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Blog Advice VII: Taking Selfies And Getting Over It

Q. Hey Jordan,

I was wondering if you could give me some advice regarding taking pictures of yourself. I feel pretty self-conscious about it, but I want to be taken seriously as a beauty blogger...[and] I know that if I'm running a beauty blog, people will want visuals when it comes to tutorials, hairstyles, etc.

So do you have any advice about posting/taking flattering photos of yourself? Is there any particular editing software that you use to adjust the photos (and can it get rid of my undereye circles)? And most importantly...how does one get past the period of feeling super awkward and self-conscious posing for photos that will go up on the internet?

Thanks for your help!

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Boulder, Day 1: Zig-Zag Scarves & Zombies, For Real

I've been in Boulder for about thirty hours now, and I've only ventured about ten feet from the front door of our hotel.

Don't worry, I understand that Colorado is a fantastic place and I'm sure I'll head out adventuring at some point later today (...I hear we're shooting on a mountain somewhere?)...but we've been busy running around doing lots and lots (and lots) of fall/holiday fashion segments for Better TV, so there hasn't been time for a whole lot else. (The segments, like the ones I shot in Miami, feature Crocs, which now makes things like snowboots and cold weather-appropriate slip-ons and all sorts of other wintry styles - and yes, I was surprised too. Click here for some more behind-the-scenes shots on their FB page.)

I loved the look that the makeup artist created for me - it's a bit softer than what I usually do, with powder liner rather than liquid and warm, rosy blush. The lipstick - a mix of Sue Devitt Lip Intensifier Pencil in Kirakira and Clinique Almost Lipstick in Luscious Honey - is my own, and my favorite shade at the moment. I'm sorta over the red for the time being, and am enjoying looking a little more natural.

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Links & Love

Super into pink pants lately (pictured above: LOFT tee, T.J. Maxx pants, Alexandra Satine purse).

Made it to Boulder! Not without a little drama, of course...'cause that's how I roll.

I would like to send out a virtual hug to the boy who held my hand on last night's flight during the turbulence. I was terrified, and you made it better.