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Not A Creature Was Stirring...

12/17/2013

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...probably because I scared the living daylights out of them. o_O O_o Haha.
Ahh, yes. It's that time, again. This steam punk vest needed to make another appearance before the end of the year; and what better way to wear it than with (vegan) leather, wedges, studs and plaid? Gotta represent!

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This kick ass high waisted leather skater skirt is from my sponsor, Choies! It retails for about $47, though it is currently on sale. So, if you love it, get it! I've wanted a skirt like this forever, but I could never do the super short skater skirt style. My hips are too big. I'd look so ridiculous. >_< Haha.

This high waist style is perfect for my long frame, as the skirt hits me just below the knee. I got a Size Medium and it fits my 28 inch waist just fine, though it is just a smidge loose. The waist is elastic and I didn't know the waist had stretch until I got it. I would have liked a Size Small for a snug fit. So, I recommend ordering your normal size. The skirt has a nice weight to it and appears to be well made.

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Here's a better view of the skirt. It's so rad, you guys. If you recall my previous post concerning layering, you'll remember my annoyance at not having dark reflective fabrics. If you're going to do an all-black style, for example, you really need to mix textures. So, reflective fabrics help a lot!  As you can see, this skirt has a beautiful sheen in daylight that will look fantastic if and when I decide to do a monochrome style. I'm looking forward to getting a lot of wear out of this skirt. Great investment!

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Speaking of layering, I thought it might be best to do a little 360, so you can see what I've done here.


Basically, I started with a metal tip lapel blouse and I layered ModCloth's Won't Black Down Top over it in order to create some asymmetry. Another fantastic investment. <3 I love love love this top!

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Then, I layered my thrifted steam punk vest over the ModCloth high-low top and garnished the outfit with a thrifted puff sleeve blazer. You'll notice that you get a different perspective depending on which side of me you look at. ;D You can't see the skirt at all from the back, but you can get an eyeful of plaid and a sliver of the skirt from the left side while the plaid top is subordinated to the skirt on the right side.

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Also, you may remember the plaid top from this post over the summer. This is my third time wearing it, I believe. I simply folded the top a bit to control the length and then tied it around me for color contrast.

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You might not have been able to see my tights, so here's a better photo. They're called the Outfit Enhancement Tights on ModCloth and I've worn them a bunch of times already. I have as of yet to get a run in them. Very good quality! The buckled wedge boots must be at least five years old. I hardly wear them, since I find myself preferring my lace up wedges. However, given the texture of the leather skirt, I felt that the smoothness and reflective qualities in the boots would make a better match. :D


ModCloth - Won't Black Down Top & Outfit Enhancement Tights

zeroUV - Vintage Steampunk Circle Flip Glasses in Black/Gold
Thrifted - Infinity Scarf, Steampunk Vest, Puff Sleeve Blazer,
Black Gloves, Knitted Grey Wrist Warmers (Swap Group)

c/o Choies
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Leather High Waisted Skater Skirt
Forever 21 - Gold Tipped Metal Lapel Blouse
Nasty Gal - Sheer High Low Red Plaid Top
VJ Style -
Gold Studded Barrel Bag
Hot Topic
- Buckled Wedge Boots


♫ 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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25 Comments
Lu link
12/16/2013 10:06:37 pm

I like that vest and your punk rock outfits :))

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Miche link
12/17/2013 04:00:40 am

Girl, I seriously think you might be the coolest chick on the internet. I LOVE this outfit, and those glasses are kickass!

<a href="http://www.buttonsandbirdcages.com">Miche from Buttons and Birdcages</a>

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Chantilly link
12/17/2013 04:03:56 am

girl, i do the super-short skater style all the time, and my hips are HUGE. haha. the skirt looks great on you though, and i really love this whole look! xxo

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Nout link
12/17/2013 06:24:51 am

The skirt is totally rad. I also like the small details like the dots on your tights and the spikes on your bag. xo

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Jenny Lee link
12/17/2013 06:52:52 am

I've concluded you need to star in your own post-apocalyptic anime series. The title of this post would be the title of your Christmas episode ;) This is my silly way of bowing down to your badassery <3 This look is such a perfectly unique take on dressing for the season. You've nailed it again!

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Anna
12/17/2013 08:18:25 am

Best comment...EVER! <3

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Jae link
12/17/2013 08:20:48 am

Oh my god... This outfit is so great, and I'm seriously loving that pop of red. :)

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Brittney link
12/17/2013 08:39:22 am

This is layering at its finest, and I love how you walked us through your process. I feel like I could just export you to a assassin video game and watch you pull knives and weapons out of those layers.

Brittney

anotherbeautifulthing.blogspot.com

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Sarah link
12/17/2013 08:42:39 am

REPRESENT! You killed it yet again! I bow down to the queen of layering!

Sarah
tracetheshadows.blogspot.com

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Pip
12/17/2013 09:02:12 am

Omg, I'm obsessed with that skirt! I really want it and I feel the same about short skater skirts. I always want to order them, but they won't look right on me either. For me, I think my legs will look like chicken legs. LOL! Have a good night Anna!
<a href="http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com">xx Easy Outfits, by Pip</a>

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Stephanie Timmins link
12/17/2013 09:10:49 am

Love this look from head to toe, so chic, love that skirt and the pop of plaid!
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Secret little Stars link
12/17/2013 09:11:49 am

Wow! There is some serious layering going on there! Amazing and looks so strong with all those statement pieces... Your boots are always the best and your bags are just sexy!

Love
Tatyana
www.secretlittlestars.com

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Talitha
12/17/2013 10:17:22 am

You are the layering Queen my dear! I love your posts :)

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Rebecca link
12/17/2013 11:37:41 am

SO fierce. I need not say more. :D

-Rebecca
mn2nz.wordpress.com

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Constance link
12/17/2013 12:21:18 pm

Wow, amazing outfit! Everything is stunning, you look great!

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Kristian link
12/17/2013 02:35:10 pm

I've always loved your unique style- this look seems especially Matrix-y to me. LOVE it.

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Sabina Rijal
12/17/2013 08:50:41 pm

Great blog!!
Can we follow each other via gfc bloglovin and g+?

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skye link
12/18/2013 12:04:16 am

I love your multilayer outfits. I don't know how you pull them off so crisply; they're complex but not slouchy or overdone.

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Elena link
12/18/2013 04:41:32 am

Wow! this is seriously stylish and needless to say you do the best layering outfits in the world!

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Valentina link
12/18/2013 06:03:47 am

Nice look! Cool :)

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Mellow Yellow link
12/18/2013 10:12:03 am

This outfit is too cool! I love the layering!

xx,
www.mellowyellowblog.com

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Sonya Mann link
12/18/2013 10:57:38 am

I am seriously jealous over that vest!

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Mouna link
12/18/2013 12:52:10 pm

Such a cute outfit!! Your layers are always so beautiful <3...such a pretty outfit !

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lindsey dish link
12/18/2013 11:09:10 pm

this is one of my favorite looks you've done in a while! i don't even know how you seems to always pull layers off so well. this is awesome!

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veronica link
12/25/2013 06:41:13 pm

Wow its amazing..!!.. Perfect outfit, i loved it....

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