(I look a bit dead in some of these photos...need a good night's sleep maybe!)
Shorts: Forever 21
Shoes: Novo
Cross necklace: Low Luv by Erin Wasson
Clutch: c/o Choies
Metal Cuff: ASOS
Spiked bracelet: Ebay
Another experimental look! I got these lace shorts from a Forever 21 haul I did with my sister (using HopShopGo again because F21 shopping is very internationally un-friendly! You can read my tutorial on using HopShopGo here). The contrast lace trim paired with a sheer black chiffon blouse had such a boudoir, lingerie appeal to it, which I needed to steer away from to be able to wear this outfit publicly! I added vampy plum lips, my new favourite oversized cross necklace by Low Luv by Erin Wasson and some structured metallic accessories. The overall look ended up being a bit of a mish-mash of sexy and gothic, and I think I'm pretty happy with the outcome!
Since I cut my hair I realised that a lot of outfits and styles I usually wear don't look as good with a shorter do, so I've been forced to view my wardrobe in a different light! And in line with my new year's resolve to practice positive thinking, I took this as a welcome opportunity to experiment with fashion ;) In the last outfit post (here) I put together romantic and rocker, and in this one I've done boudoir and gothic.
So anytime you guys start to get bored with fashion, or are stuck in a bit of a rut, maybe try mixing different combinations or styles and you could be pleasantly surprised with the result. After all, life begins at the end of your comfort zone :)
Hi Izzy, hope you're well, I like the theme behind this look, you have interpreted the goth trend very elegantly, love the shorts and heels...experimentation pays off!
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Whatever combination you make actually looks great Izzi! :)
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Woahh hot mama as always :) I like the shorter hair as well. I think it looks refreshing :) the layers are splendid too. I agree with your last sentence, "life begins at the end of your comfort zone" << I agree! Killer outfit as always ^_^
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This is a really awesome look! It suits you really well too!
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love the shorts a lot! i tried looking on forever21.com for those shorts since i live in the US but I cant find them! D: o well. and ill never know how you survive walking in heels. ive tried finding comfortable ones but i always end up back in flats later on in the day
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I love your pretty sheer top and your lace shorts are gorgeous! And gosh I can't believe that international shipping for forever21 was so high but HopShopGo sounds like such a cool way to fix the issue :) Ooo and I LOVE your heels, the color is soooo pretty.
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ReplyDeleteI really love those shorts and the cross necklace - they're stunning!
Thank you for the tips on melding two styles together - maybe I'll try it next time! ^^
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If that's how you look dead then I must look like tragic zombie. I really like your lipstick! It adds a doll-like pout to your lips :) I agree, the appeal of the boudoir black chiffon is so flirty and chic. And I love the simplicity of Low Luv's designs, it doesn't dominate the other accessories too much at all. It's quite amazing how our hair is an accessory to our outfits, and what was then flattering doesn't necessarily flow well with a new chop. But I really like your bangs c: and you vampy look is so womanly.
ReplyDeleteGothic looks take my breath away, I just love it that much! And you look so darn good in it!
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Another stunning outfit Izzy, love the gothic feel! You look amazing :) xx
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The blouse looks great with the shorts! Love your heels too!! :)
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This look seriously suits you! Must be the black hair and pale skin. I love the shorts and the clutch!
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very true! Mixing things up really changes one's perspective! Ever since I went green, I totally look at my same clothes differently now. LOVE this look. Those heels are AMAZING.
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dying over this outfit and your make up is perfect. I love all the gothic boudoir inspired fashion that has been all over the runways and high street. I'd love to know what you think of my latest post, maybe we could follow each other?
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This outfit is beautiful and you look stunning in it!!
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I love this outfit!
ReplyDeleteI'll take your advice and find out what is my comfort zone and step outside of it :)
Seems fun!
wow, so gorgeous! I'm loving those shorts
ReplyDeleteI don't even have it in my vocabulary to describe how beautiful this blouse is. Love it. Thanks for posting the pictures and feel free to drop by me too when you have time.
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ReplyDeleteI love that this is goth but still accessible - such a great balance of femme and edgier pieces!
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still so beautiful ;)
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I really love your style you look gorgeous!
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Thank you for the kind comment on my blog! You look amazing the experiment paid off- I love the ruffles on the blouse and the amazing gold cuff x
ReplyDeleteu look so effin adorable!! loving those shorts
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Hahahahaha you funny girl, you're the ridiculously stunning one! ;) You're so beautiful - I'm not usually into the gothic aesthetic but you tame it so well into a more wearable trend that I (almost) feel inclined to try it myself haha. Definitely would not look nearly as gorgeous as you though!
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ReplyDeletelove everything about this outfit! the sheer blouse looks wonderful with those shorts xo jess
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Ooh I'm loving this darker look on you! Those shorts are fantastic, and the touch of burgundy in your heels is perfection.
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izzy! so fierce and stunning! you're really one of my favorite fashion bloggers ever. you always always manage to pull off a huge variety of styles.
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I like this vampy and gothic look on you! The lace shorts look great, and I must agree F21 is rather internationally unfriendly, the shipping costs are quite high! >.<
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Adore this, so smokey sexy but stil rock and roll. Great!
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Words can not express how much I love this look. You look like a dark goth princess of some sort but in a totally fierce and awesome way. Love that damn cross too. I've been eying it forever now and I don't know why it's not mine??? LOL!
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fantastic look! and great shorts ♥ XOXO
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I love this gothic look! Those shoes are amazing!!
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Such a pretty outfit, I love the cross the huge cuff! Furthermore I don't think that there's such a big difference after you cut your hair, it still looks good :)
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You don't look dead. You look great!!
ReplyDeleteI like your shoes! They're gorgeous =D I would have to agree with you on life begins at the end of comfort zone. It's definitely easy to get into that but getting out of it is another issue.
Loving the new hair cut :) I chopped off my split ends too but not as short as you. When i had shoulder length hair 3 yrs ago i had to change my wardrobe and gave up after a good 6 mths and bought hair extensions my hair grew out into an awkward length which wasnt flattering on any outfit haha.
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absolutely love this look! it's so gorgeous!
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