ReplyDeleteFinally, your outfit is adorable! I'm wearing a VERY similar outfit today for day 7. But that post will be up tomorrow!
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Gorgeous!! Love this.
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LOVE this!! it's SO similar to my last post. I'm copying this look!
ReplyDeletelove this outfit!
ReplyDeleteand p.s. i've been sporting the fishtail for such a long time, but with your tutorial i now have zero flyaways, thanks!
Poor Fergie is morphing into a man before our very eyes.
ReplyDeletethis outfit is incredible. Its so simple, but the color mix so well, and you look gorgeous
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great outfit, as always. you seriously have the most amazing legs!
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All I have is elements so I'm not much help. However, I know there are some great tutorials over at the Pioneer woman. She even has Action Set downloads where you can just plug that into your photoshop and get the desired look!
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Love the outfit! Wish I was wearing that today because it's raining! You're right about how poorly the super bowl entertainment was! Good thing the commercials made up for it.
ReplyDeleteI agree on everything you just said. Come on Christina did you even practice the song?
ReplyDeleteLooking great, simple yet very stylish!
ReplyDeleteVery stylish look! And I absolutely love those boots on you! And the plaid shirt..yes for remixing your clothes :)
ReplyDeleteLove the black & brown together! I agree on the half-time show...I couldn't take the screaming any longer!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this outfit. OR lack of colors I suppose, it's really chic.
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Black pants always look amazing on you! I love this look and the colour blocking from the other day! Must be your amazing pins! Jealous much?!
ReplyDeletePhotoshop elements 9! I have that one too and have just found opening a random photo and having a play around is heaps of fun! I'll definately be back to see if anyone has given you any pointers!
You look super sleek in the neutrals, and I'm so excited for you to play with Elements! Depends on what kind of look you're going for with your photos, but what I did was google "free photoshop actions," download and take a look at all the steps they use for ones you like, and then develop your own. Have fun :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your outfit! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the Black Eyed Peas...I was cringing, and then Slash came out and blew them away with talent...but then Fergie decided to sing along and I was cringing again! Haha
I love this pairing of gingham with your outfit! I wasn't really paying attention to the BEPs. I just loved the light-up jumpsuits!! -Meg
ReplyDeleteCute! I love your layers. I need to get some more layering tops.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into football at all. I watched the half-time show, but that's it.
I've been using Photoshop for a very long time. I've never used Elements, but I think they are similar. If you need help or have questions let me know. :)
Just wanted to tell you I nominated you for The Stylish Blogger Award over on my blog today. Check it out for details!! Great outfit, by the way :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love this outfit so much! It looks great! It was so hard for me to watch Christina mess up the national anthem....awkward.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit! I love the black and white check under the nude sweater.
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i love the neutral color palette on you and it's a nice change of pace every now and then. as for me, i completely missed the superbowl and will need to spend some time with YouTube this evening. :)
ReplyDeleteand as far as Photoshop goes, i think the biggest feature I love is Context Aware fill (it's new to version CS5). you can basically take anything that doesn't belong out of a picture and it still looks perfect. I'm thinking about writing up a little tutorial on it cause it's a lifesaver!
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love your neutral outfit. Even in the UK they were making a big deal out of the Superbowl, its all lost on me tho!
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goooo packers - so i was happy about the super bowl. ;)
ReplyDeleteloving the outfit too - rock those neutrals and black!
I really like this outfit! Very cute :)
ReplyDeletewish i could help - i know nooothinggg about photoshop. But I know you're hair is cute like that - so that's gotta count for something! hehe
ReplyDeleteI wish I had some pointers, but I'm only good with Illustrator barely..lol You look so cute in this outfit!
ReplyDeleteVery chic! Love the neutrals. I didn't watch the Superbowl but I really enjoyed the episode of Glee that came on afterward. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like this outfit, too! The gingham shirt under that sweater is really cute. Cool sunglasses!
ReplyDeleteUghhhhh...the Black Eyed Peas (especially Fergie) made my ears bleed.
ReplyDeleteYou, on the other hand, look super cute.
I just found your blog via kendieveryday. I just wanted to drop a line to say I'm loving your blog and your style! Is that your boxer named Maeby? Is it named after the character on Arrested Development? If so, I love you even more! <3
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous you have Elements. I haven't used Photoshop since high school (over six years now) but I still miss it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how different Elements and the full version are, but Lifehacker just posted Learn the Basics of Photoshop in Under 25 minutes. It might be a good refresher.
I love this outfit. I see a lot of style bloggers with the check shirt look. I love it! Wonder if I get it now if it will stay in style...Guess I'll think about it once 30x30 is over.
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