Outfit details:
Velvet thigh high boots: see HERE
Rose gold watch: see HERE
Leather harness: see HERE
Veil & fur coat: H&M
Rings: Sixx
Bracelets & skirt: New Yorker
Skulls bag: Banned
I’m back with the second outfit I wanted to show you – how to wear thigh high boots! This outfit is all about boots and accessories, and I got it all from – Zaful.
You know when you write a ton of texts for other people, but then when you have to write one for your own blog you get nervous? No? Well, that’s me right now. Maybe because this story is personal, and on other websites I’m just a fashion reporter (which is also fine, I like to expand my knowledge).
First I should let you know how this post came about: our little Alternative Fashion Bloggers FB group has reached 100 members, and Steffi of Anti.Muse suggested a blog parade, and who am I to turn down a blog parade?!
The suggested theme was how we got into alternative fashion, and what we like and dislike about it, so let’s jump right into it!
This post is essentially an epilog to my Blogiversary story, so check it out here!
About Alternative Bloggers' Scene...
Now, I said I wasn’t gonna talk about other bloggers and what they do. I’m still not gonna mention any names, numbers, phone number, links… But the thing is, back when I started following blogs 5-6 years ago, I just felt like the bloggers’ world needed a bit more glamour. And today I feel like it needs a lot.
You see: on one side we have the classic goth bloggers, and on the other side the hippy-dippy/boho vegan bloggers. Then we have the minimalist/normcore bloggers who wear nothing but white shirts and jeans, and the grungy hipster Tumblr kids. And all of them are doing REALLY well. So basically when I started blogging I accepted the fact that I’m never gonna be one of those rich bloggers, and I wanted to remain true to myself at all costs. But as it turns out, fortune favors the bold, which we’re about to see later…
Besides the above-mentioned styles, we have a somewhat smaller group of rockabilly/pinup and Japanese style bloggers. Now don’t get me wrong, of course there are more and less original people among goths etc, and also people I like to follow, but I just feel like the alternative world needs more “alternative”, or – diversity.
What I dislike about the alternative bloggers world is that there’s a certain level of elitism – I remember when I started out and wanted to make connections, most of them didn’t even bother to reply, let alone show interest in your blog, or, I don’t know, God forbid, like your FB post! :o The whole point of the Alternative bloggers' group was for people to find new interesting blogs, but no one seems to give a damn.
My Story...
Now back to myself, I wouldn’t know how to describe MY style, but I’ve been called everything from cyber-goth to pin-up. My best description would be glam punk/rock/metal. All in all – glamorous and full of details.
The weird thing is, although I’m mostly wearing skirts and dresses, my fashion icons are actually mostly male: shock-rockers, glam rocker and modern glam metal/industrial bands like Deathstars, Negative, Escape the Fate and don’t forget the Marilyn Manson! The point is – I like people who are not afraid to experiment and incorporate for example “fancy” details such as glitter and animal prints into a classic metal/goth wardrobe, I like the element of surprise.
The one video that probably defined my fashion taste - Mr Manson
About My Work...
Now comes the second (motivational :) part of my story. I feel like I owe you an explanation why I’m not around so much anymore. Well it’s because I finally found a career that I love, and it’s in social media and writing.
One day an opportunity knocked on my door that I wasn’t even aware existed. Literally, I didn’t have to go and find a job – the job found me, it was so strange! But when there’s a will there’s a way, and it’s not up to you to know how that perfect opportunity will come.
The thing is, we were all raised to believe that you can’t make a living doing what you love, but deep inside obviously my faith was stronger than my doubts. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not all fun and games. Working in social media is an everyday all day job, although it qualifies as “part time”. But as long as it’s something you love and are passionate about, it doesn’t really matter.
Also, writing for someone else is both a blessing and a curse – it takes incredible courage to write 2000 words and not know if someone’s gonna like any of it. But that’s the risk of working in a creative field. I still take it a little personally when someone says “Change that sentence”, but I hope I’ll get used to it.
Now, I do my best to share my story, not to brag but to inspire others around me, but unfortunately, not everyone will see it that way. A lot of times I see that people just don’t understand. That’s probably because 90% of them don’t know what they want to do with their lives. But if you’re reading this you’re probably not one of those people. I’ve even recently been called a freak by a “friend”, which had never happened to me before. That’s the price of success I guess, and by success I mean the freedom (and courage) to do what you love.
Luckily, you don’t need humans’ approval - why would their opinion be more relevant than your own? You only need Universe’s approval, and the Universe knows what you want and who you are inside. Not to get all metaphysical here, but yours is only to decide what you want and the Universe will find the best way. The key is only not to feel pressure and not to put any deadlines! In fact, the things that I wanted the most had come to me even before I planned it!
So, what’s the recipe for success?
I’m not gonna tell you do this, or eat this, or share this and this on social media, because none of that crap really matters! The only thing that matters is your state of mind, the rest are just insignificant details.
1. Decide what you want
2. Don’t listen to ANYONE (I mean anyone, not your friends, not your family, not the people you live with…).
Stop analyzing. Stop making statistics. Forget the laws of probability (probability is for basic people anyway :p). As soon as you start thinking “what are the odds of this happening?” you lose. In other words, stop being “realistic”, whatever that means, since everyone’s reality is different. 3.Take the first step, even if you don’t know what you’re doing and what you’re doing it for, the path will unfold itself
4.Relax and wait and the right people will come along and recognize your talent and potential
5.Don’t sell yourself short (money is energy, and so is your work!). Celebrate every little success, even if nobody else sees it as a “big deal” – one day it will be.
There you have it – started from the bottom now we here. I can honestly say that since I’ve chosen my career my life has radically changed, I’m a different person, I value myself and don’t really need anyone. I have a career that I love – and what could be more important than that right now?
What do you think? Do you have a success story to share? Do tell!
<3
P.S. Don't forget to check out other alternative bloggers' stories! As soon as I saw Steffi in a band tee and leopard fur, I knew she was my girl, her glam-punk style is really a breath of fresh air!
Go like her FB page as well!
With the Coachella all over the internet starting the whole festival season I decided to do a post about what to wear to festivals and outdoor concerts, without falling into the whole boho cliche.
OK, there MIGHT be some slightly hippy-dippy items, but they're unavoidable for summer I guess. This was supposed to be one post, but I got a little carried away with the accessories part, so now I'm doing them first, since I think they're the key part to any look, especially festival look.
As far as I'm concerned, you could just wear a simple lace black skater dress (yeah, I know it attracts the sun and all that, but I refuse to believe that) AND it's the most appropriate color if you're gonna sit on the grass or wherever in nature) and add some of these accessories and be the belle of the festiv(b)all.
Maybe even catch the attention of the prince (i.e. lead singer) who wouldn't want that?!
Here are some of my suggestions, if you want to stand out among thousands of girls out there:
1. Boho-bling- in the form of a statement necklace, slave bracelet, or an Indian princess hair ornament. I do love some Oriental pieces, but only if they bling, of course.
2. Hair colors/ extensions- now's the time to stand out and have fun, so why not try a hair color you'd never have considered before. There are many ways to achieve this: hair chalks, mascaras or just putting on a hair extension for the night (or permanently, like myself)
3, False eye lashes, body paint, eye glitter, eyeliner tattoos, hair bling-... possibilities are endless, and it's time to go a little bold and experiment with your look!
4. Flash tattoos and body chains- did you think I'd forget these? I hope this trend never ends! Thank you Rihanna and Beyonce!
5. Cat/animal ears- always a cute and not so flashy way to stand out, if you're more into kawaii stuff
6. Concert bracelets- can I be more obvious?!
There you have it, I hope you liked this article, next one is gonna be more about the clothes, I promise!
The spring of 2016 is all about braiding up! So, you have noticed a lot of girls wearing boxer braids out there in the street and you want to do something a bit more extraordinary? You are at the right place, get your hair ready and enjoy while you go through the top suggestions to step up your game.
Learn how
First of all, of course, you need to know how to make braids if you want to do that on your own. The most important thing is to do it on not-so-clean hair, so a second day hair will fit perfectly for this kind of hairstyle. Just watch, learn and try. If you still cannot get the look you want to, ask a professional to style it.
The celebs rocking it
This year the celebs are mad about the braiding trend, so we can see all sort of braid out there in the public. Chrissy Teigen wore double Dutch braids, whereas Lara Stone chose a messy side plait. Grungy Clara Delevingne made a combo of braids and a bun so you could actually use braids as the basis of an extraordinary hairstyle. Of course, Kim K is nailing her look with boxer braids of all sorts. Sometimes she even has four of them and you can hardly see her lately not having them. You can easily get an inspo if you skim through celebrity magazines – the braids went viral this year!
Before you braid the hair
You definitely need to comb through your hair, if you do not want to go nuts once you create a nest on your head. Carefully comb through every section of your hair. When I wanted to create a braid for the first time, because of the fragile hair I have, the only thing I had to do is consult a professional. So, they actually adviced me to buy a quality hair brush which will leave my hair shiny and protected. Top hair professionals told me that Mason Pearson brushes are a must this season! After trying those, I ditched every single brush I have.
Which style should you choose?
If you like boho-inspired looks and hairstyle, go for the modern milkmaid braids. Make loose fishtail braids from the both sides and pull those over your head creating a hair band. Pull out a couple of strands to frame your phase so as to look relaxed. This look will be massive for hitting the forthcoming festivals. Wear it with statement boho necklaces and lots of wristbands.
If you feel like prepping your hair for a smart occasion then make a lot of small braids which you will combine into a sleek larger one. Your face will be in the spotlight so be sure to have a radiant lipstick and statement earrings to enhance your beauty.
Feeling like a badass? Go for Mohawk braids, make a couple of them and then collect every section of your hair in a tall pony tail. Add some black clothes and you are ready to go.
You want to look trendy even while doing sports? Create boxer braids. Comb your hair, then make a 2 tails and braid the hair from top to bottom. Your hair will not stop you to move freely, and you will look mesmerizing.
Romantic ones may want to find something that will reflect their inner personality, so go for a top bun created out of a large braid curled all over the bun. It will be both elegant and romantic.
The braid trend is viral now and is definitely here to stay. Do not be basic! Try slight alterations to the standard braids and get into the spotlight. Brush it, twist and twirl it and your Royal Braidiness is ready to go.
Peter is a lifestyle editor for HighStyleLife located in Brisbane, Australia. After graduating from Australian Institute of Creative Design,he worked as a fashion stylist and as a freelance writer for few local newspapers in Brisbane. Beside writing, he loves shopping, cooking exotic meals and traveling around tropical destinations. He’s future plans are in creating his personal lifestyle blog about everyday life-saving tips.
I put together a final wardrobe staples list for you, these are the items every modern woman should own. No matter your personal style, you can always incorporate them into your look in a way that suits you and add a personal touch.
Some of them are really timeless classics, some of them are newer trends, but most of them are basic and easily combined.
Also, all of them are available at one place, so check them out if you're missing something on banggood.com !
Enjoy!
1. Cateye sunglasses: because they add that retro-glam movie star touch - see HERE
2. Metallic unisex watch: silver or gold - you decide - see HERE
3. Aviator glasses: because nothing makes you feel more like a rockstar - see HERE
5. Ankle boots: my favorite type of shoes, because I can wear them every day thanks to the thick heel, and I hate wearing flats! Day or night, winter or summer, can be worn all the time! Also, the 9cm heel is the perfect height for me! - see HERE
6. Statement necklace: because it glams up even the simplest sweater! -see HERE
7. Silver charm bracelet: is discrete but adds a touch of glamour to every day! - see HERE
8. Heeled oxfords: like I said, I'm not a fan of flats, and these are great for work and comfy enough to stand in all day! - see HERE
9. Loose leather pants: also a newer trend, but looks comfortable and glam enough, so you don't have to wear leggings every day! - see HERE
10. Leather leggings: because they're the new skinny jeans, but more comfy and glamorous! - see HERE
11. Printed T-shirt: add a bold statement to the outfit! - see HERE
12. Leopard blazer: adds a touch of glam, for work or fun! - see HERE
13. Fur trench coat: like a trench, but only much warmer! - see HERE
14. Printed sweatshirts: I've never really worn sweatshirts, but this trend is just too cool! - see HERE
15. Trench coat: do I really need to explain? CLASSIC -see HERE
16. Leather jacket: another rockstar staple! - see HERE
17. Mesh little black dress: like a LBD, with a twist. Also flatters every body type: see HERE
18. Lace camisole: this is one of the newer underwear trends, but I think it looks great under a more open shirt - see HERE
19. Layered pearls: because they can make a simple black outfit look Chanel - see HERE
20. Chain necklace: can be worn everyday with everything and makes it 30% cooler (see examples below) - see HERE
21. Doc. Marten's style boots: add an edge to any outfit, white ones are my fave at the moment! - see HERE
22. Sequin dress: because every woman needs a little glitter and magic in her life! - see HERE
23. Plaid shirt: an edgy timeless classic, especially nowdays when the grunge look is so popular - see HERE
24. Simple white shirt: for work and whenever you want to look elegant - see HERE
25. Leather skater skirt: this has been a favorite of mine for the last couple of years - day and night - it goes with everything, and gives it an edgy look, and suits all body types - see HERE
26. Chanel-style purse: small enough to carry for concerts/clubbing, but also classier occasions. A must! - see HERE
27. Red nails: a classic, and for a reason! - see HERE
28. Smokey eyes: because every woman needs a dramatic look sometimes, and smokey eyes look is timeless! - see HERE
29. Black eyeliner: because a black line above my eyes makes me feel 100X prettier - see HERE
30. Red lipstick: red is definitely not fave color, but I wear red lipstick almost everywhere - nothing says confidence and brightens up a woman's face like bold lips - see HERE
