My 2019 Fashion Blogger Bloopers and Outtakes

The wait is over – the bloopers and outtakes from the last 12 months of Not Dressed As Lamb is here!

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This is the post that always, always makes me laugh while I’m writing and compiling it – and I’m not ashamed to admit it. It’s the 8th bloopers post in a row and is as much a part of this blog as the weekly outfit posts are. For at LEAST a month before 1st January I have Keith saying to me, “Nearly time for your bloopers post!”, so there’s no way I could possibly stop doing them even if I wanted to (don’t worry, I don’t).

Plus it seems that you guys rather enjoy them from what you tell me… nothing like a bit of schadenfreude for New Year, eh?!

I think 2019 was a vintage year where outtakes were concerned – though I get the feeling Keith tends to goad me into pulling faces or do things simply so he can get a good bad picture, if that’s not too much of an oxymoron.

It’s a little sad as this will be the last year with bloopers involving Riley, though we have a couple of new ones featuring Suki too, so both of my fluffballs make an appearance. And, as always, for each outtake I include my attempt at an explanation for what on earth I’m doing/what is happening in each shot. Though to be fair, for most I have no explanation whatsoever.

Not forgetting – this is your ‘Heavy On The Photos Post’ warning! (It HAS to be photo-heavy though, amirite?)

It’s kind of the last day of Christmas as many people will be returning to work tomorrow (at least in the UK), so I hope these brighten your day and show that fashion bloggers can be some of the most inelegant creatures out there.

Well, at least THIS one is…

WHICH WAS YOUR FAVOURITE OUTTAKE? TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS (AND HERE’S WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY 2020)!

My 2019 fashion blogger bloopers and outtakes

1. The one where I had a hissy fit about something in my eye

I think I was frantically waving at Keith to say Stop shooting while I sort my eye out, but of course he didn’t, did he… Original post >>

2. The one where Riley deserved an ear rub

I’m so glad Riley makes an appearance. His wandering-right-in-front-of-the-camera was legendary. Original post >>

3. The one where the wind nearly knocked me off my feet

EVERY bloopers post needs at least one wind outtake, and this is a corker. I actually remember Keith laughing as soon as he took the shot, knowing it was one for 1st January the following year. Original post >>

4. The one where I just couldn’t cope with the cold

I think I was just DONE with the (very minimal) snow and low temperatures, and probably regretting my decision not to wear gloves for the shoot. Original post >>

5. The one where I was seeing triple

Yep, by this time the cold had clearly affected my brain. Original post >>

6. The one where I tried superhero-style powerwalking

These poses nearly always happen when Keith is taking AGES to adjust the camera settings and I start to get bored. Original post >>

7. The one where Riley stood right in front of the camera lens

This one needs some context: Keith goes to take a low, close-up shot and of course Riley ‘does a Riley’ by standing RIGHT in front of the camera. You can just about make out his black and white fur, bless our gorgeous boy. Original post >>

8. The one where my eyelids stuck together

Now THAT’S a flattering face. Original post >>

9. The one where I could feel a hair in my mouth

OMG isn’t a hair in your mouth – that you can’t get out – just the worst?! Original post >>

10. The one where I acted very childishly in Prague

Not sure why I felt the need to stick my finger up my nose here… Original post >>

11. The one where I failed at pulling an Instagram-worthy duckface

This is an obligatory outtake every year, the inadvertent duckface attempt. Original post >>

12. The one where I thought standing like Mary Poppins was a good idea

I think I’d not long seen Mary Poppins Returns at the cinema, so this pose was inevitable. Don’t remember her doing the hands though. Original post >>

13. The one where I wondered how long till the sun would go back behind the clouds

I do a LOT of gazing upwards on days where we have sunny intervals – trying to get consistent light is so difficult. Do we shoot in all sun? Or all shade? Which will we have most of?! Aaaargh so many decisions! Original post >>

14. The one where I tried dynamic rainy day poses

Not actually that dynamic – it looks like my feet had stuck to the ground and I was having a long think about it. Original post >>

15. The one where I realised dynamic rainy day poses weren’t going to work

I probably looked at the shots on the camera screen and thought Oh dear, the dynamic poses aren’t working. What a surprise. Original post >>

16. The one where I thought a car was coming round the corner

I SWORE a car was about to turn into the road we were shooting on… Original post >>

17. The one where I pulled an imaginary worm out of my ear

It’s the only explanation I have for this one. Original post >>

18. The one where I couldn’t change my shoes gracefully

Again, no bloopers post is complete without a shot of me teetering about whilst changing between heels and flats. Original post >>

19. The one where I politely showed Keith what I thought of his suggestions

Let’s just say things can get a bit, er, “tense” when shooting photos with your other half, shall we? Original post >>

20. The one where the fairy lights affected my eyes’ ability to function properly

To be honest this is funny even without the droopy eyes. Original post >>

21. The one where I pulled the classic ‘Putting On Mascara’ face

Something in your eye, putting on mascara… it all results in the same face. Original post >>

22. The one where I thought it might rain

It may have been summer but we had an awful lot of wind and rain to contend with this year. And talking of wind… Original post >>

23. The one where I gracefully showed the wind’s effect on my skirt

I’m sure Keith knew it was windy and that it was making my skirt do weird things, but I thought I’d make absolutely sure he knew – with this graceful pose. Original post >>

24. The one where I checked my reflection in the camera lens

Because yes, that’s what I want to look like in the photos. Original post >>

25. The one where I did my best Popeye impression

I’m just missing the pipe, the muscles and a can of spinach. Original post >>

26. The one where I tried out some new dance moves

It’s summer, I’m in a public place, let’s dance! Original post >>

27. The one where I showed how I felt about the aforementioned dance moves

Now feeling just a little self-conscious about my ability to wow on the dance floor. Original post >>

28. The one where none of my limbs would bend

Or am I just showing off my abnormally long arms? Look, my hands almost touch my knees. Original post >>

29. The one where something about my bag repulsed me

For such a simple bag, there sure was something about it that was annoying me. Original post >>

30. The one where I simply HAD to adjust my pants

I couldn’t wait any longer – my pants had to be rearranged. (And don’t forget I mean the British meaning of pants, not pants as in trousers.) Original post >>

31. The one where I had cotton mouth

Dry mouth! Dry mouth! Send help! Original post >>

32. The one where I had to dash to avoid getting run over

That car was NOT stopping. Don’t I look good while running out the way. Original post >>

33. The one where I called an end to the photoshoot

I admit that occasionally I’ll exhibit diva-like behaviour, and this time I was calling time on the shoot. I was done – no more pictures, please. Original post >>

34. The one where Suki successfully attempted her first photobomb

Look at her sneakily getting into her first photo. Original post >>

35. The one where I insisted it wasn’t Suki’s best angle

Honestly, Keith? Don’t you want to see her front rather than her behind? Original post >>

36. The one where a torrential hailstorm came down mid-shoot

That hail came down SO fast I barely had time to run and take cover. You can see just how much came down – and then the sun came out?! Crazy weather. Original post >>

37. The one where I had fluff in my mouth

Not only did I get covered in melting hail, but then I got fluff from my sweater in my mouth. Bleurgh. Original post >>

38. The one where I should never have worked with husbands or animals

And finally: I thought getting Suki to look at the camera would be hard – I didn’t know getting a good picture of US would be equally challenging… Original post >>