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Firebrand

9/25/2014

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Those of you who watched my video back in August will not be phased by this outfit. Haha. There's no way I could possibly scare you after that and I guess this is a good thing, because now I've freed you up so you can look past the scare factor and give more attention to aesthetic details. Yeah...that's it. ;D Now, for people who don't know me (including people walking by on the street), the fright factor was high and it was pretty glorious. Haha. I feel like I've been waiting forever to do this kind of style.
The Minimalist Style Challenge I did back in June had a palpable impact on my clothing choices. If you look at the kinds of outfits I put together after the challenge ended, you'll see that I made deliberate efforts to do more with less. When you're thinking about how to wear the least amount of items with the most aesthetic impact for an entire month, that way of thinking is bound to stick around for awhile.

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I got a little worried though, because layering is what I love to do and what some people would say that I do best. I didn't want to lose that part of myself and I thought I almost had until today. So, it's nice to know that I've still got it, so to speak. Hehe. The fact that it's getting colder really helps. I don't normally pay much attention to the weather when I get dressed. I defy Gaia regularly, but I'll take any excuse to pack on the layers and summer didn't provide many opportunities. Anyway, let's talk about what I did!

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So I started with a sleeveless white asymmetrical dress and I wore it backwards. :D I wanted the sheer overlay to appear on the opposite side of me. To see better views of the dress, click here. I did a futuristic look with it in that post. Here, I wore a collared sleeveless blouse underneath for color contrast and to give the illusion that the top was part of the dress. I added a black sleeveless high low top so that the white overlay would show in the front and only darkness would be seen from the back.


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I've gotten so much wear out of this high low top. It's a fantastic layering tool and I'll probably continue to wear it until I'm too old and frail to get it over my head. Haha. Click here and here to see a couple different ways that I've styled the high low top in the past. I made a point of showing you all sides of my outfit so you can see how it is perceived by onlookers based on their position. People walking behind me will have a different experience from people approaching me head on. I love doing this kind of thing.

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The galaxy tights helped to break up the black and white scheme and add complexity of color. I finished the outfit with some menacing color changing sunglasses, my favorite pair of buckled, zippered ankle boots, a faux leather jacket and an edgy fringe bag with gold braided handles. I wore this outfit downtown for coffee, cakes and good conversation. :D So, I brought my laptop, a book and some other stuff and threw all of that in my crazy zipper eye canvas bag. Also, I figured the canvas bag would send people over the edge and make them pass out from all of the fear or something. I don't know. Haha.

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I'm not sure if my explanation of what I did was straight forward or confusing, but I plan to do a tutorial for this outfit later in the year, so you'll see how I put everything together step by step. I also have an even more complex outfit that I will do using the white asymmetrical dress as a foundation. There will be more layers and textures. It'll be awesome! I have to wait for it to get a little bit colder, though. So, I might not wear that outfit until November/December. I'll do a tutorial for that one, as well. ^_^

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I loved every minute of wearing this outfit. I'm really proud of it, so if you have any criticisms, I would ask that you wrap them in pancakes with sprinkles and maple syrup before serving them to me. Haha.


Thrifted - White Asymmetrical Dress (Urban Outfitters), Romwe Galaxy Tights (Swap Group),
Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin) & ModCloth Black Boots (Gift)

c/o zeroUV - European Mirror Round Aviator Sunglasses in Black Fire
Forever 21
- Sleeveless Black Top w/ Gold Metal Tipped Lapels

TIL Darling - Faux Leather Jacket & Zipper Eye Tote Bag
Chicnova - Black Fringe Bag w/ Gold Braided Handles
ModCloth -
Sleeveless Black High Low Top

♫ 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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Elisabet link
9/25/2014 02:20:24 am

Amazing outfit Anna. Love the white dress and how you´ve combined. Always so original and stylish. Hope you enjoyed the holidays. I miss your posts, so I´m happy now you´re here again :)

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Anna
9/25/2014 03:33:58 pm

Rad! Thanks! ^_^

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Agnes link
9/25/2014 06:15:31 am

Such a crazy outfit! I would never manage to wear that kind of clothes and not to look highly ridiculous <you look only a little bit ridiculous - in very good way haha!> You made me think I should buy galaxy leggins some day!

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Anna
9/25/2014 03:36:30 pm

Haha.. ridiculous in a good way. I'll take that. :D

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olivia link
9/25/2014 07:30:26 am

Awesome look and I love those leggings!

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Anna
9/25/2014 04:01:03 pm

Hey! :D Thanks so much and thanks for stopping by <3

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Kreyola
9/25/2014 08:11:43 am

You look hot...lol. Loving the leggings here, and the fringe purse and boots are my all time favorite.

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Anna
9/25/2014 04:01:20 pm

:DDD <3

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Qing Pineda link
9/25/2014 12:15:22 pm

OMG! You're back! Cool outfit as always! I missed you! *hugs and kisses*

<a href="http://qingpineda.blogspot.com">Qing's Style</a>

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Anna
9/25/2014 04:01:46 pm

<3 <3 <3

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A. link
9/25/2014 01:54:08 pm

No criticisms. You look badass and classy as always -- I need you to invent a dystopian futuristic fashion line so I can drool over your clothing and layering and pretend I can pull it off. <3

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
9/25/2014 04:02:31 pm

If I knew how to draw and how to sew then maybe.. haha. I'm pretty hopeless. I just know how to dress myself aaaand that's about it. Haha :D <3

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Kristian link
9/26/2014 12:10:14 am

I like the galaxy print as it peeks out from under the simple white layer. This is just a creative outfit!

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Anna
9/26/2014 12:35:58 pm

Thanks! :DDD

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Denise link
9/26/2014 12:45:33 am

I'm so happy that you are back with your great outfits! The challenge sounded good, and I am sure you nailed it! This outfit now is great as usual - you wouldn't scare me on the street, on the contrary, I loved it! At first I didn't get what it was, but then you explained and showed and I am in love with that asymmetrical dress! With the pop of color on the legs and the nice boots, everything so well matched! That's one of my favorite looks on you now! You look fabulous! Hope you have a nice weeked!!!! denisesplanet.com

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Anna
9/26/2014 12:36:41 pm

Aww, thanks! Right on. I'm glad the explanation made sense! I was a little worried it wouldn't translate. :P

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Maeva link
9/26/2014 07:08:39 am

How nice to see you! :)
What an amazing style and look... Love the geometry, the galaxy prints. Fabulous!! xx

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Anna
9/26/2014 12:37:01 pm

Thanks, babe! <3

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Marija link
9/26/2014 12:50:39 pm

Yes do a tutorial, I really like how unique this whole look is!
And welcome back dear ;) :) xo

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Anna
9/27/2014 02:59:59 pm

I was going back and forth about it today, actually. I wasn't sure how useful it would be, but I guess I'll do it. Hehe :D <3

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effie link
9/26/2014 04:12:48 pm

I don't know if anyone does layers better than you... :)

effiesdress.com

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Anna
9/27/2014 03:00:14 pm

Bah! <3

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Rebecca link
9/27/2014 01:57:12 pm

You so have a right to be proud of this one because it's Outta-this-world with it's awesomeness. <---You see what I did there, right? Right?! #nerdalert #badpuns #inappropriatehashtaguse

Can't wait for your tutorials! :D Also - suggestions for key pieces to create awesome layering? That way, all of the followers (minions?) of your blog can go out and terrify people en-mass with their aesthetic layered badassery. "We shall herald a new age of terrifying street wear fashion"... Wait, have I gone too far here?! *backs up a minute* Yes, I like it! Awesome outfit! :D

-Rebecca
<a href="http://mn2nz.wordpress.com">Idealism never goes out of fashion</a>

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Anna
9/27/2014 02:59:23 pm

You're awesome :DDD <3 I go into some detail about layering in this style advice post: http://www.melodicthriftychic.com/fashion-blog/the-future-is-now

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Imogen link
9/28/2014 03:52:55 pm

Long time no see, my friend. I love this print and I adore the fringe bag, have wanted one like that for ages.

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Anna
9/29/2014 12:38:43 pm

<333

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Ellen Mackenzie link
9/29/2014 08:04:38 am

wow awesome outfit anna! i just love those leggings


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Anna
9/29/2014 12:39:07 pm

<3 ^_^ <3

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Secret little Stars link
9/29/2014 10:01:00 am

The queen of layering!!!! :)

Tatyana x
Secret little Stars
http://www.secretlittlestars.com/

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Anna
9/29/2014 12:39:24 pm

Bah! *^_^* <3

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Yakaira link
9/29/2014 11:58:20 am

I love how you layered this outfit.. you look amazing! :)

www.shoprunwaykilla.blogspot.com

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Anna
9/29/2014 12:39:40 pm

Rad! Thanks so much! <3

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Jackie link
9/29/2014 02:26:31 pm

Yay - you're back!!

You never shock me with your outfits because I just know that you more than anyone can put together some seriously badass looks!!

xo Jackie
<a href="http://somethingaboutthat.com">Something About That</a>

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Mel link
10/1/2014 03:50:17 pm

Love your layering, and those leggings are amazing!

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