CLOSET HAUL VIDEO: LEATHER PANTS 🖤
Watch me try on my five favorite pairs of leather pants and show you some examples of how I style them!!!
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OUTFIT DETAILS:
Pants (in order shown):
-Frame calfskin leather skinny pants ($1,010)
-Jaded Ldn red snakeskin faux leather pants ($115)
-ASOS white python faux leather pants ($135)
-Balmain black leather biker pants ($950)
-Anthropology faux leather joggers ($150)
Tops:
-River Island black tank top ($30)
-John Varvatos panther tee ($115)
Shoes:
-Alexander McQueen studded platform sneakers ($590)
-Christian Louboutin spiked loafers ($1295)
-Christian louboitin spiked high tops ($1295)
Accessories:
-Versace black leather belt with medusa buckle in silver ($525)
-David Yurman sterling silver rings with pave diamonds
-Rolex Datejust 41 automatic watch in silver with black face
-Custom stainless steel chain bracelet (made from extra links taken out of a necklace)
TREND: PANTS AS A STATEMENT PIECE
Even though I usually wear all black, I’ll occasionally add a splash of color/pattern to an otherwise black outfit. Recently I’ve been trying to add more eccentric pants to my wardrobe because I think a black top is always the most flattering, and I’m trying to SLIGHTLY move away from my “edgy gay funeral” aesthetic (as I like to call it). Tomorrow I’ll be posting a closet haul featuring all of my leather pants! Stay tuned.
Outfit Details:
Top- River Island black tank top
Pants- Jaded Ldn red python faux leather pants
Shoes- Christian Louboutin black spiked loafers
Belt- Versace black leather belt with medusa buckle in silver
Necklace- ProtoStarShop custom “OnlyFans” chain
Watch- Rolex
Rings- David Yurman
OUTFITS OF THE NIGHT!
Went to dinner with @karajones and @dressuperis to celebrate Kara’s birthday! Here are our outfit deets:
On Me:
Shirt- ASOS black tee
Pants- Eye Crave bedazzled pants
Belt- Louis Vuitton patent leather belt
Shoes- Prada patent leather sneakers
On Kara:
Dress- HouseofCB leather dress
Shoes- AllSaints leather boots
On Eris:
Top- Louis Vuitton bikini top
Jacket- Pretty Little Thing leather jacket
Jeans- SHEIN ripped jeans
Shoes- Nike Jordan 1s
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BEDAZZLED PANTS (BUT MAKE IT FASHION):
Eccentric Clothing From Lesser-Known Designers
The idea of bedazzled pants sounds gross and tacky, but these pants make it WORK! I got these from a website called Trill Mrkt which features tons of unique streetwear designers that most of us would not have heard of. It’s relatively expensive, but I think it’s worth it to have edgy clothes that you won’t see anyone else wearing. But if you’re only trying to spend money on designer clothing with big logos that everyone will recognize, this isn’t the website for you. (Link attached below)
The brand that makes these pants is called Eye Crave. Their collections are definitely eccentric, even a little too “out there” for me. But they do have some really cool statement pieces that are a slightly toned down from their other merchandise. Their website only features a handful of items, so I’d suggest looking at Trill Mrkt if you like this style!
https://trillmrkt.com/
DIOR B23 HIGH-TOP SNEAKERS
#PurchaseOfTheDay
I’ve been looking at these shoes for a while but was hesitant to buy them because I feel like they’re a little too grunge for my style, but my friends convinced me to finally buy them and I’m really glad they did because I actually do like them now!
I bought them at Neiman Markus but they also sell them at Saks Fifth Avenue. They are NOT sold in most Dior stores because Dior boutiques usually do not carry men’s clothing.
Fun dinner, fun friends, fun fits... We didn’t come for the fancy food, we just wanted a reason to dress up 😇😜
Outfit details:
Top- PHIX satin long sleeve button down shirt in green snakeskin
Pants- FRAME leather skinny pants
Shoes- Prada parent leather running shoes
Belt- Hermès “H” buckle leather belt in gold
#OOTD
I’m just running around doing errands today, so I needed a comfy casual outfit but without looking too sloppy. Here’s what I picked out!
Outfit Details
Jacket- 7 For All Mankind denim/leather jacket
Shirt- Balenciaga tie-dye T-shirt
Pants- Shein nylon joggers
Shoes- Prada patent leather sneakers
OUTFIT OF THE NIGHT + MY FRIEND NICOLE!
This is the outfit I wore with my new refurbished Prada chain last night when I went out with my friend Nicole!
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#OOTN
Hat- Manier De Voire
Choker Necklace- refurbished Prada
Long box chain- David Yurman
Shirt- Givenchy
Pants- DL1967
Shoes- Giuseppe Zanotti
PRADA- refurbished choker necklace
#purchaseoftheday
Usually I only wear longer chains, but I saw this choker necklace on Grailed and I had to get it. It’s a metal Prada logo taken off of an old handbag and attached to a stainless steel chain. Since the piece is not actually made by Prada, it was being sold for only $120. Unfortunately the seller only made this one. But you can find similar ones on Grailed, Etsy, and DePop if you search “refurbished Prada chain necklace”.
Check my next post to see how I styled it for my night out!
I’ve had this jacket for years now but I still love it. It’s such a unique statement piece and I can dress it up or down. I can wear it out to the club with skinny jeans and a nice belt or I can wear it to with sweats to McDonalds! Eccentric yet versatile. I got it online from a store called American Stitch! This specific jacket is no longer for sale but if you like the style, check out their new merchandise! (Link attached below)
https://americanstitch.com/
MANIERE DE VOIR- A Mini Shopping Haul...
Check out my three most recent purchases from the Maniere De Voir website and let me know what you think of them! Do you agree with what I said about them?
See what else they’ve got for sale by clicking the link below ⬇️
https://www.manieredevoir.com/
CUSTOM CHAINS!
I love having custom chains made by different jewelry designers online and in person! I don’t spend more than $50 on each one because I like to buy multiple (and I tend to lose them since I don’t keep them locked away with my nicer jewelry).
They’re fun to have and it’s always good to support boutique jewelers. My favorite and most recent creation is my OnlyFans chain! It was made by one of my friends who has a dope Etsy shop (link attached below) and Instagram page (@protostarshop) where she makes custom, high quality chains at a really affordable price!
https://www.etsy.com/Shop/PROTOSTARshop
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - The End Of An Era :(
A little background: if you haven’t heard of Jean-Paul Gaultier, he is one of the OG couture designers and the one you can thank for integrating the corset into modern fashion (if you pay close attention, almost all of your most flattering outfits have a subtle corset design to them). He was the creative designer for Hermes for a long time in addition to having his own line under his name.
In my opinion, Gaultier is the #1 most important designer in men’s fashion because he was really the one who first started designing men’s clothing to be more fitted and flattering as opposed to being shapeless and boxy.
This is the only shirt I have from him right now, but you can see how the design brings the waist in (sort of like a corset) using the silk lining on the sides. It’s also structured and cropped at the waist so that you don’t have to tuck it in in order for it to hold a tight/slim shape when you move around in it. His clothes are definitely made specifically for men with a slim figure ((humble brag)).
Gaultier officially retired this year, marking 2020 as the end of his career (which is pretty understandable at the age of 68). If you want to buy anything from him now, you have to hit the resale stores. Luckily, since he’s not one of the more “mainstream” designers, there isn’t a ton of fake Jean-Paul Gaultier merchandise being produced, so you can usually trust what you find.
TREND WATCH: Swim Trunks With Underwear Waistband Showing
A lot of people really hate this trend. I pretty much only hear negative feedback when I see it on other people. BUT I think there are ways to make it work. You usually see this with Calvin Klein but I also see it with Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce and Gabbana underwear.
I chose the Calvin Klein underwear because I love how the color goes with the swim trunks. I chose the Daddy underwear because.... come on... it says “DADDY”. How could you not wanna show that to everyone?
So overall... do you think I can pull it off?
OUTFIT DETAILS ⬇️
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Blue snakeskin print swim trunks- Topman
Boxer briefs- Calvin Klein
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Red logo swim trunks- Diesel
Modal brief underwear- Daddy (yes, that’s the name of the brand)
DOLCE AND GABBANA- Limited Edition Studded Sleeveless Tee With Zipper Detail
#purchaseoftheday
I’d like to start by saying I am VERY happy with this purchase and I don’t care if nobody else likes it. Sometimes you gotta go with your gut and wear what makes you happy even if you don’t get the approval of others.
I got this shirt from the Dolce and Gabbana store in the Design District of Miami. I was walking through an art exhibit with my friends and the little museum was next door to all of my favorite designer boutiques. I couldn’t focus on the exhibit knowing I was sacrificing shopping time, so I left after a few minutes to go shop on my own. Worth it.
The price was a little absurd even to me (almost $800 for a tank top) but I think I can justify buying it because it’s from one of my favorite designers, it was limited edition (they were only selling three of them tots), handmade (which is very rare for something that is for sale in-store), and... I was on vacation.
My friend took this video of me walking into the food court to join them all when I finally finished shopping. I was very proud explaining it. They all hated it, as you can tell from their commentary, but I love it so I could care less ❤️
⚫️✨VERSACE✨⚫️ — Too Flashy For Fashion?
I used to be totally opposed to buying anything Versace. Most of their stuff is still too gaudy for me... however, sometimes I can find ways to tone down the flashiness of the products I like and make them wearable for me!
This dog tag necklace was originally on a much thicker chain. So I took the pendants off, sold the gold chain on Facebook Marketplace, and put that money toward buying a much thinner gold chain. Now it looks a little classier.
I’m also not usually one to spend money on designer underwear, but I actually love Versace underwear and think it’s worth the price. I wish it was socially acceptable to walk around in just underwear and jewelry, because personally I think this second look is actually kinda dope. Unlock the photos and tell me what you think!
OUTFIT DETAILS ⬇️
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Outfit 1:
Shirt- ASOS
Belt- Hermes
Gold bracelet- Hermes
White gold bracelet- Cartier
Watch- Rolex
Necklace- Versace
Hat- Versace
Rings- Versace
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Outfit 2:
(Same jewelry)
Underwear- Versace
Shoes- Saint Laurent
DAVID YURMAN- X Crossover Diamond Ring
#purchaseoftheday
Another purchase from the RealReal! This is probably the best deal I’ve gotten on there. It was a crazy discount for a used ring with barely any signs of wear!
After I bought this ring on the left (see second slide) I wanted another ring for my other hand to go with it, but I wasn’t about to spend that much money on another David Yurman piece. I lucked out and found this one on the RealReal that matches so beautifully with the one I bought from the Yurman store!
My favorite thing about David Yurman is that all of their jewelry matches, even if the designs are totally different, because they have such a distinct and unique style!
CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING! (Swipe for full video)
Shopping at consignment stores is a great way to save money if you care about owning your own clothing from high end designers but don’t have the budget to be buying new Louboutins every week. But you have to be smart about it if you want to avoid getting scammed.
🛍 💕🛍✨🛍💕🛍✨🛍
SITES I TRUST
I only have two go-to consignment sites (that also have apps) that I completely trust— Vestaire Collective and The RealReal. Both of these companies require proof of authenticity from the seller, then have them authenticated by their employer experts, then they provide the buyer with the paperwork proving that it has been authenticated. No, their discounts generally aren’t anything spectacular, but it’s worth shopping on them because once in a while you will find some AMAZING deals on designer items that you know are REAL. But you have to check the sites often, because the really good deals usually sell out within a few days of being posted. However, they have been involved in a recent lawsuit being accused of selling fake goods, but nothing has been proven.
There are other websites I trust for the most part that I’ve only had positive experiences with like Grailed and Lyst— but I don’t know enough about their authentication process to vouch for them and say they’re 100% safe.
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SITES *NOT *TO TRUST
The #1 most common website that I see people get ripped off by is POSHMARK! I’ve purchased three times from them on separate occasions and all three times I received were obviously fake. I gave them multiple chances in hopes these deals could be real. But now when I check the site on occasion, I can tell that about half of the products for sale are clearly counterfeited.
Mercari also sells a lot of fake designer products, but they make it more obvious than poshmark because they’ll claim to be selling a real Louis Vuitton bag for $20. At least most sellers on Poshmark are smart enough to charge a few hundred to make it look more realistic.
Even though I don’t have any photos of my club outfits from going out in Miami this past weekend, I do have this little video my friend took of me at the strip club and it gives you a really nice look at my Modus Vivendi blue velvet short-sleeve button down shirt. You can really see the beautiful color and rich texture!
I posted a photo of this shirt when I talked about my “five favorite designers you might not know of” and I mentioned that their use of beautifully textured fabrics is one of my favorite things about Modus Vivendi’s clothing! I highly recommend checking out their website if you haven’t already... and this shirt is still available for sale online! They call it the “Tiffany’s Velvet Shirt” (link attached below)
https://e-modusvivendi.com/streetwear/shirt/tiffanys-velvet-shirt-12041-blue/
Sooo I totally forgot to take pictures when I was in Miami this weekend... this is the only picture I took of myself over the whole trip... But at least I got one with some beautiful scenery (definitely not in my hotel bathroom)!
I finally got some more stuff from PHIX (a brand I’ve written about previously). This red leopard print button down shirt was giving me Miami club vibes, so I had to get it for my trip! Definitely happy with this purchase.
~Outfit Details~
Shirt: PHIX leopard print button down
Pants: Frame calfskin leather pants
Belt: Hermes gold “H” buckle black leather belt
Valentino: “V Logo Signature Ring”
#purchaseoftheday
I got this ring in the Design District in Miami, one of my absolute favorite places to shop. I thought it would have been a lot more expensive than it is, but it sells for $330. That’s the beauty of fashion jewelry.
It’s still available for purchase on their website
https://www.valentino.com/en-us/collections/women/sale
DAVID YURMAN- Thoroughbred Cushion Link Ring (in sterling silver with diamonds)
#purchaseoftheday
I love David Yurman because the designs are so unique to their brand. You can always spot a Yurman ring even if you’ve never seen that specific piece before because they have a very specific style that no other brands really have (except for knock-offs that replicate the style in lower quality). However, what I don’t like about David Yurman is that it’s SO overpriced for sterling silver. But I still give into the temptation, not just because I like how it looks, but also because it’s coming from a designer that I really respect.
The same model is available online without diamonds, but it is available with diamonds in stores. ($450 all silver, $750 silver with diamonds)
https://www.davidyurman.com/products/womens/womens-rings/thoroughbred-cushion-link-ring--r16032-ss.pdp.html
EMPTY REFERENCE- flannel shirt
#purchaseoftheday
I ordered this Empty Reference shirt on Intl Collective, a cool shopping site that features a bunch of different small streetwear designer. Not gonna lie, the quality isn’t quite what I expected it to be for the price (especially coming from a designer that isn’t well-established), but I love the style of it and overall I’m happy with my purchase!
Currently available on Intl Collective for $130
https://intlcollective.com/collections/empty-reference/products/dogpound-plaid-shirt
COMME DE GARÇON- red leather wallet
#purchaseoftheday
I replaced my old wallet and bought this one for two reasons that both stem from me being wildly irresponsible with my belongings:
1) I wanted a bright color wallet instead of black because I always throw my wallet into a pile clothes when I get home and then I can’t find it when I’m rushing out of the house because it’s camouflaged bu my all-black apparel.
2) I wanted a wallet that zips all the way around because I always lose credit cards, IDs, and keys because they somehow fall out of my wallet.
It is currently available *on sale* for $137 on Cettire
https://www.cettire.com/products/comme-des-garons-wallet-zip-around-wallet-92549594?variant=31587373613169&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq9-j3vKr7QIVQrKGCh0BrQBaEAQYECABEgIi1_D_BwE
My Five Favorite Brands You Might Not Have Heard Of...
#5: MODUS VIVENDI
Out of all the five brands I’ve talked about, Modus Vivendi is the one I have the most clothing from. My favorite thing about them is the range of unique textures they use. Sooo many different materials. And they fit me great. This blank tank is suede, the button down is velvet, and the silver tank is made out of a material that looks and feels like metal (they call it their “armor” line). Modus Vivendi mostly sells underwear but they also make some dope clothing! Check then out. (Link below)
https://e-modusvivendi.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwZ6Ox46h7QIVgZOzCh0qwg67EAAYASAAEgIsc_D_BwE
Hope you liked these brands and looked into at least one of their websites! I’ll send more photos from this shoot that I didn’t post in our DMs 💕💕
This outfit is made up of 3 different items that I’ve talked about this week! The white neoprene see-through shirt from Mass Branded, the black sweatpants with grommets down the side from Hologram City, and the white platform sneakers with silver skill studs from Alexander McQueen... and this is my dog Louie ❤️
P.S. Humble brag, Mass Branded reposted this pic on their Instagram page 😊😊
