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How The @#%! Did She Do That? - Tutorial #3

11/30/2014

A few weeks ago, I wore this layered up ensemble. Lots of attention to detail and care went into this outfit. So, I thought I'd let you know step-by-step how I put it all together. You guys, ready? :D

STEP 1: OK. So, I rolled two steps into one here, but I mean who wants to see just a lace bodysuit on a mannequin? Haha. As you can see, I wore the bodysuit underneath my thrifted white dress. That asymmetrical overlay is fantastic and the main reason why I bought the dress in the first place. ^_^

STEP 2: So, as things stand, what I've got is...not that impressive. Hehe. So, I added a black pleated high low skirt. Now, things are starting to look up! :D I probably could have gotten away with stopping there, but I felt like I could be even more creative. I wanted to add a little more texture and contrast.

STEP 3: So, I pulled my thrifted buttoned shrug over the entire outfit and voila! F*cking radtastic. :D Now, I've got rippled fabric on one side, contrasting smooth fabric on the other side, sheer lace peeking through at the wrists and chunky knit fabric on top. The view from all sides looked pretty rad, too!

How my outfit looks from every angle is of utmost importance, especially when I do super layered up looks like this one. For me, it's just a part of the "art show," so to speak. I want on-lookers to get different feelings depending on their viewpoint. Here you can see how the outfit looks from the back.

STEP 4: I put on a double breasted black coat, because it was pretty chilly. :D And that's basically it!

I carried all of my loot in this silver studded backpack. I had other black bags I could have used, but this one held the most stuff and it added some edginess to the look. I finished everything off with faux leather zipper leggings, bright blue tights underneath and reflective sunglasses for pops of color.

I've noticed that my layered up looks tend to be dark monochrome. Heh. I'm going to see what I can do to change that. Obviously, I wanted these looks to have a darkness to them. It's hard to be mysterious in bright colors. >_< I'll see what I can do about creating more colorful, layered up outfits. :D

Questions and comments are welcome! I hope you found this useful! <3

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Science!

11/27/2014

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Here's a little hobo geek chic for ya. ;D Oh no, you didn't. Oh, yes I most certainly did. Science, bitch!

I think this is as close to my phone-it-in-too-lazy-to-be-clever outfits as it will get. I did very little of value the day these photos were taken and in my humble opinion that means I had an exceptionally fine day. Heh. It was surprisingly temperate for mid-November, but I nevertheless decided to pile on two over-sized cardigans. I added some grandpa-like high rise corduroy cigarette pants, mashed a frumpy olive hat on my head and sealed the deal with granny cat eye glasses. Hobo magnifique. ^_^

I needed something to keep my fragile toothpick of a neck warm and this taupe scarf did the trick. In a previous post I mentioned that I picked up a few scarves from my sponsor, Oasap. This is one of them and it's just $7.90. It goes perfectly with my vintage cardigan, I have to say. I'm quite pleased. :P

You might recognize this supremely nerdy and kick ass shirt from my giveaway post. I've had it in my wish list since the day I first laid eyes on it. I mean, it's a pixelated Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Carl Sagan fist bumping in the middle of the cosmos. It's so epic! Hahaha. YES! <3 I felt like I really needed something to spice up this rather normal-looking outfit and this shirt gets the job done. :D

This vintage men's cardigan from Barter's Closet is the shiz, man. The colors are perfect. I really, really, really need to wear this cardigan more often. I feel like it's the kind of cardigan that most people would gloss over at a vintage shop or even consider an "ugly sweater." I dunno why, but it's a real treasure for me. Even if it is unattractive, I think it has character. Maybe this cardigan and I have some things in common? Hehe. Anyway, I don't think the whole outfit would have been the same without it. <3

Oh and Happy Thanksgiving, bros! Eat, drink, be merry (and play video games)! :D <3

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Thrifted - Olive Hat, ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale), Brown Tortoise Cat Eye Glasses (Swap Group), Brown Corduroy Cigarette Pants (Buffalo Exchange - Austin) & Brown Boots (Gift)
c/o Barter's Closet - Vintage Men's Multi-Color Patterned Cardigan
Tobi - Black Oversized Toggle Cardigan
Threadless - Science! T-Shirt
c/o Oasap - Taupe Scarf

♫ 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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