This morning was rather unusual for me. I woke up, went to the gym with Ryan for a quick workout and headed home to eat breakfast, curl my hair and head out the door for a photo shoot!
The photo shoot was for a local magazine for an article that is coming out next month. I’m supposed to keep things under wraps until then, but I will share more with you soon!
I arrived at Golden Ocala, a fancy schmancy golf and equestrian club, at 9:45 a.m., unsure of what to expect.
A model I most certainly am not, so I was a little apprehensive about the whole thing. Fortunately, from the moment I arrived, I knew I could relax. The magazine editor, creative director and photographer were laid back and fun. I also had a great time getting to know the four other men and women who were also there to be photographed.
As I pulled into the driveway at the country club, I was awfully impressed. The facility was stunning and very upscale. I’ve heard of Golden Ocala before, but have never been to the country club, so it was a treat to be able to explore the grounds a little bit.
The photo shoot lasted a little more than an hour and I was able to pose with a super-sexy prop.
My laptop. Oooh yes.
When Ryan asked how the shoot went when I got back home, I had to laugh when I told him I posed with my computer. He asked me to reenact some of the shots…
A definite keeper. (And no, I didn’t actually have to pose like that.)
Breakfast
Rewinding a bit…
Before the photo shoot, I had a quick breakfast of Greek yogurt, raw oats and chia seeds.
I wanted something fast, cold and filling and that did the trick.
My father-in-law will be arriving in town any second now, so I’m off to change and enjoy the day with Ryan and his dad. I hope you have a wonderful Saturday!
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You look stunning! Hope the rest of your day is wonderful. 🙂
What a fun experience! Your hair looks gorgeous! 🙂
Your hair looks gorgeous and I love that dress! Such a beautiful color on you! So glad the photoshoot went well – look forward to seeing the pictures! How exciting! Enjoy your father’s day weekend!
You seriously could model! Give yourself some credit 🙂
do you know where your lipstick color is from? It’s really pretty!
Thanks Stevie! It was an impulse buy at Target last week! It’s Maybelline super stay 24 color in continuous coral.
Pretty! The photo shoot sounds like such a good time. And an awesome experience.
And the dress looks so well with your skin tone. I always wish I could pull of some green, sadly I’m far too fair.
Julie, you look so gorgeous! That color is so pretty. I just got some Nike Frees in the same turquoise color and I’m in love!
How fun! You look great! I love your dress…it’s such a pretty color!
Looking fantastic! Nice start to a Saturday morning! 🙂
HOw exciting! Congratulations!
You look so pretty! I love photo shoots, I’m glad you had fun!
Well that looks like super fun! I love your mock photos with your computer 😉 haha! Can’t wait to hear about the article!
You look gorgeous with those big curls! I like the picture of you hugging your computer! So dramatic!! 🙂
awesome experience! your hair looks so cute! can’t wait to hear more about it.
I used to work for that magazine! I’m excited to see the finished article once it’s published. 🙂 You look beautiful.
Also, how do you curl your hair?! It looks so awesome, I love the big curls.
I have never tried eating raw oats before! Are they good?? Do you usually just eat them in yogurt?
Fancy! That looks like fun! I can’t wait to hear about the article.
Love your hair! Can’t wait to hear about it! 🙂
Amanda
Whenever I hear the word “Fancy” now, I think of this song by Drake:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZTHCInxt8o
Great dress and hair! Did you use your straightening iron to curl it or a curling iron?
Enjoy your Saturday! 🙂
You look beautiful! And how fun!
Lol love that pose of you hugging the computer. Such a shame they didn’t ask you to pose that way 🙂
You look gorgeous! loving that beautiful hair- how long does it take to curl? I usually just leave mine down and straight, but I’d love to learn how to curl it!
Looks like a great time, fun photo shoot (so famous!) and you look great. Can’t wait to hear all about it 🙂
What a fun experience! You looked gorgeous, as always – love the aquamarine/emerald color of your dress! Hope you had a wonderful day with Ryan and his dad! 🙂
Your hair is pretty curled! So cute:-)
That is how I feel about my computer most days. Except I have a love hate relationship with mine, and I am thinking about replacing it. Hehe.
Loving the curls and your dress! Stunning! I love me some oats/granola and greek yogurt.
LOVE your dress! Excited to see the photos 🙂 Love + Shine CourtStar
I love the second picture!! Since they aren’t going to use that one for the magazine, maybe you should use it for your profile pic? 🙂 LOL Seriously, you look great. Awesome dress!
Julie I love your blog but if you use the word “awfully” one more time I may rip my eyes out :/ You use it so much!
Noted!
You look absolutely stunning 🙂 Hope you had fun!! Happy Sunday/Father’s Day!
Love the dress!
Where is the dress from??? love it!
What a fun opportunity! Can’t wait to hear more about it and to see the final product. PS. Love chia seeds – had some in a smoothie this morning!!
You look great!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Your hair looks gorgeous :).
Your hair looks fucking fabulous.
Whatever happened with the wedding related shoot you did awhile back? You got to wear your wedding shoes again or something? Did I miss the followup post?
Your hair looks so pretty and that color dress looks great on you! A photo shoot sounds like so much fun 🙂
the lip color on you is so fabulous …you should wear often. You look stunning… you should look into modeling
That’s awesome!! Can’t wait to hear more about it!!
Can’t wait to see this when it comes out!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome job JB!
Hello Julie! I discovered your awesome website looking for fun receipes! I totally enjoy your way of life and thoughts reflect similar in my life, however I could exercise more. I have shared Peanut Butter Fingers with my sister Carrie and she also enjoys your website.
Thanks and continue on…..
I was on the front of a philanthropy magazine once. The photo shoot was such a drag. I had to look thoughtful, optimistic and mature. I also had to look up and not smile. Great art direction. Love the dress you decided upon.
I can’t wait to hear more about your photo shoot.