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Archives for September 2013

Galaxy

Made, Style

fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing handmade black cropped & draped leather jacket, River Island asymmetric skirt, Choies pink galaxy space print leggings, Topshop boutique lace up boots. Street style, sci fi, gothic.fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing River Island asymmetric skirt, Choies pink galaxy space print leggings, Topshop boutique lace up boots. Street style, sci fi, gothic.fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing handmade black cropped & draped leather jacket, River Island asymmetric skirt, Choies pink galaxy space print leggings, Topshop boutique lace up boots. Street style, sci fi, gothic.

FAIIINT Cropped Leather Jacket / River Island Asymmetric Skirt / Choies Galaxy Leggings * / Topshop Boutique Lace Up Boots

I know I’m pretty late to the party with these galaxy leggings, but I’m just way too much of a space nerd to resist them any longer. I loved them when they first appeared, but the fact that they were everywhere & everyone had a pair really put me off getting some myself. I also could never really justify the £50+ price tag when I knew for me they would be more of a novelty piece, something I only wore very occasionally or mostly just around the house when working from home.

I was skeptical of the quality of this pair when I ordered them, being so cheap, but I was pleasantly surprised when they arrived. The print is vibrant & clear, and though the material could be a little thicker they are definitely not sheer or cheap looking. I have already worn them more than I expected to and I love that even though they are one of the more colourful things I own, they still feel quite dark & fit easily into the rest of my wardrobe.

Unicorn

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Choies black unicorn clutch bag, Todd Lynn for Topshop cropped Tux Jacket, Topshop Asymmetric top. All black, goth, dark, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Choies black unicorn clutch bag, Todd Lynn for Topshop cropped Tux Jacket, Topshop Asymmetric top, A Wear skirt, Rick Owens wedges, ONecklace name necklace. All black, goth, dark, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing gold ONecklace name necklace, Todd Lynn for Topshop cropped Tux Jacket. All black, goth, dark, street style.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Choies black unicorn clutch bag, Todd Lynn for Topshop cropped Tux Jacket, Topshop Asymmetric top, A Wear skirt, Rick Owens wedges, ONecklace name necklace. All black, goth, dark, street style.

Todd Lynn for Topshop Cropped Tux / Topshop Asymmetric Top / Choies Unicorn Clutch * / A Wear Asymmetric Skirt /
ONecklace ‘Breathe’ Necklace * / Rick Owens Cut Out Wedges

Once in a while I stumble across something that despite my better judgement I find myself needing. This unicorn clutch is one of those things. It’s childish & verging on tacky, it barely fits my phone inside, is super impractical & it’s not even real leather – but I love her, in all her cheap pleather glory, my little gothicorn.

I’m always finding myself drawn to things that evoke a sense of nostalgia and I was obsessed with My Little Ponies when I was young, so it’s no surprise this turned me into a squealy 5 year old again (complete with making it gallop across the floor & neigh at my friends…) when it arrived! Being all black it blends in with my outfits nicely, without looking out of place & I love how it adds a cute, playful edge to what would otherwise be quite a moody outfit. I really do wish it had of been made from a nice textured leather instead though.

Another thing leaving me feeling nostalgic is this ‘name’ necklace. I could never find my name on any when I was younger, and maybe I’m still a bit annoyed about that, as I’m not the biggest fan of them now. I do love to adorn my body with writing though, all 3 of my next planned tattoos are written quotes, so when ONecklace asked if I’d like to try one of their necklaces I knew exactly what I wanted. I think ‘breathe’ is such a beautiful word and as someone who suffers with a little anxiety I find it’s a great word to keep constantly in mind. I love how delicate the script on this one is, and how it falls at that perfect length too. It’s quite subtle, and I can see it getting a lot of everyday use.

InAisce AW13

Covet

InAisce Autumn Winter 2013 Womens Lookbook. Dark style, gothic, raw, organic, tailoring.InAisce Autumn Winter 2013 Womens Lookbook. Dark style, gothic, raw, organic, tailoring.

InAisce Autumn/Winter Womenswear Lookbook

I’ve spoken about New York based label InAisce & their beautiful architectural, yet organic pieces before, but I couldn’t resist showing off their latest offering for Autumn/Winter. I love collections with a unisex appeal, there are so many of the mens pieces I would love to buy and though there have been a few womenswear pieces mixed in amongst them in previous seasons, this season sees the launch of their first separate womenswear collection due to high demand & it’s everything I imagined it would be. Sharp tailoring worn with heavy knits & softly draped wools, jerseys and cottons, it feels sophisticated but with a utilitarian edge.