Death by Platforms: Boxy & Cropped

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Ack! I was supposed to share these hi-res photo set from my Preview 'Style Profile' (for the May '13 issue) feature weeks ago but my brain went on hibernation mode. Please forgive me. This is definitely a tell-tale sign of aging. Haha! But moving on...all of these looks revolved around one summer du jour piece: a boxy and cropped top (which I wasn't prepared to bare my abs, or lack thereof, for) designed by local fashion designer, Sassa Jimenez. The considerations I had when I was thinking through the different looks that I had to come up with for this piece were: 1) I had to showcase the top in all of its glory, 2) I had to infuse a bit of layering in the styling and 3) I had to integrate my signature edgy style in the mix...and in true Kookie fashion, this means going for a grunge or all-black mood. The first look in this set is actually a wild card. I took a chance and went with a "sweet" look by pairing the cropped top with an ultra-feminine dress. I prepared 6 looks all in all, two of which didn't make the cut.

Here they are:

OUTFIT DETAILS: (1st Look) Dress: Topshop / Shoes: Mango; (2nd look) Leather Trousers: Pixiemarket / Shoes: Stella McCartney (black version HERE); (3rd Look) White Button Down: Romwe / Trousers: Marni x H&M (similar HERE); (4th Look) Plaid Top: Folded & Hung / Shoes & Bag: Alexander Wang; (5th Look) Pants: Romwe / Shoes: Stella McCartney / Earrings: ASOS / (6th Look) Skirt: ASOS / Peplum Belt: The Ramp / Shoes: Zara / Earrings: F21

Which look is your favorite? Let me know! :)

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13 comments:

UnknownJune 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM
You look so fantastic! I love these! Congratulations on the feature!
Nakia PleasantJune 6, 2013 at 12:34 PM
i love the look with the african print pants but all the looks are fab
UnknownJune 6, 2013 at 3:14 PM
Looove the second one! <3

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AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Omg, look at you all girly!! Such a change, but still so beautiful! I really like the look with the Marni x HM pants and the plaid shirt, grungy look. But I also really love the last look with the leather skirt. You styled the top so wonderfully and different! <3

toni
UnknownJune 6, 2013 at 3:54 PM
You're just too gorgeous beyond words. Oh and it's fun to see you in a more ladylike look as well although it's not what you usually go for :)) Personally loving those two looks with the gorgeous Stella McCartney heels the most! <3
j3nhowJune 6, 2013 at 9:52 PM
nice outfits!!! love the boxy top!!!

xoxo jenna
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SybilJune 7, 2013 at 8:46 AM
OMG!! AMAZING!
UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 12:11 PM
My favorite look is the first pic where you're wearing a cutesy green floral skirt!
You look so beautiful in it and I've been loving the green shade lately so it's definitely a plus.
Stay pretty dear! :)

-xoxo, FRANCES
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czarianonuevoJune 10, 2013 at 1:59 AM
i love all the outfits you prepared Ms. Kookie :) my favorite would be the first one, the "wild card" ensemble! i really like the feminine side of your style exposed, a slight deviation from the all-time fave Kookie fashion :)

czarina :)
PsycheJuly 5, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Every outfit looked great, but my favorite would have to be the last one -- the one who didn't make it to the cut -- because it's nearer "my" style. You rock, Kookie!