2.01.2012

No Thank You





Photos by Cara

If you follow me on twitter or like my facebook page, you would have seen me talking about a run in with a celebrity last week. Whenever Cara and I take photos in high touristy areas, like the Sea Wall at English Bay, we often have people stopping to so kindly ask if we want a photo taken together. It's almost become second nature to quickly (but politely) say no thank you. This past Friday afternoon the person asking if we wanted our photo taken together was Owen Wilson. We didn't realize it until after we said no thank you and by that time we just kind stood there awkwardly and said nothing. I personally just couldn't think of a good way to say "oh you're famous! Sorry I thought you were just a creepy guy hitting on us. Sure, since you're famous you can take our photo". So I stood there like a quiet weirdo.

Luckily, thanks to this experience I will be ready for the day when Leonardo DiCaprio asks if we want our photo taken. Because that will happen.

43 comments:

  1. Lol you guys are hilarious!! And when Leo stops by be sure to let me know, my ten year old self is still in love with him.
    Loving that wrap dress!
    xo tess
    belleepoque21.com

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  2. Seriously, Owen Wilson? I would have totally "dorked" out. Love the dress, by the way! I may have to snag it up...it's still available online. Super fab! Cheers!

    Because Shanna Said So Giveaway

    xo,
    Shanna

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  3. first, i love your dress, and by the style of it, i thought it would have been vintage!

    second, OWEN WILSON?!? i think i would have passed out! oh my gosh, that's so funny. good luck with leo!

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  4. Melissa, that is SO funny/crazy!! I can't believe that Owen Wilson stopped to ask if you'd like to have your photo taken. Ahhh!! And my goodness, I'm so in LOVE with your dark hair - it's so perfect & beautiful on you ...and the dress?! Gorgeous. xo veronika

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  5. I just LOVE that dress!!!

    And holy cow!!! Owen Wilson?!?! That's so crazy awesome!

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  6. great dress and I love those shoes!! funny little story ... I get so star struck I would have done the same!! the other day we went for breakfast and we were sitting right beside Flo Rida ... I couldn't talk or move ... so silly!
    jess
    www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

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  7. I LOVE this dress!!! The colors, the shape, the pattern... it's just perfect! That's so funny about Owen Wilson. :)

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  8. I LOVE that dress! I'm also so jealous you met Owen Wilson! Should have got a pic with him!! :)

    Melanie

    iambornlippy.blogspot.com

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  9. I saw you mentioned this on twitter and thought to myself "NO EFFING WAY" (in a good way of course)! I probably would have had the same reaction as you - I mean it's awkward enough taking your photo in public without people interrupting, staring or trying to "help". But hey, at least it made for a great/hilarious story + you look pretty freaking adorable!

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  10. Lol, I certainly hope so! I crush on Leonardo hard. :D Cute darling, as always.

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  11. Owen Wilson!? That's pretty cool! And super nice of him to offer since I'm sure people are always hounding him to take his picture. Great dress by the way! :)

    xoxo
    www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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  12. that story about owen wilson is hilarious. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. i wud probably have done the same thing =P

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  13. You should have taken HIS photo! Celebrity street style! Love this dress as well!! So gorgeous!!

    Hayley
    http://theweekendfile.blogspot.com

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  14. How funny would it have been to have Owen take your picture? I love how there are so many random celebrity run-ins here in Vancouver. I loveeeeee that dress, Melissa. The print and cut are so pretty.

    xo, alison*elle

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  15. That's waaaay too cool.

    Love the dress!

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  16. Hey Melissa, your hair looks even darker and I just wanted to say it looks great on you! I admire your courage to try such a drastic change. I'm a brunette and been thinking of going blonde for a change but I just don't think I can do it!

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  17. Can't believe we missed this opportunity!!

    You look stunning, I am not surprised he wanted to take your photo...love that dress and the fun leopard print belt was the perfect touch!!

    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  18. Oh man! Just think, you were thisclose to bragging rights for your outfit photos: "Owen Wilson took these pictures for me!" I loved him in Midnight in Paris.

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  19. That's amazing! You look great by the way, but I can't believe Owen Wilson offered to take your photo! I'm sure next time you'll double-check what they look like before saying no ;)

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  20. very pretty dress!

    http://sweetlittlestuff.blogspot.com/

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  21. Haha, I love your story! That's so funny. And if Leonardo DiCaprio ever asks....I would be the most jealous person in the world!! (Cute dress too!)

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  22. That is so funny! I like Owen Wilson. He's funny.
    Fab dress! Love LOVE it!

    Style in the City

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  23. I love your dress
    kisses from Seattle
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.com/

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  24. ha, this is so funny. "So I stood there like a quiet weirdo".... By the way I love the dress.

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  25. LOVE your dress girl!! it's beautiful!!

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  26. That is SO funny! I can just picture the whole scenario! Keep us posted on your future awesomely awkward celebrity interactions! ; Love this dress on you! Bare legs?! BARE LEGS? I'm on the wrong coast.

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  27. that is awesome! i feel so awkward around celebrities too. being in Nashville I do see quite I few famous musicians that I admire, but don't know how to talk to them in a now creepy fan way! haha
    P.S. love your wrap dress! so gorg

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  28. Omg I would have died! Being from Idaho, I have never seen a celebrity besides in concert. Consider yourself very lucky. I would love for that to happen! Very cute dress too :)

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  29. Hello Melissa :) I've given you a blog award! Check out my blog for more details. (... love those pumps by the way!)

    www.saturday-style.blogspot.com

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  30. You look so pretty Melissa - that dress is lovely! And how. freaking. cool - Owen Wilson! Even though you turned him down...at least you are prepared for Leo :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  31. holy smokes you are too cute! That dress looks great on you. If Cillian Murphy asks you to take a photo please give him my blog link.

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  32. you look gorgeous in this dress :)
    veronika
    www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com

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  33. I did see that on your twitter! I'm glad to have the full story - poor Owen. Haha! :P

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  34. Haha so jealous of you two, I seriously love Owen Wilson. And loving this look, that dress is so stunning and it goes perfectly with your hair!

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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  35. I love this dress! Your style is amazing!

    sextoninthecity.blogspot.com

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  36. Well if it is any consolation, these photos are really beautiful and we don't know how terrible Owen Wilson is with a camera.

    P.S. Really, really love the dress.

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  37. Haha I still can't believe you girls missed this opportunity. But hey, what are the changes that a celeb asks you to take your picture! Perhaps he stopped and asked you because of the dress you're wearing, because it's beautiful! And it's looks really great with your darker hair.

    Have a good Friday! xo

    www.thesignaturebow.com

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  38. Oh you missed the opportunity. I'm Jealous! I really like him :) By the way, your photos are nice and i like your dress :)
    Melu
    meluandmila.blogspot.com

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  39. OOH my that dress is BEAUTIFUL!! I love it paired with the nude pumps!!

    Julia
    Cup of Tea
    http://cupoftea-style.blogspot.com

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  40. you're the best kind of quiet weirdo... a quiet weirdo in an awesome dress, a really awesome dress

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  41. That dress is so divine! And it brings out your fair skin and blue eyes! So pretty! -Jessica

    THEJESSICALBLOG.COM

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  42. That is seriously the most random thing ever! But awesome at the same time.

    Additionally, I absolutely utterly love this dress. It is beautiful!

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