Wednesday, December 2, 2009

black milk







When I came back from Thanksgiving break, I had a little present waiting for me in the mail. James Lillis, the designer extraordinaire behind Black Milk, had sent me a pair of wet look leggings and a pair of my favourites, the Sheer Spartans (which I'm wearing above). I was both ecstatic and hesitant to try them on. I was ecstatic because the leggings combined aspects of flashy superhero chic but in a very minimal way, but I was also hesitant because I had just come back from 5 days of feasting on nothing but turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, ham, pies, and cakes. And the leggings were both in a teeny tiny XS. Oh life, you humour me.

I'm wearing the Sheer Spartans in the most minimalistic way possible here before I start experimenting too heavily with them. I'm also thinking of ways to wear these in a more subdued way, perhaps with more modest boots or flats. And since we're on the topic of leggings, I can't seem to take my mind off of these Gareth Pugh contrast PVC legging pants. I'm not being suggestive at all! *hint hint*




Wearing Black Milk leggings, H&M vest, thrifted silk tank, Alternative shirt, DIY spike hairband, shoes off eBay

47 comments:

~kristie~ said...

cool leggings!
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calivintage said...

wow, those are amazing. and i love that mirror image in the top photos. so striking and beautiful. sweet score!

caylee said...

wow these leggings are amazing, and you styled them perfectly. i need a pair!

connie said...

Those look fabbb!!!!!! You look amazinggg! :D

I just posted a DIY project on studded Miu Miu boots..would love for you to stop by and take a look!

http://the-ensemble-project.blogspot.com/

inkarlcerating said...

thise leggings!!!!!!!1 omg

Talia said...

omg, these boot are jus amazing. I could watch them all night. I am so jealous of them. You look amazing.

hanako said...

those leggings are AMAZING. i want them. omg. so expensive. :( they look amazing on you however!

Auburn Not Red said...

Those are really great! I can't wait to see how else you'll be styling them.

Mila said...

amazing,my dear!!!!!!!!!

Dylana said...

You always look wonderful!

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Amelia said...

I really love those leggings! If only they were easy to make for myself. They scream Comic Book Heroine!

b.entrance said...

Beautiful, those leggings are fantastic!!!
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Phyllis said...

those leggings are so sick!! love them

Jenny Cindy said...

Wow you look amazing!! I love those leggings, so sexy and edgy. They really work with the simple outfit - makes them stand out even more. This is so inspiring - minimalistic and so unique.

kokopuff said...

Well it seems Black Milk has chosen the perfect advertising conduit, I was pretty much convinced as soon as your post loaded. However, after a 15 minute futile attempt to purchase them via blackberry, I will have to wait until I get home!!

Annabel said...

those are fierce leggings; i dont know how you can dress like that in boston because when i went it was raining and flipping cold as all hell. i'll be back there in two weeks again anyway haha :P

foy said...

Overheard before the shoot: "Baby girl, where'd you get those leggings? I need a pair!"

LaurenSchoon said...

Great outfit! Love the tights!
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kurarin said...

love the effect in the first photo! i wonder how you'll look like if you wear these with combat boots...

Natalie said...

those leggings rock my world. i'm in love with them!! :)))

xoxo

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Lindsey said...

Wow, are those tights patterned that way or is it diy? That's so creative, you are definitely one of the best fashion bloggers out there.

Kass said...

You look great

skeleta said...

Those leggings are awesome. You look like a superhero! <3

andbythewei said...

Hey there. Karen's friend/lover from back home in Vancouver, BC. Your leggings are fcking brilliant. I'd never take them off. Not even for a shower.

h.kim said...

ahh the lines of those leggings is absolutely brilliant

kim J said...

leggings = amazing!


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Sophia said...

@Lindsey
the leggings are patterned that way! pretty fierce stuff.

@andbythewei
hi, nice to meet ya! ha, funny thing is the leggings were so tight that i'd probably have no problem never taking them off, even for the shower :o)

soph (owl vs. dove) said...

Love your outfit! You pull off the leggings so well. xx

blacktobianco said...

love your style xox

streetsmart said...

the spartan leggings look great on you. a superhero look indeed. i wish i could carry a look like that.

Antonia said...

Amazing leggings!

Raquel said...

Cool leggings ! I love it! I'm wearing wet look leggings on my last post too .
You look great!

thehautepursuit said...

Hi darling!
I found you on Chictopia--and thank god--because I think I'm in love! I went thru all your posts and you're super talented and great at putting things together.
Your new biggest fan,
V

Valencia Lia said...

girl,you're looking so stunning here !

Wowwww,lucky you to have thos leggings. Love the mixture of the materials. Perfect with the chunky scarf and your headband. Always so stunning <3

Nathalie said...

magic!

THE DIVINITUS said...

Ohh I like your outfit a lot! It's edgy!

heart charlie said...

I love the leggings! I would can't wait to see the next style adventure you post with them. I am also seeing an over-sized, heather grey, cashmere v-neck sweater in the future, paired with flat black motorcycle ankle boots?

Ghanshyam said...

Hello,
Looking great in this dress and jewelery and every one will give you credit.
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Eli said...

Oh my, I LOVE this look. I'm going to subscribe to your feed now!

denise said...

oh i love those...but...aren't your thighs cold?? lol looks so cold and windy there!

Carolina Botelho said...

THE LEGGINS are gret! love the way u dress!always kinda perfect ;))

fadetoblack said...

oh god oh god think im in love with you!!!

your blog is awesome.. has the great outfit posts but also edgy an you show some great finds!

think you may be my new fave!

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Chantelle said...

heya phosphene,
I just stumbled across your blog, and I've gotta say... J'aime ton blog beaucoup! Oh la la!
Your leggings are kick-ass. I would love to get my hands on a pair in cream.. yes cream.. or asphalt grey. I try to stay away from black bc it makes me look thinner..and for a skinny lass like me.. that is a tad annoying. Getting anorexia comments = mood kill. Freakin loooove your look! I actually bookmarked you.. which is a big deal. Lol.

cheers!

James said...

Hey beautiful.... okay, let's take on Gareth Pugh. Send me some drawings and it's on!

Jillian said...

those leggings are gorgeous!!

Faridah said...

Wow, the leggings are gorrrrrgeous! Congrats on receiving them. You lucky girl. I think you're on to something, sending subtle hints on the contrast leggings. They would be wild! The perfect kind of wild.

tyler c said...

neat looking...

wish i knew about this blog while i was still living in Cambridge...

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