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Posted on | February 10, 2010 | 6 Comments
Talking about the basics, I have to admit that I have been one of those lazy leggings and tunic wearers last years. The combination is probably seen more often on me than jeans and t:s — although this very wintery winter of ours has forced me into some heavier options. But I’m dreaming about spring here and allowed myself to play with some lighter stuff I actually can’t use right now.
The starting point of few outfit experimentations was this awesome pair of Black Milk leggings. Yeah, I have the shopping restriction going on still, but leggings are one of the basics I’m allowed to with a good reason — I broke a pair of lightweight ones last month, plus I followed my fitness regime pretty well on the January and felt like a small reward would be appropriate 
. The leggings are like nothing I have owned before. The lace is quite heavyweight and very soft. They are less stretchy than any other pair of my leggings — but how well do they fit when I get them on! No bags on the knees, no creases. I also like that they are relatively opaque. I will definitely go for more James’ designs later… …I’m especially waiting for to replace the empty hole of my heart left by the H&M PVC panel pants I had to return (Hi guys there at Black Milk, what about side panelled PVC legging version?). The prices are not bad, remember that they are Australian dollars.
First I wanted to go for a soft and simple look — maybe not all romantic but… The tunic/dress is Sonia Rykiel for H&M and it’s totally unlined meaning it’s all transparent. This time I solved the requirements of modesty (haha) by layering two lightweight white knits on it, old long sleeved cardigan from AllSaints and almost equally old silk cotton knit vest from Tiger of Sweden. This is also a trick I’m using (probably overusing) all the time, wearing two or more very similar garments on top of each other to create just a bit more interesting layers. COS lightweight striped scarf looks delightfully out of place — and yes I should use other shoes than these Rüzou wedges but I was too lazy to dig my closet. I have been in a jewel rejection mode lately, but this outfit could easily take some adornments — although I kind of like this slightly eerie, nightgownish look without any.
Ok, it was an unusual photoshoot — I took three sets with these leggings and shoes, changing just the top part. The other two are coming eventually.
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February 10th, 2010 @ 6:59 pm
So pretty and fragile, somehow… Love those wedges too!
February 10th, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
something i would never come up with: powder pink and black&white. surprisingly nice.
February 11th, 2010 @ 8:45 pm
Oh fun, it really is an achievement to make anything look fragile in this frame! Thanks, Maria!
I think that my color combining is almost entirely subconscious… …it has been part of my job and my everyday life for so long time.
February 13th, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
Ihana asu, rakastan myös näitä värejä tässä! Ja kaikkea muutakin. Tuli muuten juuri itsekin ostettua vaalean persikan värinen paita, enpä olisi vielä jonkin aikaa sitten kuvitellut ostavani mitään pastellisävyistä!
March 18th, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
[…] causing me personal mental discomfort and yes for relaxed, loose garments covering my torso, or long lean vertical lines with lightweight fabrics, coats and jackets worn open — those make me feel good in my skin. And don’t get me wrong, […]
March 28th, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
[…] I’ve had the interest for sleepingwear used as a daywear for a long time, there are even some earlier examples in this blog. To be more exact, the sleepwear look is my workaround using underwear as outerwear, […]