Possibly one of Brooke Shields' earliest modeling gigs?
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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Thursday, August 7, 2014
There's something about distressed jeans that adds just the right amount of edge and off-ness to an outfit. I didn't want anything with crazy patches, just something lightly worn like what Olivia Palermo is wearing above.
I started with a pair of A&F jeans that I thrifted for $4 from Goodwill, which were my size and had a nice worn in feel to them. (Since these were a flare leg, I first turned them inside out, pinned while on, and sewed the legs from around the knees down to a skinny taper. Then, I trimmed the excess seam allowance and turned them right side out again.)
TIP: It's important to buy light washed jeans. Holes on dark washed jeans just don't look quite as believable.
To begin distressing: Cut two parallel lines running across the leg as large as you want. With a tweezer, pull the vertical threads out one at a time. At the beginning, it helps to loosen the fabric edges with something rough before starting to pull.
The vertical threads in denim are a mixture of blue whereas the horizontal threads are all white. I didn't want to expose the white threads completely since the distressing would fall apart more easily with wash and wear, so I varied the rows that I pulled, pulling less around the ends of the holes. I used pinking shears (but you can use something else abrasive like sand paper) to fade out around the holes, make them blend in better and look more naturally torn.
Repeat as many times/wherever on the jeans you'd like. I put two small holes at the hip and one large complete cut on the opposite knee.
Lastly, I cheated a bit and dabbed Fray-Check glue on the corners to prevent further pulling and fraying.
(Sandals - Report)
Taken from my new apartment at school! It's going to be crazy so... updates will be much less frequent.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Here in Seattle we didn't really get much of a Polar Freeze. It's much warmer and drier than usual for January, to be sure. Because of this in-between weather, I'm beginning to see the beauty of long vests, which are a mix between a comfy sweater and a sleek coat, and offer enough warmth without much bulk. These long ones are particularly flattering. They streamline any knitwear underneath and elongate the body, plus they seem really comfy. I'm particularly in love with the fuzzy variety, but I've yet to try one in case I look like a big sheep.
Will this be feeding my outerwear obsession?
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Ishihara Satomi is the second from the right.
Credits for the raw video go to dekkawai!
The latest VSArashi (2014.01.09) featuring the Shitsuren Chocolatier team was super fun. You can see that they all wore matching Breton shirts for team unity and I was immediately inspired by actress Ishihara Satomi's outfit.
The elements: a Breton top rolled up at the sleeves, an oversized flannel shirt tied at the waist, loose pants (not quite sweats, but not exactly trousers, and tapered at the ankle), and wedge booties. It's casual but slightly tomboy while still being polished, and the mixture of prep, grunge, and modern keeps it in the pop realm instead of going too much in one direction.
I took similar pieces that I had in my closet and recreated the look as best I could:
Striped top - Song (from Korean store in Malaysia) / Plaid button up - Mudd
Cropped sweatpants - Mossimo Supply Co. / Wedge sneakers - Mia Girl
The shirt cinches your waist and elongates the body despite the cropped pants. This is the first time in a long time I wore sweats out in public, but it worked. They helped tone down the wedge sneakers, and I didn't feel schlumpy at all. The red and white elements were important to keep the look from being too dark.
I think it's fun to play around with proportions that might not necessarily be flattering to begin with, but if you have the right attitude you can pull it off. A slight fashion risk is worth a try on the weekends.
On a side note... the elevator was the most interesting background I could find haha. It somehow ended up being pseudo-edgy...
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Previous episode summaries: 5-9, 10-14, and 15-18.
Episode 19:
Ever since their parents called off their engagement, Joon and Hana still have to fight against the disapproval of Joon's mother (seriously, she is one of the worst characters I've watched in awhile.)
This was a lovely detail shot of the textures and patterns of their clothing. Joon's window pane blazer was fresh against different tones of grey, and Hana's soft chiffons and nubby knit work for her because she's young.
Love the flutter sleeves, lace and dainty jewelry.
A bit of a departure for Hana. The high, Victorian-like neck is sophisticated, and her floral skirt is more streamlined and structured.
Mi Ho's tiny braids and charm necklace here are very cute. Her oversized blazer is still flattering because the lapels join further down to create a slim triangle shape, and the sharp shoulders balance out the volume on the bottom. Love the pattern underneath as well. I just can't criticize Mi Ho, ever.
Sun Ho is looking a lot sharper too! We've seen this double-wool, raised collar blazer on Joon before, but I think Sun Ho pulls it off just as well.
Episode 20:
The finale, where pretty much every outfit was spot on.
The outfit that Hana is wearing here is actually a dress with a pretty scallop skirt tromp l'oeil effect. The skinny leather belt ties it together, and coordinates with Joon's belted and pastel look.
Their styles are becoming more and more similar (though Hana's is the most changed, in my opinion.) She stays away from those busy textures from before, and chooses voluminous but more figure flattering, womanly looks. I like how the button placket of this striped top cuts vertically and offsets the horizontal line. She pairs it with a polka dot skirt, a subtle mixing of prints. Joon's looks have become a little more masculine, perhaps a reflection of his growing responsibilities and commitments in their relationship.
Hana went to America for two months to take care of her mother, who had to have eye surgery (a side effect of the TB treatment she underwent in the 70's at the very beginning of the story.) That short stint in America sure changed her. Personality wise, she's a little more outwardly sassy and confident, and challenges Joon in his place (though gently.) And style wise, she's a TON more fashionable I don't even know what happened. It's all still very "her" with the florals and collars and whatnot, but updated and mature and classier.
I loved the layers of scalloped edges of her black-collared shell, and the slim floral blazer. Black skinny jeans, on-trend bags and arm candy equal cool girl.
Even her overalls are slimmer and flattering, and her sweater is fitted and graphic. I admit her voluptuous hair adds a lot to how she pulls off the look, but that is a reality with anyone.
Sun Ho is back to his khakis and a little happier, even though he still has some lingering feelings left for Hana. T__T
Our last glimpse of Mi Ho, because she is leaving to model in Paris on her own volition, showing that she's grown up a lot too. The handkerchief dress here is lovely but still cut very well to emphasize the lines in the print. A+ style award for Mi Ho.
Of course some things don't change, and Hana tires out from shopping faster than Joon. Her bag here is gorgeous. We don't see a lot of black with her.
I realize that shoes haven't really taken the center stage with most of the characters' outfits until this scene. These strappy, stacked heels are gorgeous and Earth toned, so they still fit Hana's aesthetic.
Joon proposes! The candles, projection with pictures of their journey, and string lights at the very end were simply but thoughtfully done. Plus he held it in Hana's beloved garden, which shows that he knows her well.
These are some of the simplest looks to date, but this reflects that they love each other even as their very basic, unadorned selves.
A lovely sheer long top that she half-tucks into her shorts. The stripes deliberately stand out.
Very similar formulas here - jacket color matches the accent color of the white layer underneath. At this point, things are pretty much settled for them as one unit.
Then finally... the wedding! I love the flower appliques on the bodice and her flower crown. But she keeps it from being too ethereal by choosing deep ruffles and a high-low hemline. A dress that few people could pull off, I'd say. Her chunky braid is lovely and balances the strapless bodice.
And Joon's look is kind of retro, but of course we would expect him to take a risk on the biggest day of his life. I think if he had chosen a normal black tux, it would have clashed too much with Hana's goddess look anyway.
Episode 19:
Ever since their parents called off their engagement, Joon and Hana still have to fight against the disapproval of Joon's mother (seriously, she is one of the worst characters I've watched in awhile.)
This was a lovely detail shot of the textures and patterns of their clothing. Joon's window pane blazer was fresh against different tones of grey, and Hana's soft chiffons and nubby knit work for her because she's young.
Love the flutter sleeves, lace and dainty jewelry.
A bit of a departure for Hana. The high, Victorian-like neck is sophisticated, and her floral skirt is more streamlined and structured.
Mi Ho's tiny braids and charm necklace here are very cute. Her oversized blazer is still flattering because the lapels join further down to create a slim triangle shape, and the sharp shoulders balance out the volume on the bottom. Love the pattern underneath as well. I just can't criticize Mi Ho, ever.
Sun Ho is looking a lot sharper too! We've seen this double-wool, raised collar blazer on Joon before, but I think Sun Ho pulls it off just as well.
Episode 20:
The finale, where pretty much every outfit was spot on.
The outfit that Hana is wearing here is actually a dress with a pretty scallop skirt tromp l'oeil effect. The skinny leather belt ties it together, and coordinates with Joon's belted and pastel look.
Their styles are becoming more and more similar (though Hana's is the most changed, in my opinion.) She stays away from those busy textures from before, and chooses voluminous but more figure flattering, womanly looks. I like how the button placket of this striped top cuts vertically and offsets the horizontal line. She pairs it with a polka dot skirt, a subtle mixing of prints. Joon's looks have become a little more masculine, perhaps a reflection of his growing responsibilities and commitments in their relationship.
Hana went to America for two months to take care of her mother, who had to have eye surgery (a side effect of the TB treatment she underwent in the 70's at the very beginning of the story.) That short stint in America sure changed her. Personality wise, she's a little more outwardly sassy and confident, and challenges Joon in his place (though gently.) And style wise, she's a TON more fashionable I don't even know what happened. It's all still very "her" with the florals and collars and whatnot, but updated and mature and classier.
I loved the layers of scalloped edges of her black-collared shell, and the slim floral blazer. Black skinny jeans, on-trend bags and arm candy equal cool girl.
Even her overalls are slimmer and flattering, and her sweater is fitted and graphic. I admit her voluptuous hair adds a lot to how she pulls off the look, but that is a reality with anyone.
Sun Ho is back to his khakis and a little happier, even though he still has some lingering feelings left for Hana. T__T
Our last glimpse of Mi Ho, because she is leaving to model in Paris on her own volition, showing that she's grown up a lot too. The handkerchief dress here is lovely but still cut very well to emphasize the lines in the print. A+ style award for Mi Ho.
Of course some things don't change, and Hana tires out from shopping faster than Joon. Her bag here is gorgeous. We don't see a lot of black with her.
I realize that shoes haven't really taken the center stage with most of the characters' outfits until this scene. These strappy, stacked heels are gorgeous and Earth toned, so they still fit Hana's aesthetic.
Joon proposes! The candles, projection with pictures of their journey, and string lights at the very end were simply but thoughtfully done. Plus he held it in Hana's beloved garden, which shows that he knows her well.
These are some of the simplest looks to date, but this reflects that they love each other even as their very basic, unadorned selves.
A lovely sheer long top that she half-tucks into her shorts. The stripes deliberately stand out.
Very similar formulas here - jacket color matches the accent color of the white layer underneath. At this point, things are pretty much settled for them as one unit.
Then finally... the wedding! I love the flower appliques on the bodice and her flower crown. But she keeps it from being too ethereal by choosing deep ruffles and a high-low hemline. A dress that few people could pull off, I'd say. Her chunky braid is lovely and balances the strapless bodice.
And Joon's look is kind of retro, but of course we would expect him to take a risk on the biggest day of his life. I think if he had chosen a normal black tux, it would have clashed too much with Hana's goddess look anyway.
A happy ending to a short but sweet drama, with lots of fashion looks to inspire.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Previous fashion summaries of : episodes 5-9 and 10-14! As the series went on, I was more and more pleased with the fashion choices, so this post only contains 3 episodes because there was so much to capture.
Episode 15:
At the news of Joon and Hana's parents' engagement, things get more painful for the two leads. Hana wants to "act like family" for their parents' sake, while Joon can't bear the charade.
Here, Mi Ho's jacquard skirt is gorgeous. There's a slight metallic shimmer to it. I like Joon's cleaner look and his big glasses. Instead of 50/50 black and white (which can look too basic and uniform-like) he goes for 50% black, 40% beige and 10% white.
At a gathering for his father's birthday with "the family," Joon picks a bold red trench. He certainly doesn't hold back with his fiery words at the meal.
And underneath, he wears this shirt, a hybrid between tie dye and cosmic print. It works though - the color choice was not messy. It's a wonder what a difference rolled up sleeves can make.
Episode 16:
It's a continual struggle trying to stay apart. Eventually Joon and Hana text each other, saying that they miss each other.
Even though Joon's layers here are very simple (no texture or print), he chooses instead to add an interesting cut of ruffles. Questionable to some, but it's wearable in army green.
Below is one of my favorite looks for Joon in the entire series, hands down. His paint-splattered trench coat speaks for itself. The colors are rich and opal-inspired (not simply primary colors.) I could throw paint at a coat and give it a splotchy effect, but this is designed to create clean vertical lines. There are small details that I love - a hidden hood, as seen by the zipper on the collar, and epaulets. Lastly, the jacket is an homage to his father's life as a painter and artist. Joon himself says that when he met Hana, he understood how his father's love could have been that unforgettable.
The eyelet of Hana's little jacket is lovely as well, and the mandarin neck denim dress counterbalance the preciousness. Love this back shot.
Episode 17:
Not sure why there are so many modeling scenes with Mi Ho, but I don't mind because they always show gorgeous clothes. I LOVED this high-low, structured top/tunic. I wouldn't have thought she could pull it off, but she does amazingly. The pairing with leather leggings and edgy heeled booties are a nice touch too.
Her hair and makeup - a slicked back ponytail and smokey eyes - were a nice change from her norm. The grey diamond necklace was an elegant sci-fi inspired addition.
Mi Ho is crying after hearing that Joon and Hana are back together. Jeon Seol tries to talk some sense into her (and unsuccessfully convince her to set her sights on him instead.)
Like Joon, Mi Ho always pulls off unexpected color combinations - in this case, pale yellow and deep purple. The floral details in her top and skirt are a nice take on the mixed prints trend. Jeon Seol goes punk as expected in plaid pants and a distressed denim vest.
Thought the animal print of Joon's sweater was kind of cute, but in an urban pop way. Reminds me of a certain Clazziquai Project album cover.
As they become more confident in their relationship, their outfits lighten up as well. Hana is the second to get a hairstyle change. It's now straightened and more mature.
This is a more obvious shot of Mi Ho's hair change. It used to be tinted red with blunt bangs. I think this style is much more elegant. The sheer pattern of her top and her layered necklace are gorgeous, as always, but still casual.
Sun Ho is the third to change his hair into a sleek asymmetrical cut. I think it looks good, although he's always rather depressed now... I laughed out loud at this line:
Joon goes for another take on black and white with this ombre shirt. Quite cool; it looks like a smoke effect. Hana is a big fan of Peter Pan collars and is doing a better job at coordinating.
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