Untitled #124 by labelleestlabete
We're using some more men's items today. The T-shirt is from Y-3, the collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas. It's simply designed, but I liked the classic Yamamoto image on the front.
I used a looser style of jeans today because they're slightly more comfortable than the ever-present skinny jeans.
The Call It Spring boots are loose at the top to accommodate the legs of the jeans, and I like the multi-strap design.
I added a Rick Owens jacket and an All Saints scarf for extra layering, and finished off the outfit with some interesting rings (I especially like the black tungsten one), a belt, and a studded backpack.
I'm glad backpacks are back in fashion - I was around for the switch from backpacks to messenger bags at school, and we were constantly getting lectures about not overloading the bags if we were carrying them over one shoulder (same for backpacks when one-strapping it was the only way), and crossing the strap over your chest to spread the load. I carry a huge one-shoulder handbag now and I do have a tendency to overload it, so maybe a backpack is a better option.
Untitled #116 by labelleestlabete
We're going for a more punk look today - I found the leather jacket from High Heels Suicide while I was making another set. I didn't use it that time, but I saved it for future use.
I added a white T-shirt and plain black jeans to keep the focus on the jacket and accessories. The jewelry is in keeping with our punk theme, and I tried to keep the decorations and textures matching to tie it all together. I also added an All Saints scarf for extra warmth, since there's only a T-shirt under the jacket.
I used the classic Dr Martens boots - as I mentioned in this post, Docs, black jeans and a leather jacket is one of the original looks for goths and punks alike. It's simple, you can find the components almost anywhere, and it's easy to style and wear. In fact, you might say that it's comfy and easy to wear. Just like shorts.
I did something different this time and added a hairstyle that would match, in honour of my new cut. I had two pieces of hair at the sides that would not behave - I could use enough extra-strong hairspray to put another hole in the ozone layer and they would still stick out and start fuzzing along my hairline. And what do we do when that one bit just won't cooperate? Shave it off!
I was apprehensive about taking off two of the long sections of my hair, but now I wish I'd done it long ago. No more fuzz, no more bits touching my ears whenever the wind blows... It may be a trendy thing right now, but it gets the job done.
Headhunter by labelleestlabete
The All Saints scarf made an appearance in my very first post here - I really like this type of big, soft knitted scarf. Blanket scarves are everywhere this winter, and there's enough fabric in this one to keep drafts off your shoulders as well as your neck.
The Hades boots were used in an earlier outfit and I think they help to keep an otherwise plain outfit eye-catching.
The bracelet is called the Throwing Star cuff by Lynn Ban, which fits in nicely with this "classy ninja" thing.
The jacket by Demobaza is one of my favourite things (I actually have a product from a set in my wardrobe! Hooray!) - if you want something from them, I'd recommend going up a size as they seem to run a bit small.
Incidentally, this is one of the few sets with a title - I was listening to Front 242's "Headhunter" and built the outfit with a (hopefully) similar vibe.
Untitled #96 by labelleestlabete
Boda Skins jacket, once again. It really does go with everything.
Cowboy boots also work in a lot of outfits, and I think they go really well with straight or skinny jeans. These jeans are black, because most of my wardrobe is, but a dark or indigo wash would also look good.
This belt is from Asos, but it's really similar to one I got when I lived in Frankfurt. Downstairs in one of the train stations was a shop that sold belts and other leather goods, and if you didn't like any of the belts on display, you could pick out a strap and buckle that you did like and the owner would put them together for you. I have 3 belts from there and they still look as good as new.
A basic black sweater is a must-have for everyday goth wear. This one is Rag and Bone, but mine is one that I made a few years ago. I haven't made a sweater since, because I have a bad habit of losing interest halfway through (and I hate sewing seams on knitting). Also, ribbed sweaters will keep you really warm, but changing from knit to purl every few stitches makes the whole thing take longer (see above about getting bored before finishing), and if you aren't paying attention, you end up with wonky ribs and you have to unravel a few rows, which is just plain annoying.
