Saturday, June 14, 2008

My new/old brogues

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I've had a lot of requests lately for a jewelry post (which I will definitely do soon), so here is a closeup of one of my favorite vintage pieces. Most of the jewelry I wear is vintage, and the remainder is either from Forever 21 or things I pick up when I travel. My mom brought me back some cute silver bracelets from Paris so those have been integrated as well. I love how battered this particular cuff is..normally I hate wearing watches, somehow they feel suffocating to me, most likely because I am crazy. But the watch face here is so small that it doesn't bother me..I know zilch about watches but the brand is "Sheffield" and it's made in Switzerland so it can't be too bad..I keep on meaning to take it to a watch place to see if it can be made functional, but I've never gotten around to doing this in the two years that I've owned it. Man I'm lame. Luckily it's so un-watch-like that no one ever asks me for the time since it's set on a permanent nine o'clock...could be pretty awkward explaining to strangers that I'm wearing a defunct timepiece.

And after all that whining about my Kain order, it shipped approximately a day afterwards. Suspicious. Luckily this thing was worth the wait, I'm rather obsessed. Whatever modal is, it's so soft and thin it barely exists. I'm contemplating ordering one in black too. I also got a few Alternative Apparel burnout tops and have been wearing them in a bunch of auction photos, I highly recommend them to everyone that was asking about my Urbn white T in this post.

Pocket tank, Kain. Skirt, secondhand (bid on the same style in gray here). Shoes, vintage. Bag, Lucky Brand.

76 comments:

A Vogue Idea said...

i love that bag and your shoes! i linked you to my blog.

check out my blog: vogueidea.wordpress.com
xoxo

Shini said...

Permanent 9pm isn't too bad, permanent 9am probably is :P great combo today, amazing how you look great in both heels and manly shoes, and I so need that fringe bag...grr

kitty kate said...

yay! it came. it's lovely... i kind of want to order another kain tee too, but after your post last time they sold out! dang it rumi.

R said...

Ooh I like the shoes.. if someone asks for the time just act shocked and be like =O "my battery must have died."
Im not really a watch person either.. although I am becoming somewhat more attracted to mens watches..

kitty kate said...

it's true black....also i caved and pre-ordered the tee in gray! i had too, i've been living in the black one.
xx,
kitty

copperoranges said...

i think modal is a brand of polyester /cotton blend, but i'm not sure!

doesnt your f21 jewelry turn you green?? all of mine does! :(

lolita said...

Inspiring as always. Thank you for dispelling any notions about brogues being slightly too 'manly' to pull off!

Terren said...

cute shoes rumi! gave you a little shoutout on my recent post. :]

hope you're having a lovely weekend.

xoxo

Bethany said...

So, you look great :). Just wondering, who takes all your pics?

MADDI said...

Sweetie I love ur blog!!! Always inspirational! I´ve got some repetto shoes similar to yours here. Oh..I see u dont have any blogs on R in your blog roll...What about mine? xx
RAGDOLL

Ashley said...

The Kain tank is perfect! Do you think you could show a picture of it untucked sometime soon? I'm really curious about its length.

Ashley said...

The Kain tank is perfect! Do you think you could post a picture of it untucked sometime soon? I'm really curious about its length.

enc said...

Those cap toes are really great with that skirt.

TPWP said...

Love Love Love those shoes, I've been looking for a pair too for a while but haven't had much luck. They look great with the outfit. Can't wait to see what else you do with them.

TheShoeGirl said...

You totally pull those shoes off! Nice job. (it's not as easy as you make it look)

:)

Wendy said...

Those brogues are excellent finds.

Oh Lady E said...

I have that Urban tee, too. It's sooo comfy. I love having it drape over one shoulder in an 80's-ish style.

Jennifer said...

They look great! It's so difficult to find vintage or thrifted shoes, but you make it look so easy.

The style societe said...

Another awesome pair of shoes! How do you get your boyfriend to take such good photos? My boy just whinges so much it is such a pain to get him to take some decent photos!

Angie said...

Love your style!!Those shoes are perfect, I have a similar ones and they are very useful.

xxx

Anonymous said...

hey, can you possibly do an entry on good priced summer essentials. thanks!

i don't have a blogger account so i can't don't have an identity on this but i really am curious as to what summer essentials to have

JuliAM said...

wow, the shoes shined up perfectly. they look like new! and i'm loving them with the pared down look. so chic.

Atalante said...

Modal is like Viscose. A fiber made of wood.

Anne said...

Hi Rumi! I have dedicated a small post to you on my blog, www.annev.blogg.se. It's in Danish, so you probably won't understand any of it, but I just wanted to let you know anyway - because you are a huge inspiration to me!!
Love, Anne

MHBass said...

i love how you wear these shoes, they could have looked so awkward and clumpy yet you make them look elegant, sexy even! and that watch is so cool, althought i generally share your fear of wearing watches..

Andy said...

I like it! a lot! You're really stunning in this outfit. I think you rocked these shoes ;-)

misia said...

I was so used to see you on high heels, that at first it was weird to look at those flats. But as usuall you rock them!!!

Hp said...

Åh, underbar outfit!!

Madame Izma said...

Your outfit is so awsome, as always! your shoes are quit amazing, look so good on you ;-)

WE ARE FRENCH said...

love the skirt and the shoes <3

Unrealized Fish said...

Your shorts is really cool. Wanna exchanged links? I've linked you.

dakota77 said...

Those brogues are gems.
I've just found out that you've been mentioned in the Spanish fashiob blog Chic too Chic:-)
http://chictoochic.blogspot.com/

suzanknowles said...

can i just say its actually freaky how much of the same stuff we have! clothes wise. i recently discovered your blog and the images you use as inspiration are some of the exact same i have saved on my computer!! wierd huh. loving the blog btw xxx

Lorentzo* said...

I LOVE* your shoes...

Lili said...

Rumi what perfume do you use? I am so curiuos abou that. you have such a good taste!

Anika said...

I got introduced to your blog a few weeks ago,and I adore it. The fashion posts are brilliant.
P.S. I've also been looking for a pair of vintage brogues as well, but they're almost impossible to find in our vintage shops :(

Nay'Chelle said...

Great outfit! You've kind if given me an idea for a new pair of shoes I just bought. I love the pocket shirt.

Of course, gret shoes as well.

Pecaspatty said...

I love your blog!And the amount of combinations you obtain with new and vintage clothes and complements.

The Glossy Editor said...

Rumi! I love your brogues! I've been looking everywhere for a cute pair and they don't seem to exist. My ditsy floral mini dress (very "Rumi") is hanging sadly in my closet until I find some...

T` said...

I really love that bag and the shoes !!:D

Fashion-Obsessed! said...

Hey, i absolutely love your outfit, and your whole style. Your blog is awesome, i like it very much. It's great to see such a good blog as inspiration as i only started my blog a couple of days ago. check mine out.
cya
http://fashionistawithambition.blogspot.com/

Fashion-Obsessed! said...

I have also added you to my blog roll, think your blog is so great! :) http://fashionistawithambition.blogspot.com/
x

lovisa said...

I love the skirt! Where did you find it?

STYLE DU MONDE said...

Cute skirt and lovely shoes. You have a great sense of style!!! Btw, I just posted first picture from my visit to Antwerp. Enjoy!

vintage-trendy-glam said...

Cute brogues and fringed handbag ! I love !

Anja said...

Yay, so there ARE people who wear defunct watches just because they look good! (Ok, so far there's two of us ;)
The battery in my Tag Heuer died long ago, but I love wearing it, it's a huge silver men's watch- great statement piece.
Love from Poland :)

Knight Cat said...

i know those kain shirts are amazing, they look like they are from the row or something really really high end!

xxx

Miss at la Playa said...

I just placed a bid for one of your articles at last! :)

I absolutely adore it.. I am not saying which article it is because I want it only for me! :)

Hope I win the auction.

Ida said...

Loving the outfit AND the shoes AND the defunct watch! Who would have thought?:) You never cease to amaze us, and keep us intrigued, Rumi. Keep up the good work!

Diana said...

You must have a huge closet! Those shoes I wish I had, they look like school girl shoes.

She's Dressing Up said...

Love these brogues, especially paired with this outfit.

Helene said...

What can I say, I just LOVE all of your photos.

Check out my blog: http://helenesundee.blogspot.com

Paris Tarts said...

My necklace watch doesn't work..but gosh I love it!!
Mind telling us where you got the shoes? They are amazing.....

Tart

Luxe. said...

I looove this look on you! it's so different to see you in flats!

Maria C said...

Awesome brogues!

Vix said...

Ah! Love this whole look. Those shoes are divine. Nice to see you in flats :)

Heidi said...

Yuuuuuuuuuum!
i want your tee so bad it hurts! xo.

Natalia Grozina said...

very cute bag!

dried porkears said...

Ooh, this one caught me offguard because I actually own a grey skirt very similar to the one you're selling. After wearing it almost daily for four years because it was my uniform (woo, yes I am an ex-schoolgirl) I thought this year I would finally retire it, however after seeing this post, I think I can put a little more mileage on it, thanks to your inspiration!

Fleurette said...

love it! i want your pocket tank. i've been looking for a similiar for ages now :(

kirsty lee said...

oooh i have my eye on that skirt now... i may have to breath in a bit when wearing it.

absolutely love the shoes. my black brogues are a bit too wintery for outfits like this. annoying.

Ingvild Marie said...

I love the little pocket detail on the top;) great!

* Fashion Dreamer * said...

I'm insanely jealous of your Urbn tshirt, and this new tshirt. And those brogues, what a find

&lt;3 fashion chalet said...

What shoes are these? I adore them!! ♥

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8150/dsc06111em9.jpg

ps: I always wear watches that don't work, feel no shame.. ;)

Lust for Fashion said...

i love your loose white tank! I need to find one that's relatively cheap, can you give me some tips?
I love your blog!!

Elana said...

those shoes are amazing!!

Vintage Vinyl said...

Gorgeous style.

soilikethelike said...

ah i lovee the watch, your style is so freakin cool!

Dazedandconfused said...

I love the bag!

Anonymous said...

Maybe somebody already have asked you this, but what would you call your style? By the way, I love all of your outfits! : )

Sarah said...

Think you've tempted me to get some brogues!

di said...

beautiful skirt!

are in my favorite links!

XOXO

kirsten said...

I have abunch of those Alternative Apparel Burnout tees. They are seriously the best shirts I have ever owned. They are so unbelievably comfy. I too would certainly recommend them. Coincidentally I am wearing one right now. I love the Kain tank and the shoes!

MakiMaki Vintage said...

hmm, a watch....a novel concept especially if it works, yours is super pretty though!

Alyssa said...

Where did you purchase your Kain at? Revolve?

style crusader said...

I'm not a huge fan of those kinds of shoes, but you pull them off well!