Wednesday 16 January 2013

What I Wore Wednesday: Asymmetric Studs, Spikes & Leopard

This Friday was my friend Julie's 30th birthday! Julie, who I went to see Guns N Roses with this summer, and I met when we were both waitresses at a now defunct restaurant and bar called Frankenstein's in Glasgow. It was a bit of a random place and we seriously had a GIANT Frankie monster that came out of the ceiling and sat up when we hit a button---I shit you not. Despite being random it was a fun place to work. I'm so glad Julie and I reconnected through Facebook and was super excited to help her celebrate her 30th!

We ended up at McPhabb's for £10 Prosecco (who could say no?) and some birthday shots! I honestly could not tell you the last time I had a shot so I stuck to one; I used to be the shot queen but not so much! We had a really lovely time chatting and Julie got a wee birthday cupcake from the staff, too!

I met up with NotBlondeHusband when he finished work instead of moving on to the next club so we could pick up Blondie Boy from my friend Jef's and head home. Even though it was a low key it was a great night and a psychic has told Julie she has to go to Amsterdam this year so we'll be looking for cheap flights to celebrate again!
I randomly went into River Island to shop for something to wear; it isn't somewhere I'd shopped before but they had a massive sale sign up and I figured what the heck. I ended up with this asymmetric black studded top with a external zipper back; it is actually meant to be quite baggy, but it is a size UK 8 which is a size I never even wore at my skinniest. I think it looks way cute fitted though so works for me AND it was only £10!



That is literally the best picture I have of my outfit. Yikes. You can't even tell I'm wearing my Booty Up HYH Pants (which I forgot how much I love) or anything else for that matter! So I've made a Polyvore again to hopefully show in a smidge more detail what I wore since somehow there is a halo in my photo. Is it a halo or a ghost or an aura? I have no idea but it's annoying. I was once told I had a yellow-white aura (so I could be a natural witch if I wanted to be) so maybe it is the latter. Anyway as always I digress!


Black Asymmetric Shoulder Stud Top-River Island
Spike Cluster Earrings-New Look
Spike Cluster Ring-New Look
Leopard Heels-Dune
Booty Up Bootcut Trousers-Hold Your Haunches
Studded Bag-Versace for HM

Have you been shopping the sales? 
Have you ever bought clothes that weren't actually your size but made them work anyway?



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50 comments:

  1. That studded top is absolutely gorgeous! I love the zipper detail on the back.

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  2. OMG - that studded bag is amazzzzzing! I love it! I'm finally back to doing outfit posts so I'm linking up again :)
    xoxo,
    Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com

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  3. Those spikes are SO amazing. I feel like I need those for when the husband gets out of line :)

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  4. I just did a leopard and leather outfit, so I am loving that board. I buy 80% of my clothes from online, so I always have to make them work if they don't fit right and when its not worth the money shipping back. I find that darting has become my saving grace!

    Cassidy Compton
    thingslikeskeletonkeys.blogspot.com

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  5. sounds like a great time! I used to be a waitress & bartender, and although I hated it at the time my co-workers and I did have a blast! I love Presecco too and it's usually really expensive! I loved your exposed shoulders, you looked great too!

    http://www.mythriftychic.com

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  6. super cute outfit. Love the leopard heels!

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  7. Loving your outfit - very fun and also very stylish. I tend to find clothes in the wrong size and make them work, because I do some thrifting! If I like it and it is the only one there...no choice but to make it work (although too big works better than too small for me!).

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  8. Aahhh! You had me at studs, spikes, and leopard! The studding on that black tunic are fabulous!!! ~Sarah

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  9. Oh I absolutely love this! I can't resist a bit of leopard as you know and that top is just gorgous - nice find!

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  10. I love your outfit! And I think the picture is really cool! :)

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  11. Yahooo for the occasional shots with an old friend! You looked great!

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  12. I love those leopard flats. I have a similar pair and I can't believe how much I wear them! You looked fantastic for that bday gettogether!

    Tara
    Penniless Socialite

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  13. That shirt is an outfit maker and I love how you paired it up with tough accessories and leopard flats!

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  14. I have bought loads of clothes not in my regular size. Sometimes I just find that the sizing is wonky and doesn't correspond to the clothing.


    I have flats like those little leopard ones. They are cute.


    bisous
    Suzanne

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  15. love the shoes and the top! Thanks for hosting~


    ~Maria-Isabel
    www.agapelovedesigns.com

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  16. I love love love your shoes! Cute outfit:)
    Ashley

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  17. Thanks for the weekly party! linked up #44 :)

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  18. oh man, I can't imagine being at a club where a monster came down from the ceiling - lol. I am loving that outfit and really miss my "30's" and when I could be that size again!

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  19. wowie great outfit. i am loving the edginess with the studs and those shoes are gorgeous! I find each shop is a different size most of the time. If id have fit into an 8 i would have been well chuffed haha!xxx Ps awesome hair day much?!!! ;D

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  20. What a fabulous outfit Melaina! I love every piece of it...esp that I love blacks too. I have the same problem too when going out, though I always end up with the crappiest shot when we're out so I'm reallyyyy thankful that there's Polyvore to at least show some details of my outfit. :)

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  21. Great outfit!! I love the spikes & studs!

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  22. I've totally bought clothing that isn't strictly my size before. Partly because there is just no standard sizing in women's clothes, and partly because certain styles look better more fitter or looser on me. You can find things in my closet from XS to L.


    Love the spiked jewelry!

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  23. Love the asymmetrical top! Thanks for hosting!

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  24. Wow I love your accessories!!! That ring seriously rocks.

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  25. Always adorable! Thanks for the Hold Your Haunches shout out. xo

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  26. Thanks Erin! They are the best :)

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  27. Thanks! It is available on the New Look website I think!

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  28. Thanks CC! I was worried I looked a bit disco diva-ish!

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  29. Oh don't get me started on H&M; I can wear M-XL there just depending lol. This was the first time I bought a smaller size based on style though.

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  30. Aww thanks Rach! I think I used half a can of hairspray to keep the curl in ;)

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  31. You're welcome Megan! Have you every bought clothes that aren't your size?

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  32. Thank you! I still need to get the heels re capped but I love them so much I just wore them anyway!

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  33. They are actually heels but I should get a pair of flats!

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  34. Who knew River Island had cute stuff right?

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  35. YAY! That is what I was hoping for ;)

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  36. Get some! They are such fun :)

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  37. Thanks Danielle! I'm drawn to anything with a visible zipper right now :)

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  38. Cute stuff! =)

    ~Callie

    http://www.creationsbycallie.com/

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  39. Dune via TK Maxx :) I'd been searching for leopard heels for ages when I found them!

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  40. Ooh you look stunning! Hope it was a great night out!

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