GIVE ME PLATFORMS...or give me death.
my name is LEI ANN. i'm a hawaiian-born bostonian. SHOES are my life.
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it’s kind of a melancholy NYE for me as i was supposed to have been in new orleans at this very moment with friends, but que sera sera. i can’t complain really. instead, i’m enjoying a fabulous (very boston) dinner with my husband…lobster & champagne!
rodarte for target black tulle dress
black mesh undershirt from the philippines
gold glitter headband from the philippines
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so, i think it might be officially official. i will use this last day of 2010 to post my last outfit post on *this* tumblr. i’ve been involved in projects this past year that have inspired me to take this platform to a more creative level, but i’ve yet to hash it all out. thanks for following me & hopefully you will literally follow me wherever next i may end up. happy MMXI everyone!
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i’m feeling kind of a renaissance vibe today…the big billowy sleeves, the cinched corset belt. guess that makes me a wench ;p
thrifted black tunic (via church rummage sale)
forever 21 black dress
target tights
blue shell necklace (via global thrift)
thrifted black leather belt (via second time around)
jeffrey campbell two timer wedges (via solestruck)
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i was trying to show off my awesome blouse…the long tight wrist cuffs, the mutton chop sleeves, the fact it only cost me $3 at a local church rummage sale. then i cut off the top of my head. oh geez…i rawk :/
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ooooo…it’s so warm out today, i didn’t even need this jacket! took advantage of the sunny weather to wear this sundress one more time. it’s of such a gauzy fabric that even with layering, it’s not one of those dresses you can get away with during the winter.
liberty of london for target black linen dress
ellen tracy black blazer (via frances rivera’s rack/boldfacers pop up store)
forever 21 daisy platform mary janes
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sooooo excited for this warm day…channeling a kind of floral/leafy theme…even with a mostly black outfit :)
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loooooove these platforms, but i can’t wear them when i know i have to walk for any long distances. i did attach some heavy duty cushy ball of foot pads to the insole & it makes a *big* difference.
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not really an “outfit” today when all i’m showcasing is my favorite tried & true asos coat…*well* that & maybe some highly covetable jeffrey campbell shoes…& maybe some dead leaves too :)
asos victorian-style black coat
thrifted black leather skirt (via savers)
camel long-sleeved blouse (church rummage sale)
target black tights
DIY mustard yellow circle scarf
jeffrey campbell mustard yellow lita booties
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everyone knows i’m such a jeffrey campbell fan & the lita has definitely been the HOTTEST shoe this season all over the fashiony bloggos. they come in like a bazillion colors, but the mustard yellow was what spoke to my heart. then again, so did the blue…and the purple…and the grey…and the taupe. D’OH!
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i still looooove the shape of this coat from the flouncy bustle-like skirt part, to the puffed shoulders, to the 3/4 length sleeves…however i do NOT love the fact that it’s fitting kinda tight these days :( carey may like my waistline, but dang…those buttons look like they’re holding on for dear life o.O
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i seem to be stuck in a blue & black mode lately. seems appropriate since i accidentally (then again who does that kind of thing purposefully) “punched” myself in the eye…don’t ask. however, contrary to popular belief, i did NOT give myself a black eye…only 2 small cuts. cos that’s how i roll >.>
h&m violet-blue puffed shoulder blouse
black leather shorts from ebay
black leather belt from another jacket
polka dot circle scarf from canal district clothing swap
target tights
silver/mother of pearl cuffs from harvard square jewelry shop
sam edelman zoe harness boots
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yup…the leather shorts again. i’m so feeling leather pieces for fall. scouring ebay tends to be the best source for me for finding such items and can end up being relatively inexpensive too. i think it was either this pair or my brown pair that i scored for only $20!
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my usual photo spot outside is now too sun-dappled since i was slow getting ready this morning (what else is new), but i’m so loving my outfit today, i didn’t want to wait until later, so inside pictures…here we are again :)
navy dress from design hive clothing swap
forever 21 twist collection black see-through jacket
kohls $1 navy/black plaid tights
bike parts bracelet gifted from a friend
forever 21 black stone double ring
nine west gladiator sandals
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navy & black is starting to become my favorite color combo. it’s just so easy. especially when you have fun tights like this to add interest to an otherwise solid color outfit. did i mention they were only one dollah?