the city w/ the broken champagne bottle

11.24.2009

the city w/ the broken champagne bottle

(Zara leather jacket <- size small for those who asked, American Apparel circle scarf, RVCA Sinner dress, Forever 21 headband and cutoff jeans, vintage ankle cowboy boots, Pamela Love cross ring, Balenciaga bag)

Most comfortable outfit ever...I can't believe I've found flat footwear I love this much. I almost feel like I'm cheating on myself. And yeah it's fun to dress a little more boyish sometimes. By which I'm not referring to SD's plaid shorts uniform that crept into the background here..

Getting ready to leave for my parent's house in the Bay Area for Thanksgiving and hopefully some hunting around in my closet up there, annoying my brother, and screwing around in the city. Luckily for me my mom keeps the menu somewhat Japanese influenced...I've officially been a pescatarian for a year now and I don't think I'm going back. Much to everyone I know's chagrin. Apparently this is a choice that makes people want to immediately buy you steaks (at Fleming's, even!) and go on In-n-out rampages? And then there are the rest who just think I'm kidding.

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Emilie said...: Love your headband and your Balenciaga bag!
Amazing pics as usual ;)
xxx
Emilie
http://whatshappeninginmyfashionworld.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 2:42 AM
Antonio Barros said...: Fabulous jacket!!!!

thesingular.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 2:49 AM
Noemi Sunshine Ferst said...: Great jacket.
The shoes do look really good.
xx.; 11/24/2009 2:57 AM
jane said...: Perfect, as usual..you have such an amazing sense of style!!!; 11/24/2009 2:57 AM
StreetstyleNews said...: Like the look as well as the pictures!

http://fan.StreetstyleNews.com; 11/24/2009 3:01 AM
Amela<3 said...: Cheating sometimes is no bad thing, I do it mostly.
Love your outfit and specially the shoes!

With love,; 11/24/2009 3:07 AM
Paola said...: Love your Balenciaga Motrocicle City Bag!

I´ve one, is amazing!

Kisses.

http://ilovefashionblogs.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 3:12 AM
M a z p e said...: i think the quality of your pictures is just amazing, they are so beautiful! your bf is a great photographer really

http://www.moneasywardrobe.com; 11/24/2009 3:16 AM
Tea with Edith said...: You lucky girl having Pamela Love jewelry, I love her stuff.; 11/24/2009 3:18 AM
Kristin said...: those shoes are awesme, i have ben looking for shoes like that. i think they are different which makes them quite unique like your style :)

indieexpression.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 3:23 AM
Hilde said...: you're amazing!; 11/24/2009 3:27 AM
Brigadeiro said...: Gorgeous pics & outfit! LOVE the B bag!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!
xx; 11/24/2009 3:27 AM
Denise said...: you look so cool in flats rumi.

great headband. Love this B&W photos.

have a great thanksgiving.; 11/24/2009 3:28 AM
ediot said...: nice pics! im lovin the bag ad the headband. and i like the cutoff jeans.they really suit you. hope youll have a great thanksgiving dear. xx; 11/24/2009 3:29 AM
love, S said...: Hey cool shoes! Close-up shot of those sometime please?? Practical AND uber awesome :) Kudos!; 11/24/2009 3:30 AM
folktime said...: love the headband!; 11/24/2009 3:31 AM
Kirsten Leigh Kuehn said...: im suprised to see you in flats but i really love them! that headband is really cute :o)

www.maisondepeanutleigh.com
{uninhibited fashion}; 11/24/2009 3:32 AM
Monika Poppy said...: Not really loving the ankle boots they look like weird flip flops

http://www.monikapoppy.com/
LOVE FROM MONIKA POPPY
LIVING IT UP IN LONDON; 11/24/2009 3:35 AM
Emily said...: we need a close-up of the boots!! they look really cool!! and i just realized that elana fishman is the model in the AA ad on your sidebar... or at someone who looks just like her is...
xx
neutraltuesday.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 3:40 AM
Hanna said...: like the leather jacket (I hope it's fake though..) got my (faux) leather jacket from zara as well, they really got them right this year! :)

//H; 11/24/2009 3:40 AM
Emily said...: This post has been removed by the author.; 11/24/2009 3:40 AM
Maria said...: Yay flats :)

Maria x; 11/24/2009 3:51 AM
DailyDivaDish said...: Gorgeous as always! Love your comments about being a pescatarian. I've been one for years and it just seems so difficult for others to understand that choice. It's good to hear I'm not alone. ;); 11/24/2009 4:08 AM
Louis Duke said...: Those are amazing!; 11/24/2009 4:14 AM
Clara said...: amazing look.
i love your jacket!
xx; 11/24/2009 4:16 AM
Helen said...: gorgeous photos! loving the leather jacket more and more!

hope you enjoy your time with your family!

helen x; 11/24/2009 4:18 AM
Jenny said...: i love your photos !
xoxo from France
www.sojenny.com; 11/24/2009 4:19 AM
just4fun said...: Love the turban... your last obsession we reckon??

www.just4funnews.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 4:21 AM
moded'amour said...: love everything you're wearing! esp those shoes!

www.mode-damour.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 4:21 AM
Anonymous said...: In my opinion that Balenciaga bag is fake. It´s quite obvious.; 11/24/2009 4:31 AM
Jacquie said...: these photos are lovely! good to see you found flats you love too :)

i must admit, the cropped jeans remind me of my younger days (age 6 to 9 in the 90s) when Pedal Pushers were in fashion... did you have that in the US at that time? you rock them better than i did!

magdaleneloves.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 4:31 AM
PUNKIE said...: wonderful this time again! and your so lucky that your figure allows you to wear everything without looking shorter or fatter.

the balenciaga is in white pearl? I'm in in love with that color, I should buy it one day (
read as: the day I'd own enough money... :P LOL); 11/24/2009 4:44 AM
Ghost said...: Yay the balenciaga bag makes an appearance!
I was wondering what happened to those... And whatever happened to your Chloe triple strap Mary janes... They were gorgeous!
You look awesome rumi!

Http://pastseasonsghosts.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 4:45 AM
Mens casual jackets said...: Really nice pics! I'm loving everything your wearing, especially that headband, gorgeous!; 11/24/2009 4:55 AM
FashionHippieLoves said...: Rumi, you look stunning as usual!!
Really adore your headpiece and the bag!!!

X; 11/24/2009 4:55 AM
Carina said...: I don't understand why people are so psyched out when you tell them you don't eat meat (or you just eat fish, which is what I do too). It really isn't that hard to give up meat, believe it or not (I'm assuming that's why people seem shocked in your situation)
**
http://carina-big-love.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 5:04 AM
Anonymous said...: i was looking at your old entries and your style has evolved so much from the past! it's even more appealing now.; 11/24/2009 5:05 AM
Maria@chicisimo said...: It's another perfect outfit! I always wear flat footwear, and it's difficult to understand you all when wearing those super high heels (I love them too, but I can not walk with them...).
Have a happy Thanksgiving! I miss the bay area so much :C!! Last year I had a super special Thanksgiving in San Francisco!
xx; 11/24/2009 5:07 AM
Maria@chicisimo said...: It's another perfect outfit! I always wear flat footwear, and it's difficult to understand you all when wearing those super high heels (I love them too, but I can not walk with them...).
Have a happy Thanksgiving! I miss the bay area so much :C!! Last year I had a super special Thanksgiving in San Francisco!
xx; 11/24/2009 5:08 AM
Maria@chicisimo said...: It's another perfect outfit! I always wear flat footwear, and it's difficult to understand you all when wearing those super high heels (I love them too, but I can not walk with them...).
Have a happy Thanksgiving! I miss the bay area so much :C!! Last year I had a super special Thanksgiving in San Francisco!
xx; 11/24/2009 5:08 AM
Maria@chicisimo said...: It's another perfect outfit! I always wear flat footwear, and it's difficult to understand you all when wearing those super high heels (I love them too, but I can not walk with them...).
Have a happy Thanksgiving! I miss the bay area so much :C!! Last year I had a super special Thanksgiving in San Francisco!
xx; 11/24/2009 5:08 AM
maria@chicisimo said...: I don't know what happened. I only wrote one comment... :S; 11/24/2009 5:10 AM
GlamMnstr said...: Sometimes flat footwear just feels really good! :D
Love your outfit!

xoxo; 11/24/2009 5:15 AM
HEK said...: Hey, I'm a pescatarian too, haha..just didn't know there were a name for it. Had to google it now, so guess I should say thanks for learning me a new word;) People always ask "so you're a vegetarian?", and I'm like "not really cause I eat fish..", and then they'll be like "vegetarians eat fish". But NO, I'm a pescatarian! :)

Anyway, love your outfit, dressing down a bit looks very nice on you.; 11/24/2009 5:23 AM
artvisuelle said...: @HEK I guess that makes two (or three) of us now, I haven't eaten regular meat (yuck) in over an year now either... it's really a healthy option to just stick to fish IF you do eat meat (pescatarian diet rules):)
anyway, I love the BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS in this post, you should do more of these, and may I say that you can really tell that you're using a professional camera <3
black really suits you:); 11/24/2009 5:28 AM
Isabelle said...: I have a good friend who is a pescatarian and you're right. The moment other people find out they're determined to buy her red meat.; 11/24/2009 5:30 AM
English Rose said...: I adore the headband and the Balenciaga bag - the cut offs and the flats remind me a bit of Audrey Hepburn in that its simple and slightly boyish but feminine and elegant at the same time

have a lovely thanksgiving =]

http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 5:31 AM
Gon said...: Stylishh! Love the headband and the jacket and not so much the jeans ah! Ha!

Have a fabulous thanksgiving ;D!
www.dimogonda.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 5:44 AM
LaurenSchoon said...: Love your jacket and headband!
http://champagneandmarshmallows.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 5:50 AM
kirstyb said...: loving the outfit - and the headband looks great x; 11/24/2009 5:57 AM
SHERLEY. said...: what camera are you using? love the BW effect.; 11/24/2009 6:05 AM
Jacqueline said...: I love the headband and jacket. Very cool. I have also been a pescatarian for over a year now.

www.FashionSnag.com; 11/24/2009 6:17 AM
Anonymous said...: you look so incredibly bad from the waist down. please lose the frayed cutoff capris.

1) not spring or summer

2) they make you look like a hobo; 11/24/2009 6:20 AM
meso said...: you look fab! and the weather must be way more decent than DC! enjoy TKday. m; 11/24/2009 6:21 AM
meso said...: you look fab! and the weather must be way more decent than DC! enjoy TKday. m; 11/24/2009 6:21 AM
hélène said...: I must admit, i do prefer you in heels! Have fun at thanksgiving, i know how great it is to see your parents and being taken care of for a little while :)

Any personal conviction for your eating choices?; 11/24/2009 6:31 AM
Jaime said...: Love the whole look, esp the headband and bag!; 11/24/2009 6:32 AM
Threads&Vino said...: great look! love that you decided to post b&w pics too, have a happy thanksgiving!; 11/24/2009 6:34 AM
Nathalie said...: I so love the headband. Nice pictures, once again
Regards
Nathalie; 11/24/2009 6:39 AM
Pj said...: Love the jacket, and those shoes really do finish the look (:; 11/24/2009 6:43 AM
......Continued said...: Love your headband and your shoes are super cute!; 11/24/2009 6:46 AM
Ore.Runs said...: The headband and they ray bans are suchhh a good look..love it

http://lipstickboudoir.blogspot.com/

x's; 11/24/2009 6:47 AM
katie d said...: Ha I thought the shoes were like... Slides or something bc of the lighting. But I'm thrilled to see the boots! I think the outfit would have been perfect if the pants were more tapered, but I love the rest of it.

I'm heading to the bay area for the week as well, so pumped... And going to a traditional thanksgiving even though I'm vegan lol. I don't really care though, food totally disinterests me, I'm just there for the company!!

Have a great thanksgiving :)

x.katie; 11/24/2009 6:49 AM
KT said...: Heeeeeeeeey, is that Zara jacket currently in store?; 11/24/2009 6:51 AM
Anonymous said...: rumi, i was beginning to dislike your outfits more and more until recently I started loving you again. you look great!; 11/24/2009 6:52 AM
Luxi said...: love this look, so cute but still chic. I am pescatarian too^___^love the headband especially.

LuvLux
xxx; 11/24/2009 6:52 AM
a sweet concoction said...: i totally agree with you on the flat footwear. everytime i wear flats...i don't feel comfortable..i need some kind of heel! Those go so well with your outfit!

Happy Thanksgiving!

http://the-ensemble-project.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 6:54 AM
verseastyle said...: Love the headband and bag! I am also looking for flats that are cute and comfy - I have overworn my flat boots :); 11/24/2009 6:55 AM
LoveMore said...: oh I have 2 almost IDENTICAL headbands...I love them!
great pics as always sweetness

xx bel; 11/24/2009 7:01 AM
Shirley Wijaya said...: you look so stunning like always :) love the headband and the balenciaga; 11/24/2009 7:05 AM
fashion artique said...: have a great thanksgiving rumi!
you look great!; 11/24/2009 7:15 AM
Raquel said...: Love your flat shoes!

xx; 11/24/2009 7:17 AM
Lilas said...: beautiful pictures :); 11/24/2009 7:23 AM
gemma said...: I always thought that the headband was out again.
but oh my god you so brought it back for me.

excellent way to jazz up a casual combo!

awesome!

http://fadetoblackny.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 7:34 AM
Anonymous said...: FAIL!; 11/24/2009 7:47 AM
Angeles Almuna Design said...: I love black and white photos, cool jacket!; 11/24/2009 7:50 AM
lisa @ luxe said...: love the B & W pictures!

Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo
-L; 11/24/2009 7:56 AM
Karoline said...: NICE;); 11/24/2009 8:05 AM
Maeko @ thereafterish. said...: Congratulations on the semi-vegetarian thing. It's a tough road, but when you see the benefits, it's hard to really justify going back to previous eating habits.

Honestly, though, why are people so intolerant of dietary changes that are obviously for the better??? I would have expected WAY more from Californians--I expected them to be more open minded. Not the narrowminded wind bags like of the Midwest who just don't *understand* the elitist mentality of eating healthily or more ecologically responsible.

And note: when I grew up in SD, I never noticed it--probably because it's everywhere--but now that you mention it... ugh, the plaid man-pris really are/were everywhere. UGH.; 11/24/2009 8:07 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi everyone, there will be a home ware, jewellery and accessories event happening tomorrow (25/11/2009) at The Covent Hotel, London, WC2H 9HB, it starts from 6:30-10pm and it will be taking place in suite 202.

Basically me (Amma Gyan) and 5 other designers are showcasing our products in the setting of the room, so home wares on the couch, jewellery on the dressing table etc and were inviting people to come and have a look, buy gifts and get inspired. So feel free to come and have a look around.

Amma Gyan
Director/Designer
'Me'

wear Me Ltd
www.wear-me.co.uk; 11/24/2009 8:11 AM
Papillon Vintage said...: Love the Pamela Love and RVCA dress

Check out my blog, if you like:
http://papillonvintage.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 8:16 AM
Rianne said...: wauw you look great!; 11/24/2009 8:18 AM
Vinda Sonata said...: love the leather jacket. again.
i love your overall look, rumi, so models-off-duty. and that cropped pants look perfect on you.

btw, can u describe about those japanese-influenced menu? hmm. interesting. :); 11/24/2009 8:19 AM
NyctanthousNumquid said...: Lol, I'm cheating on myself in the opposite way, I'm doing more heels now :).; 11/24/2009 8:26 AM
Midori said...: I love when you post b/w photos, they're always so striking!

What made you switch to pescetarianism? Just wondering :) My carnivorous self can't even fathom giving up just red meat let alone all land animals.; 11/24/2009 8:30 AM
Hi, I'm Ely. said...: oh i love this! so you, but still so different. it's really refreshing!

btw, what sorta items do you eat? i've been thinking about going pescatarian for awhile now after a few failed attempts at being vegetarian lol! i love my sashimi waaay too much.

any tips would be awesome and greatly appreciated!

http://www.musingofsorts.com/
http://www.ucdtxc.com/; 11/24/2009 8:30 AM
consume her said...: the way the light hits your shoes in the first pic made me think they were the commes des garcons trompe l'oeil flats (
http://hannesfashionblog.com/commeshoes1.png) for a sec; 11/24/2009 8:37 AM
Royal said...: The way that first photo looks I though you were wearing some hideous sandals at first glance!

Also, I've been a pescatarian for 12 years now (Since I was 14) and I never will go back. You won't go back either.; 11/24/2009 8:54 AM
Damsels said...: ive been wanting a pair like these for so long; 11/24/2009 9:04 AM
Yoshimi said...: How do you wear your AA circle scarf?; 11/24/2009 9:08 AM
Linda said...: pescatarian

thanks for using that term. I hate when people say they are vegetarians "but I eat fish and dairy products".; 11/24/2009 9:10 AM
coop said...: Im in love with your blog, me, im just starting, if you could pass...; 11/24/2009 9:10 AM
Caleb Poling said...: It's going to take a minute for me to get used to you wearing flats.. but I think I like it.; 11/24/2009 9:29 AM
mom & son said...: it's nice to see you wearing flats, rumi.
it looks good on you..; 11/24/2009 9:34 AM
Isquisofrenia Style said...: the zara jacket is aweosme, its hard to find good looking jackets now!; 11/24/2009 9:41 AM
Hippie, hippie - milkshake said...: like your headband. Hate the fact that we don`t have forever 21 in Norway...; 11/24/2009 9:47 AM
fashion westie said...: Purely fabulous shots, man, wow!!

I've been hunting for some footwear like those babies...they are well wicked!

Great outfit..have fun torturing your brother!; 11/24/2009 10:04 AM
Kasia said...: great jacket!

http://mypointmystyle.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 10:04 AM
Estelleblogmode said...: Wonderful pictures, you are so beautiful.

www.estelleblogmode.com; 11/24/2009 10:07 AM
Julia said...: Awesome, pescatarian. I'm there. Love the black and white photos, and the whimsical headband. Badass.

xx
Julia; 11/24/2009 10:10 AM
Carolina. said...: I love the headband and the jacket. Perfect look, EVER!
Hug from Brazil.

http://marchenoir-mode.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 10:21 AM
morena said...: GREAT PICS!!!

love this look; 11/24/2009 10:31 AM
Anonymous said...: ehhh, not really digging the look here- those pants r wack! and i personally hate the shoes, but u can totally pull them off. theyre just fuggly; 11/24/2009 10:39 AM
Uniqua said...: The headband is so cute :); 11/24/2009 10:40 AM
paulina trinh said...: love the headband. my own head is too big to make it look good :) haha; 11/24/2009 10:51 AM
EMILY said...: Love that Mary-Tyler-Moore makes wikipedia's list of pescatarians.

Very dainty in those boy duds.

[ www.tobefused.blogspot.com ]; 11/24/2009 10:58 AM
Jaye said...: Gorgeous. I could look at Colin's photography all day. I've always admired that RCVA dress. Question, Rumi. Do you ever wear sweats just on your casual days when you aren't taking pics for the site? If so can you show us one of your just lounging, running to the store, etc looks. We always see you dolled up to perfection . . . even your lazy outfits (such as the Zara Jacket, F21 leggings and AA tee). I'm curious to see your spin on just something very casual like sweats.; 11/24/2009 11:06 AM
Jaye said...: Oh, and I totally know what you mean about the people wanting to buy you meat. I was a vegan for a year and i'm going back to it this weekend, but everyone thinks i'm insane.; 11/24/2009 11:10 AM
Isabel said...: That Balenciaga bag is to die for.

x
thinkbackandrelax.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 11:11 AM
Lore. said...: love the headband
XOXO
http://loresfashion.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 11:13 AM
katthroatworld said...: great jacket & bag! :)

katthroatworld.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 11:20 AM
Ashley said...: Love that bag!

http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 12:03 PM
Roz said...: You really suit black and white. I especially like that first photo, its very well framed.
Thats a great leather jacket, looks so comfy! Actually, this whole outfit does.
And the sweater dress looks pretty god for lounging around in.

http://clothescamerasandcoffee.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 12:05 PM
Roz said...: You really suit black and white. I especially like that first photo, its very well framed.
Thats a great leather jacket, looks so comfy! Actually, this whole outfit does.
And the sweater dress looks pretty good for lounging around in.

http://clothescamerasandcoffee.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 12:06 PM
PUNKIE said...: Rumi, sorry... I have another question... this zara leather jacket is from trf collection or from woman one's? I was sure that it was the one on the zara web site, priced 139 euro, but I looked it again and it's different form your's! both are gorgeous, but I prefere this one!; 11/24/2009 12:38 PM
WANI! said...: The headband is a really really neat touch!

www.wani-djdanger.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 12:42 PM
anhesty said...: your headband! and your bag!!! i lovesss it!; 11/24/2009 12:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Nice jacket and bag!
I'm a pescetarian too!; 11/24/2009 1:01 PM
Wear to Get It said...: rumi the pics are beautiful

www.weartogetit.com.au; 11/24/2009 1:11 PM
Mouthwash said...: I think after the holidays I'm gonna go raw (50 -60% raw) gluten-free vegan. Just for the hell of it. I'm bored.

Gad those shoes threw me off. But I like 'em. As opposed to those plaid shorts in the background.

Amber

ambersmouthwash; 11/24/2009 1:29 PM
Friend in Fashion said...: Gorgeous - love that headband! :)

Have you entered my fashion giveaway to win a custom made dress yet? www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com

xx; 11/24/2009 1:46 PM
Mads said...: Love your headpiece! love this outfit because you looked cool and laidback..=) nice to see you in flats once in a while.. Hey, I'm still having my blog giveaway you might want to enter..=)

Join my Perricone MD Giveaway!
Join my Perricone MD Giveaway!; 11/24/2009 2:52 PM
JOSEFINE said...: I love your headbands, It can totally complete a simple outfit. I wish I could look good in them too, hehe but I don't. :P; 11/24/2009 3:08 PM
Jessica Ly said...: I reeeally can't get enough of that jacket!!!; 11/24/2009 3:43 PM
Treselle said...: Love your balenciaga!!

www.thevoguediaries.com; 11/24/2009 3:47 PM
b.entrance said...: Love these jeans and flat combo, it looks good to see you in flats sometimes :)
x
x

http://b-entrance.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 4:05 PM
EBoogie said...: that's a cool ass headband! i'm a newbie to your blog, and am loving all the archives! so inspiring. o & welcome to the Bay Area in advance :) clear, bright but cold weather right now.; 11/24/2009 4:09 PM
Anonymous said...: She receives free clothes from RVCA, Alex Wang and several big name designers. She has a handful of uninspired California 'trashy' looks with blank stares in every photo, yet she's signed with a next modeling agency and her blog is regarded as one of the most popular ones, so I don't think anything negative anyone has to say is really going to impact her. It's out of our hands guys, she's made it big!

Read more: The Guardian Gives Fashion Toast a Backhanded Compliment -- The Cut http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/11/the_guardian_gives_fashion_toa.html?mid=fashion-alert--20091124#comments#ixzz0XpEbCZLf; 11/24/2009 4:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Same blank expression in every photo. Nothing "compelling" about that.; 11/24/2009 4:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Not a fan of this chick. I've said it before and I'll say it again: the best fashion blog is Luxirare. She puts all these consumerist clotheshorses to shame

Read more: The Guardian Gives Fashion Toast a Backhanded Compliment -- The Cut http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/11/the_guardian_gives_fashion_toa.html?mid=fashion-alert--20091124#comments#ixzz0XpEp8vJt; 11/24/2009 4:12 PM
Anonymous said...: I have to admit---this chick's blog intrigues the absolute hell out of me, if only because the far-reaching appeal of it wholly eludes me and remains an absolute confoundment. Basically this girl will take what amounts to a Forever 21 mannequin display look and that particular post will be flooded with 200+ comments from lemmings raving as if she's the coming of the Rapture. I must agree with NOGAREAUX---at best she pulls off a handful of "uninspired California 'trashy' looks with blank stares in every photo", and yet she has indeed made it big. Only in America, man... Only in America.; 11/24/2009 4:12 PM
Anonymous said...: I pretty much agree with every single post I've read here concerning FT and would add (or echo) the "whole boring army of copycats" that have since spawned as a direct result of FT. The fault is with the mass of young women, who all lack identities and assimilate what they believe to be beautiful, high fashion and desirable. So while Rumi imitates Courtney Love/MKA "couture," her legions imitate her....didn't someone post earlier about the simulacrum of a simulacrum? I believe that comment would be applicable here as well.

Read more: The Guardian Gives Fashion Toast a Backhanded Compliment -- The Cut http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/11/the_guardian_gives_fashion_toa.html?mid=fashion-alert--20091124#comments#ixzz0XpFArQMr; 11/24/2009 4:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Agreed, her blog is compelling, but after following for almost a year, I must admit I wish she would "evolve" a little.
I am not built at all like her, nor do I have her hunk of a photographer boyfriend, and alas I cannot wear super DOOPER high heels all day every day, but her way of mixing F21, H&M with thrift store finds and a bit of higher-end fashion inspiring.
Rumi, with many others like Camille of Childhood Flames & Gala Gomez of Amlul, seem to be flaming out. They were everywhere posting every day, and now...not so much.
Or is that just wishful thinking?; 11/24/2009 4:14 PM
Anonymous said...: From what I saw on my click-through, it appears that Rumi has two or three different looks at the most, and just wears variations on those. She's a cute girl, but her aesthetic doesn't come across as particularly effortless, fresh, or inspiring (to me). Also, what part comprises the "compelling read"?
If I'm missing something, someone please enlighten me.

Read more: The Guardian Gives Fashion Toast a Backhanded Compliment -- The Cut http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/11/the_guardian_gives_fashion_toa.html?mid=fashion-alert--20091124#comments#ixzz0XpFUsRPy; 11/24/2009 4:14 PM
Anonymous said...: I just clicked on Fashion Toast. Is it some marketing campaign for awful stuff that never sells? I mean a CHANEL BACKPACK WTF? Is this 1996?

Read more: The Guardian Gives Fashion Toast a Backhanded Compliment -- The Cut http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/11/the_guardian_gives_fashion_toa.html?mid=fashion-alert--20091124#comments#ixzz0XpFjOOPe; 11/24/2009 4:15 PM
Anonymous said...: Best for magazine style editorial shoots: Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast

Rumi is a pouty, tiny-denim-shorts-wearing "epic" blogger who's spawned a whole boring army of copycats. Once you forgive her this, and the fact that she named her blog after a complex-carbohydrate source which she has clearly never eaten, what you are left with is a very compelling read. American lifestyle brand RVCA agree (they hired her to front their seasonal look book) but it's Esteban Cortazar, the designer appointed to reinvigorate the French label Emanuel Ungaro (and who left in July), who is most transfixed by her. For Cortazar, Rumi is "the girl from the mood board" that inspired his most recent collection. This scored her an invite to the brand's Paris show earlier this year and some much-coveted designer swag.; 11/24/2009 4:19 PM
michelle_ said...: in love with your balenciaga and headband !
you're always looking good !; 11/24/2009 5:30 PM
Zoe said...: love the headband...and your pose in the first photo is really striking and beautiful

http://bejeweledthreads.blogspot.com/; 11/24/2009 6:22 PM
bee said...: so fierce....and you look like a movie star; 11/24/2009 6:26 PM
josephine said...: Love those boots. My roommate is a pescatarian, too. People would always forget and try to give her things with chicken in it. She would always have to remind them, she didn't just give up RED meat, she gave up eating mammals, I guess.; 11/24/2009 6:42 PM
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josephine said...: Well, and birds - duh. That was kind of the whole point of what i was saying haha. Long day.; 11/24/2009 6:43 PM
KD said...: Thank you so much for saying pescatarian instead of vegetarian minus seafood!!; 11/24/2009 6:47 PM
geisharock said...: Love your balenciagas. I'm thinking about going pescatarian but when it gets so cold here in winter its hard!! Would definitely try it in hotter weather though. The vintage cowboy boots are really low at the ankle.. they look a little strange from the front! nice to see you in flats for once :) xoxo; 11/24/2009 6:56 PM
Stacy said...: i absolutely adore your jacket! we finally have a zara in my town, i can't wait to go

also, im happy to hear you're a pescetarian! i was one too about three years ago for around 6 months until i went full vegetarian. its glad to hear you speak about it!; 11/24/2009 7:01 PM
rayhay said...: rumi,
you look so flawless-as usual!!

love love love the leather jacket & cutoffs.

hope to see you in the bay this week- come to berkeley! slash is waiting!!!

xx
www.champagneelixir.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 7:20 PM
Anonymous said...: HATE the pants with a passion; 11/24/2009 8:28 PM
Dylana said...: You look bomb!

colormenana.blogspot.com; 11/24/2009 9:02 PM
Runway Reviews said...: good black&white photos, love the look, zara leather jacket is great with the bag!; 11/24/2009 9:11 PM
June Paski said...: yeah very comfort outfits, I love ur leather jacket :)

xxx; 11/24/2009 9:11 PM
MichaelaWesterlund said...: Wonderful! By far my favorite blog! /Los Angeles; 11/24/2009 9:25 PM
Dannie said...: i looove this look
everything from the headband to the black and white coloring :)
you are untouchable rumi, i always love it!; 11/24/2009 9:47 PM
SourGrapesClothing.com said...: headbands are big for us spring. You hace it down.
http://www.sourgrapesclothing.com; 11/24/2009 10:14 PM
styleshacks said...: SEXY AS HELL! HAHA FOR MORE COOL CLOTHES! VISIT :

STYLESHACKS.BLOGSPOT.COM

TOPSHOP, F21, WE SUPPLY DR MARTENS TO O! ONLY FOR THE HIGH FASHION!; 11/25/2009 12:01 AM
R said...: Man some people never cease to amaze me. I will never understand why people waste their time commenting to say something rude.
I dont know how you put up with it, but anywayssss Im loving these black and white photos, very MKA look going here, I like it =)

Congrats on the pescatarian thing, do you think you will ever go full vegetarian? I've been a vegetarian for about a year now, but it was really easy for me because I never liked fish and stopped enjoying meat a few years ago.; 11/25/2009 12:11 AM
Mitchell said...: Nice pictures. :); 11/25/2009 12:15 AM
greenlady said...: amazing post - you look fab, but concerned about the cowboy boots...they look like...slides??!!!; 11/25/2009 12:41 AM
tiltumaria said...: LOVE this post! You're outfit is so great! Love the headband!
xxx; 11/25/2009 12:53 AM
Cecylia said...: I love your brogues and your care-free style!; 11/25/2009 1:33 AM
Marta Represa said...: That's such a lovely outfit... Loooooove the headband!

xx; 11/25/2009 2:57 AM
Bia said...: E você sempre linda...
Bjs,
http://experimentandocosmeticos.blogspot.com/; 11/25/2009 3:10 AM
helenlouise said...: I love how all the anoynomous people are talking about you as if you weren't guna read this - 'she this' and 'she that.' Pretty rude really. Also, it really puzzles me why anonymous commenters saying negative things are so nasty to successful bloggers...oh no wait, I'm not puzzled, it's clearly due to jealousy.

ANYWAY, I'm vegetarian and I get that alllll the time, my (male) flatmates are always telling me I need some meat !; 11/25/2009 3:25 AM
tess stam said...: i love the headband rumi. not sure anyone else could pull off those cut-offs!

fashionstolemyehart.blogspot.com; 11/25/2009 3:37 AM
Niviarsiaq said...: loving the headband lady! You pull off the layers really well! Like it could look really choppy but it doesn't. Beautiful photography. love the b&w!

ps-have you mentioned before that you were pescatarian? because for some reason I've always just assumed that! haha, wierd!; 11/25/2009 4:03 AM
Wai Teng said...: omg amazing outfit put together; 11/25/2009 4:28 AM
Anika said...: Ahh, loving the city-slicker pics :)

I have to admit I can't stand those cut-off jeans, but I adore the rest of your outfit. You do it so easily.

Have a great one...; 11/25/2009 6:10 AM
Anika said...: And by "those cut-off jeans", I mean all of them. Don't own a single pair.; 11/25/2009 6:11 AM
Clod said...: just xfect
the outfit
the pictures
the black and white

:); 11/25/2009 6:37 AM
Anonymous said...: You look so cute. This is not as sexy as usual, but damn you look gorgeous.
I really like your style Rumi. You are an inspiration for me, I really mean it. Your outfits give me great ideas and I just apply those ideas to my own personality. I normally wear more color than you do ;-).
Love from your Peruvian fan in Toronto.; 11/25/2009 7:12 AM
Cynthia said...: Your Balenciaga is awesome.
XXX; 11/25/2009 7:26 AM
Jyun said...: Flat footwear is much better for your back, trust me. Btw, those are really cool flat footwear.; 11/25/2009 8:43 AM
lets play a game like musical statues said...: this is so different from what you usually wear, but love it still!; 11/25/2009 8:50 AM
MELISSA Z. said...: These shoots are wonderful! I'm in love with your bag...ah Balenciaga!

Visit my blog www.abitoffashion.com; 11/25/2009 9:49 AM
Lola said...: Tell the meat eaters to read just a section of Jonathan Safran Foer's new book "Eating Animals". It's not too overly graphic, but it still really gets the point across. Plus his writing style is really great to read.; 11/25/2009 10:37 AM
Nata said...: Love the headband, I've been looking for an extravagant headband myself.
♥
- nata
www.louisdiamondshoes.blogspot.com; 11/25/2009 10:55 AM
Lexi Colby said...: love the outfit! that bag is gorgeous!

have a great thanksgiving!; 11/25/2009 11:41 AM
shadows of a coconut said...: the English major inside of me is wanting oh so badly to correct your spelling -- it's pescetarian.

other than that, love everything per usual.

www.shadowsofacoconut.blogspot.com; 11/25/2009 12:01 PM
LagrandegentilleLou said...: Love, love, love !!!
XxX

lagrandegentillelou.blogspot.com; 11/25/2009 12:14 PM
B a la Moda said...: I feels weird to see you with flats. You look nice.
xoxo
B* a la Moda; 11/25/2009 12:26 PM
Marine said...: I love your headband ! it looks gorgeous on you =D

oh and I tried out this jacket at Zara... but it didn't look as good as on the picture ^^; 11/25/2009 12:49 PM
alyssa said...: i really love this look n you. i feel as if it is a new shape for you, perhaps? i just love the cropped denim with the "boot"..

it's fresh!; 11/25/2009 1:45 PM
Selma said...: OMG ! I would kill for the Balenciaga bag. It's the next thing on my fashion list !

Xoxo
http://selmakh.blogspot.com/; 11/25/2009 2:07 PM
Selma said...: OMG ! I would kill for the Balenciaga bag. It's the next thing on my fashion list !

Xoxo
http://selmakh.blogspot.com/; 11/25/2009 2:07 PM
Anonymous said...: love the outfit. you look good in everything. you should totally model!; 11/25/2009 2:16 PM
LADYPLAY said...: nice!; 11/25/2009 2:47 PM
Tough Cookie said...: I'm a vegan, eat zero animal products. GO VEGAN!; 11/25/2009 3:09 PM
Anonymous said...: im a pescatarian too i totally feel for you. sometimes i dont think people understand that we actually would get sick from meat haha; 11/25/2009 7:06 PM
Fashion4Life said...: i definately can see why you love these shoes so much-iv been searching for a pair like them for a while now!

www.getobsessed.blogspot.com; 11/25/2009 7:33 PM
imobiliarias santa maria said...: simply the best!! i love

imobiliarias santa maria; 11/25/2009 10:09 PM
LJ said...: wow all those anonymous comments seem to be produced by one angry person trying to make it seem like a debate. They are all too close together and the prose is the same. Whoever you are, you have way too much spite, go vent it on something that won't hurt other people. It's pure jealousy anyway; 11/26/2009 1:46 AM
Eliza said...: eating ony fish is bad for the environment too... many fish are being fished out of existence. if it's for moral reasons, do you research... if not, carry on i suppose!; 11/26/2009 3:54 AM
DiscoVery said...: It's hard to believe how many comments of jealous people do you have, they just have nothing else to do ...

The Biker leather jacket, the bag (of course), the shoes and the headband!! are absolutely FABULOUS!
And so are you

Love
DiscoVery; 11/26/2009 5:05 AM
anastasheeka said...: i love your style. very confident :); 11/26/2009 10:58 AM
rhai♥laborte said...: I love your headband plus the balenciaga bag! I love your outfit!!!

KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA
KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA
KA-VOGUE-GAY-RA; 11/26/2009 11:15 AM
La La La Light said...: gorgeous photos! OMG Im a pescatarian too!!! I have been one for three years and i love it. Dont you feel better than when you used to eat meat? Anyways, have a fab day!!

peace out girl scout!!; 11/26/2009 2:03 PM
Nina Kobalia said...: Love your blog! Check me out ;) Nonchalant
Nina xoxo; 11/26/2009 9:19 PM
Nina Kobalia said...: Love your blog! Check me out ;) Nonchalant
Nina xoxo; 11/26/2009 9:19 PM
Just Angie said...: CUTE HEADBAND.
LOVE THE PICS N OXFORDS

ANGIE XOXO

MINT VINTAGE JUNK; 11/27/2009 1:20 AM
Anonymous said...: wow bought myself that ring from bona drag! you look great! xo; 11/27/2009 4:18 AM

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