7.03.2009

primal instinct

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(eBay tshirt, Stylestalker skirt, Alexander Wang bra, Chloe wedges, Balenciaga bag)

I've been lazily thinking about putting together my own economical version of that now infamous Christopher Kane chimp in distress dress for a few months now and finally got around to eBaying an appropriate tshirt. I reversed the tight top/full skirt silhouette but I still feel at least partially satiated on the Kane front.

Dragged Colin to Nordstrom yesterday and while I was trying on some heavily marked down Miu Miu patchwork wedges he pointed out this most beautiful sight..I made the mistake of trying them on too and you can now consider me obsessed. The price tag ruled them out..but oh my god. Alexander McQueen is a genius to make an homage to the motorcycle jacket in shoe format. I got the wedges though hahha. And the sweetest navy tie dyed cardigan from Forever21.

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Praying for no clouds at the beach tomorrow, happy 4th :)

205 comments:

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Tenny said...

Those shoes are amazing! And I love your skirt too

R said...

Wow those shows are awesomeee, and in wedge format? We need to see these puppies in action Rumi! Im glad your giving your balenciaga some love again, it's still one of my fave bags.
I hope your july.4th is fun, I think Im going to sneak close to the US border and watch some of your guys fire works lol! They are always so much better than ours.

;) R

R said...

shoes* hehe

Fashion Tidbits said...

that last picture is wondrous! the lighting and the pose :) can't wait for beach pics tomorrow

Anonymous said...

Love your skirt! But not with tht oufit sorry. Ur gorgeous tho.

Anonymous said...

how do you get so big pictures ?

I love you´re site :)

kiah k. said...

Love your take on the Christopher Kane dress!

NOELLE said...

GREAT GREAT SHOES BY MCQUEEN!!!1

SOMETHING PICASSO said...

Ahhh a gorilla tshirt?! Cool.

bisou-joue said...

I really like your economical version of the christopher kane tee ! It so creativ and nice !

These shoes are stunning !

Blair said...

arg as a fellow san diegan, im seriously praying for sun too.

Daphne said...

i love that shirt/skirt. looks comfy and sexy and simple. Can't wait to see those miu miu wedges.

LACY said...

luv the outfit and i cant wait to see how you wear the tie dye cardigan and wedges :)

lacysmess.blogspot.com

Noa said...

Wow!! love the skirt!!!

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strawberry fields said...

i totally agree...those are some marvelous shoes

Mega said...

You look uber pretty these days. Not saying you didn't alreday look pretty!

Just, I think you're one of those lucky girls who are pretty all their lives, and get better with age.

Love this outfit too.

The Stylemaster said...

i very much feel the kane vibe
and oh my god, what amazing shoes!

Juliet said...

love the outfit!!! mm christopher kane!

www.herinfluences.blogspot.com

Lainey said...

Wow, those shoes are brilliant! I can't wait to see your cardigan too! happy 4th!

xoxo

bIRD said...

mcqueen the mastermind.

LIISA ' said...

Really pretty outfit and what camera do you use? Quality is AMAZING.

moraki said...

love the sun in your hair <3 nice skirt!

FashionHippieLoves said...

your skirt is amazing!!!
You look so fab!!

X

LaPetiteTP said...

Adore the skirt, and it would work SO well with the McQueen's.

http://theqcouture.blogspot.com/

heleen db said...

Great outfit! The tshirt, the Chloe wedges, and the skirt perfectly blend together.

I've been looking for a similiar skirt myself, is yours leather?

Claire said...

LOOOVE those McQueen shoeboots!! And your outfit is great, tight skirt and loose top is defs one of my favourite silhouettes

Pearlin said...

Love your Tshirt & the motorbike jacket boots are killa!!

Pearlin
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Denise said...

you looked so much younger. i don't know. is it the hair.

you're always so lovely rumi

indie said...

Haha love the skull in the zipper detail...killer shoes for someone.

Dana (MODAna) said...

I was totally thinking leather jacket when I saw these, WOW!!!!!!!!
Hot gorilla tee, babe

siblingmine said...

girl - you are so hot ... it kills me

ALB said...

The Chloé boots, ah mah gaaahd, I would nearly kill for them. (And the t-shirt is great, too.)

Christing said...

wow those boots are really something! i'm pretty obsessed too!

http://fashionhedonism.blogspot.com

Kat said...

i really like the first pic and the shoes are... fantastic!

Ore* said...

I saw those McQueen's a few weeks ago...they are beautiful!
you look gorgeous and i def need to get a Kane inspired-tshirt!

http://lipstickboudoir.blogspot.com/

x's

BB&amp;HH said...

HEYYOU !
Some new stufff are coming on BB&HH... lets check this out (:

thx Bisous.

Caramell said...

woah, your top is brilliant *-*

harps said...

you should've got the McQueens, those Miu Miu's are horrid! nice skirt though

Luxi said...

the light in your loose hair is just gorgeous. I love this outfit, please tell us what camera you use <3

LuvLux
xxx

Stacy said...

love your skirt! and those mcqueen shoes are awesome, can't wait to see your new wedges

http://fashionhandglide.blogspot.com

Ashleigh said...

that skirt is pretty freaking awesome....

xxx

Ash

Anonymous said...

Awesome set of pics, Awesome outfit (i kind of hate the Balenciaga, though).

Oh and your hair looks 100000000 x better this way, Rumi, pls don't even consider going back to trashy blonde.

Stephanie said...

Your style is so inspiring. I like all Oufits.

Ashley said...

Loooove the zip skirt! Your bf takes amazing photos!!

http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

Marie-Louise said...

these photos look really nice- your legs look beyond long!

Zarna said...

i loooove those booties! mcqueen is a genius.

-zarna
http://zarnasrunway.blogspot.com

jeremy Charpentier said...

really love these ! I like the lighting on the model a lot!

Miss Butterflyme said...

O.M.G. your style is the best one.
I really love the post called "a place in the sun".

Rebecca said...

I love the lighting in these photos. I wish I knew how to capture images like that. Colin should do a tutorial! He's shots are fantastic!

Jamie said...

Love the Chloe shoes. Do prefer the similar boots but they are still to die for!

Natasha said...

Wow those shoes are so so cool!!

http://natashassoiree.blogspot.com/

Caleb Poling said...

alexander mcqueen = genius.

stephh said...

i love those alexander mcqueen shoes!
not a fan of the miu miu's, but im interested to see how you'll wear them :) i love your style!

http://beautyofmyreality.blogspot.com

livininoilcountry said...

Very very cool shoes. I love how the t-shirt flatters your body and I love the skirt!

Little Red said...

Love the look! And those shoes are amazing!

Hope you have a good 4th!

Dea said...

I know that I´m repeting, but those shoes are söööö gorgeous. All those details... MMMMM
xxx

sparkle motion said...

i really like this outfit especially with those shoes (which are one of my favorites of yours) but i didnt really see the Christopher Kane dress parallel until you mentioned it. the graphic on the front is definitely reminiscent of it but as far as the shape, like you said, not exactly. still an awesome look though

Charlie C said...

That shirt looks so cute, and those wedges look amazing such a clever idea

Lily said...

Ohh my those Alexander McQueens are beeeautiful..and I love your take on the christopher kane tee. Gorgeous pics!

lily xxx

http://throughthelookingglass44.blogspot.com/

Dinah said...

I love, LOVE Alexander McQueen accessories. I saw those boots on net-a-porter and am crossing my fingers that the fashion gods will bestow me with the magic to get those boots. And a clutch with the skull enclosure. That said, your outfit is amazing.

Anonymous said...

I like this outfit! It's hot!
And loooove the bag and the skirt;D

Kasia said...

I love this shirt and skirt!!

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Violet said...

MCQUEEN!! I had the privliage of trying these beauties on yesterday... i looked at the inside and said of course mcqueen

XX
Vi from Cali

Violet said...

MCQUEEN!! I had the privliage of trying these beauties on yesterday... i looked at the inside and said of course mcqueen

XX
Vi from Cali

Violet said...

MCQUEEN!! I had the privliage of trying these beauties on yesterday... i looked at the inside and said of course mcqueen

XX
Vi from Cali

Miranda said...

love your new wedges! jealous!
adoring your skirt as well

jamie clare said...

did you get the wedges in tan or brown?


and those mcqueen shoes are SICK. skull zipper? amazing.

The Socialite said...

HAPPY 4th! Great outfit! ;)

Michelle Park said...

Rumi! Those shoes are totally rad, a girl on Lookbook.nu was rocking them...check it out if you have an account. You inspired me to start my own blog!

MonochromaticFacets.blogspot.com

FASHIONconfectionairy said...

Love your outfit so much, favorite in ages. very rocker chic, and my oh my I love those Miu Miu wedges!
XOXOXO
Libby
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lisa @ luxe said...

love the pictures...

wishing you a safe & happy 4th!!!

xoxo

caylee said...

oh i love this shirt/skirt combo! and the fact that your gorilla is less scary. haha.

Cruz said...

Great shoes, hope you have a happy 4th. :)

MizzJ said...

The lighting in this photo is fantastic! Your bf really needs to do some tutorials b/c he is so talented.

Those Alexander McQueens are totally bad-ass, love it.

Polina said...

great photos. and lovely and well-executed idea.

InnyVinny said...

I love an economical version. Nice job. It suits you very well, girlie.

And those boots...my gawd.

THE DAMSELS said...

I'm king of dying to fully experience this gorilla shirt. I've been searching for the perfect wolf shirt but the ones I find are either incredibly beat up or cheesy beyond words. I just started a blog by the way...

thedamsels.blogspot.com

Ashley said...

Happy 4th! Love your tee, I need to go on ebay more often!

-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

sexyinthecity said...

Lovely photos!
And love the DIY shirt!! ;)

xx
www.sexyinthecity.es

Tawney--A Chichi Life said...

I absolutely love the Alexander McQueen boots! They're amazing!

http://achichilife.blogspot.com

Kriston said...

This is a great outfit, and those shoes are rather sexy :D

Hannah &amp; Karina said...

I just Amazon-ed myself that shirt yesterday along with eagle and wolf tees.

As for those shoes, I could just have the zip pulls and be happy. Goodness gracious.

-H

Is This Real Life? said...

Love those soes/boots awesome outfit too!

alice said...

I love those red chloe boots soo much. and the skirt looks amazing on you.

Vivian said...

i love this outfit!!!! so, so good.

Romi said...

Those McQueen booties are killers!
Love the outfit.

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Anonymous said...

you are my hero

meso said...

well done!! happy 4th. m

Tosin.s said...

love the oufit! x

http://lipstickboudoir.blogspot.com/

Mara said...

Those Alexander McQueen motorcycle jacket shoes are amazing. Did you know that starting on July 17th Nordstrom is having their big anniversary sale? Maybe that would make the price tag more doable.

Hadley said...

those shoes are everything that's amazing about a perfect leather jacket...in shoe form. amazing.

emma said...

As much as I love this look, I think some studded up pumps would have really made it killer and put together. Either way it's gorgeous!

love the fashion kiwi

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Bombshell Kitten said...

The McQueen shoes are genius, have you seen his feather-detail wedding gown from last year? Beyond words.

rach said...

Yes, those shoes are indeed beautiful!

proudly says, said...

gorgeous outfit, rumi!

what a genius idea of mcqueen!

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Emilee said...

Wow, love your skirt! I'm freakishly attracted to the zipper down the front.

-Emilee

Anonymous said...

Those shoes remind me of a bad ass motorbike jacket. They'd look gorgeous on your hot legs!

Anonymous said...

Ok that was stupid of me.
I got too excited over the shoes that I forgot to read "Alexander McQueen is a genius to make an homage to the motorcycle jacket in shoe format." TOINK! haha

FashionJazz said...

This look is so awsome Rumi!

JOHANNA - MYSHOEBOX:SE said...

I saw those boots online a couple of months ago, they´re so gorgeous!

JAMEE said...

Everything looks good excep for those fucking clown shoes..... EW!

Kate. said...

T-shirt looks pretty cool and I love that skirt! x)

Ty Ty said...

Gorgeous. Youve made those shoes look sexy.. and that t-shirt.. I love the way youve combined everything!

xoxo
http://sheblogsfashion.blogspot.com/

alexsandra said...

love the t-shirt!

THE UNIQORN said...

the skirt is soooo sexy!
love it

sarah said...

sweet skirt xxx

Anika said...

yep, I can see how one would obsess over the moto jacket shoes. They are perfect in every way!

Missy said...

those alexander mcqueen shoes are to die for!! i say just buy them!!

FASHIONJUNKIE said...

the skirt is amazing.

FASHIONJUNKIE said...

the skirt is amazing.

Hannah said...

i love the t-shirt, it goes so well with the skirt too.

xx
http://kathleenbaby.blogspot.com/

PUNKIE said...

oh miu miu wedges are cute, but this are THE BOOTS! I saw them days ago on lookbook and I immediatly fell in love! why god I'm a poor student with no money?? they're perfect!
and think of me... poor me, that I'm still obsessed from this chloè boots and from colin stuart studded booties too! now... that are completely, totally, absolutely, out of stock :(

PS: gorgeous look! I like a lot this version of Kane's dress!

Hanna Persson said...

I really like this look!

Damsels said...

hey rumi!!
wow great idea .. why didnt i think of that

anyway i love it but you should maybe crop it a bit and sew a quick hem so you dont have to tie it in a knot
just an idea !

kirstyb said...

Love this outfit. The tee looks great xoxoox

Phoebe Rose said...

Great outfit - Love the skirt and the way you've knotted your top. Awesome shoes too!

http://flowergirlfashion.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

what size did you get that shirt in?

Ara said...

ah, love this look, kind of 80's. :)

Hippie, hippie - milkshake said...

those shoes are to die for, and i like the way you style your tee....

Sabrina said...

Love this outfit...the skirt is amazing.
I saw those booties just yesterday and I've fallen in love <3

Helenski said...

amazing outfit! and you are so pretty!

morena said...

Amazing!

MARISA said...

i am abnormally inlove with both the wedges and rick owens. soo utteraly amazing.

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Vik said...

GOD!! those shoes are amazing!!! if only i had the income to support them and give them the good home they deserve!
Love your blog and am an avid follower :)
much love from Ireland xx
magpie-girl.blogspot.com

Brigadeiro said...

Can't get enough of your Chloe's = LOVE! :)
xx

WISEREDLIPS said...

love it!!!!!!!

clarewbrown said...

Gorgeous shoes!! And i love the skirt!! Another exquisite post!
Cheers,
Clare

Anonymous said...

what is rummy's day job as it would have to be kinda out there to allow you to wear such outfits everyday - please someone fill me in...?!?!?!

HELEN said...

I love those alexander wangs. How much are they??

Niki B. said...

alexander mcqueen... amazing!
love your blog.

ahautemess.blogspot.com

stephanie said...

those mcqueens are unreal!

and the lighting in these shots is beyond belief and works soo well with the outfit!

and btw- the crochet dress i mentioned a little while back is up now ;)


xx

Wearability.us said...

I think I like your outfit better than the original dress. It helps that the gorilla looks a little less angry =) By the way, Rumi -- you may recognize the latest contributor to our Wearability blog as your old roommate, Annie!

Anonymous said...

Of course you got the wedges! With all of the money you are raking in, and I DO mean RAKING between the free stuff you hustle on eBay to your salivating, envious "fans," to your budding modeling career, you can have whateva you liiiiiikkkeee yeeaaaahhhhh. Long live the hustle!

Sidenote: PLEASE change up the lighting!! I can't standing this "overexposed" wandering hippie shoot any longer. Its 2009. Time for something new.

Emilie said...

Love your new hair color!
Emilie
http://mylittlefashiondiary.blogspot.com/

the agent said...

Rumi, I'd like to eat you sometimes.

Bayley. said...

I love the Christopher Kane prints and I adore your take on it!

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Anonymous said...

those shoes, are really not beautifull. I don't understand why do you think these are so special, because you wear these so much

nina + seraina said...

those wedges will never ever get old

ever

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Seraina

the. approach said...

the offical next leather jacket... well not really the 'next'.
Epic!
Love the blog

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Madde's said...

I love your skirt and the shoes are amazing ;)

/madde in sweden

madelenegoras@blogspot.com

MM said...

when I saw the outfit , I automatically thought Christopher Kane!

Good Job!


Fashion-Intervention

Isabel said...

This outfit is kickass, Rumi! The gorilla makes me smile.

Mandy said...

Such a great style, love your blog

Gaia said...

love the tee
xoxo

Ash Fox said...

those motorcycle jacket boots are a dream. love em.

x
www.tittees.blogspot.com

FabBlab said...

Alexander McQueen FTW!
Love love love.
And, hot skirt.
Sax.

xoxo
A*
www.FabBlab.blogspot.com

MJ said...

That chimp T-shirt is fab! I want one now... To eBay!

http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com/

Kristin said...

*Please follow my fashion blog
Here's the link:
http://rhapsodyinheels.blogspot.com/
awesome shoes hun!

Dinky's Delights said...

Love the skirt and the shoes ... your legs are amazing honey

Lauren said...

great outfit!

Dorothea said...

Great pictures, the seem very theatrical, I like it!

Lydia said...

You're really goodlooking! :)

Samantha said...

THOSE SHOES ARE AMAZING. :D

Exchange links?

chris said...

love love your shirt! i just added your link to our page, please add us too! andyandchris.com

Missaa said...

Not my favorite look... but whatever you still look fabulous!

sarah said...

love this outfit so much.
well done.

sarah x

PILAR said...

Your blog is so stylish!
Congratulations!

a kiss from Argentina

The Fashion Inquisitor said...

You are so gorgeous and Have such a wonderful outfit =] I love the shoes =]]

Anonymous said...

Those shoes are GENIUS.

Jazmyn Alexandria said...

Those shoes are gorgeous!!

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ultimate fashion junkie. said...

aren't you just in love with those shoes. when i saw them i seriously died and ressurected. i really been seeing alot of zipper skirts lately i feel a diy coming on. probably just make it myself. but love the outfit. flawless and wedges go perfect.



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[LA] said...

VERY CHRISTOPHER KANE =)








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Rima said...

I love that you can pull of Chloe shoes and an ebay tshirt...genius much? I'm seriously in awe. I'm new to fashiontoast but I'm loving this already! Thanks for sharing

Kat said...

Not many people could pull off the way you're wearing that t-shirt with the skirt but it totally works on you.

New Zealand style at www.sophistokat.blogspot.com

judy aldridge said...

Rumi--You've worked so hard--go get the Mcqueen's!! You deserve them!

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Noelle + Kendall said...

Those Chloe wedges look great in all your outfits!

Anonymous said...

I love that t-shirt

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Jenny Brewer said...

Wow! I like your version better than Christopher Kane's!

wenche said...

I cant believe where you get all the money to buy your clothes? You look stunning every day.

Sarah said...

So beautiful, as always!!

Next-Trend said...

lovely skirt <3

Wana said...

u look fab babe!! tres chic!! j'adore!!

Blicious said...

love your skirt!!! and those shoes are to die for!

jC (polkadot) said...

what a clever homage to christopher kane - reversing the silhouette! i like that. from a composition POV, the asymmetrical knot on the t doesn't balance the zipper, but that nice little silver necklace pointing down brings it back into a triangle. one of those things you don't think about consciously - but it makes it a perfect triangular composition.

it works, is what i'm saying. and yes, i agree, mcQ's motorcycle jacket stilettos are inspired.

Tonight... said...

I love those alexander McQueen shoes! I've been using them pretty much all my outfits on Polyvore recently...

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=551186

TheStrawberryFields said...

Feirce tshirt and i can only appreciate the shoes,im gonna scour for a cheap version hehe
.

Anonymous said...

Can yo please stop it w/ those Chloe wedges??? They are beyond played out.

neon sweet candy said...

you are lovely and always the shoes are amazing. simply great

KD said...

I love your outfit!

Anonymous said...

SMILE. PLEASE

sharpie said...

I absolutely adore your blog, it's so gorgeous!
your pics are amazing! if you want to follow my blog it's:
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love it!
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Velvet said...

Perfect outfit! I also loved the pictures with your cat, that dress is amazing

Julia said...

That last photo is stunning--and hey, super beautiful thighs! xxx Julia

Noiretta said...

adore your skirt. love zipper.

Victoria B said...

oo this look is gorgeous!!

Perhaps we could swap blogs? ill add you on my list

I loveeee this blog!!!

http://myheadoffice.blogspot.com/

xx

Pooofer said...

Were is that awsome ring from? The big oval one :)

Fashion4Life said...

i have seen the dress before, & to be honest, i didnt really care for it. i much prefer your version :)

www.getobsessed.blogspot.com

Anna Andersson said...

Oh my gosh!! I just love your outfit!
Please give me your skirt? *blink*

Saga said...

ohh i just got in to liberties in london and saw these beauties.. cant stop thinking about them too beautiful for words...

matilda said...

how can anyone look so beatutfil like u do , it's sick!

matilda said...

beautiful eas what i mean *

matilda said...

beautiful eas what i mean *

Ro said...

I love your Chloé wedges, they are beautiful...

Louise said...

do u know u have a swedish twin? www.kenzas.se such a look a like

Anonymous said...

WWW.KENZAS.SE

YOU LOKE LIKE TWINS ! :O

noir said...

You look amazing!

musie said...

I love your take on the Christopher Kane dress. I actually prefer it to the original! Not as in your face, but still very cool.

Anonymous said...

i love what u did with ur hair! it's really pretty.

MIA said...

OMG! Rockin'

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