Happy New Year – it’s time for my annual fashion blogger bloopers and outtakes post which features the very worst (rather than the very best) pictures from the past 12 months…!
I always love compiling this post as it makes me laugh so much. It’s funny trying to remember what made me pull such crazy faces or stupid poses. And this year we got Riley, so doggy photobombs have been added to the mix (I wouldn’t have it any other way where that beaut of a canine is concerned).
[Today’s #iwillwearwhatilike link up has moved to tomorrow – Tuesday – as my bloopers post always goes out on New Year’s Day. It’ll be back to Mondays as normal next week.]
So rather than showing you my favourite outfits each year I like to show you my favourite looking-kinda-stupid-most-of-the-time photos. Fashion bloggers are not the stylish creatures some people think they are 100% of the time, so feel free to laugh at the pictures at my expense.
These posts are always photo-heavy (28 bloopers this year), but I hope they’re worth it. Don’t miss the animated GIF at the very end…!
WHICH WAS YOUR FAVOURITE OUTTAKE? TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS OR TWEET ME @NOTLAMB (AND HERE’S WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2017)!
1. The one where I felt really bloated after Christmas
Oh, I remember feeling very, very full here – I think we were taking photos just after another huge meal at my parents’ house and it was still very soon after The Christmas Bloat. Original post >>
2. The one where I was being really cocky
I think this is my best “Yes, dear, whatever you say, dear” sarcastic face. Original post >>
3. The one where I didn’t get “I’m a little teapot” quite right
This shoot turned out to be a bit of a gem for outtakes: Another new pose gets tried out. And promptly rejected. Original post >>
4. The one where I started doing the Charleston
My mood can often be judged by the outtakes in a shoot. Obviously that day was a messing about day. Original post >>
5. The one where I looked like a possessed ragdoll
What on EARTH am I doing here?! That face… it’s equal part funny and equal part scary-evil. Original post >>
6. The one where I couldn’t stop laughing
Whatever had happened, I had a fit of giggles as a result. Original post >>
7. The ones where I did the Ministry of Silly Walks
Fans of Monty Python know all about this one. Original posts 1 >> and 2 >>
8. The one where Riley did his first photobomb
I think this the very first shoot we did since getting Riley in March – we had no idea that he’d much rather stand next to me (and be in every picture) than stand next to Keith while he was taking the photos. Original post >>
9. The one where I got fed up with the wind doing its thing
Like I said many times in 2016’s bloopers post, the wind is an a**hole. Original post >>
10. The one where I saw something scary in my peripheral
Haha I have NO idea what I’d seen, but it looks scary. Original post >>
11. The one where I had a completely oblivious photobomber
Do you not KNOW who I am, young man?! How dare you walk in front of a fashion blogger mid-photo shoot in a busy London park…! Original post >>
12. The one where there was something very unpleasant somewhere
The trouble with graffitied underpasses is that they attract all sorts of, er, unpleasantness and ‘interesting’ smells. Original post >>
13. The one where Riley decided to photobomb the photo “impolitely”
I thought I’d spare you the picture of him actually doing the deed: this is the photo Keith took just as he’d finished. That dog is so beautifully graceful – up to a point. Original post >>
14. The one where I told Keith he was wonky
Not that I like to tell Keith how to take pictures (I hope he’s not reading this, lol!), but he DID look a little bit not straight… Original post >>
15. The one where I tried to create as many double chins as I could
Let’s see how I did: I think I managed three double chins, so that’s a total of six. Well done me! Original post >>
16. The one where I looked like I needed to go
A typical outtake and common facial expression in my shoots: Combine that face with that pose (AND a clenched fist) and it looks like I need a wee. Original post >>
17. The one where I tried my best duck face
Methinks I just can’t get away with it, I think it’s obvious why. Original post >>
18. The one where I tested how slow the shutter speed was
When the light gets low and we have to slow the shutter speed right down to let in as much light as possible, we can use a tripod to counteract camera shake. However, it affects how much I can move so I thought it needed testing. I thought shaking my head was the best way. Hmm… Original post >>
19. The one where there was something really interesting off to my right
Who knows what it was?! Seeing as my eyes are so wide it must have been really, really big and/or really, really interesting. Original post >>
20. The one where I got fed up with the Cornish hilltop wind
Yep, that wind again – in Cornwall it’s especially a**holey. I just gave up with the hair in the end. Original post >>
21. The one where I pulled yet another deranged face
I don’t think it’s possible for me to get through a photo shoot without pulling this face at least once. Original post >>
22. The one where I just didn’t have a clue
Where has my hair gone? What happened to the summer? What’s with this extra chin on one side of my face? Who knows what I didn’t know… Original post >>
23. The one where I got a wedgie
It was a painful/uncomfortable one that just couldn’t be left any longer. Original post >>
24. The one where Riley HAD to be in the flat lay
Oh, that face!! I just can’t resist it. (I think he’s telling me it looks a bit s**t though…) Original post >>
25. The one where I forgot how to walk in heels
You’d think with the amount of posing in heels I’ve done over the years I’d be able to stand upright in them, wouldn’t you? Original post >>
26. The one where I had something in my eye
It’s a fact that women can’t do anything involving their eyes without pulling that face. Original post >>
27. The one where the label was itching me
At least I THINK it was the label… Original post >>
28. The one where I pulled as many silly poses as possible
You always need a good GIF in your bloopers and outtakes post: Silly poses do the trick every time. Original post >>
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LIKE THIS POST? YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO READ…
– My 2016 Fashion Blogger Bloopers and Outtakes
– My 2015 Fashion Blogger Bloopers and Outtakes
Linking up to: Brilliant Blog Posts, Saturday Share Link Up
Oh. My. Goodness. I couldn’t stop giggling all the way through these Catherine, sorry, not sorry! Brilliant and as bloggers we all have those bloopers don’t we? In fact, I might just keep a collection of mine and do the same at some point.
Steph
http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com
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hehe ;-P glad they gave you a giggle Stephanie… they do me and I’ve seen them all year!!!! And yes, you should do a round up too, I think ALL bloggers should, lol x
This is absolutely wonderful. There's no way to pick a favorite but Riley's bathroom timing and the oblivious kid combined with your facial expression are FABulous!! Thank you for sharing. Brilliant!
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“Riley’s bathroom timing” – love it!!!!! ;)) Glad you liked the bloopers Chrissy x
This was so fun to see and I love how you keep it so real Catherine! You are a breath of fresh air and a joy to follow!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Oh Heidi you're so lovely, thank you so much!!!! xx
Great post Catherine really made me laugh lol love the wedgie face lmao xx
heeh thanks Gail – it was easy to remember what I was doing in that pic 😛
Brilliant!! The label itching it amazing and the video clips hahaha! I'm full of head cold, changing my blog theme and you've managed to make me laugh. Thank you – you were just the break I needed x
Aww get well soon hon! I'm glad these gave you a chuckle – I'm switching over to WordPress at the moment (well, it's being done for me…) and I'm still snuffly from the Xmas lergy so I sympathise! x
LOL oh how fabulous, Catherine! I love that you have such a great sense of humour. I think so many people take themselves way too seriously. Life's too short, for that right?! I do love your deranged rag doll look as well as the double chin pic. Not to mention Riley's flat lay photobomb – that is brilliant!!
Happy New Year!
Suzy xxx
http://www.suzyturner.com
Hmmmm something I definitely DON'T do is take myself seriously, Suzy… probably because I think I look like a clown in most pictures (or a deranged rag doll, lol)!!
Thank you my lovely xx
hehe that damn wind – Cornwall may be beautiful but oh my GOD, the wind!!!!!!! Happy New Year to you too M, all the best for 2018 x
haha I love the angle of this post! Fashion posts are always about how to look fab and yet you shared with us the truth behind a photoshoot. Still so many beautiful outfits in here! Whatever the pose, you are a very stylish lady! #brillblogposts
Glad you enjoyed them Cecile… I do them every year on the 1st Jan, it's my favourite post to compile x
These are great – I love seeing outtakes! Happy New Year! xx
Megan @ Seek My Scribbles
Thanks Megan!! And HNY to you too x
Good grief, each time I thought "that's the best" another came along! 5, 10, 20 and 27 are belters as we say in Glasgow.
Thanks Emerald… I'm ashamed to admit I laugh more every time I look at them ;))
This post is pure brilliance Catherine! Couldn't have laughed harder!!
Xoxo,
Ashley || Sed Bona
Haha thanks Ashley, it's always my favourite every year x 😉
Bloody love this, you still look amazing in your bloopers! Fave is the wedgie! Happy New Year gorgeous x
hehe thanks Vicki – and to you my lovely x
It's always so fun to see others have the same funny expressions that I do, Catherine!!
Thanks so much for linking up with the Ageless Style Group!!
Happy 2018!!
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I look gormless in most of them, Jodie…!!! 😉 thank you and HNY to you too x
Haaaa! I live for your blooper posts! Never disappointed either, fabulous darl, here is to a fabulous 2018
love ya
Ashley xxx
heehee thanks Ashley my lovely, glad you liked them…!! HNY x
hahahaha I love these! Especially where Riley photobombed your flatlay. Just TOO cute!
Beckie // The Pale Tails
Hahahaha, fantastic! Happy New Year!
thanks Nancy, HNY to you too x
Some great ones here. Very funny.
thanks Gail, glad you enjoyed them x
Oh this is such a good start of the year. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I laughed so much. You are a good sport showing us these.
Greetje
Forgot to say: 5 and 10 are my favourites. The faces you pull, incredible. The bloated Christmas one earns you the “Dare Award” haha.
I knew you'd love them!! I'm a bit worried about the faces I pull, it's amazing that I look half decent in any pictures at all…!
Well, you have done it for such a long time, I think you got the hang of it haha. Nothing to worry about.
Ughhhhh hair stuck to your lippie is horrible!! Glad you loved the post, Riley is the best isn't he 😉 xx
Hahahahahah, you're a treasure! 😀 My favorite photo would be the wind one, I can relate.
I love the fact that you are saving the bloopers and not just delete them, I bet they hold great memories!
hehe I've never deleted my bloopers, Keit… they make me laugh too much!! xoxo