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How The @#%! Did She Do That? - Tutorial #1

10/31/2013

Remember this boho punk outfit from last week? A lot of thought and preparation went into making this ensemble, so I thought it would be cool to show you guys how I created it step by step! I've had some requests to do so-called layering tutorials. Hehe. I guess this sort of counts as one. I just thought it would be helpful to bring you into my thought processes surrounding this particular outfit. ^_^

I apologize for the strange lighting. Where I live in the U.S., it gets dark at like 5 PM when Fall/Winter sets in. It sucks balls. >_< When I took these photos, it was maybe an hour before sunset. My hands were freezing and I was wearing gloves! So, I might have been hasty with the camera settings. Hehe.

STEP 1: I started with the basic grey maxi dress from Choies and an asymmetrical knot.

STEP 2: Then I had added my black cardigan. However, this time, I'm using my thrifted floral poncho as the second layer. I think it improves upon the style a bit more. I follow this with the third layer...

STEP 3: ...my thrifted fringed crochet poncho and...

STEP 4: THEN, I add the asymmetrical long sleeved cardigan. This overlapping is better, IMO.

STEP 5: Finally, I top it off with my vegan leather jacket from TIL Darling and...voila! :D

I think the other elements of the outfit are pretty self explanatory. ^_^ I'm not brave enough to do a Youtube video like some other bloggers. Sorry! I'll get there...maybe. Anyway, I hope these mannequin photos are good enough! Oh and if you'd like to see a tutorial for a specific outfit, just make a request!

Thank you for your kindness, as always! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! <3

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Still Life In Full Bloom

10/29/2013

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Omfg, what happened to my head? o_O O_o Oh, don't worry, bros. It's just my kick ass bear hat from Canada. ^_^ My partner brought it back with him after a ski trip. It's a children's hat, actually. Haha. <3

So, hey check this out! I'm wearing some new stuff that I'm stoked to share with you guys! First is my rad vintage sweater from Barters Closet! Only $8 make you holla! w00t! I freakin' love that website. :D

After a little research I discovered that this hand knit floral sweater dates back to the late 70s, early 80s. Score! ^_^ It's a ramie/cotton blend, super heavy, thick and warm. As you can probably guess, it was an overcast, rainy, windy and cold day. I gotta say, the wind didn't stand a chance thanks to the sweater!

Aww yeah! <3 Look at those details! I love the colors. The vintage look and feel of this piece was just so overpowering. I just had to have it and now that I do, I'm even more in love with it. *^_^* Is it a total grandma sweater? Yes. Do I care? Nope! :D I can't wait to do more layering with this vintage jewel!

Oh, speaking of layering, you should know that I'm wearing a long sleeved striped tunic underneath. You'll probably remember the collar of the tunic from this previous post. I just couldn't resist adding lace to the floral mix. The collar makes the sweater uber vintage with even more grandma flavors! :D

I never thought I would use the words "grandma" and "flavors" in the same sentence. O_o

Aww, the wind flipped up my collar in the back! Bah! >_< Hehe. So, anyway, what else have I got going on here... Well, I'm wearing my new high rise brown corduroy cigarette pants I thrifted from Buffalo Exchange during my vacation in Austin, last month. They're so comfortable and awesome! Plus, I figured they would complete the nerdy sort of hipster granny vintage look I was going for. ^_^

I carried my Good Style Shop canvas bag mainly to hold my scarf and vintage mustard cardigan (also from Good Style Shop!). As far as local vintage shops go, Good Style Shop is my favorite. I did a piece about them earlier in the year complete with photos of the shop, if you're curious! Click here to read it!

I think the oversized tortoise cat eye specs catapulted me into full on nerdy hipster grandma territory. I wasn't so sure about these glasses at first, but they're growing on me. So, where did I go on this not so lovely afternoon? Straight to my favorite java joint for a peppermint hot chocolate! My hands and feet were freezing! It's supposed to be Fall, right? Because, it feels like Winter... What the Zeus!? >_<

Best. Sweater. Ever. <3

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Good Style Shop (local) - Vintage 60's Mustard Cardigan & Canvas Bag
Thrifted - ModCloth Braided Satchel (sale), High Rise Corduroy
Cigarette Pants (Buffalo Exchange - Austin), Bear Hat (Gift),
Pleated Almond Flats & Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group)
c/o Barter's Closet - Vintage 80's Hand Knit Floral Sweater
TIL Darling - Braided Wrap Watch in Cream
ModCloth - Striped Lace Collar Tunic

♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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