10/15/2008

Zipped in

Image Hosted by ImageShack.us

Image Hosted by ImageShack.us

Zipper harness, designed by Michelle Yue and made by Norwegian Woods' Angie Johnson, Kain tank, vintage Levi's jeans, Marc by Marc Jacobs boots, vintage blazer.

The second I laid eyes on this zipper harness ingeniously designed by Michelle Yue, I fell in love. Hard. I love that Michelle hatched the idea and enlisted the help of Norwegian Wood designer Angie Johnson to create it - her expertise with zippers seems pretty much unrivaled. I even went so far as to create an account and make my first purchase ever on the fabled Etsy. After a bunch of emailing and anxious waiting, I received a package from her containing the beloved piece, as well as a few other things designed by her and her friends that elicited way too many delighted squeals as I tore back the tissue paper. Thank you to both Michelle and Angie for working together to make this, I couldn't possibly love it more. Though I did the first run here in a plain white tank, it weirdly looks good with most everything. I'm going to stop raving now before it gets out of control.

Oh and my year-long search for the perfect boyfriend jeans has come to an end. Good thing, it was getting pretty hopeless there for a while.

84 comments:

WendyB said...

Cute jeans.

Brigadeiro said...

That zipper harness is amazing!!! Am so jealous!

FASHIONJUNK said...

gorgeous outfit. love your jeans and the zipper harness. great style.


www.mode-damour.blogspot.com

JEYQ said...

roomie.
i had a dream last night that you finally returned one of my comments (no intentions to imply), and i was so excited to wake up and check my blogger account just for the sake of wishful thinking, but to my lament, was greeted with zilch. anyway, i didn't know somebody could make me feel that way, damn even in my dreams. but i commend you for establishing and more importantly building an AMAZING breakfast blog, as you say, to fill me every single day with hope and new ideas about fashion.

& by the looks of it, does it zip all the way back, or just to there?

=]] Jey

instantvintage said...

Great piece. I love the body chain with the zippers. Very cool, Rumi. Very cool.

Anonymous said...

Great look, although I must admit I find it unoriginal that you jack other people's style. Wouldn't it be a little better if you came up with ideas on your own?? Or at least give credit to the ones who started the trends you wear.

sarah said...

I also search a boyfriend jeans for myself, hope I'll find some cute ones like yours too.

The zippers are great!


Ps: You got an email;)

warholchic2 said...

anon, she did give credit to michelle yue!

anyway, i think this is one of my fave outfits yet. throw on a beanie and then i can die happy. wish i could pull this off. unfortunately, the tight-rolled boyfriend jean look makes me look ever smaller than i already am!

Dane said...

Wooow amazing harness and great boyfriend jeans, luckily my bf and I have the same size so I can sneak his out the closet for a day or two. Awesome outfit.

R said...

Ooh that harness/chain type thing is pretty awesome. Its so cool yet kind of horror movie creepy at the same time. I love it! Very different

R said...
This post has been removed by the author.
La Condesa said...

That zipper is a very original piece.

It must give a rocking attitude to any piece you put in on with

Good catch!

PUG and PIPS said...

hello, first time commenter!
This outfit is perfection. the contrast of the boyfriend jean and the super high platform is A+
....and don't even get me started on the zip vest creation.

amazing!

the healthy ghost said...

Love the harness,it´s so natural and free kind of look

Diana said...

Hey, I saw the chain a while ago and fell in love with it.. I'm going to order it soon and you just reminded me!
I like the top half of the outfit, but something about the jeans doesn't appeal too me. I think they're unflattering to your figure.

I, too, think you're style has changed lately. In some ways, it's good, and in other ways it's bad. We can't expect her to keep wearing the same type of outfits to years, she has to adjust. But, on the other hand, it feels like the part of "you" has washed away with your outfits..

anyways, keep up the good work

coco said...

wow, this piece was made for you. perfect! and I love your pictures. my compliments to the photographer!

HANNAH-ZOË said...

I love the zipper on that harness! it gives it more of an edge perhaps i will try a diy, thanks for the comment by the way (;

Lisa said...

that chain is defintely you. it suits you perfectly.

LOVE the BF jeans. lately I've only been buying jeans from the mens section!

x.

Inspire the Starling said...

Loving the skeletol qualities about the harness. There seems to be so many possibilities with zips...and obviously they look hot on you!

ModeJunkie said...

yey for boyfriend jeans and zipper harness! do u know if they still sell some? because if they do, i might create an account at etsy now too! :) you look sooo good.

Anna said...

What a cool harness, and you make it look even cooler with the boyfriend jeans :)

Dana (MODAna) said...

can't wait to see what else you pair it with but I love the simple look

PUNKIE said...

WOW I'm shocked! the zipper harness is amazing, incredible, fantastic! Michelle has dona a great, huge jobe! So rock... but not too much hard... very beutiful! and it could change the appereance of an outfit!!

Mimnor said...

So sexy !! Just love the zipper harness !!

Shani said...

I love this outfit(: and the zipper harness is so awesome!!

saray said...

Zipper harness is fab!!
the did agreat job..

Kat said...

Pretty.

Mimi said...

I adore the boots and jeans but I'm not so much into the rest.

Anonymous said...

It looks like you belong on Stockholm Streetstyle, and that's a good thing! =)

Carol said...

I fully believe the zip harness would look good on anything, it is a miracle invention!

Would love it if you could check out http://www.schuhstreet.typepad.com/as I am big admirer of your Blog:)

Carol x

Anonymous said...

LOVE the zipper harnes - so cool.
Although, the jeans... not so much.

copperoranges said...

those jeans look so ridiculous on your tiny frame! it's almost cute though.

that zipper harness is the sort of thing that sets your look apart i think.

K said...

i like the jeans. i think they look better than skinnies.

Anonymous said...

THAT ZIPPER HARNESS IS BADASS, ALTHOUGH THE BOYFRIEND JEAN TREND WAS ORIGINATED ALONG TIME AGO

http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/3012

LOVE YOUR BLOG

S said...

The zipper piece is fantastic and suits you so well.

Bella said...

Very cool...

Melissa said...

Looving the chain harness! Here's a link to the store site, for anyone who's interested. I've been eyeing it forever, haha. :)

cass said...

It's better than Erin Wasson's complete copies of Bliss Lau's work I guess.

Chloe's Chic Conception said...

I love the harness!! It's great! I'm not the biggest fan of boyfriend jeans, they don't look that great on me - but if you can pull them off (and obviously you can) then by all means, rock them :)

Youngest Indie said...

i love the sunlight in your photos. sigh.... and of course love your style. :)

masha said...

jeans look really great and fresh :)

sofie said...

Oh I like this a lot!

Ashleigh said...

this is a great look...the first time I actually saw one of these was on "Queen Michelle" and thought it was interesting....I actually like this one better than Wassons...so kudos to the purchase....Think i'd like some skinnies though with this look...but hey, you always rock what you wear and make it a YOU look :P ...xx

Fashion Is Poison said...

lovelovelovelove!!

Isabell said...

cute outfit <3

Marilynn said...

The harness zipper is absolutely perfect! And like always, you look amazing. I was actually thinking of making a bag using zippers like that.



For the most beautiful Blue Sapphires, Pink Sapphires, White Sapphires, Sapphire Rings (or any other kind of Sapphire Jewelry), check out http://www.TheNaturalSapphireCompany.com

Anonymous said...

very everybody

absolutely chic but i see this too much now everywhere - coping one trend on and on.....

Hot Bot said...

Wow. Very very cute jeans. And the harness...Oh. Em. Gee.

Sarah said...

it's so funny how concerned everyone is with what you originate and what you imitate! i dare say that they all visit your blog so that they can imitate you! and isn't that part of what's so great about fashion? trends are downright fun!

i love the zipper contraption and wanted it so much when i saw it on michelle! great idea to get one rumi, and keep rockin it because you make it look amazing!

and ashleigh i see it with skinnies too!

Paris Tarts said...

Cool look! Hey I just put up a Balmain looking dress on my ebay today! Just a heads up if your interested. ^.^

Tart

Hannah Cheeto said...

Wow Rumi, it looks amazing! And of course you totally rock it.

budget chic said...

Lovin the harness, very slick!

TEXTSTYLES said...

love the rolled up jeans + high-heel combat boots combo
fierce

Anonymous said...

i think that those jeans are too light for the harsh black + chains

Luxe. said...

Omg I love it! Perfection! Especially against the white tank, my love of chains and hardwear continues!

Krystal said...

I love my old Levi's! Wearing them well here love.

Iheartfashion said...

LOVE the harness! And you wear the baggy rolled jeans brilliantly.

Angel said...

yea a perfect pair of boyfriend jeans are hard to find! there ether to big around the waist or to baggy x.x!! your so lucky to find a good pair haha

Krystal said...

Thanks for stopping by, I feel really special now :) I hope you like the blog. We seem to know a lot of the same folks in the industry, it's fantastic to see people following their passion!

xo
Krystal

The Stylish Wanderer said...

god. you look great. love that harness

KD said...

Love the jeans!

Tavi said...

The zipper armor is amazing. Me want.
And your shoe collection below is utter perfection! The red Chloes...the Marnis...so. great.

For Love not Money said...

As usual Rumi, you look amazing.


I just have to say, where do people get off saying you've "ripped off" other peoples style and that your look is "everyday and boring"?

I don't recall you ever saying you were trying to pioneer cutting edge trends - You wear what you like, and if you see someone else wearing something you like then you take it and put your own spin on it.....

Excuse me, but isn't that what everybody does? Isn't that what the fashion industry is all about?

The most laughable thing about these "brave" anonymous posters (so self-righteous, yet unable to put their name next to their comments) is that THEY'RE FOLLOWING YOUR BLOG!

You inspired me to start my own blog and I'm totally digging the opportunity to showcase my personal style.

I could rant on forever but I don't need to - You know you look good, and there are many, many people out there the world over who agree with you....

xxx

caro. said...

*sings* rumi rocks the man pants, rumi rocks the man pants!!!

yayyyy

Nita-Karoliina said...

ah love!those shoes+jeans!
click my images so you can see them huge, i have 2 outfit post where i wear the same pants so you can see them closer :)
have a nice week!
hugs!

Arianna said...

hey have you seen this yet? i know ur obsessed with the balmain ones, these look pretty much the same i think im gonna get them!

vivian said...

i think it's cool you're trying the boyfriend jeans- i could never pull them off, but i like seeing them on you!

i also remember that you mentioned before that you read the Japanese magazine "Vivi", since i live in Asia i picked it up several times and it's amazing!

do you still get inspiration from it?

karla said...

aw rumi! i like this one! but that probably because I'm a bf-jean fanatic. so comfortable right?

AU PAYS DE CANDY said...

i love your jeans !!

Véronique Deshayes said...

Ce "zipper harness" est vraiment très joli. J'imagine qu'il peut être combiné à beaucoup de tenues. J'ai beaucoup aimé la photo des chaussures, on dirait une photo de famille...
take care

Anonymous said...

WOW!!!

for love not money- you took the words right out of my mouth. Could not have said it better. I mean I was never under the impression my gf was a designer, and in all fairness doesn’t that mean that everything she wears has been done or worn before??


just a thought....

Caldwell

Saray said...

I love you blog!!!
:)

Anonymous said...

For a second there, I thought you'd said that you're relationship with your boyfriend had finally come to an end! I had to reread it to understand. Phew.

tAli said...

awe this is one of my fav outfits on you! thats saying a lot!

:)i really like what you've been putting together as of late.

La photographe said...

COOL SHOES

La photographe said...

COOL SHOES

Savvy Mode SG said...

love the top. super stylish and cool.

Savvy Mode SG said...

love the top. super stylish and cool.

Juliet said...

You're my icon. That top is heavenly on you.

juliet xxx

jessi said...

I LOVE the jeans

Judy said...

I love it! those boots! you haven't worn them in a while i think. shame on you. anywayz, I don't really like the chain thing though. It's just to exentric and weird. Like it's for freaky MS...I would like it styled differently like erin once wore I think.

Linnéa said...

WOW! AWESOME OUTFIT!!! LOVE IT!!
xoxo

Tanzanite said...

I love Michele's stuff and teaming up with Angie Johnson has got to be an inspired move. I'm going to order right now!

tanzanite

ed said...

一夜情聊天室,一夜情,情色聊天室,情色,美女交友,交友,AIO交友愛情館,AIO,成人交友,愛情公寓,做愛影片,做愛,性愛,微風成人區,微風成人,嘟嘟成人網,成人影片,成人,成人貼圖,18成人,成人圖片區,成人圖片,成人影城,成人小說,成人文章,成人網站,成人論壇,情色貼圖,色情貼圖,色情A片,A片,色情小說,情色小說,情色文學,寄情築園小遊戲, 情色A片,色情影片,AV女優,AV,A漫,免費A片,A片下載

情色,A片,AIO,AV,日本AV,色情A片,AV女優,A漫,免費A片,A片下載,情色A片,哈啦聊天室,UT聊天室,聊天室,豆豆聊天室,色情聊天室,尋夢園聊天室,080視訊聊天室,080聊天室,080苗栗人聊天室,免費視訊聊天,上班族聊天室,080中部人聊天室,視訊聊天室,視訊聊天,成人聊天室,一夜情聊天室,辣妹視訊,情色視訊,成人,成人影片,成人光碟,成人影城,自拍

A片,AIO,AV,日本AV,色情A片,AV女優,A漫,AIO交友愛情館,線上A片,免費A片,A片下載,情色A片,微風成人,嘟嘟成人網,成人,成人影片,成人光碟,成人影城,成人交友,愛情公寓,色情聊天室,情色貼圖,色情,色情影片,做愛,情色,哈啦聊天室,聊天室,UT聊天室,豆豆聊天室,尋夢園聊天室,080視訊聊天室,080聊天室,080苗栗人聊天室,自拍,性愛

情趣用品,情趣用品,情趣,情趣,A片,A片,情色,A片,A片,情色,情趣用品,情趣用品,A片,A片,情色,情色

情色視訊,美女視訊,辣妹視訊,視訊聊天室,視訊交友網,免費視訊聊天,視訊交友90739,視訊,免費視訊,情人視訊網,視訊辣妹,影音視訊聊天室,視訊交友,視訊聊天,免費視訊聊天室,成人視訊,UT聊天室,聊天室,豆豆聊天室,色情聊天室,尋夢園聊天室,聊天室尋夢園,080聊天室,080苗栗人聊天室,上班族聊天室,小高聊天室