| I can appreciate that after a shamelessly attention seeking (and misleading) post title like the above, it’s going to be hard to redeem myself with my usual commentary on the metaphysical implications of my outfit. So I’ll just keep it simple and get right to the point: I’m seriously obsessed with my Missguided latex pencil skirt. And by that announcement, I’ve well and truly made myself the biggest hypocrite ever. I mean, how many times have I said I hate girly pastel pink? And, that pencil skirts don’t work with my figure? And, that plastic does not, quality apparel, make? But maybe I’m not all that inconsistent. This adorable latex skirt may be baby pink, but it’s definitely got a mean streak. On a recent ‘thrift-venture’ with fellow Canberran Fashion Blogger Heather of Heatstorm Blog, I bought myself what could quite possibly be the most cliché thing one can buy from a charity shop – an ‘I heart NY’ faux souvenir T Shirt. I bet there isn’t a girl past their twenties who hasn’t owned ‘this’ T shirt—less than half having actually been to New York—and then donated it to a charity shop. Be that as it may, I just loved how this shirt fit on me – men’s cuts are always so much cooler, and worn, of course, with the sleeves hurriedly rolled. Mircia PVC Midi Skirt In Baby Pink c/o Missguided \\ Thrifted I Heart NY T Shirt \\ Heart Sunglasses from Opshoppers \\ Rebecca Minkoff Woven M.A.C. Convertible Cluch \\ Zu Shoes Spike Perspex Double Ankle Strap Pump |
Sunday, November 24, 2013
MY MISSGUIDED LATEX ADVENTURES
Saturday, November 16, 2013
MISSGUIDED IN A LATEX SKIRT
| It’s stretchy, it’s clingy and unequivocally sexy, but it’s the bordering-on-dangerous shininess of latex that totally gets me. It’s so obvious to see grunginess and fetish undertones in anything made from PVC, but clothing needn’t ever be confined to their stereotypical applications. For me, latex can be ladylike and chic – in fact, it’s simply crying out to be. It all depends on the accessories - ladylike heels, a vintage cross shoulder bag and minimal bling. Of course, a very Parisian looking sidewalk in the background does wonders, also. It might seem somewhat of a faux pas to order an entire outfit from one brand and then wear it verbatim according to serving suggestion – something very ‘me’ to do—but why tweak with a good thing when certain pieces are just so good together? You’ll have to agree that the juxtaposition of the candy floss like jumper and the ultra-glossy latex skirt, both from Missguided, is just too cool. To an extent the pieces really need each other so that neither is too sweet or spicy. I’m so in love with the perfect cropped length and extra long sleeves of this Misguided ‘eyelash knit’ jumper that I’m planning on getting one in every colour, especially the pastel pink, so I can wear skinny jeans and a beany and really dress up as a big candy floss on a stick. You think I’m joking, but I’m really not. Stay tuned for the next installment of my – brace yourself – ‘latex adventures’! Mikako PVC Full Midi Skirt & Flafica Eyelash Knit Cropped Jumper c/o Missguided \\ Tony Bianco Studded Ankle Strap Pumps \\ Vintage Cross Shoulder Bag (from my mother’s wardrobe) \\ Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch (similar) \\ Swarovski Pendant (here) |