Crop Tops
I wanted to design an outfit to compliment this sequined blazer depicted in the pictures above (by one of my fave designers, Margiela), and it was actually tough to come up with something that goes with it, because the blazer is just so awkward and strange.
I finally decided it would have to be something simple, but at the same time somewhat futuristic looking (because the blazer is sort of futuristic looking), and super short, and maybe a little bit “slutty”. I wanted the length of the skirt to be meet the hem of the blazer which meant the skirt would be very short.. I sort of look like I lost my pants but I think this “lost my pants” look is actually a great look. Its okay, you don’t have to agree with me.
I used cords, and basted them horizontally on sheer mesh which took me a long time and was sort of …. a big waste of time…I could have been watching Law and Order SVUwhile eating triscuits.
Martin Margiela Sequin blazer.
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July 10th, 2009 at 2:01 am
You look AMAZING!!! and the jacket actually makes me think of something Michael Jackson would wear. maybe you were subconsciously inspired…?
July 10th, 2009 at 2:05 am
i'm having a very whiny (the) cure's "why can't i be you" moment now
July 10th, 2009 at 2:20 am
i don't even know what to say. you're killing it. KILLING IT.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:23 am
Wow this whole look is amazing love the Margiela. Great idea with the cording on the mesh it is a lot better than the A Wang mesh dress,
July 10th, 2009 at 2:25 am
You really make the most fantastic garments I have ever seen. That skirt and top are dead on. I love that it's cropped, and love the glove combination. The blazer is a ridiculous YESSSSSSS. Would die a million deaths for your design & sew abilities All I can really say is fuck my life.
KISS, China L.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:34 am
MY GOD, that is awesome.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Pretty awesomely slutty, for SURE!. Whos the jacket by? Margiela?
July 10th, 2009 at 2:38 am
holy shit that is beautiful. i'm speechless…
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still speechless
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Perfect combination!! it's slutty but in a fun and chic way though..=) love the mesh details so sexy!!
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:14 am
YAY an update!
Another fantastic piece by Luxirare. Not surprised that it's DEAD ON.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:19 am
Wicked jacket! Love it!
July 10th, 2009 at 3:24 am
awesomeness
July 10th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Yay, update!
Very Alexander Wang. Love it!
Great pairing with that jacket, Margiela?
What's a triscuit by the way?
July 10th, 2009 at 3:44 am
can you just like design clothes for ALL OF THE REST OF US TALENTLESS PEOPLE!?
love the margiela on you
July 10th, 2009 at 3:47 am
you just keep topping yourself over and over i don't know how you do it! the blazer is a mind trip and i love it. i have no words for those mesh pieces except incredible.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:50 am
Great outfit, looks perfect with the blazer. Although are you seriously going to wear a skirt that short with no underwear?!?!? You are one brave girl.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:57 am
HOLY CRAP! You're just amazing!!!
(doing my own standing ovation here).
July 10th, 2009 at 4:16 am
well, this is actually incredible. you're very talented. love the outfit.
July 10th, 2009 at 4:27 am
i am in love with your crop top with the matching skirt
July 10th, 2009 at 4:32 am
LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY. I wanted that blazer so bad.
July 10th, 2009 at 4:43 am
fantastic designs. faultless
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July 10th, 2009 at 4:48 am
yes yes yessss why is everything here always a bit orgasmic??
July 10th, 2009 at 5:17 am
that jacket is accented at all the right spots…the right amount of sequins, the shoulders…wow!!!! im curious, do ur parents read your blog? im asian and if i bend over and my top shows some skin my grandma disapproves..haha =P naiyana
July 10th, 2009 at 7:09 am
*breathless*
such a great creation! personally, i LIKE the where are your pants/trousers look – kind of risque and it was so worth the time!
is it wierd that i noticed that you're not wearing red lipstick? for some reason, i remember you wearing it for most of your outfit posts… i like the nude anyways!
*thanks for the advice… i got off my arse and did it*
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July 10th, 2009 at 7:25 am
oh fuck i cannot tell you how jealous i am that you own that blazer, i think my life would be complete if i owned it
July 10th, 2009 at 9:04 am
How do you ever take that blazer off? I realise the shoulders would make sleeping somehwat difficult, but nonetheless, it must be tempting.
July 10th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Warning: total strangers will probably behave inappropriately when they see your blazer, out of jealousy! Love the dress too.
July 10th, 2009 at 11:34 am
they compliment each other perfectly. that is amazing
July 10th, 2009 at 11:54 am
The blazer just blows my mind–I love how natural the sequin application looks–almost like its completely organic and gradiented–like it just grew (and peaked with some major shoulders).
But i'm equally as wowed by your amazingly constructed garments. I love how you took a combination–the sheer and cord–that we've seen, and delivered something newer and, in many ways, more original. I love the structure or the cord panels, almost bodice like.
You have such accelerated vision. And i'm totally down with the no pants look if its for a cause as important as proportion.
July 10th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I love the outfit you made. Can you make me one?
I also love love the sequin blazer. Is it Margiela?
Nini
July 10th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
that blazer is amazing. wow!
July 10th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
its awesome
July 10th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Great execution, well done.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
perfect…
that's all.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
this look brings to mind a futuristic version of sharon stone in basic instinct. i love that whole fierce bitch in a blazer & mini skirt look.
about the whole "slutty" thing.. girl, if you got it, flaunt it, that's my motto.
besides, you don't look in the least bit slutty. you pull it off very well.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Layla-
Possibly so!
July 10th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
holy stromboli!! and i disagree that basting the cords was a "waste of time" killer
July 10th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
OMG this is great. Love your pictures a lot. It almost like art.
July 10th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
The craftsmanship on that dress is impeccable.. my mind is blown!
Where do you wear something that awesome?
July 10th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
i wish i could think of something other than michael jackson…oh, that's right. GORGEOUS .
July 10th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
You're crazy talented, I call witchcraft.
July 10th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
your craft is killer. good to see you finally nabbed of the those mmm sequined looks. remember you said you missed it on ebay once.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Absolutly Incredable, do you sell your art? Trully amazing and I love your blog. You probably hear this allot but It really looks amazing.
July 10th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Oh. so. amazing. Seriously, you make THE most amazing clothes. That blazer is sick in the best way possible. The shoulder is perfection and the way you've done the sequins..there are no words.
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July 10th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Ashley,
The blazer is actually by Margiela!! The top and skirt are mine.
haha I wish I came up with such an idea.
July 10th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
woooooow
AMAZING i have nothing to say
killer…
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July 10th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Liquid. Gorgeous. And those sequins!!
July 10th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
WOW this is amazing, you are incredibly talented and I am so jealous right now
July 10th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
slutastic! (i mean that in the best way possible)
i think my heart skipped a few beats when i saw your finished product.
July 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
amazing x 10000000000
July 11th, 2009 at 1:55 am
I love your blog so much. This jacket is incredible and the garments you made are just stunning. You are so good at what you do, and the way you present things in photos- food or clothing- always amazes me.
July 11th, 2009 at 2:29 am
oh man that jacket is a dream.
July 11th, 2009 at 9:58 am
fucking glorious and a million times better than that wang dress you bought [and thankfully sold!] I need to borrow some amazing skanky stuff for a shoot soon…it's too good.
July 11th, 2009 at 10:07 am
This blog is really great! Who knew amazing fashion and haute cuisine would make such a fabulous combination! X
July 11th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
i have no words to even comment how stunning and talented you are.
xoxo
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July 11th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
the mesh looks dangerously delicate next to the cords. i love how this outfit feels as if it's on the verge of falling apart..
July 11th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Joshua-
Triscuits are like those little salty fiber snacks, you know like those shredded wheat cereals? Its like that, but a cracker instead.
Jorraine,
Yes, I suppose there is a little delicate, although the mesh is surprisingly strong.
July 11th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Simply beautiful photographs and presentation. You are an inspiration.
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July 12th, 2009 at 2:59 am
Speechless and in awe!! I love ur work! <3
July 12th, 2009 at 7:20 am
speechless!
July 12th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
that is seriously amazing
July 12th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
this is beyond amazing!! your photos always are fantastic too.
xo
July 12th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
You're so good at this! Wish I were as talented as you.
July 12th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I can't tell if you make me feel incompetent or inspired
July 12th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
serious question, are you wearing panties?
July 12th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
This is ridiculously good!!!!!
I'm in a major crush with this outfit right now!!!!
Honestly, I can't decide wich is better: the jacket or the skirt and top…
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July 13th, 2009 at 1:01 am
OOoohhh love the silhoutte! the outfit for the new sequel of Star Wars?? they might just take it on!
July 13th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I don't even like crop tops, but I love everything you do, so of course you still look amazing. I'm in love with the Margiela blazer – it's pretty much everything I want in a jacket right now.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:46 am
AMAZING!!!
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July 13th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
i have never commented before, but this does out me now.
you are amazing. kinda like hero, amazing! keep it up. thanks for the daily inspiration!
July 13th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Just started following your blog today and I went through ALL of your posts. Damn, you're a VERY gifted and beautiful lady! Keep it up, pleeeease.
1BADPYT
July 13th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
stunning jacket
July 14th, 2009 at 2:27 am
God this is so cool! Those sheer pieces are so badass and I want that blazer for myself.
July 14th, 2009 at 11:56 am
how do i get this skirtttttttttttttt
July 14th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I go away on vacay, get burnt and this is what I come to??? Damn girl, this is DA SHIT YET AGAIN!! I love it!
July 15th, 2009 at 5:10 am
erghh this is just so good I almost want to vomit. can not handle the amazing-ness
!!!!!!
July 17th, 2009 at 12:50 am
My god, you're amazing.
July 18th, 2009 at 8:46 am
this is beyond incredible.
July 19th, 2009 at 3:16 am
This is so amazing I heard my soul sighing.
July 19th, 2009 at 6:00 am
I bet you hear this all the time.
But man oh man, your blog is so cool.
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July 19th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Well mission accomplished… OBVIOUSLY! The outfit actually takes the jacket to another level!
July 20th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
To die for!
Am completely speechless!
A true work of art!
xx.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 am
Wait, I can't figure out if you're a real person, because what you wear is just too damn amazing.
July 29th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
this is not good for my blood pressure…in a good way, I mean!
August 6th, 2009 at 2:56 am
love how you used different color sequins for that special effect! innsaane!
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Do you sell any of the incredible creations you make? this is incredible
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 pm
why do you always blur out your face?
i bet you’re beautiful
September 26th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Hello,
I was wondering if this top is on sale.I’d really love to buy it.;)
November 12th, 2009 at 6:33 am
ji,
If i ever have the honor of owning something of yours i will die a contented girl.
As always,
wekilledCOUTURE.
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
hey, where do you buy your mesh fabrics? i really want to make some see-through things but I can’t find any good, strechy AA-esque mesh.
December 6th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I love that slutty is in quotes. I also love all parts of this ensemble, you defy the weightiness of lame clothing descriptions such as “slutty,” giving a cheeky lightness to the whole constructed idea of taboo vs fabulous. bravo you, another stunning situation!
February 9th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Perfection. Period. The jacket is going to be my DIY project. Hopefully it will look as chic on me as it does on you.
April 25th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
oh my god