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9th March 2009

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Blouse Mum’s Valencia Pants Zara Boots Ebay

These boots get more attention from men than women – one guy walking by actually stopped and turned around. Could be either wtfart is she wearing or holy cupcake I want those. (Or was he checking out my rear end?) Creeping suspicion that it’s the first one though.

For those wondering about the processes of my ‘photoshoots’: First my beszt friend Ellen takes my outfit photos outside, then I gently escort it home where I brutally vandalize by cropping and editing colours & lighting. My camera model is Canon EOS 400D, but as I’ve said to a few, it’s a particular lens that makes the photos what they are – and which lens, is my little secret.

Indoors (i.e home) outfit shots is me struggling with the tripod and remote – which usually ends up with throwing the remote to see if I can hit the shutter button.

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Doo.Ri inspired tights still not ready, taking über-über longer than expected… But I do like that it’s going in a more personalized direction – instead of the exact replica.

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51 Comments

  1. The Six Six Sick Girls
    March 9, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Christina worked on the real tights backstage at Doo.ri, I think they’re done one by one.

    xxx,
    Tiffany

  2. Raez
    March 9, 2009 at 2:29 am

    I was just going to ask where you got those amazing kick ass boots, and of course they’re from Ebay. GAH! I was THISCLOSE to buying a gorgeous pair myself at a thriftstore, but resisted when I saw the sole came unglued at one pair. :'( Boo.

    Anywho. I cant wait to see your gorgeous tights! =)

  3. shila
    March 9, 2009 at 2:30 am

    lovely blouse :)

  4. ckuf
    March 9, 2009 at 2:39 am

    great outfit! the blouse is amazIng!

    http://ckuf-info.blogspot.com/

  5. erika
    March 9, 2009 at 2:40 am

    muhahah hey your camera setup is better than my… press the 10 sec self timer and RUN FOR IT hahahah. hey whatever works, to each her own. anyhow, i get tons of scary looks from old people, i do not know why. i’d rather get the men or women staring. oh and i am a total procrastinator and it works the best for me. like right now i have a paper due tomorrow haha

  6. meghan
    March 9, 2009 at 2:53 am

    yayyaya i’m exciteed

  7. ckuf
    March 9, 2009 at 2:57 am

    thank you for the sweet comment dear.
    the t-shirt thingy was just an experiment and i amazed how it came out good.

    exchange links? pls let me know. have a wonderful week ahead!

  8. mom and son
    March 9, 2009 at 2:58 am

    i am inspired by these outfit! and your bangs are amazing.

    http://momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

  9. denise
    March 9, 2009 at 2:59 am

    man, you look so cute and hradcore like cupcakes riding a harley davidson.

  10. mom and son
    March 9, 2009 at 3:00 am

    that boots definitely look stunning.

    http://momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

  11. Song of Style
    March 9, 2009 at 3:08 am

    ooh, i can’t wait to see the tights!
    and i heart the bagginess of ur pants with those crazy combat boots

  12. melina
    March 9, 2009 at 3:09 am

    I love your pants! Great outfit.

  13. greenjeans
    March 9, 2009 at 3:35 am

    I think all guys like boots like that. For themselves and for their girls.

  14. dearlordthecheese
    March 9, 2009 at 3:41 am

    Great boots! The guy was probably secretly jealous! :-)

  15. ohphilippa
    March 9, 2009 at 3:55 am

    whatever your secret is, i’m jellis your photos come out so great! i don’t have a remote for my camera, so if i’m taking tripod shots i always have to stand there waiting for the 10 second timer to go off. are the boots hard to walk in because they’re so heavy?

  16. gennie
    March 9, 2009 at 4:02 am

    mmmmm awesome love the androgynous looks!!
    better than the boys do :) :)

    and p.s. i bet the guy was checking out your junk in the trunk hehehe

  17. Sindy
    March 9, 2009 at 4:56 am

    i love how your entries always have funny little stories :D
    camera remotes are the best and your hair is so pretty ~

  18. sha
    March 9, 2009 at 5:11 am

    i love how you mixed the ruffles with the combat boots. you always work those outfits soooooooo geeewwwddd shini.

  19. tis serendipity
    March 9, 2009 at 5:21 am

    Woahh it’s totally cool how you mix feminine and masuline aspects of clothing together! I can never imagine wearing those kick ass combat boots ;) Bet all those guys were like totally drooling.

  20. fashion tidbits
    March 9, 2009 at 6:37 am

    can’t wait to see how they turn out!!!!

  21. Lydia
    March 9, 2009 at 6:48 am

    Those boots make me want to stomp around…

    I can’t wait to see your latest D.I.Y.

  22. elizabeth
    March 9, 2009 at 7:02 am

    I love the combination of beads that you chose! the colors are gorgeous!

  23. Nina
    March 9, 2009 at 7:58 am

    i love the b/w photo. and procrastination is great for your health. until you’re very close to your deadline.

    btw, killer boots.

  24. channy
    March 9, 2009 at 8:18 am

    oh my gawsh that is hawt!! how do you do it? _-_ you got serious talent :L luv the combo of edgy and feminine!!!

    xxx <333

  25. ay
    March 9, 2009 at 9:05 am

    CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU ARE CRAFTING!!
    X

  26. bels
    March 9, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Looks nice,…

  27. nati
    March 9, 2009 at 10:36 am

    cute blouse, it’s such a great contrast to the boots!!

  28. AYA
    March 9, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Hahah I force different friedns to take outfit pics ;D I have the same camera but these days I harly ever seem to get it right. Oh well lvoe love love the pants

  29. vintage Tea
    March 9, 2009 at 11:23 am

    i love the boots. clearly the guy was just jealous!

    Visit me at Vintage Tea!

    x

  30. miss a.
    March 9, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    Really? I always thought that Londoners (or is it -ites? I can’t remember, not enough coffee this morning) were more liberal about interpretations on fashion. But then again, if someone’s hating on you, then it means you’re doing something right. (Or at least that’s what they say – who “they” are, I’m not exactly sure myself… but it does help make you feel better, right? ^_^)

    And yup, Encore Western plays westerns ALLLLLLL day. It used to be a major genre that became super popular from around 1930-1970s. Any major movie star from those time periods did at least one western. I saw a Gregory Peck one last night in “The Big Country.” What a sexy beast.

  31. Maeko
    March 9, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    I agree, procrastination is good for everything.

  32. panda love
    March 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    nice outfit, love the ruffles on the shirt and the boots.
    cant belive you’re getting more attencion by the guys than the girls on the boots.

    x

  33. Franzi
    March 9, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    “ndoors (i.e home) outfit shots is me struggling with the tripod and remote – which usually ends up with throwing the remote to see if I can hit the shutter button.” – haha, that is so me! ;) love the boots! great find!

  34. Lorraine.
    March 9, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Your boots are definetly looking great!
    That blouse is also really amazing!
    Haa I wish I had a good camera and a Tripod! So I could make cool pictures of myself hahaha.
    Everything turns out sooo bad with my camera. If I can call it so…

    And about the shoes, They are not louboutins but Lanvins :D. They just copied the red sole! They just have no imagination!

  35. Laura
    March 9, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    wow you look wicked.
    just stumbled across your blog. have to say its lovely

    http://aforteforfashion.blogspot.com

  36. Natasha
    March 9, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Can’t wait to see them finished!

    http://natashassoiree.blogspot.com/

  37. alice
    March 9, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    i can’t to see the finished tights, you are SOO handy, seriously. haha, tell me what lense! i need a tripod majorly. what are you studying at central saint martins?

  38. Charm
    March 9, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    I like that you balanced out the tough boots with a ruffled top. It looks great.

  39. tanya
    March 9, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    that blouse is gorgeous!! Can’t wait to see how the tights turn out–you’re so creative, my dear :-)

  40. felicjana
    March 9, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    As always well dressed.Envy of those shoes.I like to come back here to see your blog:):):):)

  41. phamzy
    March 10, 2009 at 3:09 am

    thank you for the sweet words dear! changing your style from time to time is good. time to get your big shirt. i would love to exchange link with you. pls let me know. thank you!

    http://ckuf-info.blogspot.com/

  42. Emily
    March 10, 2009 at 8:01 am

    Fabulous outfit!!! You pull off the androgynous look quite well ;)

    E

  43. The Minx
    March 10, 2009 at 11:00 am

    It’s okay, I find that there are certain demographics attracted to certain things. My red docs, for example, get undue attention from large black women. It’s quite wonderful actually.

  44. Brook and Lyn
    March 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Ah yes the joy of photoshop! If I had your legs and height I too would be stomping around in flat combat boots.

  45. olga
    March 10, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    i think everyone should say a loud and resounding YES to procrastination.

    can’t wait to see that diy by the way.

  46. xs
    March 10, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    i’ve been eyeing those tights as well. can’t wait to see what magic you work with your diy.

  47. Lola Re
    March 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I love boots more than anything else I think, they have more personality!

  48. Fannah
    March 11, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    I am so in love with this. Is so yummily slouchy and stuff, and you just gave me the chance to use that weird saying again :D

  49. Danielle
    March 11, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    Cant wait to see them finished!! They look really cool so far
    http://culturistas.blogspot.com

  50. Moni
    March 12, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Once I went to university, I became the queen of Procrastination. :( I don’t like procrastinating, but I can’t stop!! Haha, I need help.

  51. James Lillis
    March 14, 2009 at 12:15 am

    You’re right about the sequined tights taking a long time. We looked at introducing a sequined range but it all took wayyyyyyy too long. I always respect anyone who gives it a good go.