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{ Architecture of an Outfit } Color Blocking, can we try that again? With a Butt Illusion Trick?

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I’m not very good at color blocking, because my entire wardrobe consists of neutrals like beige/taupe/tan, grey, cream, navy and black, black and yet more black, or black with stripes. So when I used a $100 gift certificate I won from Rebecca @ The Clothes Horse to Shop Ruche, and I spotted this chartreuse pencil skirt with the weird “fin-like” and folded detail pockets, I snatched it up immediately. Being a petite (5’2″ & size xs/2 or s/3), I thought the skirt would be a perfect fit. Instead, it is probably one of the most skimpy skirts I own, simply based on the fact that the fit is unforgivingly snug. If you look closely in some of these photos, I have un-disguisable Muffin Top, only further “enhanced” [shall we say?] by the horizontal wide stripes of my H&M tissue tee. Not really sure if this counts as color blocking, but I’m trying!

But the color, oh god, the color! It reminds me of a washed out Lomo photograph of an early spring morning. Saturated and ready for hot weather.

And the stitching of the lines… The scallop shape of the fin pockets and the central panel give an illusion of curvature to my spindly legs. A direly needed deception I welcome wholeheartedly. The added benefit is that the lines and snugness give me the appearance of having an ass as well. For someone who has suffered the life-long syndrome of Ironing Board Backside, this is another welcome misapprehension. I would wear this skirt to death, if I didn’t actually need to eat whole meals two to three times a day.

I wore this with a newly acquired (shopping ban was lifted for the month of my birth, but it’s back on now, I’ll have you know) H&M tissue boxy tee. The sheerness and the nautical stripes make it perfect for the disgustingly sweltering, sticky summers here in Michigan. And the boxy cut of the shirt not only makes for good draping, but also provides the perfect curtain to cloak a full belly bloat after lunches. That is, unless you wear it this way as I did here, half tucked.

I did this because otherwise the fin pockets would have been concealed, and also, I would have lost a bit of my shape. So I tucked in more than I usually would to give more definition to my waist, and to lengthen my center line. With the nude heels, I look taller and more poised. In addition, the solid skirt gives more counterbalance to the white stripe contrast up top.

What are pieces that give you things you wish you had (ie., an ASS)?

Don’t forget to enter my $300 GUCCI/NYX COSMETICS/THE BODY SHOP/BLUE LAGOON SKINCARE/ORIGINS/CLINIQUE/DR. HAUSCHKA/CHANEL GIVEAWAY BONANZA! [ends July 1] So far, only, like 14 people have entered, and it’s making me sad!

{Outfit Architecture}
H&M Shirt & yellow tank (layering)
Shop Ruche fin pocket pencil skirt
Jeffrey Campbell ruffle T-strap platform nude heels
Marc by Marc Jacobs heart locket watch
Kenneth Cole waffle gold cuff
Madewell mixed metal fringe bib necklace
Alex & Ani recycled / repurposed gold and silver spike bangles

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{ Architecture of an Outfit } Chillin’ out Max #NAHHHHHHHHHH

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I was going to participate in the second issue of the

The Pajama Project

But I worked for like 6-7 hours straight on freelance work today, and about 4 yesterday, the most massive Olympus Mons-proportioned pimple sprouted to life on my nose, all bulbous and red, I have a pile of laundry to do, and of all things to stop working, my kitchen sink’s drain decided to give in to the Trouble Gremlins living in the sewer and stop draining…so not only can I not cook, I can’t clean any dishes and I can’t run the dishwasher. Lovely.

Lovely, in the way you’d think stepping in your dog’s turds after he’s had stomach flu for a week would be, or lovely in the way a 600lb man’s stretched flesh ripples when he runs. You know, awesome like that.

So while I would LOVE to participate in this week’s challenge, I’ll take a number NAHHHHHHHH, and pass this round.

In its stead, I’ll just post pictures that came from a happier, stabler, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Grumpy Pants-free time.

{Ya’know…like last week.}

VANITY TIME! Wa hoo!!!



This is how I pose when people take my photos, who aren’t fashion bloggers. I don’t know how to behave in front of people….

{Or anywhere, for that matter. Did you not see my vacation photos? WEIRDO!}


{Outfit Architecture}
*Organic/Eco-Friendly drape shrug/cardigan, Shop Ruche
Tissue cotton destructed seam tunic, J. Crew
*Ankle Bow leggings, EMAMI
Jeffrey Campbell “Camp” Sandal style cage heels, Miss Mee (via GoJane.com)
Mixed Metal fringe bib necklace, Madewell
Feather dangle earring, Urban Outfitters
Gold wire wrapped stone ring, Miss Selfridge
*Repurposed gold wire bangles, Alex and Ani (via Charlie and Lee
Heart locket watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Have you ever had one of those days where it was just like… Man! That was such a great day! UNTIL! The last hour or two, when everything imaginable goes dreadfully awry?

{Have you ever had one of those days?}

Yeah, that’s tonight.

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{ Architecture of an Outfit/OOTD } Feather Bow Satin Plastic Heart Spiked Brass Knuckle Love Punch

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{Feather}

{Bow & Satin}

{Plastic}

(Bows on the plastic shoes)

{Heart}

{Spikes}

{Brass Knuckle Love}

{ Outfit Architecture }
*=Denotes Eco-Fab piece
Cascading red feather earring (comes in pair, worn solo), UO. [Buy].
Satin bow halter style blouse, Victoria’s Secret. [SIMILAR SIMILAR]
Plastic bow pumps, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania x Melissa “Dragon Lady Bow” shoes. [SIMILAR]
Repurposed gold, copper & silver spike bracelets*, Alex & Ani via Charlie & Lee. [SIMILAR, same brand.]
Jeans, GAP.
Cardi, H&M.
Belt, Forever 21.
Heart locket watch, Marc by Mark Jacobs. [ BUY]
Brass knuckle “Love” ring, Miss Selfridge. (UK brand)

Sometimes, when I’m in the mood, I like to dress around certain elements which would, if examined separately, seemingly clash, based on their characteristics or the categories of style into which we’d sort them.

Something boho, like feathers, doesn’t appear to go with something so adorably feminine and charming as satin bows, which doesn’t seem to fit well with brass knuckles, which in turn seems incongruous with plastic yellow shoes, which would seemingly clash with mixed metal spikes, and so on and so forth.

Well. Whatever. The logic of style is that there is logic and there isn’t. The rules of fashion, you know, the old stand bys, the staid and tired rules our mothers and their mothers lived by, well those can kiss our collective asses, can’t they? They can take a bit of my spiked, brass knuckled love and shove it.

When it comes to things that are too safe and logical to the point of being boring. Fuck them.

Fashion is what we make it. And I say, MIX THE SHIT OUT OF IT.

{ Do you mix up your “incongruous” style elements? How? Tell me your MO. }

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{ Accessory Porn } Marc by Marc Jacobs Collection & GIVEAWAY

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At this time of the year during the HoliDAZE don’t we all crave a little something-something for ourselves?

Well, here it is: A giveaway to reward you all for your selfless and exhausted Christmas/Holiday shopping, and to celebrate my site’s belated 6 month anniversary and early 7 month (late November and in a week and a half or so, respectively).

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Marc by Marc Jacob’s winter collection has arrived at Daniel Footwear, perfectly demure, understated accessories and shoes perfect to up the style ante for any party ensemble in the most subtle ways.

Here are some drool-inducing snaps:




Just because the radio plays “Baby, It’s Cold Outside!” on repeat, and the weather changes to make the song only more pertinent, doesn’t mean that it can’t be scorching inside with enviable and key accessories.

I mean, c’mon. Women’s Shoes by Marc Jacobs – too BLOODY IRRESISTIBLE!

Which is your favorite?

I’ve teamed up with BlueClaw Media and Daniel Footwear for this giveaway.

What it is.
A 50£ (Approx. $78USD) gift code to shop anything at Daniel Footwear, including toward one of the gorgeous pieces above.

Who can Participate.
Anyone. Daniel Footwear ships worldwide.

How to Enter.
Required steps
1. Visit Daniel Footwear, including their women’s shoes selection, then leave a comment and tell me what you’d want to purchase with your gift code.
2. Leave a way to contact you.
3. Be a follower through Bloglovin’.

Extra entries.
1 entry - Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure to include me @MaeLuu in your tweet so I can keep track. (1 tweet per user)
2 entries – Blog about it or put it in your sidebar. (Comment back with a URL to your post or your site so I can check your sidebar.)

When it ends.

Comments will close December 22, 11:00PM EST. Just in time to buy YOURSELF something amazing for New Year.

HAPPY HAPPY!