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Devil In The Garden

9/1/2015

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This outfit is totally recycled and I'm super stoked about that. :DDD By "recycled," I mean that each piece has been worn many times in the past and you've seen it all, already. :P The challenge, therefore, lies in taking "used" and "old" pieces and combining them to produce something fresh and different.


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Interestingly enough, all I had to do was take a black high low top (one that I've worn a gazillion times on the old blog, because it's f*cking amaze) and wear it backwards. This isn't the first time I've worn it backwards, either. It's kind of my new favorite thing to do. I know the top has a strange cut and it seems kinda one dimensional, but it's all about how you look at things, I guess. I just knew that I'd be able to create all kinds of fun shapes, angles and illusions with this gem. I love it! Worth every penny. <3


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Since the front turned out to be a plain sheath of black, I added the charcoal epaulet vest. Best thrift find ever! <3 The details are absolutely stunning and it gives the outfit an extra bit of edge that it lacked.

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The sheer floral high low dress hasn't gotten much wear, since I last wore it. I love it to pieces, but I found myself having a difficult time trying to figure out new ways to wear it. I liked that I was able to highlight the skirt of the dress from the back while also adding softness, texture and color to the outfit as a whole. I may have looked super scary from the front, but I would hope to hear some sighs of relief from those who saw the dainty florals in the back. Hehe. ;P I intended to wear sheer black tights to make that nude slip disappear, but I just couldn't bear to wear tights on such a hot day. >_<

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Lots of people have items that haven't been getting a lot of wear and that they've probably thought about giving to charity or selling. I hope that posts like these will inspire people to think about whether such items could be salvaged, especially if those items happen to be ones that harbor an emotional attachment. Give the garment a fighting chance before deciding its fate. What you discover from that little bit of effort might surprise you and rekindle the joy that you get from wearing your favorite pieces.


Thrifted - ModCloth Floral Dress (Sale), Grey Vest (Swap Group) & ModCloth Black Boots (Gift)
c/o zeroUV -
Steampunk Circle Flip Glasses in Black/Gold
ModCloth - Black High Low Top
c/o Dressin.com - Black Satchel

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17 Comments
sogie link
8/31/2015 08:04:18 pm

Love the twist with the floral at the back. Love your boots.
I featured you in my recent post "style has no colour" do check it out.
Divadiari.blogspot.com

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Anna
9/1/2015 11:52:57 am

Thank you so much! <3

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Laura Stream link
8/31/2015 10:55:49 pm

Wow you have and amazing style dear, I'm in love!!!
I follow you and hope we see us soon!

xx
www.laurastream.blogspot.com

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Anna
9/1/2015 11:53:52 am

Hey! Right on! :D I'm happy to check out your blog! <3

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Lauren Blair link
9/1/2015 03:43:12 am

This color is amazing on you! XO
-Lauren Blair
www.prefertobedemure.com

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Anna
9/1/2015 11:57:29 am

You mean black? Hehe. o_O That looks good on everyone, doesn't it?

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Suzanne link
9/1/2015 03:57:26 am

What a creative outfit! Really stretches your brain.

bisous
Suzanne

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Denise link
9/1/2015 05:56:29 am

I believe it was the best find ever, this vest is really amazing! I loved the cut, the color, the style - really so cool! I loved the glasses and I am hopeless - I wait for years to wear some things... but you see, I give them a chance too :) I was not this way, I used to wear something as soon as I bought them, but somehow I changed and I don't know why :)
DenisesPlanet.com

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Anna
9/1/2015 12:04:04 pm

Haha. <3 I do the same thing! Don't worry! I have stuff that's brand new and hasn't been worn in 6 months to a year. There are lots of reasons for why that happens: a) the item can only be worn at certain times of the year, b) it was simply forgotten, c) you want to wear it, but you haven't quite found the perfect way to showcase the item, so you keep holding off until you do, etc. etc.

As long as you try to give the item a chance at some point, that's better than the alternative, IMO. :P

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Missy May link
9/1/2015 08:01:29 am

How pretty do you look, Anna. I love the remix! :)

missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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Lindwormmm link
9/1/2015 09:08:44 am

This is such an aggressive looking outfit, love it :D
The floral part really gives this look a nice twist but still fits in the evil empress theme.

I do my best to recycle my favourite clothing items too >w<

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Anna
9/1/2015 12:04:48 pm

Empress, eh? I like that. Hehe. ;D

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Rebecca link
9/1/2015 09:09:51 pm

That waistcoat always has and will be one of my faves! Also, your hair looks absolutely amazing in this post.

-Rebecca
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

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Anna
9/2/2015 04:16:00 pm

Radness. :D Thanks, babe! <3

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KizzyDoll link
9/1/2015 11:22:32 pm

Fantastic, I love it x

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maray link
9/2/2015 03:38:39 am

Wow! I love your style ♡
Kisses!!

www.alasdeangel.net

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Kristian link
9/2/2015 11:51:28 am

I like how tough and cool this outfit looks and the fun surprise of the floral print in the back. Also impressed these are all workhorses of your closet. once you mentioned it I recognized pieces!

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