Thursday 3 August 2017

My Vintage Cover: The Polka Dot Edition

August is here, which means it's time for the My Vintage Cover challenge to begin. I thought I'd try to get one done early to get the ball rolling, and I hope to find time for one more before the month is out.

This has been quite the learning experience for me, especially since I usually avoid taking photos of my hats on myself! But here it is:


Based on this Australian Women's Weekly cover:


Lessons I learned:

Play to your strengths. Actually I thought I was doing this, by choosing a cover that was just showing a hat, but I didn't consider that a facial close-up really would be best if you have make-up skills, and also don't mind directly comparing your profile to that of a model.

The same pose will look different on you than the original model. I tried to achieve the same pose, but not only was it really hard, but it wasn't exactly flattering. I would have been better finding the best angle for me that was similar to the original.

Make something useful. I really don't know why I chose a hat in yellow polka dots instead of something I (or anyone else) might actually ever wear. Oh well!

Photo editing is the best thing ever. I HATED my photos when I took them, but the baby woke up so I worked with what I had. Editing makes soooo much difference. I really like the end result!

If I attempt another cover, I will choose one that is shot from further away, and go for a generally similar look without worrying too much about high levels of accuracy. And there will probably be no polka dots.
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  1. It's amazing - you went to such effort and it shows. The hat could be fun for a party? Or just sell it! I wish I had time to take part in this cover challenge. Also I don't have any photo editing software, what do you use? Xc

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    1. Thank you Porcelina. I hope we'll have another one some time so maybe it will be better timing for you if we do.

      I mostly use PicMonkey, which is web-based and very easy to use. I have a paid subscription, which gives bonus features but a lot of them are free. Before that I used Gimp, which is a downloadable program and completely free. It's more complicated but I come back to it for a few features that picmonkey doesn't have.

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  2. This is awesome! The hat is just perfect. You've done such a fab job! I hope I find the time to do this, I have been bookmarking some images that I may attempt if I can. xx

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    1. Thank you! I do hope you join in - I know I'll love whatever you create!

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  3. Excellent job! That is spot on. 😍

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  4. Wow...as I was scrolling down...got to half way of the cover...I thought it was the original...until I noticed it was dated 2017. Amazing job!!!

    Best wishes, Dee

    P.S. Looking forward to Snoodtember!

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    1. That's a great compliment, Dee, thank you!

      I'm excited about Snoodtember too!

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  5. I commented already on Instagram, but I'll say it again here: this is WONDERFUL! I love just how much attention to detail you put into this cover.

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    1. Thanks again Nicole! I'm so glad I've finally done a cover after admiring yours all this time :)

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  6. I think you look fabulous. Great cover! Good tips too.

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