Wear › Style Notes – MBFWA Friday

Black Biker Jacket Rick Owens (buy here)
Black Draped Blouse VAVE Shoe Repair
Black Faux-Leather Pants Dotti (similar here)
Black Wedge Boots Rick Owens (buy here)
Black Bag Alexander Wang (similar here)
Jewellery All Alicia Hannah Naomi

I’ve been having issues with my lens all week so Monday and Friday were the only outfit shots I managed to capture (such a bad blogger).

Acne pistols were the boots du jour this week for pretty much everyone so I stuck to my Rick ankle boots all week. I only wore my Rick biker jacket twice but a photographer accused me of wearing the same outfit all week (!). It got me thinking about those of us with capsule wardrobes and how best to keep our ensembles interesting.

Fashion weeks worldwide seem to be the time that self-proclaimed fashionistas parade their entire closets around in the hopes of getting snapped by a street style photographer. Some editors and bloggers are lucky enough to receive clothing and accessories to wear from designers and stores – others shop savvily from chain and thrift stores to bulk up their wardrobes. The darker end of the spectrum even sees some fashion addicts driving themselves into debt to stay current and different as they travel the circuit.

I have disdain for calling what photographers do outside fashion week “street style photography”. I don’t know any woman who slips her neon yellow, body con maxi dress to go down the street. It’s non-representitive of how people really dress on a daily basis and creates a false sense of essentialism for regular fashion consumers.

I’m not sure what the solution is as far as fashion week is concerned – photographers seem to hate black unless you’re Kate Lanphear; none of my black-wearing buddies got “papped” despite rocking some excellent ensembles. But I am keen to investigate ways to keep my own all-black interesting on a daily basis without having to accumulate an impractical amount of items in my closet.

THOUGHTS ( 22 )

I SO LOVE THIS…. EVERY ELEMENT IS WORKING

karl leuterio shared this comment on 05 May 2012 at 1:30 PM

Nice ensemble. You put it together very well….as always.

Barb shared this comment on 05 May 2012 at 2:34 PM

I really love your outfits and the fact that you have a very different aesthetic to most other style bloggers. Black’s not something I wear myself, but I really appreciate your knack for creating visually interesting outfits using a number of different textures and shapes. I also love that you have an opinion and that you don’t merely post just photos – to me, that’s boring. I want to read a blog of someone who has a point of view; someone who is articulate, smart and stylish, which is something you nail. Ok, I’m ending it here because I sound like a huge fan girl. Keep at it.

Sarah shared this comment on 05 May 2012 at 6:04 PM

Bah. Boo to the photographer who told you that that, I say. Aren’t photographers supposed to have an eye for detail? That is what I see in your outfits – the details & personality. It annoys me that they said that!

If you felt bored with your wardrobe that would be one thing, but otherwise I think you should stay true to yourself. One of the reasons I like your blog is because you keeps it real :)

k shared this comment on 05 May 2012 at 7:20 PM

I agree with you that Fashion Week “street style photography” isn’t really representative of everyday street style. It’s all a bit of a circus really, isn’t it?

You look great. I love your all-black ensembles because you do always find a way to make them look interesting.

Stacey shared this comment on 05 May 2012 at 8:07 PM

Dude, screw that, I love all black outfits. If I was a street style photographer I would shoot loads of black ensembles. Keep doing what you do lady, you look amazing.

Magnet shared this comment on 05 May 2012 at 10:12 PM

It’s so interesting that you say that because I remember when I first started reading (looking at?) the sartorialist and he said that he wanted to shoot what people REALLY wear on the street, off the runway. It’s kind of graduated to the point where those who are photographed are wearing items from the runway.

I am traveling around the world for a year at the moment. I only like to wear white, black, grey, navy and khaki green so 99% of things match with each other. I’ve got bits and pieces of designer accessories because that is what works for me.

F*ck that photographer! I really love what you wear (It’s somewhat like my own style with a lot of black – but not as awesome as yours!), I love that you do your own thing and you own it. That is what style truly is.

Jessica shared this comment on 06 May 2012 at 2:09 AM

I NEVER get tired of your looks. You are easily the classiest and most well thought-out style blogger I follow. Every one of your outfits is perfectly edited and so clean, minimal, and chic. And… I dunno, that is my love letter to you.

Chelsey shared this comment on 06 May 2012 at 5:35 AM

Oh well… I guess that total black outfits aren’t mainstream enough to get the paraise of the avarage Fashion Week streetstyle photographer…you should have been wearing neon or florals (or both?) to make them happy this season ;)
And I must admit that even if I love fashion and shopping I don’t like this “bad ethic” that says consume, consume, consume because you need to be different everyday.

wobblinbetty shared this comment on 06 May 2012 at 8:22 AM

Accused of wearing the same outfit all week? It wouldn’t matter if you were because what you wear is…well, wearable, versatile, beautiful, and shows a keenness for aesthetics and quality over quantity. That photographer just doesn’t get it.

O D Y S S E Y shared this comment on 06 May 2012 at 11:46 AM

I want your bag.

Hilary shared this comment on 07 May 2012 at 1:22 PM

This outfit is AMAZING and your assessment is too true.

Nichole shared this comment on 07 May 2012 at 8:07 PM

i’m glad you wrote this. i have a hard time equating my life and how i dress with a lot of what fashion bloggers depict themselves wearing — all of their labels and style configurations are more aspirational which is nice to look at, but it never stays with me when i open the door to my own closet.

i was happy when i discovered your blog — your outfits are not only inherently wearable, but it’s also true to your own personal aesthetic — you don’t chase trends. that, i believe, is true style. additionally, i only wear black with just a smattering of white or grey, and it makes me glad to know that there are other gals out there who dress similiarly. it’s nice to see outfits that inspire and read the thoughts of the similarly minded.

xx

jaci shared this comment on 08 May 2012 at 1:41 AM

You may be wearing all black, but I think your outfit is so much more interesting than many of the others I have seen from fashion week. I adore the mixture of textures, which wouldn’t have been anywhere near as effective if you were wearing a mixture of colours. And your tough sleeked back hair is the perfect accompaniment. For my personal fashion blog I sometimes don’t think my outfit posts are worthy because its just a jeans and t-shirt affair with nothing designer in sight!

Gems x
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Australian Fashion Review Blog - Gems shared this comment on 08 May 2012 at 4:57 AM

oh alicia I just love your style! I wish you did more outfit posts for me to drool over (in the least creepy way possible) x

aelie shared this comment on 08 May 2012 at 7:49 PM

I found you via Sal and Love your style. I am a boho-indie-grunger who still dabbles in the mainstream (a lot lately) I admire your ability to stay true to your style and I have learned (just today) that ‘feeling’ me is so important to how I appear to the outside world. Many like it when I float into the mainstream (as in more positive feedback) but I feel best in black, or a DIY project gone awry ;)
thanks
Reva

reva shared this comment on 09 May 2012 at 11:42 PM

god, the whole street style thing is so gross these days. people sulking around in front of shows hoping to have their photo taken…it’s kind of pathetic. that being said, you look stunning. love the waist accentuation. and the bag!!! swoon.

meagan shared this comment on 13 May 2012 at 1:50 PM

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Xx

Annaleise shared this comment on 15 May 2012 at 6:15 PM

Wow, wow, wow. This outfit is incredible and you look amazing in it! x

Ashleigh shared this comment on 19 May 2012 at 1:26 PM

can never have too much leather!! <3

cat shared this comment on 22 May 2012 at 11:08 AM

One of the girls who appeared a lot on many street style blogs only wore an oversized Celine jersey. Makes me wonder how democratised we really are in this digital era, ey? You were looking awesome so screw that.

Gracia shared this comment on 19 June 2012 at 7:55 PM

I have always wanted to try a full black coordinate but I doubt that I can pull it off with my height and looks.

I love the way you style your outfits – black, but with a lot of detail.

“I have disdain for calling what photographers do outside fashion week “street style photography”. I don’t know any woman who slips her neon yellow, body con maxi dress to go down the street. It’s non-representitive of how people really dress on a daily basis and creates a false sense of essentialism for regular fashion consumers.”

You just put what I always think about into words.

Saph shared this comment on 18 August 2012 at 2:21 PM

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