The first thing that occurs to me as I started getting these photos ready to post, is that I really need to allow more time before events to take some proper outfit shots! I always end up running out of time and then taking a few hasty shots during the evening that doesn’t really capture the detail of what I wore. Oh well, at least you’ll get the gist if it.
Saturday night was Circa Nocturna, the annual catwalk showcase of alternative fashion, and a place where so many of my loves can all be found at the same time in the same room! I had planned to wear a particular vintage Gautier dress this evening, but the weather had other ideas with very high humidity and a storm that had cars floating down the roads and roofs collapsing! So I had to do a bit of improvisation last minute.
I’d picked up these amazing boots (yes, a post on just these by themselves is coming) earlier in the week and was dying for an opportunity to take them out on the town. Bit in the abcense of the previously planned dress, I had no idea just what I would wear them with. So with an hour to go before heading out the door, I grabbed a pair of neglected black pants, chopped the legs off, whipped them through the machine and knocked up a pair of shorts!
It ended up being the perfect combination to keep cool in a very hot and humid evening, as well as dance the night away at the afterparty!
It wasn’t until I saw photos of myself with the lovely Hexotica, (who makes some stunning fascinators and accessories) that we realised how much we matched. In a sea of black, black and more black, a little white goes a long way.
Outfit Details
Black satin and chiffon shirt – Cue
Black buttoned cincher – CMK
Shorts- a quick creation from an old pair of trousers!
Thigh high boots – Novo Shoes
Faux fur collar – Target children’s wear! ( yes, the secret is out)
Silver clutch – Thomas Wylde
Earrings – Diva
Fingerless gloves – Forever New
Mini Tiara – borrowed from Miss 5
Gorgeous!
and PLEASE tell me … what is the name of your boots – I’ve been searching Melbourne for a pair like this! I’ve just been over to Novo’s website and I can’t see them anywhere – I MUST HAVE THEM!!
pleaseandthankyou in advance!
Bella: When I get a chance I’ll take a bunch of photos, but they are called Mali and only available in Novo stores. $139.00 Bloody fabulous!
Thank you!
I wish you the glee of a thousand pairs of boots raining into your wardrobe, just like magic!
cheers!
Awsome! Love the goth look on you. Can I say I’m not sure about the shorts? However a great idea for a last minute change of plans (especially with Melbourne weather).
Loving the shorts!! Well done on turning a last minute “OMG, Nothing works with this outfit” into a fabulous solution!
I love that you’re wearing a children’s faux fur collar from Target too! It’s so much fun to find great stuff in unusual places
You are always so glamourous!
That pair of boots is seriously to die for!
Please do a post on them soon!!
Wow, this is you last minute? You look stunning, lady!
Some last minute! I love the way the fur brings it all together.
I was just reading your tweets on twitter. You don’t need an assistant you need a wife! Kim x
Kim: Yes I asked for one of those the other day but sadly no volunteers. I really do need an assistant though quite badly!!
Haha I’ll assist you SKM! Was so lovely seeing you at Circa Nocturna, sorry that I was a bit flustered! Hope you enjoyed the show, you looked gorgeous.
love the cincher and the whole look. I also love Hexotica’s work she makes the most amazing stuff!
Wow, I love love love the faux fur collar, Very glamourous!
Wicked Greetings beautiful lady,
You are like an angel to my request, I have recently had my hair cut shorter into a bob allowing my natural wave and curl be the main style and loving the wilder unkept look.
However haveing had longer hair I am missing my up do’s and have wanted to learn new styles to compliment my look and style.
I have just been watching your hair youtube instructions and am now filled with insperation again.
Thank you and please keep sharing with us your wounderful styling tips.
Rubber regards
Electra