Monday, March 23, 2009

Vampire Queen

I really do feel like a Queen of the Underworld wearing this gorgeous sheer, stiff gauzy cape from Kookai. Bought on sale a while back and my current favourite accessory.

I paired it with black items for a structured, monochrome outfit
....one that had texture variation to make it pop.


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I wore this to the new jazz club that opened up a few weeks ago. There was a fabulous jazz band playing and a good time was had. It was your classic 50's jazz club set-up, so twas certainly an experience. We'll be sure to go back...they feature some fantastic jazz acts.

The necklace started off as a piece from Diva. I bought some more chain, roped them to the existing chain and voila = chunky new hardware.
(I left off the long gold multi-strand chain necklace and short gold cross beaded necklace as I didn't want to be jingling at the jazz club, but am looking forward to wearing the "necklace" in its entirety. Simple things make me happy :)


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post edit: I am uber lazy, but will take a photo of the DIY'ed shorts in the next couple of days.
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pocket tank, witchery. jeans, lee supa tube. shoes, la fenice (venezia). cape, kookai. chains, DIY diva.

16 comments:

Couture Carrie said...

Love this look, Anika, especially the dramatic shoulders - reminds me of Balmain!

xoxox,
CC

Passion4Fashion said...

Hey... thanks for the comment on my blog. Just an FYI, I have NEVER ironed that white shirt. Or the black one! I have owned them both for two years and wear them several times a month.

Baybay Mama said...

I love that look. The shoes look really cool. I love jazz clubs. My boyfriend plays jazz and I just love hanging out and having a glass of wine and listening to the music.

Sam said...

such a beautiful cape!

LITTLE PLASTIC HORSES said...

I'm jealous of your necklaces very GIVENCHY x

Unknown said...

Love the necklace and jazz clubs are so much fun! xx

FASHION CHALET said...

I'd freaking kill for hardware like that!! heheee, that necklace is TDF! :]

Yippe I love packages in the mail, exciting stuff, thank you, dear!! ♥

Should cheer me right up outta this cold, too! ;]

xx

Nina (Femme Rationale) said...

oooh, you look fab in black! love the tunic...and i do love a good jazz club!

Abby said...

Oh yes, it is the lovely cape, I do love it indeed I do.

Wow, on the chains, that was so wise of you to do some kind of wild rope diy. I want it.


x

caitlin said...

ohh you look awesome.. that cape/bolero totally makes the outfit! hail the queen of the underworld?

DaisyChain said...

AMAZING necklace

Love + Cake said...

Love this look. Those jeans look so great on you!

xx. mavi

phamzy said...

your necklaces are great! pass it on. lol.


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Marcella said...

I love Kookai sales - when things are actually priced as they should be and not the insane ripoff amounts for something made in Fiji! lol

That cape is a great find tho!

Anika said...

Thanks CC...I'm a little obsessed about the cape at the mo :/

Passion4Fashion...nice to hear :)
I was shocked to see a shirt like that (assuming the ironing hours required ;)

Deana, I LOVE jazz clubs. You're lucky that you get to hang out there....

Anika said...

thanks for the comments, guys :)

and Phamzy, you share some of your phenomenal outfits and I'll share the necklaces.

Marcella, tell me about it. I steer clear normally (except for hosiery/jewellery).

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