Cher Horrowitz Meets @BadGalRiRi

Today, I would like to invite you to step inside my brain as I attempt to outline and explain my “inspiration” process for this particular ensemble. So, it all started when one day I was struck with the idea to do an ensemble that was Cher Horrowitz meets BadGirlRiRi...it came to me in a vision (daydream). First and foremost I knew wanted this look to involve fishnets, because as you can see on my inspiration board up there ^^ I had seen several instances lately of the interesting graphic appeal that could be created with negative space and I wanted to take this idea for a test ride. Next, the idea for the overall silhouette, a mini and a cropped sweater, came from the classic 1994 Versace ad featuring the babe-a-licious supermodels of the 90’s whom I was hoping I could emulate. And after seeing Bridgette Bardot in her mini-romper and cute flats, I knew that my vintage loafers would be the perfect footwear of choice. (Also, not sure I could pull off a mini AND fishnets AND heels...#ChallengeAccepted.) Now I needed a simple black sweater and graphic B&W skirt, so I hemmed this knee-length, A-line skirt to add yet another Louis Vuitton wanna-be to my collection. And VOILA! My masterpiece was complete. Of course, this is not my literal thought process, it all just kinda happens naturally in yo brain, ya know? Lesson of the day: the key to being a fashion hacker and master thrifter is to have a steady stream of inspiration from which you can mix and match ideas. Editorials, runway shows, and vintage photographs are my ammo of choice. What's yours? 

Target fishnets. Thrifted everything else.

All images via Tumblr.

Until next time,

Brittany

The Element of Surprise

Every ensemble I don needs to have an element of surprise; something unexpected. In this particular get up I was going for an unexpected color combo, baby blue with the coffee-and-cream colored trench. Different, no? I enjoy the sartorial element of surprise because people aren’t sure what to think of it (ie. No one has told them what to think of it…) and you kinda gotta sell them on the idea. This, of course, should be done subtly. Turn up your swagger, look people dead in the eyes, and give them that sparkling glare that says, “Look at me. I know what’s cool. I invent cool. And you’re looking at it, baby.” Problem solved.

K so I wore this get-up to work yesterday, though I obviously opted to keep my bra inside of my top for the office cuz, I dunno, I read somewhere that red bras peeping out of tops doesn’t happen in real offices…only pornos. After work I drove over to my Momma’s house, where Chelsea also happens to reside, for a lil photo shoot. Of course by the end of the day my outfit is already boring me to tears because I mean, I’ve been wearing it for a solid 6 hours. The red-bra is the oldest and easiest trick in my book, so I strategically folded the collar and ironed it down to stay…with a hair straightener. While it was on my body. VOILA- my ensemble is feeling fresh again! I waltzed downstairs and told Chelsea that I was ready for my close-up. “Brittany,” my Mom shouted, “You’re bra is hanging out!”

“I know Mom!” I told her, “It’s part of my outfit. I needed to add an element of surprise, like a pop of red. It’s my signature!”

“Well why don’t you wear that red hat I bought you instead of letting your boobs hang out like that?!” she inquired as Chelsea and I headed for the door. At 25 years old you’d think my Mom would be used to my left-of-center style choices…or at the very least she would have given up! But you know how Mom’s can be. To me, it’s an element of surprise and to a Mother, it’s an element of skanky whore-dom.

“BLAME RHIANNA, MOM!” I quipped back as Chels and I ran out the door.

Vintage London Fog trench c/o my former boss's Aunt's closet. Vintage gingham button up. Vintage jeans. Vintage pumps. Fredrick's bra ;)

Until next time,

Brittany