Lingerie As Clothes

(daisy lowe milan fashion week)(me)

Living in Seattle can be tough. After months of non-stop cardigans it can be tough figuring out how to pull off a more revealing outfit. The cold weather is not going to stop me (repeat to self). My husband is a big promoter of a healthy sexy outfit. The sluttier.. the better. But I am not like this by nature so it takes some inspiration and channeling to get the look right.

Mouse ears on top right via Haw-lin. The summer dresses on the top left are from Pencey ($294) and Insight ($62).

Button down dresses remind of pajamas with extra hardware (which make them all the more wearable).

Wearing my bra out and about is a huge step for me. It may be my modesty and I applaud anyone who's got the confidence to wear anything. Corsets are a staple with my friends and lately I've been obsessing over micro corsets that show your belly...like a bralet. Topshop had an amazing one a while back in their Highland Fling Fall 09 collection.

Mix lingerie with a chunk knit or see thru top.

shop for it here and here.

I came across this amazing UK lingerie line Bordelle while hunting down some new duds. I don't have enough "va va voom" to pull these off, but I can appreciate some amazing lingerie. The pieces are fun and could be worn out, over your clothes. FW09

Black lace and crochet tops seem to work best.



(source: Kate Moss Interview Mag sept 2008)

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Color Block Dresses

One of the best deals at F21. This"tank colorblock dress" cost me only $15.80. cha ching.My bud Dorian got the grey version and I must say that thanks for spotting the dress. I know it's hard not buying the same amazing dress, that's why they should always make em in multiple colors.
I've been obsessed with white tights this winter. Sometimes black just makes me look like a big blob of blackness. And white is better than nude. It looks crisp and smart, especially when worn with a vintage cardigan.

My first pick was already sold out. Thanks again Topshop:p

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Tights Tuesday

My pics at WELOVECOLORS is up!!!
We're all familiar with black and white tights, but there's a secret spot called WELOVECOLORS that sells every color of the rainbow and some.

A few years ago, I noticed these amazing tie-dyed tights in Ashish Gupta's Spring 2005 RTW show.

I bought a bunch and gifted my friends with some too.
We had these crazy tights and wanted to get together, so we made up Tights Tuesdays.
All these girls busted out their colorful legs.

(on me: vtg top and diesel jeans cut into shorts, ash nikita boots, gold chunky necklace, welovecolors splash tights)
(on bailee: ? top, WE high waist shorts, welovecolors splash tights, snake necklace, black patent stilletos)


Turns out the best way to wear tie-dyed tights is with a pair of short shorts...daisy dukes if you dare.
Everyone will be looking at your legs anyways so be bold.

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Sun Damage

Missing the sun and feeling the Vitamin D deficiency taking a hold of everyone (including me). The lack of intense rays all winter has made my eyes weak, along with staring at my computer for way too long. Below I"m wearing some cheap $8 pink ones from F21. I'm sure it's only protecting my eyes from dust.

But it's time to get my eyes something proper.


Ray Ban Original Wayfarers
$189.87 at asos
Ray-Ban updated the look this year to mono-coloured and two-toned frames.


Dolce Gabbana Plastic Logo Wrap Sunglasses
$247.65 at asos

I ended up buying a pair of electric blue Supers from my job.
It's made in Italy and has a Zeiss lens.

get them here.

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