London Boy

(Jacket: Zara// Top: Peekaboo// Skirt: Style Trend// Boots: Jeffrey Campbell// Body Harness: PlusMinusTimesDivide// Clutch: SM Accessories)

Nope, this ain't a Versace x H&M skirt. It's a dupe, a knock-off, a replica...or maybe not as it does lack the metal corners on the hem. I don't give a fudge though.

 If you've been paying good attention to this blog, you may have noticed my sudden proclivity towards prints. The once print-and-color-shy Kookie is beginning to welcome change with arms semi-wide open (*gasp!*). There are old things that still remain though -- such as the use and abuse of a beaten-up (faux) leather jacket, the fascination for shoes more than 5 inches high above the ground and the ongoing love affair with hats and anything black...or dark. This is my attempt to bring the old edgy back (not that I've really lost it -- it has always been there, but in a slightly different manifestation).

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Stuck In A Rut

(Bell Bottom Jeans: F21// Body Harness: Superfluously// Bag: via IT Designer Lab// Eyewear: H&M// Claw Cuff: La Dama// Snake Ring: Bring)

An ultimate lazy look for a lazy day. This outfit would've been pretty boring too if I hadn't cheated and played with accessories. When you feel like sh*t or when you're just too much of a sloth to dress up, I swear...a hat, pair of sunglasses and interesting jewelry can do wonders!

Load Up On Guns, Bring Your Friends

(Denim Jacket: Bim Bim Haus// Skirt: Pinkaholic Fashion Shoppe// Shirt: The Afterglow// Creeper Boots: Jeffrey Campbell// Body Harness: Superfluously// Silver Cuff: Ruckus)

I borrowed the title of this post from the opening line of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", which could very well be the grunge anthem of the 90s. This photo set is a continuation of the grunge series that Edric and I collaborated on and my outfit here is probably my favorite out of the three sets I prepared...partly due to the fact that I took the risk and wore this asymmetrical skirt sideways (see proper way of wearing this skirt here). Topped with a bleached denim jacket and platform creepers, I'm ready to slash it out in a music festival and run the streets with reckless abandon.

Edric, thank you for capturing the vulnerable side of me through these photos.

P.S. I'm currently in Davao for Araw ng Dabaw and will be in Barangay SIR Covered Court tomorrow for the Joy Kaon Ta, Davao event. If you guys are near the area, hope you can drop by! :)

Harness

(Sweater: F21 // Shorts: K8LA // Boots: Topshop // Ring: WAGW // Body Harness: Superfluously)

Adorned an otherwise simple outfit with a "you-can't-miss" body harness. Love the play on the triangular shapes. There's something so gypsy/grunge-ish about an inverted triangle shape...I just can't explain why. I don't think I'll ever get tired of harnesses. I'll continue wearing them, even if they go out of style. Oh, my Topshop "Ambush" boots finally makes an appearance! I've been living in these boots lately. They're just so darn comfy and easy to wear.

Only 2 days left till another new year. For this coming 2012, I wish for more amazing blogging opportunities, good health (for me and my loved ones) and finally, a sense of contentment. What are your goals/resolutions/wishes for 2012?