Showing posts with label street style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label street style. Show all posts

Sunday, March 30, 2014

HEY BOY

What's better than dressing like a boy?
GETTING TO PLAY DRESS UP WITH A BOY, duhh

Today's post is about how to be a mysterious boy...MY FAVORITE. 

Hunter is one of those boys I know who dresses like I would want to dress if I were a boy.  It's pretty basic (I've never seen him wear anything not solid black or white), but it works.  I mean, he wears "dressy sweatpants"...he obviously gets what I'm all about.

The other day when he told me he'd just gotten a "jedi wrap" I immediately let out a squeal and began plotting when/how I would steal it from him...just you wait, I'll be wearing it on the blog soon :P


This "jedi wrap" reminded me of something I saw a while back-- somewhere in the depths of an internet journey one day, I came across a tag for "goth ninja fashion".  After LOLing for a minute over such a hilarious name for a type of style...I became really obsessed about the look, and, I mean...

it looks very goth

and very ninja.

It is very much mysterious and moody and combines a casualness of street styles and takes in high fashion ques from the likes of designers like Mr. A Wang (with his dark, streamline looks) the obvious Rick Owens, and Yohji Yamamoto (the layering...all the draping...the fact Yamamoto is probably a ninja himself..)



Hunter's look is more toned down and sporty with his Flyknits than the crazy looks I've seen for A REAL GOTH NINJA...but his vibe is very right.  Casual but REALLY COOL.  





SO,
The question is: WILL U B A MYSTERIOUS BOY FOR ME?

I don't know, but I think boys are scared to wear drapey things....and I get itttt but hey let's try something new for once because honestly boys NEVER DO ANYTHING FUN when they get dressed, and dressing like a ninja (and maybe being one) makes the ladies swoon.  So wear more drapey things for me.

//SWOON



DEETS//

!*JEDI WRAP*!~ from H&M
DRESSY SWEATPANTS~ from ZARA MEN
KICKS~ Nike Flyknit Lunar

Sunday, October 20, 2013

STREET SAVY // SPORTY CHIC

Lately, I've had my eye on streetwear/urban apparel and it's ability to encompass the effortless "I'm trying to look cool without looking like I'm trying" as I've previously mentioned many-a-time.  For me, I'm focused on the way sporty pieces have recently been incorporated into street style fashion with more dressy or tailored pieces.  If you know me, I blab on and on about how Adidas slides are the future and THEY ARE. The beautiful thing is that we can translate this into so many more ways that express that idea.  Here's some of my favorite inspirations:






(ahhh, Ivania, my biggest inspiration always)

So here are a few of my suit-ups:


Gray Zip-Ankle Jeans (hand-me-downs): J-Brand
Black Chelsea Boots: Kohl's



Loose Black Tee: H&M
Sequin Shoes: Converse


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Backroads

Born, raised, and currently residing in the great plains of Kansas I've challenged myself to look to fashion as the ultimate expression of self and hope that great plainstyle will document and become a platform to share my pursuits, interests, and ideas on fashion and styling.


photo courtesy: Tyler Dean King

vintage-inspired beaded top: Forever 21
pleated faux leather skirt: Primark
red wedge platform heel: New Look
rose and mirror necklace: family heirloom