Just Pose ...

In my small circle of readers, I have received complements on my poses.

I think the obsession with such a thing began with watching ANTM when it first came out.

 

The contestants were schooled and judged meticulously on how to be conscious about what they conveyed with their body during a shoot.

I'd actually practice in front of a mirror...I still strut around my full-length looking glass to this day when I'm feeling a look I've put together.

Of course, when I'm doing pics for an outfit post, I just go there.

Sometimes my body conveys just what I want it to...and sometimes it doesn't cooperate.

I  try to just have fun and hope for the best...Of course playing with the color controls & cropping...AKA editing, is my BEST FRIEND...  

So while doing a bit of Google reserch for some images, I actually started noticing poses I've tried while taking pictures! How cool is that?! I decided to demonstrate with the outfit I wore today.

"The Hunch"

I love how the model extended her arm to add another dimension to her body...mine was very basic but had the same aesthetic...

"Fierce Honey!"

This can be achieved by putting one hand or both on your hip(s), elongating the neck, and leaning the body to accentuate your natural curve from waist to hip. I also like the expression on the model's face that insinuates regality and attitude...

"The Walk Pose"

This is one of my favorites! ... A) Because it is so easy to achieve because it's so natural and B) Because it's a good way to elongate one's body in pictures.  Just look at how long and lean the model's arms and legs look in this picture! Wowza!!!

"The Flamingo"

You know that one leg up pose I always do when I'm feeling myself...Well there's ACTUALLY something to that. See! Her version is more dancer-ish but she went for it and so did I!

Here are some more of my favs...

{"The Backshot"} {"007"} {"Tight Rope"} {"Coy"}  & {"The Waist Cincher"}

I also do well with props and have found that playing with accessories  make for good pictures.

Green Button Earrings: Old Navy

Faux Leather Jacket: Forver 21+

Black Peplum Dress: Spense via Marshall's

(a SIZE 12 ahhhhhhh!!!! Yes, Yes, Yes!!! *doing happy dance* I wear a 14/16 but the dress ran large & fits better with my weight loss!)

Green Belt: Forver 21

Striped Stockings: Catos

Black Glitter Heels/Green Snake Skin Loafers: Catos/Old Navy 

Fiery Red Carry-All: Catos