In truth, I wasn’t going to post today. I dunno, I just needed a break from my computer, had a glitch in the Matrix. But just before bed I decided to check my email just to make sure nothing was pressing -obvious addict here- and randomly stumbled upon an outfit from August 2009 and thought a look back may be fun.
I still used my Canon Powershot then, placing it on the edge of anything nearby, setting the timer and running to position. Then back and forth and back and forth until I thought I had enough okay shots to make at least 4 work. This was only soon after my original Completely Gratuitous Outfit Posts where I used my iMac photobooth to take all my shots. But what I remembered most about August 2009 was that it was the very first month I became brave enough to step out of the gallery or privacy of my own home, and start taking my outfit shots outside. OMG I can remember how embarrassed I was if anyone caught me… and EVERYONE would stop and stare, or even offer to help take pictures of me. Because who in their right mind was taking photos of themselves!?!?
So I giggled at the memories, though not very long ago, and marveled at how much style & fashion recreate themselves into the exact same things, if that makes any sense. I guess what I’m getting at is I would wear any of these outfits today, maybe the same way, maybe styled or accessorized just a bit differently and I love that.
August 20, 2009 …the beginning of print mixing
Neris / Fashion Fractions
I love this post! It is always great to remind ourselves of the past outfits for some inspiration! Sometimes they make us smile, sometimes, they almost makes us cry! But I love all of yours 🙂
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
Van
Great outfits! You are always an amazing inspiration 😉
go on like this!
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thankfifi
So true for me too – I’d prob happily recreate an outfit from 3 years ago (maybe not 10 though!) but what I love about fashion style blogging is that it makes you constantly think of new ways to style the pieces you own, don’t you love that?
Deborah
This post has made me realize that I’ve been reading your blog since the iMac days! I wish I remembered what led me to your blog.
I have to tell you that you’ve inspired many many outfits.
Thanks Maegan!
*starr fish
So great that you have a history of your fabulous style right here on your blog! I started reading summer of 2009 and remember when you started your out of the gallery pics! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with all of us!
-Rachel*
Kimberly
Gorgeous, as always – especially love the purple dress with scallops!
Lex
I must have been reading since back before then too because these all look familiar. I found your blog googling silver strappy shoes but I think it was what you could do with limited space in your apartment that sucked me in. Love your office by the way!
La Petite Olga
You look great with curly hair!!
Haha I know what you mean with people staring at you in public…
xx Olga
La Petite Olga
Amy
I don’t think I could take pictures of myself outside in public – way too shy for that! I usually end up doing the self-timer/run back and forth thing too…or the ol’ iPod in the mirror :S
Love the big blonde curls!
Megan, The Frugalista Diaries
I love! I can’t believe I’ve been reading LoveMaegan that long, I remember all these. The Aug 6th one is my favorite, I love scalloping and the colors. Gorgeous Maegan
Katie
What a fun look back, I love this 🙂
Bree
The first outfit has always been one of my top favorites. That hair? Incredible!
Alyson
totally love the look back, especially since i only connected with your blog about six months ago. your style is awesome, even when it’s just jeans and tees. YOU shine through each one. Keep rockin’ for us, inspiring all us women daily. xo– alyson
K.M.
the last one is my favourite..so beautiful ♥
Aims
You’re so freaking adorable, seriously!!
secretfashionlove
Love the Outfits !
Love S.
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Anonymous
A good fashion stylist (You!) is always in style. Your fashion sense is timeless.
Craftmaker
Love this post! Oh, the old days…
Keisha
I think it’s nice to see how your style has evolved over the years. You definitely take more risks now than you did then, but everything looks great! You helped my style evolve too. I also credit you for getting my DIY creative juices flowing, lol!
Amy
I loved looking at the old photos-it’s fun to go back through old ones to see how your style has evolved. Great Post!
Vanessa, Take only Memories
I LOVE that first photo! The curls look amazing on you!
Aggie602
I lvoe lal of youtr 2009 posts I would wear allo these looks, I really like the curly hair on you it looks very young and playful.
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Mary Ann
Heh, this is a great post Maegan. Just this month, August 2011, I’ve stepped outside (in public ::gasp::) to take some outfit shots. I feel kinda dumb, too…and hope no one is looking. I hope I care less in time! 😉
Chicago Mom (Heather)
That’s how I take most of my ootd shots. By setting up the automatic timer. I love all these “older” outfits too!
*Sparkles*
OMG so so love with the first one – the bouncy curls and gold leaf necklace? I just saw one of those for the first time and thought it was a new idea — you were way ahead of the curve!!! I want to recreate your first look so badly now… lol I feel like ppl would think I was crazy sauce if I suddenly showed up to work with so many curls, but who cares?
Matter Of Style
your outfits are so gorgeous, i like your curly hair in the first pic(the overall look is so nineties!), the puffed sleeves in the second one, the scalopped edged dress of the third one paired with the blazer!
Jac
I remember all of these outfits. I just can’t believe it’s been 2 years since you took them!
LOVEVAS
love them. especially how u ruffled up your cropped Leather Jacket with the maxi.
Mara
aw I started reading your blog in August 2009! So I remember all these photos like they were yesterday 🙂 You still have incredible style and beauty Maegan!
Sherry
O my gosh I LOVE your curly hair!!!! Absolutely love the first photo and I love the pink dress and blazer! Who am I kidding – I love all the outfits! 🙂
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M.R.
love the pink dress outfit!
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Trissta
Oh! I’ve always loved that scalloped dress! <3 I remember when you first posted it, I was so insanely jealous!
Much Love,
Trissta
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april
I LOVE your 2009 outfits!! Not to be mean, but the ones recently aren’t doing it for me. 🙁
Lisa
I’m a new reader and I am so glad I found your blog, you have such great style and I LOVE your curly hair, so cute!
Delane
I love looking back at photos too. I love your hair curly. Its very reto glam.
Brie
The hair in the first one! I LOVE IT. It’s so “Sandy from Grease after she becomes a bad girl”.
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Love your first necklace.. fantastic!
My Dressy Ways
I remember these outfit posts. I don’t think I was there for the iMac days though. Love you then, still love you now!
Hiispyrebel
OH MY GOD !
Love your look !
I’m FAN
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sandyb
i love this re-post idea of yours today. i also love the message – sort of celebrating stepping out of your comfort zone. that’s awesome. fun coincidence, it’s dated aug 21, which is my birthday 🙂
bananas.
i would wear all those outfits too!
though they wouldn’t look as good one me…
Ladybird
Wowza girl! I LOVE your first look. So simple, so curly, so seventies chic! You look amazing with those curls and that seventies vibe. Wow!
Anonymous
thank you so much for this post! i have been ripping seams out of pants and creating awesome new outfits
Agenzia promoter
This post! Truly amazing! I like your style! Your photos are amazing and the dresses are very nice. I love fashion, luxury brands. Your experience with fashion is so interesting coming from a perspective of modesty. Congratulations
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Your style is so wonderful!
mauishopgirl
The first pic is my favorite, always a sucker for a good leaf necklace. I was laughing when you talked about passerbys when taking photos of yourself, I don’t take shots of myself but am always taking random shots of god knows what and sometimes try to be real sly about it but my camera plays this little annoying song when I slide it open (very unprofessional pink point and shoot). Makes it very hard to be discreet.
Jen of MadeByGirl
love your hair in the first pic, wow! :)))
Tiffany
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He has copied over 40 of mine. I reported him to google as well as asked him to remove the posts. I wanted to let you know so that you could do so, as well, if you wish.