Stranger Things Have Happened

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 |
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Black Tee: Ann Taylor LOFT
Purple shirt: Gap
Corduroys: J. Crew
Shoes: Cole Haan
Sunglasses: Ray Ban
Necklace: J. Crew
Hair Feathers: Plume4You


{The Stranger}
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I was minding my business, taking an outfit photo in the very chic parking lot of Hy-Vee (what? They had a pretty brick wall!) when this character came running toward me and posed in the picture. I mean, could I have asked for a more odd looking fellow to jump in the picture with me? I think not. The whole thing happened in a matter of seconds, we were clicking away, taking photos he jumped in one picture and then took off inside Hy-Vee to do his grocery shopping. The worst best part was that after this occurred we finished up the photos but then had to do our own shopping. I spent our time strategically trying to avoid running into him. What would I say? "Oh hello, sir. Did I mention your picture was going to appear on my blog? Have a nice day!" I don't think so. I grabbed a coffee at Starbucks, did the bare minimum shopping, and got out of there!

Has this happened to any of you??

37 comments:

Jenna said...

Oh my goodness this is too hilarious!!! - This really is priceless... worth every ounce of akwardness :)

xoxo
Jenna

Sandy a la Mode said...

ashley! your hair and outfit are soo cute! love the necklaces!! and wow, the stranger is creepy.. haha!!

Kel said...

digging the foster grant shades! I have a pair too! Haha, the last picture made me laugh!

Michele said...

Haha! I don't take enough pictures for this to happen, but the stranger SERIOUSLY looks like an older and less heavier Will Ferrell! Too funny. You look great! :)

Chrissy @ Boerman Ramblings said...

that is so funny...How creepy!
I am thinking about getting those feathers put in my hair too..love it!

Diana Mieczan said...

Your hair looks so pretty and that guy is funny...hahah
Kisses, darling and enjoy your day

Ps: I’m hosting a charming jewelry GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in:)

Holly said...

This happens to my friends and I all the time. Though I think we ask a lot of characters like this to be in our pictures just for a good laugh later.

So, I love your outfit! I'm wearing a bow necklace today just like the one you're wearing. I love the feathers in your hair!

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Your hair looks SO cute oh my goodness!

Why does that guy look a little like Will Ferrel?

Lauren @ You Had Me at Handmade said...

That guy kinda looks like Will Ferrel in disguise. Oh, Columbia... how I miss your randomness!

Ms. Megan said...

I have to agree with your title:: Stranger Things Have Happened. I am no longer surprised by odd things like this! Too many weird things have happened!! lol. :)
PS I love your outfit!! Your little bow necklace is soooo cute!!
xoxo

Capital Barbie said...

Your hair looks fantastic!!!!

EES said...

OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS MAN. Hilarious!!!!

EES said...

OMG I LOVE THIS MAN! Hilarious!

Maeve said...

Oooh, that is too funny! I had something like this happen in Spain. Jacquie and I were taking a picture of ourselves and this group of Asian men decided they all wanted pictures with us. . .one guy even snuck in there twice. . . haha

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

love the hair! and that character...so random!

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Visiting via The Pleated Poppy.

You are completely adorable!

I am currently hosting a Royal Wedding Wear GIVEAWAY featuring reader bridal gowns, hats, veil and engagement rings. I'd love for you to link up.

Past posts are ok.

Kristin said...

DYING! That's hysterical!

Morgan said...

Thats absolutely hilarious. His mustache is epic.

Susanne said...

visiting from the pleated poppy. just had to say that is just about the funniest thing i've ever seen! and he totally looks like an older will ferrell. what a happy stranger--i bet he has an interesting life!

ashley @ a little dash of ash said...

First, your hair is so cute!! Second, this post had me laughing out loud! Enjoy your day!
*Ashley {a little dash of ash}

Kate said...

Ha, I love it! What a character. And your hair looks AWESOME!

oh amanda {impress your kids} said...

That is awesome! What would be better is if someone he knows sees this! And you know he's at home right now saying, "There was this crazy girl taking pictures of herself on the sidewalk! I just jumped right in her picture!" LOL. Love it.

That purple shirt is divine!

Sherri @ Design2Shine said...

TOO funny! I agree he looks a bit like Wil. Your outfit is adorable and great pics too. But the story has to take top billing! I've had people stop and stare if I'm snapping in a public place. I've been asked if I work for the newspaper, a magazine...etc. LOL Uh, nope just my little ole blog.

Amylou said...

He looks like an old Will Ferrell! That is crazy! and creepy!

But on the upside your outfit is adorable! Love the bow necklace!

KT said...

Wow! Now THAT is a guy with a full head of curly hair! And apparently not shy either.

KristiMcMurry said...

That is bizarre! I think my facial expression would have been a little more "wtf?!" haha!

Ashley said...

it took me 10 minutes to find the link comment (just kidding) but i HAD to find it b/c a)this story is awesome and b)how adorable are you?!?!

lageorgiapaperie.com said...

One of Columbia's finest that's for sure :)

tickled. said...

oh that's hysterical! if only you hadn't had to shop after! eeesh.

Lauren @ tickled.

shealennon said...

Ashley that is hilarious! And yes, very strange. But I love the pretty wrap shirt and the hair feather rocks!!

Terri said...

LOL, I remember this!

I need more feathers!

Stephanie M. Hasty said...

dear ashley,
this is hilarious! still laughing and love the hair...your hair!

Kate said...

Hahaha...funny story...that's my dad! Promise he's the least creepy guy in the world; he just enjoys doing hilariously random things. A friend ran across your blog and sent it to him...I think he's still laughing. I know I still am. Most people say he looks like Mark Twain, btw.

Michelle said...

That is my brother-in-law! And, the above comment from Kate, my niece. She is right... least creepiest guy ever!! But, this is hysterical! I can promise that his wife is crying from laughing so hard!

Eisley Rae Clothing said...

That is hysterical! What a fun guy though. You look great. I adore your hair!

Anna Elder said...

that is awesome!! i love randomness like that and i think the people that can do it are so brave! he does look like mark twain. and your outfit is adorable!!

♥Lola said...

What a funny story. Your outfit is adorable! I just love both of your necklaces. Are they both from J Crew?

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