1.21.2010

if you close the door the night could last forever



(Alexander Wang suede motorcycle jacket, Claude Maus dress, Balenciaga sandals/Sam Edelman boots, BCBG burgundy velvet kisslock bag, Lara Vincent headdress)


Sometimes the most awkward situations come from taking photographs in random places..some drunk guy came up to inspect what we were doing and proceeded to offer up his dog as a prop. Declined. But the dog was pretty cute.

This dress is one of my favorite pieces in my closet - the layers of jersey and silk somehow go perfectly with both motorcycle boots and the highest heels. I got it in New Zealand (seriously this is unintentionally becoming a catch phrase here) at Black Box, one of the only boutiques I've ever been in where I've wanted most everything. I've tried to track down places that stock Claude Maus in the US and gotten nowhere. Oh well. And this jacket is rad for having zippered removable sleeves..I wasn't really in the market for a suede vest but it should be fun to play with come Spring.

254 comments:

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Fashion is a Playground said...

Love your headband...

Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts said...

Looovee the Zoe boots! xo

$ouLphate said...

love the jacket!

SILVIA G. said...

ME ENCANTAN LA CHAQUETA Y EL VESTIDO!! http://elblogdepuu.blogspot.com/

Samuel de Paris said...

Bonjour... oups ! Hello !

First ,I apologize for my broken English.

I read your blog as often as possible, but today is the D-day:
I post a comment!
Yeeaaaah! (hum stay cool)

even if I confess that I do not always understand everything that is written, your photos reflect what fashion is.


P.S. : Special Thanks to Google translation...



Samuel, Paris.

Amna Al Rumaihi said...

i have that jacket too.. such a great piece, congrats.

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Iole said...

so great as ever!

Hilde Marissa said...

You're amazing.

mardijane said...

this outfit is amazing, the black shoes and jacket contrasting with the white silk dress is awesome. i might have to copy you :)

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Anonymous said...

Wooow.
Where was Colin standing when he took the first shot?
Beautiful photography as usual, and your Claude Maus dress is gorgeous(:

Vicki said...

I Love the light in these photos!! i love that u've mentioned it being awkward when ppl come up to you, i always wondered did that affect you cos it makes me very uncomfortable if anyone sees me bar my boyfriend!
hence why i never have urban shots on my blog!! ps Im sure you get asked this all the time but would love it if you would maybe add my to your links list?
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anonymous girl said...

I love your outfit !

Isabelle said...

the Sam Edelman boots are pretty awesome! You should've taken a picture of the puppy ;) Made the man's night.

Angie said...

I preffer it with those sam edelman's...I remember we asked you lots of questions 2 months ago...are you gonna do something with them?
always read your blog
xx

Emilie said...

Amazing outfit! Love your Balenciaga sandals!

EN VANITÉ said...

the dress is hardly visible under the jackets ..

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Bex said...

Those heels are absolutely gorgeous!
xx

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Luxi said...

pretty <333

Jossie Possie said...

Love the jacket!

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Jossie Possie said...

Love the jacket!

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Gon said...

the jacket is pretty rad! Cn't wait to see how you play it as a vest ;D!


kiss,
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ansi said...

New Zealand shopping itinerary post please!!!

Mary Jane said...

love the sam edelman boots of course. the fluoresent background is so amazing! it gives a really groovy feel to the photos!
i think i might be in love with that blazer.
you should have used the dog as a prop. it would have been so funny! :)

Helen said...

legs are looking fabulous in the first photo rumi! and the lighting in the second is awesome!!

helen x

ediot said...

the dress looks divine and so does the biker-jacket! love how the drunk one offered his dog to be a prop-haha- people are nice-aren't they?!

Have a great day love

xx

jessica said...

i'm wondering how could your photos look so natural. Love your outfit too especially the jacket.

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Natalie said...

grea jacket, alexander wang is love! Claud Maus - finally something you guys don't have in America! Being Australian, I've always been jealous of the shopping over there, I fell in love with BCBG Maxazria shoes!

My Muddy Tiara said...

Those boots and that headband. Gorgeous! Love all of your 'on location' shots, they're always pretty.

MMTxx

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Jacqui said...

Zippered removable sleeves? GET OUT! Too good. And I'm with Ansi on the NZ shopping itinerary call!

Brigadeiro said...

Am so in love with the Balenciaga cork sandals, have wanted them since '07, may finally take the plunge, even though I won't be wearing heels in the next few months...
xx

S. said...

Love the mix white dress and motorcycle jacket!
Beautiful pictures :)

Phiephie + Minnie said...

I love the headband! Such a gorgeous outfit! Check out THE FASHION SMOKE :)

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Suzanne said...

bonjour! love the jacket, the headband, the boots!!! love your site! have to confess, I post your blog in my facebook! omg, btw highly reccommend this new fashion site, that like this, is to die for!! http://www.fashionradicalsnews.com

duckalicious said...

great shot from above!

folktime said...

beautiful, as always!

čudna said...

i love the neon lights in the shop window... great photos!!

alicevr said...

I love both outfits, expecially the sandals of the first pic!

AKdottie said...

Gorgeous!! Love that jacket and dress!!!!!!! Looking beautiful as always ;)
xoxo-AKdottie

Charlotte said...

Hey Rumi one of your best posts! Love the hair band and the jacket. Where you live makes for great shots. Would you consider adding me up on your link list please?

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Anonymous said...

Oh, you look so beautiful... And your costume is perfect!<3

Rebecca said...

these photos ARE PERFECTION, i love these kind of lights in photos

♥ ASIESLAMODA said...

I love your shoes! one day I'll put all photos with your own shoes! will be eternal!
xx

Hippie, hippie - milkshake said...

love the dress and headband. Im working on what to wear tonight- your blog is always an inspiration..

Brooklynfluff said...

You're pictures get better and better, that first one is so editorial.

F Blog said...

I love that headdress! So magical! and loving the motorcycle jacket as well.
xx

anne charlotte said...

i want that headdress! if i squatted in front of a drycleaners i'd look rediculous...you are amazing!

Alice D. Millionaire said...

soso LOVE those sandals.. as well as that overhead shot.

alice d.

penny said...

love this photoshoot! the headdress is so beautiful! i need one!

LaurenSchoon said...

I love these pictures! You look so great!
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Fionamcindoe.com said...

Claude Maus are one of my favorite Australian brands. Email them for a list of stockists outside Aus. They usually make limited runs which sell out immediately so I doubt they would have the manufacturing ability to fulfill international orders.

bisou-joue said...

As always you look so gorgeous !
This jacket looks great !
I love the first picture, it is so beautiful ! You're lucky that you have such a great photographer !

Jen said...

Love the dress and jacket! Can't wait to see what you do with the sleeveless version of the jacket!

J x

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Natasha said...

That dress is gorgeous! Some of my best finds have been in New Zealand too!

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verseastyle said...

Stunning as always - love the angle of the first pic. The zip off sleeves are killer! Love the idea and can't wait to see the vest.

Jacqueline said...

The dress looks great with the suede motorcycle jacket. I also like the headdress.

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Chloe said...

ルミ様 ! love looking at your photos! great photography and shows to feel good in what you wear!
seems like it would've been a little scary if the drunken man didn't have a doggie with him :P

Angeles Almuna Design said...

Fabulous jacket! and those picture are great. My favorite is the first one, cool perspective!
Kisses

Dian Prad said...

oh i love the way u wear the headband.
wish i could have confident wearing those thing.. really adore your outfit...

love you Rumi

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love,
Dian Prad

svenja said...

fabulous pics *-*

LAUREN said...

LOVE<33


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The Jazzy Belle said...

love these pics! The bright lights behind you are great w/ the muted colors of your clothes!

Ugly Cute said...

the whole outfit comes together really well, but the headdress is my favorite!

xoxo
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Christing said...

love the last pic! you def picked up amazing dresses in new zealand..layered silk is probably the most comfortable and pretty thing a girl can wear!

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Isquisofrenia said...

as soon as i read this title i started to sing that song in my head, but anyways i totally love the last photo of you, love this redish lighting behind, and those shoes!!!!!

Miss Woody said...

flowers in your yellow hair, like Louise! love it!

shoeless simone said...

Amazing, beautiful outfit and pictures! I love the suede with the silk and your headband. The setting of the pictures makes them even better!

-Shoeless Simone

tess stam said...

oh rumi, i love the headband!

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chelsea said...

aw, such a good velvet underground song. it always reminds me of the science of sleep.

xx chelsea

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Deborah said...

i love this look
xx.

SummerTeeth said...

these photos are particularly good... even for Colin! awesome. love the neon backlighting and the first one tooooo so good! grreat jacket.

Jazzi McG said...

all of them, but especially that second photo, are gorgeous!

The Petite Blog said...

I'm quite new on blogspot and must say ur blog is a MUST daily read. Love your style and it's a great inspiration to many other girls!!!

xoxo
jenna

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Valentina_s said...

I find it a good look, the shoes are really beautiful

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Diya said...

I want your jacket, I've been eyeing it for a loonnnnnng time.


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Laura Gerencser said...

Awesome outfit!!!

noura. said...

i'm a fan of the headpiece

l'habitué said...

Love the neons.

anhesty said...

always love your outfits and your style. keep it up girl! i will be on your side of the coast this weekend! too bad not socal. but i will be in SF!

Emily said...

Those boots are fantastic! I love your whole outfit :)

Lan Tran said...

i like your headband

Treva said...

cute look!

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MAISON CHAPLIN said...

DARLING, YESTERDAY I SAW SOMEONE SHOWING YOUR BLOG AT THE NATIONAL TELEVISION, HERE IN PORTUGAL; I WAS IN SHOCK I SAW ONE OF MY FAV. BLOGS ON TB!

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Flora Deborah said...

pretty pretty outfit :)

Susu Paris Chic said...

You are the modern day city fairy!

Sami Sandonato said...

i love those balenciaga sandals a whole lot <3

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Emilie said...

Your dress is gorgeous! & I love to read you blog, i'm almost an adict! :)

Harley said...

Looks cool - but no more Courier?

jolie jamie said...

Colin did a great job with the photos! Please tell him for me! :)

And you look beautiful as always! The innocent dress with the chic moto jacket really work together!

www.joliejamie.blogspot.com

xoxo
Jamie

Stephanie said...

The first picture is AMAZING!!! and i don't think you and Colin have shot anything like it for the blog before: Great work! + the angle suits you :)


LOVE the outfit. and im really feeling headdresses right now ;) so needless to say i love yours :)


xx

Royal said...

Love the look. Really dig the jacket. I bought those Edelman boots a few years ago from VS but recently sold them because I kept seeing them everywhere. I guess I just became tired of them.

[Unspeakable Thoughts Unspoken]* said...

love the last picture.

xxx

Midori said...

my god that jacket is gorgeous

that second photo is beautiful. i like it when the lighting takes over the photo like that and in this instance you're really in the photo and framed by it at the same time.

PUNKIE said...

this pics are fab, especially the first! Rumi you are always so beautiful and well dressed!

PUNKIE said...

this pics are fab, especially the first! Rumi you are always so beautiful and well dressed!

Carly said...

I want your Balenciaga sandals.

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x x x

Paige said...

don't you love those akward situations? haha you look killer in these photos

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megan said...

the neon lights made for some great pictures!

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mom &amp; son said...

fabulous photos!

Luczis said...

I love this look. The dress is gorgeous and you look stunning at these photos..

Liliana P. said...

Love the outfit and killer legs!!

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Jessica Ly said...

love these shots, ahhh I think I need a collin of my own!!haha

JoJo said...

the Balenciaga sandals are heavenly
xx

LACY said...

Luv the headband its awesome!!!

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Caroline said...

Love love love!

Jenna said...

love the pictures!

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Cin said...

Love the sandals!

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Fashion Chalet said...

Do I spy the sandals in black on you? I toyed with the idea between both but finally settled on the black, it goes more with everything.

The hair adornment = beautifulllll!






xx

panfoulia said...

beautiful

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Meadow said...

i am BEASTING over those sam edelmans. BEASTING.

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jenny said...

aah! i need those sam edelman boots

Diana said...

Love these shots. The third shot has great lighting. Definitely editorial worthy. Also, for some reason, I always gear towards pictures of you squatting. Something about how you look in those shots is really comfortable and tranquil.

Nathaniel said...

Loving the Sam Edelmans and the dress!

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ashley nicole said...

those balenciagas are so hot. ugh.

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Soooali said...

Nice combination, works great together!

Genevieve said...

Verrry cute<3

Anonymous said...

That jacket is fucking incredible.

VersaStyle said...

i have the zoe boots too.. so nuts about them! great look!

Sofia i London said...

omg that is so random, i was just listening to after hours with velvet underground and thinking about my trip to nz... :D

Melanie said...

now THAT is a jacket.. lovely. especially paired with the free flow of the dress.. great combo!

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brightlightsbigcity said...

love your shoes. as usual you look awesome in your signature white dress/black skyhigh heels. plus the headdress is a nice touch. and im jealous of your cool (and apparently functional!) jacket.

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Le 21ème said...

You look so sexy here!

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Senna said...

Love your jacket!!!

Wear Necessities said...

I love this look, so gorgeous yet simple! - Natalya of Wear Necessities

Megan said...

I love your shoes!
and props for the velvet underground title!
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Fashion Tadpole said...

I want all of your lovely shoes sooo bad!

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hayface said...

Very very very jealous of the Wang jacket............

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Lexi Colby said...

love the photos :)

Etta said...

I love the title of this post, that song is so sweet but kind of haunting too. That jacket is flawless.

fadetoblack said...

perfecto!

Emily said...

the headdress and jacket are absolutely incredible! i can't really see the dress, but it looks stunning. detail shots, please? haha

xx

Catherine said...

ooh i love your booties
and you are beautiful xx

Violet said...

you should have used the pup!

love the head band.... well as usual i love it all and the first picture is phenomenal rumi!

XX
Vi from Cali

Tanya N said...

absolutely LOVEEEEEE that jacket. please show us detail shots of the dress!

Cecylia said...

The jacket looks amazing on you. I am a Claude Maus fan too. We have it here in Melbourne

Sofia said...

Love love love the shoes. Great picks!

SweetLuna said...

I LOVE that clutch! It's beautiful and it really stands out with your simple black and cream outfit!

The shoes, the jacket, the whole outfit is perfection ;o)

miss mary said...

that jacket is pure perfection xoxo

Christine said...

<3 YOUR JACKET RUMI

SK said...

i'm new to the blog scene, but i've read your blog for quite some time now. i love everything; you're absolutely stunning! will start to follow as soon as i figure out how :) cheers!

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Dounia said...

you look so classy in the first picture :)

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TWIN CAT VINTAGE said...

So excited to see Claude Maus make an appearance on your blog! Such an amazing and bang-on-trend label, doing us Aussies proud.

xo

Lily Kae said...

Looooove love love love the jacket!! Just perfect!

fashion said...

fashion lovers

Anonymous said...

Rumi come to australia even if just for Claude Maus their Melbourne store is pretty amazing. My wardrobe consists mostly of thrifted garments, a few classic vintage pieces and a ridiculously expensive and devine collection of shoes, but each season I go to Claude Maus and pick up a couple of investment pieces that become my staples. Plus Melbournes street art and laneway culture would make for a stunning backdrop for colins photo's.

lyn said...

hi there..
love your outfit.. been reading your blog for a while and this is my first time commenting..
i live in melbourne and we have a claude maus shop here..
if you spot anything you like you could just let me know and i don't mind shipping it off for you.. just letting you know..

Mez said...

I have a couple of Claude Maus pieces and love them.

the clothing project said...

great piece. wonderful. just wonderful.

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K said...

love that there's a creative spin to each post lately. i never know what to expect!

MissVonDurce said...

your legs are fierce!




x

Nina Kobalia said...

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Rae said...

I love the headdress!! I wore one exactly like it today!!

<3
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Julie Chiem said...

Love your scene of choice as always in your pics. I see you found out how to remove the gaps btw your images! Is there an html code? I am trying to do the same but blogger help doesn't seem to be helping...

a(muse)d by Fashion said...

Fabulously sweet

J'Adore Fashion said...

love the pictures and background--love the boots!! xx

Flit About said...

Haha, I can't believe it! Offering a dog as a prop, priceless!
I love your outfit. You look so beautiful and effortless. You really don't need a prop ;)

Maya Francesca said...

Do you pay full price for your clothing? I noticed that you have some extremely expensive items now (for example, that $800 jacket), so just wondering if you have a method for finding discounted designer clothes - a method that you could share with us, of course!

Anonymous said...

that clutch is pretty special x

cla-sib said...

the headband is gorgeous... love the 2nd pic.. =)

xoxo cla

Anonymous said...

before you got well kown in the fashion world how did afford all your designer pieces?

Nado said...

love the velvet underground quote :) suits ur style entirely

Nishant said...

it is so beautiful ! You're lucky that you have such a great photographer !

lingerie video

Irene C. said...

Love this look Roomi!
xoxo
Irene's Closet

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WANI! said...

Loving this. Always Rumi.

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Annika said...

YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! it's kind of insane. and those shoes are simply amazing! i've been trying to find them everywhere! but i can't find them :(

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Talia said...

amazing Alexander's jacket. I dream about one.

MELISSA Z. said...

I really love the perspective in the first photo and the light in the second one! Great dress too!

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Yve said...

Great jacket!

Anne of the Mohawk Conspiracy said...

There's something completely magical about the last picture!! Etheric. It must be really fantastic getting to do this for a living - but it must also be really hard having all of these people breathing down your neck and scrutinizing your every move. I hope you're well and happy. You do an amazing job with this blog. xx

wulanasihsetyarini said...

the jacket is sooooooooooo me........... i love it...

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VildeBR said...

Love your jacket! I've got a similar one in blue.

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Amela. said...

Your outfit is awesome! Specially the jacket.

With love,

Striped Shirts said...

Love this pic!!The outfit is really nice and casual!!

Laetitia´s Comptoir said...

Wow! Love that jacket!

xoxoxox

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Maxie said...

First picture is my favourite!

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Marlboro Martini said...

I wish I could see the dress more clearly... You will have to re outfit/ post at some point so I can see more detail!

Can't go wrong with the outfit, though I'm wondering whether open toes were a wise choice. but then it is raining here in the UK


MM x

My said...

I like your style!

// Swedish girl

Alina said...

love your style!you look adorable!

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Fashion Tidbits said...

oooh it's suede!!!! i love the feel of the material!!!!! i think i like to pet it more than wear it, what about u? :P

Ash Fox said...

Love the neon behind you.

x

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Anonymous said...

you are so elegant.

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sueper said...

great sandals - love the neonlights

dy of ghost said...

i love the headress!

Anonymous said...

urban totally rips off alexander wang haha.

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♥alicia said...

hEADBAND ROCKS!!!! KEEP UP THE BLOGGING!!!

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Mcmaris said...

Love the look with the Sam Edelman boots!!!

XOXO

Lore. said...

love the jacket!
XOXO
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Saskia said...

I need that jacket. But I can't wait to see what you do with it : )

Question...aren't they about to pass some law requesting blogs make clear whether or not items they are wearing were gifts or not? I'm curious as to how you'll react to this.

Higgeldy-Piggeldy said...

that song is perfectly bittersweet

Leigh said...

Adore !! xo

Angela said...

Beautiful! That jacket is badass...love it!

MT Days &amp; Nights said...

I'm sure I'm just repeating what everyone else has said, but that jacket is to DIE for!!!!!

Valentine Devlieghere said...

You have a great blog!
Best of luck!

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x Valentine

Anonymous said...

Alexander Wang rips off the urbans and sells for hundreds of dollars.

I lurve how he just sends you free stuff so you can get all of the low self esteem masses out there to buy the jacket.

dust said...

love the fit of the dress!!

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Tampa accident attorney said...

You look awesome. The outfit is great, and I'm really diggin' the shoes.

Iris POP said...

those shoes (in the second pic!!!) ohhh

Tiffany's Small World said...

your photos are awesome!love your shoes too

kerosene and lux said...

the first pic is gorgeous

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