Who remembers the Barbizon commercials?

So, on Wednesday, Michelle did an awesome post about the evolution of her non-smile smiles.  Which got me thinking about how I am a total poser in pictures.  For my whole life, my family has watched on as I struck pose after pose for them.  You won't find many candid photos of me in the world, I just can't handle it.  I have to place myself.  So, I present to you, a guide to posing by Kristen.  Free of charge.  Take that, Barbizon.

How to make yourself look REALLY happy... smile with your mouth slightly open.

How to look like a tough chick... the two finger smoking gun.

There's a long story about this pose, that is really only funny to Missy and I.  But we thought we were cool.

How to look happy when you have dirt on your face, you've just finished a bike race, and all you want is a shower, damn it.

Nailed it.

How to pose with your best friend that you're secretly in love with, and make it look like you don't have feelings for him:

The first time was a little unbelieveable, but we got better.

Much better.

The "I shave my pits today" proof.

We're sexy and we know it

And then there's "standing skinny"... this is a pose taught to me by the Mary Kay women, and it's my most often used pose.  I strike it pretty much constantly anymore, even when I'm just standing around.

This is a textbook demonstration of how Mary Kay women stand when there is a camera within 50 feet of them.

See?  Even in real life...

And for good measure, a fun one from the bridal show.  Because Denver Convention Center has an awesome bear statue.

What the heck do you do in pictures?  heck out your facebook timeline, and tell us all about it!