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...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.

Maxi Dress, Leather Jacket – ASOS, Shoes – Office.co.uk, BagBelt – Angels’ Sale, Eagle Belt – Vintage, Faux Lambswool – Gmarket, Scarf – FCUK, Turquoise Ring – Spitafields Market

I’ll write more about the Angels sale soon, but this leather pocket-belt thing is one of the few gems I ran off with! On day 5 a PR came up to me and asked where it was from, and when I told her it was vintage military costume and that it still had dirt in the pockets and she actually yelled THAT IS SO COOL, DIRT FROM A REAL WAR!! No no no no, dirt from some movie set. Perfect pockets for spare batteries and memory cards… although it’s still kind of like burying them in soil.

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  1. Funny LOL.
    I’m guessing the leather pouch-belt were used in the second world war films/tv series long long long time ago. Loved the dis-stress look though :)

  2. First off: I happen to think you look all mysterious and gorgeous in the second row pictures. And ahhh the shoes match the leather belt so perfectly! I would’ve prolly yelled that same phrase too, to be honest. Not only is it amazing, but a unique way to store things. Also, I feel like I should be playing the Indiana Jones theme song right about now…

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  4. I agree with Charlene. You do look so mysterious in the second row of photos . . . The leather pouch belt is pretty incredible.

  5. Oh goodness, that belt is entirely amazing. You are so lucky to pick up good things from Angels!

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  6. wow, that really is ridiculously rad. say THAT three times fast.

  7. i actually laughed out loud when i read “it’s still kind of like burying them in soil.”
    hopefully the memory card are safe in cases :)
    but yea, that bagbelt is absolutely awesome!!! i can’t wait to see the other stuff you snagged!

  8. Wonderful!!

  9. we call those “fanny packs” across the pond, hehe. cool find, can’t wait to see what else you came away with.

  10. I love it!

  11. that really is SO COOL. it is like an 18th century russian peasant refugee version of the batman utility belt. you should store a string of paperclips in one of the pockets and throw it at enemies at bay.

  12. wow this is fantastic!!

  13. Yoshi

    Haha wow! That’s amazing! Not sure that the burying things in soil part is so amazing, but it is definitely a handy accessory.

  14. Heart this! That bag/bwlt thingy looks amazing!

  15. HAHA I love that reaction! I was just going to say that pocket belt is Indiana Jones-esque! Much better than a fanny pack!!!!! If only I had one of those when I traveled to Europe. and if only these sales happened in America as well!!

  16. your belt is perfection, love the distressed look of it.

    clothes are cute
    clothes are cute

  17. Oh man. Oh man. I don’t even know what else to say about this belt of yours. Other than I. Want. It.

    oh and congrats on finding it! and it looks awesome. Coolest thing I’ve seen in awhile. It’s like a cross between batman’s utility belt and army surplus.

  18. oooh! which maxi dress is this?? the tank one or the tube one? i have both “saved for later” but i like the way yours drapes. and if you don’t mind my asking, what size did you get (i’m not familiar with uk sizing)?

  19. OHh this is the tube one I think, with the long sleeve and X-shaped seam lines going across the chest! UK10 :D! Also worn here!

  20. woof woof

    i thought u were a size 6.. or 8.. i know its not relevant but just wanted to say it.

    you are stalk-worthy, btw.. not that i stalks you.. well, not entirely.. =D

  21. alice

    gotcha, thanks!

  22. totally cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is the chic-est bumbags i have ever seen in my life. don’t know if customs would let me pass through if I wore it though :P !

  23. i think its one of your best outfits!!! you look totally stylish;) love it;)

  24. amazing pocket belt!!

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  25. Why do you always get the strangest strangers coming up to you? I should live where you live, it makes life much more interesting. Other than that, COOL bag!

  26. Frankie

    Aah I love this maxi dress I thought about buying one from asos but I decided I’m just too short..plus I know I would trip over the hem constantly

  27. That pocket-belt thing is such an awesome find! Do you feel like some sort of superhero when you put that on?

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  29. lol oh god. PR people can be so fucking stupid. you look wonderful. maxi dresses are back in full effect.

    xx.

  30. i love this belt on you. it really is so cool. also, love the long skirt. i am after one just like it. xx

  31. W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-l!

  32. I love this outfit! It’s like an uber fashionable fanny pack.

  33. cool outfit! that dress looks great on you. and great bag!

  34. I need to get to the Angels sale one day, I hate getting the emails and then realising I am stuck in the Midlands. When I finally make the move to London I will definitely make sure I go. You found a real gem! Love the maxi dress.

  35. I in love with your pretty hoes and your bag!! is it vintage?

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  36. lovely lovely lovely.
    i especially like the shearling layer you have underneath.

  37. So rad!!! Love this look Shini! Such an original take on utilitarian-chic. xoDf
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  38. i wish i had a cool accessory with an even cooler backstory like that! and i always love your wooly lamb thing

  39. You are so lucky to have come across your “pocket purse”, it is so retro chic!!! I’m in like with it!!!

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  40. You are so lucky to have come across your “pocket purse”, it is so retro chic!!! I’m in like with it!!!

  41. that is surely an amazing ‘toolbelt’ ;P lol dirt form the real war.. ill be a bit freaked out! but totally love how its so worned in!

  42. The pockets really are “SO COOL”!!!

  43. Whoa! So amazing! I love the worn detail.

  44. amazing belt/pouch, nice find!!

  45. so original! I like it!!!

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  46. That belt really is a wonderful find! I would love to go to an Angels sale one day. I doubt they’ll do many more though… Living outside of London can be such a pain sometimes! I love that it still has dirt in the pockets. It makes it seem like it has a story to tell. I would love to know what it was used in…
    Clare x

  47. love the bag belt!
    you make it look so chic!
    love your blog
    youre such an inspiration :)

  48. you are gorgeous in these pics! you make koreans proud! :)

    i really liked pasta! just don’t watch the drama at midnight in bed..because you get really hungry looking at all the food..some parts of the drama is repetitive but for the most part..really cute! any drama with 이선균 is A okay with me! his voice makes me melt.

    now, i’m on the hunt for a new drama..any recommendations?? :)

  49. awesome toolbelt/ fanny pack =)

  50. this outfit is super super sick. love the mint green ring there toooo girl xo

  51. LOVE this!

  52. this outfit is so cool, the bagbelt-thing in particular!!

  53. The ring! Spitafields <3

  54. oh wow i love the beltbag! if i was the PR person i would´ve probably yelled the same thing. i love the look here. its perfect! :)

  55. Haha… that PR sounds so much like me. WHAT REAL DIRT.
    (ps So jealous re: the Angels sale! I have to go someday!)

    Allison

  56. love your bumbag!
    xxx

  57. the beltbag is a genius item wow

  58. mary

    you’re great!