This weekend I had a nice mini break with my husband – we did a trip to Healdsburg to check it out and to try the restaurant Cyrus before it closes in October. I have a post along for that, but for now this is what I wore on the car ride up – it was hot! You can see that I was in a hurry and was rooting in my bag for something right before this photo was taken. I always leave my Chanel flaps open out of laziness but it probably isn’t good for the bags.
Anthropologie shirt
J.Crew shorts
Van Cleef & Arpels necklace (similar here)
Chanel bag (similar here)
Banana Republic sandals (similar here that I want!)
Last week, out of the blue my stepfather sent me a new digital camera from Sony. He said that he had read about it on Bloomberg and it was exactly the kind of toy he would have wanted as a young man. Isn’t that so nice?
Anyway, I’m not very technology-gadget savvy but I had a chance to test out the camera this weekend, a Sony DSC-RX100, and it’s awesome. It takes very close to DSLR quality but is the size of a point and shoot. I love it and would have never known about it if not for my stepdad! If any of you love your DSLR but wish you had a smaller option, I would highly recommend this camera. I’ll share some photos from the Sony later this week vs. my much larger Nikon DSLR so you can see the difference.
I know quite a few of you are photographers (and much better than me!). What camera are you using right now and what are your thoughts on the Sony?
Gosh I only have an iphone that’s it, neither hubs nor I can work our way around a real camera.
Tabitha your photos look fantastic for just from an iPhone!
Loving the look of the Sony, such a handy size. Will be interesting to see the photo quality.
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I use the Canon Rebel XS with a 52 mm lens. It’s a big clunky thing that’s a pain to take on vacation. I was recently in Utah, mountain climbing, canyoneering, etc, and had to wrap the camera in a Jimmy Choo dust bag to at least have the illusion of safety (I don’t have a maneuverable camera bag). Please post the photos from the Sony ASAP bc I’d like some freedom when traveling.
It’s actually refreshing to see someone not baby their bags. Seriously, use your stuff like you bought it to be used (though we do need to take good care of our things). Speaking of bags, I’ll be buying myself a Celine trapeze in the near future but I still need to make time to see it in person to be sure that it’s as lovely IRL as it is in a picture. Any chance you’ve seen it and liked what you saw?
P.S – Love the chambray & white combination. Can’t go wrong with the classics.
Hi Anna! Thanks for your kind comment. I love my dSLR but agreed that it can get so heavy. I will post photos later this week from the camera along with some taken by my DSLR
I like the Trapeze, it’s a lovely bag. I’m probably behind on my bag models but the last time I played with one the only issue I had was that with a lot of stuff inside, the bag kind of “sagged” in an unattractive manner- but the SA said they were going to fix it on future models. I think it’s a classic style though, very under the radar. What color combo are you looking at?
I need the like of a nuclear shelter: contain my entire life. I was thinking about the large sized version in all black (not embossed on the front) so it’ll last me longer than my natural lifespan. In other words, the plainer the better. Thanks for letting me know about the sagging though – I’d never know that from visiting the store. Now I’ll need to ask!
My blog photos are usually taken with a Nikon D90 or an Olympus Pen-EP 3… I thought you had an Olympus at one point. What happened to it?
I still have the Olympus – it was my old “go to” lighter camera but honestly the Sony takes much better photos, at least for an amateur like myself!
lovely post katherine! i use a lumix (not sure what model), but your dad is such a sweet heart
totally random question but, is feather you last name or how did your blog’s name come about? hope you’re having a great monday!
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Hi Irene! How sweet of you to ask, it’s a longer story but I used to have another site with “Feather” in the title and I just kept it around. What a cool last name to have though!
I like the outfit and the beautiful bag!
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I use to carry around a micro 43rds (Olympus Pen), but it was still too bulky for me so I replaced it with a Canon S95. It’s small enough to fit in my pant pocket, too. I love your top and bag!
I’ve heard fabulous things about the S95. I played with my friend’s a while back and it was so sleek!
What a sweet thought! Well, I use a ‘nothing fancy, one snap camera’ Really irrelevant. You look cute by the way!
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Love your outfit and the way your paired something as casual as a denim shirt with something as luxurious as a Chanel bag!
As for the camera, I use a Sony Cyber-shot which I bought last fall and I’m pretty satisfied with the pics it helps me take – cause I’m still trying to improve my photography skills!
I’m no camera expert, but the moment I saw “Carl Zeiss” on the camera, I knew it must be good – and it is (judging by the amazon reviews)! What a nifty little thing. Can’t wait for your comparison pictures. I love my dslr but carrying it around is such a hassle and those lenses aren’t cheap =( I guess this calls for saving up amazon gift cards!
Thanks Pauline! I know that Zeiss is supposed to be good but I am not sure why…lol! I’ma total camera noob
Im so glad you treat your chanel like anyother bag and not baby it or be overly careful! I feel it takes the fun out of the bags.
Im no big photographer but i use Canon G11 and am quite happy with it.
I’ve been checking out chambray and military shirts lately. It has the casual but not sloppy vibe. The quality of compact cameras is so high these days. Hubby has a Panasonic Lumix which is not bad at all. It’s a pain lugging a DSLR around but I’ve gotten so used to being able to control my shots that I prefer the dratted ol’ clunky thing. Over the years, I’ve come to the realization that it’s far more important to invest in good lenses. They make the difference between soft vs crisp photos, murky saturation or vibrant colors etc etc.
Your outfit is perfection! And I love the accessories… your bag, sunnies, and sandals… all gorgeous!
What a sweet stepdad of you!
Regarding camera I’m using my iphone now for my blog post but saving and researching still until i’ll able to purchase one. Thanks for your response regarding my question before on what camera are you using. Sweet of you to answer back.:)
I love the red, white and blue combination. You are reiterating to me that I want a red, classic flap some day!
Oh and it is so sweet of your stepfather to get you the camera! I just build up my shoulder muscles by lugging around the DSLR. My husband has suggested a mirrorless camera for a lighter option, but we’ll see! I really do love my DSLR so I just hope that my shoulder doesn’t ache too much!
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I do photography on the side so I use a 5D MarkII with several lenses. But it’s too heavy to lug around so I rely on my IPhone for everyday snapshots. It makes it so much easier to share on Facebook and Instagram
I am sure that Sony camera is a great one!
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I love this outfit! Simple but chic.
I’m using Sony Cybershot, quit satisfied !! but only in day light. Thinking on buying Canon Eos !! Crossed fingers !! Love your outfit btw, simple yet chic !!
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you always look so beautiful! and we can never go wrong with chambray!
p.s. for cameras, i always go with nikon, but i think sony is also really good.
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I use my iPhone and my old Sony cybershot that I bought impulsively in Europe. I probably should of found a better deal but I needed something during the trip. Nevertheless, I adore my Sony. I think I should invest in a newer model. It works so good in the day and when I have lots of light. So bad with video and night time.