Monday, May 24, 2010

cheap luxury

Velvet sergent pepper trench: Thrift. Lace leggings & leather shorts: Forever 21. Boots: Zara. Sheer shirt: American Apparel Hat: H&M. Rings: YSL, Lucky.
Took these pics a couple of weeks ago-ish.
Apart from crochet, I've been loving anything velvet (well. Not anything but you get the point).
Black velvet flares would be killer.

72 comments:

  1. wow lace and velvet, what a combination! and i love the sheer shirt and leather shorts.

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  2. I love your hair curly, you look so pretty. And those tights are killer with that red velvet trench! I totally understand your love for it, velvet is such an amazing texture.

    my blog: ♥La Stylin Girraffe♥

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  3. That jacket is killer!!! I want one!

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  4. I feel like in theory this shouldn't work, but seeing it on you I have to say- WOW! I love it, I've saved it to my pictures for inspiration!

    x

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  5. haha i actually have stretchy crushed velvet black flares from forever ago. they were a costume for a modern dance routine.

    lovveeee the sheer shirt.

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  6. I'm loving velevet too!
    You should check out my DIY blue velvet pants!
    http://itsaboutsarah.webs.com/apps/blog/show/3326460-diy-blue-velvet-harem-pants

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  7. The velvet is absolutely mad, and I love the lace against the wine colored blazer. You look amazing, as always.

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  8. love the zara boots, great find/sub for the burberry boot! love the velvet trench

    http://emperormode.blogspot.com

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  9. That shade of red is stunning on you.

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  10. I love the way that jacket looks on you!

    Also just watched the video below, you are adorable in it!

    the contemporary ingenue

    xoxo E&L

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  11. I HATE velvet but you're making me think ooh that looks pretty good. It's a big deal since I have fabric phobia and velvet is right up there with something I just want nowhere near me lol.

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  12. Awesome jacket!


    Make sure to enter the giveaway on my blog if you like!

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  13. Lace and the longest legs with those short-shorts! PERFECT!

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  14. mmmm velvet...
    love your outfit too :)
    <3

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  15. wow you very cool coat :))

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  16. The red velvet looks great on you. I still remember your post on the long black velvet double breasted coat you got a while back. I was in love with it...

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  17. The red and black combo looks amazing on you and can i ust say 'killer legs'

    xx

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  18. the lace leggings are amazing

    thefeliblog

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  19. The velvet gives the outfit an electric pop vibe and stands out really well against the black!

    http://stylebyqueens.wordpress.com/

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  20. wow! that trench is stunnig! and the look is fab! so sexy!

    kisses from spain!

    elarmariodemichica.blogspot.com

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  21. Oh my velvety godess.....
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

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  22. you absolutely kill this!
    I can't believe how good these are, you really make that blazer look stunning.
    An those lace tights are so lovely

    -em
    spindizzyfall

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  23. gorgeous, love your hat!


    mode-damour.blogspot.com

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  24. You look like an absolute rock star! Love how it's topped off with the hat!

    S
    http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com

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  25. Beautiful combination of fabrics and textures!!!!!!!!

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  26. Nice kombination, you look smashing in that coat!

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  27. I love the sheer shirt


    Http://cocozaahb.com

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  28. red velvet! you can never go wrong

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  29. Velvet is so good- and unexpected for the summer- It looks like it's heading our way this winter! I spied some velvet hareems reduced at h&m the other day.. i think you just have to be careful like you say with which pieces you choose! Great outfit- kind of reminds me of what the wife of an old-school rocker would wear.xx
    fashion clocked blog
    would love you to call by
    katie.x

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  30. oh wow ..
    i read about u on StyleLikeU, & i came down here immediately .. i luv ur blog, & ur style is great!!

    im happy i found u,
    luv xxx

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  31. The first pic is wonderful and your lace leggings are awesome! wow!

    www.abitoffashion.com

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  32. red velvet, OMG Love!

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

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  33. Ah, LOVE this! First of all, your makeup looks awesome like that, and I love red on you. You should wear it more.

    flnw.blogspot.com

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  34. wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love it!!!!!!!!a very nice outfit!!!

    XXX

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  35. I LOVE that YSL Ring!!!

    http://glamlatte.blogspot.com

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  36. OMFG that red velvet!! The color is bananas and the whole outfit looks sick!!! LOVES

    XOXOXO

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  37. Is this serious? Do you actually wear that outside, or is it just for the photo/blog?

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  38. Red velvet trench, are you kidding me?! How AWESOME!!

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  39. I have similat leggings, love them. Those rings are also very nice.

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  40. i love these pics babe :)
    And i'm totally glad i got the bag. I got 20% off from OC for some special promotion they were having.
    xx
    V

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  41. Love this outfit. Just saw your video on stylelikeu ! You are lovely and your accent is great : )
    xo

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  42. It's amazing how your style reflects "high end designer apparel" when actuality some are vintage pieces and other pieces are from the trendy chain stores. And you look fabulous as always.
    Dana @ The Beso Team
    Beso.com

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  43. This is one of the best looks I've seen in a while. I LOVE that red coat it glows on your skin and the leggings are perfect. The shorts just make you rock and roll. You go!

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  44. I love the hat on you! you always wear the hell out of your clothes!
    Dree xx
    style-on-sea.blogspot.com

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  45. i love your outfit!!
    everything is perfect1
    kisses

    styloelite.blogspot.com/

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  46. Super hot.

    I have a velvet fetish, too. I own thee coolest Lucky Brand velvet blazer (caught it for $10, retails $140) at an outlet sale and I wear it to death. Its been a staple for like 2 years now. Velvet is so supple!

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  47. Love the combo! Super cute leggings

    http://www.citizette.com

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  48. Velvet + lace + the American Apparel top = A look that's equal parts chic and inspirational!

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  49. Great photos. I'm loving the lace. Please feel free to comment on my blog!

    <3
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  50. Thx for the comments guys.

    Thehautepursuit - omg deal!! I got mine at a discount too ; )

    Caylee - we are sheer shirt twins. The H&M one is gorge too.





    Dree - it suits alot of pple. Have you tried one?

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  51. I'm not incredibly big on velvet but that coat looks great on you.

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  52. Red looks great on your skin :)

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  53. omg. this coat is genial!
    red is definitely your color

    x
    Watching the waves

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  54. I love you in your natural hair but on the other side I do understand why you straight them, because I also have curly ones :D
    you look awesome in red.

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  56. You thrifted that trench?! Oh, the jealousy...

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  57. love the mixing of textures!

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  58. I love the lace leggings!

    http://snazzyarentwe.blogspot.com/

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  59. Loving the effect created by the velvet blazer and lace tights. So decadent :)

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  60. RROOOCCKKK STARR

    im so inspired

    http://sartorialme.blogspot.com

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  61. That red velvet trench is PHENOMENAL!!

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  62. In love with the jacket...I have a collection of velvets ranging from circa 60's to present day. Had no real problem with everything being basic black until I saw the power of that magnificent red.

    I do own a vintage, really-very-red crushed velvet maxi skirt; eBay score. Now I am thinking I need to wear it once in a while.

    About the flares...Newport News had some (inexpensive) cotton velveteen, lower-rise with a snug thigh and flared hem - not disco, but...come winter, might have that syle again.

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  63. This whole outfit has inspired me beyond measure, love it to bit!

    True Queen

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  64. I really love your jacket!
    so amazing!
    I like your blog too :)

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  65. wonderful!!
    violaine
    http://www.2girlstonight.com

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  66. Over here you remind me of Tyra Banks.

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  67. I'm sooooo intrigued....so here goes...in each n every pic that u take who decides on the different poses, the feeling, the settings, simply genius....how do u find these varied locations....I'm inclined to think that what u wear/show is of ur doing....Kudos all around... from vintage thrift shop gal....blessings xo

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