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How The @#%! Did She Do That? - Tutorial #4

2/1/2015

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What the what? o_O Those are trees in the step-by-step photos, bro! I know. Just gimme a second. Let me explain. So, what happened was...heh. I keep a sketch book (the sketches are terrible like woah) and it has outfit ideas, color ideas, etc. I sketched out the outfit above back in the Fall of 2014, but I knew that I wanted to wear it in the Winter. So, while I was taking photos for tutorials #2 and #3, I also went ahead and took photos for this anticipated tutorial. I knew that months down the road, I wouldn't want to go outside and suffer numb fingers and cold winds doing these photos. So, I thought ahead!

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STEP 1: OK? Alright. We're OK? Hehe. So, the first step in creating this layered up look was to take a sheer lace floral maxi skirt and bring it up over my chest to reduce the length. Then I pinned it at the side to create asymmetric folds and to further reduce the length, so that my tights could be seen.


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STEP 2:
I layer a sleeveless blouse over both pieces, because I want to show off just the metal collar.



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STEP 3: Now, a warm braid pattern sweater goes on over the top and skirt. Keep in mind that I also wore a thermal long sleeved top and a long sleeved cotton top as my base layer! So, I'm pretty warm at this point, though the layers continue! :D Also, I'm really digging the mix of patterns, textures and colors here. Using different shades of black helps to keep each piece contemporaneously unique and uniform.


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STEP 4: The sweater is then tucked into a black pleated high low skirt and garnished with a gold studded belt. Look at those sweet, sweet textures. :D I love the ripples and folds in the fabric. <3


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STEP 5: Then I add the final layer, a double breasted tweed coat. I liked the smoothness of the coat juxtaposed with the patterns of the sweater and skirts. I tried to mix a lot of textures for visual appeal.


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STEP 6: A textured black infinity scarf goes on last and I make a cowl hood out of it for maximum scare factor. :D And voila! This garment configuration isn't for everyone, but I personally enjoy it. ^_^



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I really believe that fashion is an art form. It is both practical and fanciful. So, I don't personally think that I'm weird for keeping a sketch book and drawing cool (I dunno, it's arguable) outfits in there. Heh. I'm not a fashion designer, as much as I would totally like to be. I can't sketch an outfit and then buy materials and make it. I'm just not that cool. Instead, I try to achieve the same creative aim through the clothing I already have, if that makes any sense? I try to use the garments in my closet in new and interesting ways, so that I can still have the satisfaction of creating something unique without actually building it from raw materials. Hence, the complete outfit above is something that you can't find on a rack at a store. Though, I
think it would be cool to be able to buy a layered, ready-to-wear look. :D

I hope you guys find this tutorial useful! I'm happy to answer questions! Have a great weekend! <3

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Kristian link
2/1/2015 06:23:06 am

It is not weird that you sketch out some of your outfits. I've always felt like your clothing is art. The way you think about it, and what you try to do with your outfits is how other creators think about their works; I'm not sure everyone thinks about their own clothes that way, but you do so you are an artist :)

I love this one. It is a bit Victorian. I almost want to say Loli-goth, but it isn't... cutesy. It had this amazing mix of futuristic and Victorian that I just adore.

P.S. Do you read the blog Messages on a Napkin? I feel like the way you and that blogger think of clothing and layers is very complimentary to one another's point of view (while still maintaining your own styles of course!). If not, you should check her out! :)

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:31:51 am

Rad! Thanks so much! <3 Yeah, I know Marlen! I mean, I don't *know* her, but I am aware of her blog. :P I totally agree. She has a really good command of layers and colors. I think she and I do have a lot in common style-wise, for sure!

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A. link
2/1/2015 10:47:08 am

I love all the layers in this outfit! I think it would be gothically beautiful without the coat -- like, pretty enough to wear to a semi-formal winter wedding or something -- but the coat definitely takes it to the next "dystopian future" level. XD

The layers all peeking out, especially that lace, is so elegant in a dark way. Perfect!

ps: keep making these, cause they're cool.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:35:26 am

Oh, thanks dude! :D Yeah, I really do love the way it looks without the coat. I always try to be mindful of how my outfit looks with and without outerwear (i.e. - how will it look when the coat, hat, gloves, scarf, etc. come off?). So yeah, it's actually a very tame outfit. The scare factor comes in when I get ready to leave and put everything back on, really. Hehe.

I'm super stoked that people are finding these tutorials useful. It's hard to know which outfits to highlight, so I try my best! <3

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Victoria link
2/1/2015 05:03:32 pm

You don't know how much I love this look. I aspire to be able to create a look as well as this one. The layering and attention to detail. I love how you played with dimensions. I can imagine so much movement from this outfit on the runway. Seriously though, this outfit made me a big fan of you.

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:37:49 am

Rad! Thank you, I appreciate it! Yeah, I try to capture fluidity of movement in the style photos, but it's so hard to do. I love that you took it to that next level in your mind, though. I often do that when I look at still photos. <3

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KizzyDoll link
2/1/2015 09:17:30 pm

Love it, you look awesome!! All the layers work so well :) x

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:42:43 am

:D <3

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Dana
2/2/2015 01:58:53 am

I don't find it strange at all, I think it takes someone as talented as you to both do this and wear it And you look awesome!

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:43:39 am

You're always so kind! Thank you, Dana <3

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Olivia link
2/2/2015 02:21:26 am

I don't think it's weird at all that you keep a sketchbook! I sketch designs of dresses I think of all the time as well as outfit ideas like you. Anyway, I really love how this layered look turned out and the flowiness of everything :) Hope you're keeping warm!
Olivia | <a href="http://hernamewascelebration.com">Her Name Was Celebration</a>

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:44:39 am

Hey! Thanks! :P Ok, apparently I am not alone in drawing outfits that I want to make from things I have in my closet. Haha, This is good news! :D <3

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marcia link
2/2/2015 04:31:23 am

Oh wow, this is like magic, love the layering!

http://www.marciabcreative.blogspot.ca/2015/02/the-truth-working-in-fashion.html

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Anna
2/2/2015 06:46:45 am

Rad! Thanks, Marcia! <3

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Hannah link
2/2/2015 12:41:17 pm

Okay- so I just stumbled onto your blog, and it is SICK. I love the shapes in this outfit, and I really like the one in the post below as well!
I actually really admire that you keep a sketchbook; I've told myself I was going to do that many times in the past, but rarely kept up with it.

You have a new admiring follower. I'm excited to scroll backwards and see what I've missed.

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Anna
2/2/2015 04:02:22 pm

Damn, dude. Thanks! <3

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Rebecca link
2/2/2015 02:05:14 pm

That is sooooo cool that you sketch out outfits! I think you'd be an amazing designer, btw. Just because you can't sew means nothing. Many designers actually know nothing about fabric and can't really sew. Sure, I judge them harshly for this but... I still think you would be awesome. :D

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

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Anna
2/2/2015 04:04:59 pm

Haha. I don't see anything wrong with that. I would judge them harshly, too. I don't like when people are elevated for doing things that they're not good at. Anyway, I will just live vicariously through you, as you continue to create beautiful pieces from scratch. <3

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Suzanne link
2/2/2015 10:34:00 pm

Well you need to write a book on how to layer.

If I wore this I'd look like the Michelin Man.

The thing that is great is that although it is monotone there is still so much going on with texture and layers it is super interesting.

bisous
Suzanne

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Elisabet link
2/3/2015 08:49:24 am

Wow, I love this look, thanks for sharing :)
https://oneusefashion.wordpress.com

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Takisha link
2/9/2015 06:38:08 am

I don't think that's is weird, i absoluty love this outfit.I love everything like always..

Kisses

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sarah link
2/9/2015 07:50:06 am

Your creativity scares me at times. I have no words to describe this look. It's just perfect. All the layering work so well together. The lace and high-low skirt is just perfect. I actually prefer the look without the coat but girl you slayed it!

<a href="http//princessaudu.blogspot.com/">Princess Audu</a>

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