Outfit #29

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Another "day" outfit today. I found the sleeveless vest from
Genuine People on Polyvore and wanted to do another
Lagenlook-inspired set.

I added a swing-cut vest to match the loose vest, keeping up the layering effect of Lagenlook. Then I used the leather-look leggings to add another texture to the outfit. The Fly London boots add some interest to the lower half of the outfit, and they have a solid wedge heel that's easy to get around in.
I rarely add heels to day sets because I usually build outfits that I would like to wear. I have dodgy knees, so heels all day is not the best idea. Therefore, flats and wedges are the order of the day.

I finished off the outfit with just a bag and a hat, since the vest is the most eye-catching item and I didn't want to detract from it. I used a large but simply-designed bag for storing all your gear (I always end up with half of my shopping in my handbag so I don't have to carry everything by hand), and a big felt hat just because I like them.
I mentioned before that keeping your accessories big makes you look smaller by comparison - the vest, hat and bag combo should do just that.

Outfit #21

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I started this outfit off with the cloud-print T-shirt dress - Polyvore doesn't have the designer listed, but I think it's from Rick Owens' DRKSHDW line, based on the auto-tags. 
Then I added the jacket from Nicholas K, which I didn't know about until just recently, but it fits right in with the avant-garde, post-apocalyptic look I've been using in the last few sets.

I added the Fly London boots and the leather leggings to keep some interest in the lower half of the outfit, and added some accessories.
I use the ninja star cuff quite a lot (almost as much as the Boda Skins jacket), including way back in this set. I think it goes with so many looks - you can add some interest to an otherwise plain outfit, or you can go full-on and build your whole outfit around the bracelet (essentially, what I do).
I also used a leather multi-wrap bracelet, the nylon backpack from Prada and the flying bird earrings to finish it off.

Then I added the omnipresent special effects, including my favourite "coffee stain" effect. Bonus points if your coffee is black like your outfit. :p

Outfit #18

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This set started with the Demobaza leggings. I mentioned Demobaza in this post, and right now, I think they're one of my favourite brands.  They have a lot in common with Rick Owens, including the price point!
Both brands are part of a new trend in goth styles - the "upper-class goth" look. Since all of the original goths from the early 80s are in their late forties to early fifties now, they've had a lot of time to build careers and get themselves a good income. When their kids are grown, they have money to spend on things they like, including high-end designer gear that fits the aesthetic.
The scarf is from EMP, which has a  big selection of clothing to choose from. Another popular shop is X-tra-x, which has plenty of outlets in Germany (including clearance outlets, which are awesome).
The boots are from Fly London, and I think they match the look of the trousers. I added the armour-look bag, and a couple of accessories to finish it off.

Outfit #2

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I really like this Boda Skins jacket, and I use it in a lot of sets. Usually that tells me I should probably just buy it, but I have at least three leather jackets already. All Saints scarves and those Fly London boots also make a lot of appearances.
I like the effects that Polyvore lets you add to your sets. The grey top doesn't actually have ink spatters on it, but I think it looks better this way.