PHOSPHENE

What you'll need:

- various feather trim (1-2 yards should be sufficient) --> I used white Ostrich feather and Chinchilla feather trim. I especially like this store for their fumigated washed and impeccably packaged feather trims. I've experimented with cheaper feather trim with less than pretty results. The feathers tend to be held together with sticky adhesives and it rubs off when you're sewing the trim onto fabric. It gets really messy. Consequently, I recommend feathers that are attached to thin cording.

- long sleeve shirt

- sheer white fabric

- scissors

- needle and matching thread

Tips:

1. There are countless ways to make a shirt like this, but here are some tips on how I went about this DIY so you can get the gist of it. I decided that I wanted several layers of feather trim on the right shoulder for volume and some asymmetry. Sew the chinchilla trim along the right shoulder seam of the shirt and bring it down diagonally across the left chest. Sewing along the seam is a good idea because it serves as an easy guideline and the fabric is stronger here, reducing the risk of ripping and tearing of your shirt.

2. Take your sheer white fabric and start draping. Drape it over the right shoulder so that one half of it drapes around to the back and the other to the front. Trace the edge of the feather trim with the scarf covering where you had sewn. You can get creative here and drape the fabric any way you wish. I draped it so it was covering the left chest.

3. You can add some gathers here and there by pinching off some fabric with your fingers and sewing a knot around it (this is what I did on the upper left of the shirt). Add a few stitches in regions where the fabric feels loose to keep it affixed to the shirt.

4. You'll now have some sheer fabric left hanging in the front. Take this excess material and drape it back to the right side and stitch into place at the right waist.

Now you can add some volume to your shoulder plumage. Take your ostrich trim and cut a few pieces of approximately 1 foot each. Pile the trim on top of the chinchilla trim and sew it down. Add as many layers of trim as you desire.

I hope these photos were helpful in visualizing and thinking out the steps. Perhaps video posts may be a possible option in the future, too. Anyway, for anyone who's considered DIYs in the past and haven't gone for it yet, I really encourage it. If there's anything I've learned from my silly projects it's that don't let lack of experience, confidence and knowledge get you down. You can always learn. Mistakes are your best friends.

Giveaway for this shirt in the entry above!

Shini

2009-12-10T02:14:51.301Z

BOooooooooooooooootiful. Although I don't think I'd buy an AA scarf to cut it, just fabric, but I get the idea, it's amazing.

Sophia

2009-12-10T02:49:16.631Z

@Shini totally agree. i used the AA scarf in my c...

@Shini

totally agree. i used the AA scarf in my case because i had it sitting around and it wasn't being used anyway. so i sliced and diced it. muahaha!

Audrey

2009-12-10T02:54:03.840Z

absolutely gorgeous shirt! i'm considering making it...without the feather trim, most likely. i don't think i have enough courage to wear it :p

Phyllis

2009-12-10T03:30:13.136Z

thanks for the detail shots!! i keep wanting to experiment with draping and sheer fabrics but it's so hard w/o a dressform --- hm, maybe i'll utilize my little sister

thegoodgirlgoneblog.com

2009-12-10T03:31:59.045Z

This is so beautiful!

grace

2009-12-10T03:37:35.768Z

thank you so much. you are brilliant.

victoria w.

2009-12-10T06:14:52.961Z

lovely !! I'd definitely want to experiment with this. (:

Manju

2009-12-10T06:32:05.386Z

i'm totally in love with this! entering your giveaway with my fingers crossed :)

ROBINE

2009-12-10T06:38:56.193Z

Brilliant! Really :D

-h

2009-12-10T17:29:42.654Z

so beautiful.

Sabrina

2009-12-10T17:35:19.236Z

OMG this is absolutely amazing! Thanks for the tut!

(IN)DECOROUS TASTE

2009-12-10T23:50:21.151Z

I absolutely love this, it's so ethereal. Positively angelic! X Lauren

(IN)DECOROUS TASTE

Valencia Lia

2009-12-11T07:50:30.520Z

girl !! You are just really so so creative all the time. And now,this is yet another awesome DIY you did. I agree,I really have to start DIYing. It sure must be lots of fun.

Love how the sheer scarf drapes on the top with the feathers too<3

sioux

2009-12-11T17:39:00.251Z

how I would have liked to have this idea! brilliant!

Lindsey

2009-12-11T20:43:51.065Z

That's so romantic, it looks like it could be from Anthropologie :]

THE DIVINITUS

2009-12-12T04:19:49.583Z

Love that shirt and outfit above....

Christine Lee

2009-12-12T14:35:26.040Z

I love this. You are so talented!

ed hardy lady long sleeve

2009-12-14T09:02:47.924Z

very good blog.

Style Taxi

2009-12-14T12:40:23.504Z

Wonderful and thx for these instructions!

2009-12-14T19:44:50.965Z

Love your precision and dedication to your DIY's! Nothing better than follow-through [:

Szymon fotograf

2009-12-15T09:09:15.039Z

great tutorial!

ediot

2009-12-19T12:43:29.682Z

youre so talented. smashingly well made diy. sad i just discovered your blog now... too late for the competition. have a great weekend. take care xxx

Jihan S.

2009-12-20T00:46:59.299Z

Gorgeous creation. I wish I had known about your blog before-hand so I could have entered the contest!

The Sound of Lace

2009-12-21T07:55:33.997Z

I love this top! Cant wait to try it, I think I will try a printed long sleeve.

thesoundoflace@blogspot.com

Shirley Stamou

2009-12-29T23:34:21.105Z

So gorgeous!
xoxo from Brazil,
Shirley Stamou
www.garotasmodernas.com

JUJUJUDITH

2009-12-30T08:09:03.635Z

OH MY WORD. That is absolutely beautiful...too bad I missed the giveaway :[

OURBLOGREVIEW

2010-01-01T17:22:12.856Z

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Ross

2010-02-04T23:52:25.025Z

That is unbelievably gorgeous!

Angy

2010-09-09T23:13:33.579Z

AMAZING! http://angysteroom.blogspot.com

AMAZING!

http://angysteroom.blogspot.com

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December 10, 2009

GIVEAWAY // romanticism

There is one designer's collection that I find myself watching season after season--that is Riccardo Tisci's collections for Givenchy. It's not only the clothes that are breathtaking, but the presentations are equally so. Take for instance, when Sasha P marched down the runway in a rhinestone-encrusted dress to Prokofiev's "Dance of the Knights," I was swept away. Or the petal-flooded runway from Couture Spring 2009 serving as the perfect backdrop to all the pieces, each one possessing a sort of untouchable sacredness.

I've wanted to re-create something Givenchy-inspired for a long time. In a sloppy blogger DIY kind of way. Crimes, I know. I bought a white shirt from H&M, a sheer white AA circle scarf, tons of feather trim to play around with, and went to work. The complete tutorial is in the entry below this one if you'd like to follow along and give it a try yourself. There are a few DIY pointers and detail shots as well. There's just way too much for me to learn still, but I gave it a go and am pretty pleased with the result. I'm still experimenting and have set my mind on a few more related DIYs, but in the meantime, I've giving this one away!

Giveaway Rules

To enter, leave a comment in this entry. The giveaway ends December 17 (Thursday) at 8pm. One comment will be picked at random. If you're commenting anonymously or don't have a blog, please leave some sort of contact info so I can find you if you're selected. Good luck!

PS. Please come and say hi on my Twitter.

elif

2009-12-10T01:42:01.357Z

its an amazing piece of art and i would love to have it. and you look amazing in it

candybox

2009-12-10T01:47:39.830Z

I wish I could DIY things! :) It's very pretty!

-xtina
lychristina@gmail.com

denise

2009-12-10T01:57:46.499Z

oh gosh sophia why are you so amazing!! seriously you have some sort of creative DIY gift <3

katthroatworld

2009-12-10T01:58:40.436Z

cool! i love diy's, & yours came out well! :)

calivintage

2009-12-10T02:02:46.480Z

this is an amazing giveaway and such a stunning and beautiful diy. such inspiration! fingers crossed!

calivintage (at) gmail (dot) com

Annie

2009-12-10T02:10:01.448Z

Beautiful shirt! And I'm following you on Twitter!

Shini

2009-12-10T02:12:37.451Z

oh my you angellic looking person, that's a fantastic outcome, I'm still quite scared of trying to MAKE tops or dresses, I feel like I'd need ubercool sewing skills to launch on a mission like that. Well seeing this, I think I might as well try, it looks so good.

Kristy

2009-12-10T02:16:53.519Z

you're one of the best DIY bloggers out there! this one is a true masterpiece :D I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for this one :D

kpetra19@gmail.com

http://www.monochromachic.com

Jess Morgan

2009-12-10T02:18:38.982Z

Great job and good luck with the next couple!!

polkaaa.dottt

2009-12-10T02:22:10.140Z

so gorgeous! i love this top
polkaaa.dottt@gmail.com

:)

thehautepursuit

2009-12-10T02:50:49.455Z

omg, this DIY is so beautiful!!!
xx
V

Mujer Sin Cabeza

2009-12-10T02:53:22.443Z

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Mujer Sin Cabeza

2009-12-10T02:55:04.625Z

This is so lovely...Love all your DIY!!!
Jessica: monjablanca@hotmail.com

Breanna

2009-12-10T03:11:30.638Z

Love it.

Phyllis

2009-12-10T03:27:19.871Z

this is beautiful!! great work hun

Tayler

2009-12-10T03:28:43.356Z

You made this?! its gorgeous <3 <3 well done.

bighairandbikinis.blogspot.com

Kaya

2009-12-10T03:29:47.468Z

Edgy and put together, good work.

lei ann

2009-12-10T03:35:52.878Z

ooooo...so pretty! i have a black coat with feathers that i adore. i would LOVE to have white feathers as well :)

thegoodgirlgoneblog.com

2009-12-10T03:36:14.136Z

So normally I'd be scared of so many feathers, but I think the fact that it's white makes it less in your face. What gorgeous work!!

2009-12-10T03:36:15.822Z

You are so incredibly talented! And Riccardo Tisci is my hands-down, always and forever FAVORITE. Not exaggerating or just saying, I am constantly blown away by everything that he sends down the runway. Making it my life mission to get rich and own...

grace

2009-12-10T03:39:06.524Z

oh wow...that is extremely generous!!! yes i hope i win!!!

Annabel

2009-12-10T03:40:19.925Z

oh wow that's amazing!! i wish i could do DIYs like that. they all kinda end up looking weird...haha! xx

Ms Smokist

2009-12-10T03:41:09.368Z

You look like an urban angel from a Wim Wenders flick. Urban Ethereal. Great gesture for your readers!

Michelle

2009-12-10T03:45:42.117Z

Crossing my fingers for this one...

Nelia

2009-12-10T04:09:56.593Z

You've done it again! Love the shirt, love the photos, love your posing :) You look great! So creative!

Laura Gerencser

2009-12-10T04:20:38.479Z

Oh wow! This is gorgeous!! Great photos too!:)
laura gerencser at roadrunner dot com

2009-12-10T04:38:44.322Z

It's so pretty!! I love it in white but I can also see it in so many different colors... thanks for the tutorial below, too!

-sk

Jane

2009-12-10T04:52:18.710Z

absolutely gorgeous! have to try this tutorial now...

Jane

2009-12-10T04:54:34.286Z

Sorry... I was the commenter above anonymous :) j4ne.blogspot.com

YekkY

2009-12-10T04:58:15.922Z

I want! I want! I want!
http://greenrainbowdelight.blogspot.com

caylee

2009-12-10T05:05:00.888Z

holy shit this is amazing.
you rock sophia.
i'd kill to win this!

Ruby Fuerza AKA Lucille Brawl

2009-12-10T05:12:36.767Z

IMPRESSED!!! WOULD ALSO KILL TO WIN THIS!
xx

Out Of Order Design

2009-12-10T05:17:53.587Z

new follower here, from chictopia
LOVE the shirt and tutorial! awesomeness!!

Auburn Not Red

2009-12-10T05:20:11.846Z

That looks so good on you! You have talent. Are you sure you want to part with such loveliness?

Sales Rack Raider

2009-12-10T05:31:26.186Z

You look so ethereal in these pics. Great design and tutorial to boot!

pink horrorshow

2009-12-10T05:37:00.868Z

it looks so amazing on you! I'm surprised you're giving it away, but it's so beautiful and I'd love to wear it as well ;)

lin!

2009-12-10T05:37:35.453Z

I love this outfit!
the white of the shirt really contrasts against your hair and your jeans and it stands out.
and wow, i cant believe you made this.

Teresa

2009-12-10T05:41:20.037Z

Oh my goosh, that top is gorgeous! I doubt I'll have the time to pull off the tutorial, so let me have a hand at this giveaway!

http://www.invasionista.com

Kennedy

2009-12-10T05:47:57.382Z

wow that is beautiful, i would love it!

Dylana

2009-12-10T05:49:53.967Z

This is absolutely beautiful! It is like out of a dream! You are so talented!

colormenana.blogspot.com

victoria w.

2009-12-10T06:12:59.477Z

wow, that is gorgeous ! beautiful DIY. fingers cr...

wow,
that is gorgeous ! beautiful DIY.
fingers crossed. (:

pixelatedsmiley@gmail.com

Manju

2009-12-10T06:28:32.352Z

this is sooooo beautiful!! count me in please!

ROBINE

2009-12-10T06:36:13.013Z

Thsi is SOOOOO Beautifull!!!!!
I'm in!
xx CHOUCHOU

Orsola

2009-12-10T08:07:52.639Z

wow! this DIY is truly amazing. i'd be glad to win. greets from italy

Orsola

2009-12-10T08:10:52.411Z

ups, i forgot to leave a contact. you can send me a private message at my chictopia blog wwww.chictopia.com/orsola. hugs

freyja

2009-12-10T08:14:55.437Z

wow this is amazing, don't have anything like that in my closet but I would LOVE to :)

Jenny Cindy

2009-12-10T08:30:45.056Z

Beaautiful outfit! That top looks heavenly.

Also I'd looove that giveaway <3 -> jennycindy.blog(at)gmail.com

Blue is in Fashion

2009-12-10T09:20:43.955Z

Your DIY are the BEST!!

Sher

2009-12-10T10:34:48.920Z

I've only recently followed your blog and I really love it!! This is such an awesome DIY giveaway, you wore the blouse so beautifully:)

Gon

2009-12-10T11:06:08.331Z

it's for my little sister that is so sick...poor thing... and she really needs that! Don't you wanna help her :)...

No, seriously it's really for her! I want to gift her with your silks!!

please? Portugal? Yeah? Thanks!

Big kiss,
Gon from www.dimogonda.blogspot.com

Jamie

2009-12-10T12:57:53.435Z

That shirt is AMAZINg!! Wish I had your talent :3

Ellevictoire

2009-12-10T14:28:56.898Z

these pictures are absolutely breathtaking. and that shirt is amazing; you always have the best DIYs!

2009-12-10T15:07:50.857Z

This DIY is really nice!

Emma B.

2009-12-10T15:11:10.511Z

I would love to have it! :D

~kristie~

2009-12-10T16:46:03.889Z

seriously stunning! love it...hope i'm the lucky winner!

www.thesocietyofstyle.com

Pillole Di Moda

2009-12-10T16:56:52.537Z

just..wow!
i love the draping you obtained with the scarf...that is such a brilliant idea!

good luck to everyone (although I like to delude myself I'll be the lucky winner of this gorgeousness)!

Amelia

2009-12-10T17:23:24.024Z

This reminds me of something from Swan Lake. I love it so much.

Annka

2009-12-10T17:25:21.953Z

wow, want to win this. If I don't do, I'll try it on my own...

-h

2009-12-10T17:28:34.374Z

before i even read the text, i thought givenchy. so beautiful.

sign me up!!

Sabrina

2009-12-10T17:38:27.081Z

So this is why the sentence "fashion is art" exists. I love it!

Candy Kawaii Lover

2009-12-10T17:45:12.239Z

Love the top!

Iole

2009-12-10T18:03:35.737Z

great....great...great!!!

inkarlcerating

2009-12-10T18:11:10.759Z

oh god.. ull be bIG.. U ARE!
YOURE MY STAR!

dee

2009-12-10T18:56:26.141Z

completely amazing. please let me win this!

ketska.

2009-12-10T19:24:43.709Z

Amazing. www.kketsuu.blogspot.com kitike009@hot.ee...

Amazing.
www.kketsuu.blogspot.com
kitike009@hot.ee

Neko Maneki

2009-12-10T19:36:46.775Z

This is awesome DIY! It kind of reminds me of Bjork's Swan Dress, but in a wearable version. I would love to own this!

nekomnk@gmail.com
http://nekomaneki.tumblr.com

Couture Carrie

2009-12-10T19:47:39.566Z

That top is amazing, darling!

xoxox,
CC

Chasing Cherries

2009-12-10T20:30:43.234Z

This is the most beautiful giveaway!!

www.chasingcherries.com
chasingcherries@gmail.com

netnet

2009-12-10T21:40:01.512Z

your DIYs are SO inspiring!!

KellyShopaholic

2009-12-10T21:42:30.333Z

Fantastic, you look like an angel, very beautiful. Very very very very amazing.

Hannah

2009-12-10T21:55:08.885Z

Wow this is gorgeous! thanks for sharing all of your DIY ideas, your blog is my all time favourite :)

Enya

2009-12-10T22:13:06.108Z

Omg, that top is stunning! Amazing DIY!

http://enya-abeautifulmess.blogspot.com/

Jess

2009-12-10T22:13:28.758Z

That is one amazing diy. I love it. And i love what Riccardo Tisci does for givenchy. You said it well in that first paragraph.

Marie-Louise

2009-12-10T22:53:32.034Z

it is incredible! id love it!

Laura

2009-12-10T22:55:35.316Z

The outfit looke awesome one you!

Unicorns Do Exist

2009-12-10T23:21:59.687Z

I don't know how you do it! its amazing!

in my music box

2009-12-10T23:44:25.574Z

it'd be a crime not to enter this contest...the shirt looks heavenly.

h.kim

2009-12-11T00:25:46.098Z

Oh my! Amazing, amazing, amazing!

jocelyn, obviously.

2009-12-11T01:18:12.748Z

damn, girl.

Jessica

2009-12-11T01:26:30.789Z

this is unbelievable! so unique and beautiful!

Marla Singer

2009-12-11T07:05:26.282Z

this is amazing! love the DIY <33

Elaine

2009-12-11T07:51:28.672Z

This is amazing. I would love to win this! It would instantly spice up my closet!

clothedmuch.blogspot.com

Valencia Lia

2009-12-11T07:52:21.068Z

This is sooooo beautiful with it flowing in the wind !

And I loved you wore it with those pants and booties. Ohhhhh,I would love to have this in my closet,its would be so lovely:)

A dreamer

2009-12-11T12:59:31.690Z

this doesn't even look like a DIY job!
So professional- especially when you compare it to my 10min DIYs...

ms Givens

2009-12-11T14:22:10.711Z

It looks fabulous!

littlesassyfashionista

2009-12-11T14:34:33.437Z

That shirt is outstanding - simply brilliant. You are very talented.

Count me in!

http://littlesassyfashionista.blogspot.com

Talia

2009-12-11T16:06:34.821Z

I love the combination of black and white. The shirt is amazingly feminine.

alter muffin

2009-12-11T18:02:10.048Z

your so inspirational and so is Givenchy!:D I hope i winn!
Bye

barbara_bp@hotmail.com

Natalie

2009-12-12T00:47:34.764Z

sooo beautiful and very nice angelic photos, love this so much! :)

xoxo

natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

Jasmine

2009-12-12T01:02:43.852Z

Amazing! so dreamy and angelic ;)

plinkblog

2009-12-12T03:36:19.995Z

Love this. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
eramsay@gmail.com

Jess ♡

2009-12-12T04:16:26.716Z

I actually cannot believe that you made the shirt, it's crafted to absolute perfection! Thank you for the wonderful idea <3 :)

milkywu

2009-12-12T07:14:48.611Z

jessica jessie_musique11@msn.com

jessica
jessie_musique11@msn.com

Ivy

2009-12-12T08:50:06.930Z

Beautiful. Once again Sophia, you are amazing.

Flavia

2009-12-12T14:26:51.684Z

that is, to say the least, the most beautiful shirt i've ever seen, seriously i'm such a fan of white fluffly stuff,
dear random selecter, choose me!!!

http://fashionfederation.blogspot.com/

chekka cuomova

2009-12-12T19:36:55.683Z

first of all, honestly I couldn't believe that you're giving such an amazing DIY shirt away! I re-read this post for like 3times to make sure that you seriously would like to giving it away. LOL.
in short, I really want to be the lucky one!!! *crossing fingers*

Lilian Ayala

2009-12-12T19:37:11.583Z

New follower:)
I love your diys!
Especially the fringe tights! It has inspired me to try that only on a pair of pants:) Thank you so much!
It would be great if you chose me, but if not I will try your diy!:D Amazing shirt:)

stichomythia

2009-12-13T07:03:35.742Z

beautiful!

Adeline JOIE

2009-12-13T10:26:39.074Z

Wow. So many comments already, seemed pretty tough! But I'm just gonna say this is really a cool outfit, wish I can be half as creative as you!
(@adelinejoie)

2009-12-13T10:31:04.961Z

oh! remindes me of this:

http://reneeashleybaker.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/bjork-wearing-swan-dress.jpg

Tereza Š.

2009-12-13T16:42:45.332Z

girl, it´s amazing!

Carolina Botelho

2009-12-13T16:55:01.845Z

oh oh oh my gosh... this is umbelivable beautiful! i have no words!! i want it sooo much!!

wolken.frei

2009-12-13T22:32:19.089Z

so pretty!

LYnN

2009-12-13T23:01:03.409Z

This is gorgeous! inspired me to do something myself too.
And count me in!!
lynn_fe1@hotmail.com

Etta

2009-12-14T03:36:48.199Z

this is so beautiful! i would love to own a handmade piece of yours!

2009-12-14T04:58:04.608Z

The shirt makes me think of something Matthew Barney would make out of vaseline. :) ala http://gothamist.com/images/matthewb.jpg

--Erin

Sophia

2009-12-14T05:05:20.962Z

@ Erin your mind works in wondrous ways.

@ Erin

your mind works in wondrous ways.

little fish

2009-12-14T06:05:04.860Z

the white fairly tale like shirt made you look like an ANGEL falling from the sky. I would love to win this..

http://myadorableangels.blogspot.com/

Styleseeking Zurich

2009-12-14T06:33:41.292Z

I just discovered your blog a short while ago and love your sense of style! Would be awesome to win this, I'm sure it would be one of the most unique tops I own... :)

Nesli

sarah

2009-12-14T07:41:51.453Z

It's amazing, I'd love to have it

kludii

2009-12-14T07:46:06.151Z

You always make such a cool DIY stuff :)
Love it!!!

Your Unintended

2009-12-14T10:23:20.208Z

Wow, it is stunning! You have such a beautiful silhouette as well

Léa

2009-12-14T10:24:22.812Z

Impressive DIY ! Really awesome work ;)
Would love to have it !

lea.dewaele@gmail.com

electric feel

2009-12-14T15:35:51.902Z

oh that would be great, to have this beautiful tee in my hands!

itsV-MONEY!

2009-12-14T17:56:14.640Z

So beautiful! Even if I don't win, I have to try to make this myself!

noirceramic@gmail.com

Suzanne

2009-12-14T18:40:13.829Z

It's such a beautiful top!
Anything with feathers is fine by me :) x

suzanne_jones@live.co.uk

Lions, Tigers and Fashion OH MY!

2009-12-14T19:48:42.661Z

what a gorgeous top, please enter me in your contest ;)

lionstigersandfashionohmy@gmail.com

Ashley

2009-12-14T22:52:26.253Z

That shirt came out so well, you're so talented! I'm always amazed at the beautiful DIYs I find on blogs like yours! Anyways, of course I'd love to win this beautiful shirt!

KikiZoe86(at)yahoo(dot)com

sarah

2009-12-14T23:01:17.298Z

oh my, stunning!
i would kill for this beauty.
s.

Marie

2009-12-15T01:12:37.571Z

so gorgeous! you're incredibly talented =)

mariejasmineleung@gmail.com

Jillian

2009-12-15T04:33:11.663Z

oh my god!!!
will you make more i already won your other giveaway but I WANT THIS SOOOOOOOOOO BAD TOO!!!!!
OMG OMG OMG OMG i'm emailing u dmanit!

rouge

2009-12-15T08:10:05.989Z

beautiful diy! your inspo is actually taped on my board as well. would love to have this for the new year.

karina

2009-12-15T08:42:04.407Z

beautiful. major want (need!)

Szymon fotograf

2009-12-15T09:14:32.475Z

like this shit and the concept of it!

Sophia

2009-12-15T17:22:16.248Z

@Jillian you're too presh. you've officia...

@Jillian

you're too presh. you've officially pushed me to make more, black and white, shirts and dresses. it's going to get crazy :)

sunnyxshiine

2009-12-16T06:20:52.259Z

this is such an amazing diy! i would've never thought of it :)

Faridah

2009-12-16T14:32:11.983Z

It's stolen my heart. Beautiful!

BaiLing

2009-12-16T14:49:48.215Z

I love this shirt, is very romantic :-)

viki

2009-12-16T17:20:27.962Z

viktoria_gerber@hotmail.com

Huong

2009-12-17T01:20:31.077Z

DIY are great!

chasing trains

2009-12-17T02:45:54.268Z

I love the statement that piece makes. The shirt is sincerely beautiful! I would love to sport it during the holiday.

Phloem

2009-12-17T05:27:18.673Z

Amazing!!! The feathers are the perfect touch

Courtney O.

2009-12-18T03:02:23.197Z

this is amazing. bless you & your DIY's =]

Carolina Botelho

2009-12-18T12:56:57.311Z

I WONN.. I CANT BELIEVE IT!! i'm so so so so so happy!!!! first it start snowing in brussels, then i WON THIS AMAZING piece of art!! i dont know what to say...

Miss Zuri

2009-12-29T04:09:03.147Z

BEAUTIFUL CREATION!!!!

Miss Z
★Prima.Donna.Ville★

outfits

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.

Details

Black Milk leggings, H&M vest, vintage silk tank, Alternative shirt, DIY hairband

~kristie~

2009-12-02T19:54:24.121Z

cool leggings!
www.thesocietyofstyle.com

calivintage

2009-12-02T19:59:59.393Z

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

caylee

2009-12-02T20:24:40.993Z

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

connie

2009-12-02T20:40:49.498Z

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

2009-12-02T20:51:32.773Z

thise leggings!!!!!!!1 omg

Talia

2009-12-02T21:26:33.162Z

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

hanako

2009-12-02T21:33:29.713Z

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

Auburn Not Red

2009-12-02T21:35:51.229Z

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

Mila

2009-12-02T21:35:52.821Z

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

Dylana

2009-12-02T21:43:53.763Z

You always look wonderful!

colormenana.blogspot.com

Amelia

2009-12-02T21:52:45.491Z

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

b.entrance

2009-12-02T22:11:23.990Z

Beautiful, those leggings are fantastic!!!
x
x

http://b-entrance.blogspot.com/

Phyllis

2009-12-02T22:23:58.032Z

those leggings are so sick!! love them

Jenny Cindy

2009-12-02T22:34:46.002Z

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

2009-12-02T23:04:09.194Z

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

2009-12-02T23:22:45.723Z

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

LaurenSchoon

2009-12-03T00:31:53.525Z

Great outfit! Love the tights!
http://champagneandmarshmallows.blogspot.com/

kurarin

2009-12-03T03:00:20.112Z

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

Natalie

2009-12-03T06:59:11.169Z

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

xoxo

natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

Lindsey

2009-12-03T13:49:58.524Z

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

2009-12-03T16:07:57.574Z

You look great

skeleta

2009-12-03T16:57:24.939Z

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

andbythewei

2009-12-03T19:53:37.723Z

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

2009-12-03T21:16:45.369Z

ahh the lines of those leggings is absolutely brilliant

kim J

2009-12-03T21:32:36.157Z

leggings = amazing!

Clothes Are Cute

Sophia

2009-12-03T22:12:03.330Z

@Lindsey the leggings are patterned that way! pre...

@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)

2009-12-04T04:33:28.579Z

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

blacktobianco

2009-12-04T11:43:06.771Z

love your style xox

streetsmart

2009-12-04T15:18:54.069Z

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

Antonia

2009-12-04T16:30:46.495Z

Amazing leggings!

Raquel

2009-12-05T02:56:01.457Z

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

thehautepursuit

2009-12-05T03:46:04.760Z

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

2009-12-05T08:22:31.614Z

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

2009-12-05T14:41:17.666Z

magic!

THE DIVINITUS

2009-12-05T21:19:04.443Z

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

heart charlie

2009-12-06T07:15:10.602Z

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

2009-12-07T08:57:43.288Z

Hello, Looking great in this dress and jewele...

Hello,
Looking great in this dress and jewelery and every one will give you credit.
925 sterling silver

Eli

2009-12-07T23:30:04.243Z

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

denise

2009-12-08T02:45:40.906Z

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

Carolina Botelho

2009-12-08T15:16:07.404Z

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

fadetoblack

2009-12-09T05:49:43.616Z

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!

++

Chantelle

2009-12-09T07:33:57.845Z

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

2009-12-09T23:17:21.066Z

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

Jillian

2009-12-15T14:28:40.486Z

those leggings are gorgeous!!

Faridah

2010-01-04T22:10:59.174Z

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

2010-01-20T06:22:20.673Z

neat looking...

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

2009-12-18T04:55:38.970Z

dang. congratulations to Carolina ! (:

2009-12-18T08:00:19.509Z

Congrats to her! I'll be definitely entering the next giveaway, you're so talented!

Nesli

2009-12-18T12:58:58.592Z

hahahaha tanks!! i'm sooooo luckyy!!!! :D and thanks sophie for this oportunity!! you are amazing girl!

2009-12-18T14:36:44.928Z

Yaay! Congrats Carolinaaa ;D!

kiss,
www.dimogonda.blogspot.com

2009-12-19T22:38:00.238Z

YAY CONGRATS!!!!

Barbro Andersen

2009-12-21T18:20:19.441Z

Congratulations to the winner :D Lucky!

Mary.B.

2009-12-25T02:49:26.645Z

awww congrats to the lucky girl! LOL lucky indeed. i guess i'm dumb cause i dont understand how she won exactly? LOL

2009-12-14T04:45:42.754Z

love this dress! and the shoes are amazing <3

bighairandbikinis.blogspot.com

2009-12-14T05:09:13.621Z

love the all black ensemble, love at first sight with your shoes :)

Clothes Are Cute

2009-12-14T05:21:53.372Z

oh i love that touch of fuzz you gave to your outfit! i could live in black all the time too, haha :P

2009-12-14T05:27:57.001Z

you look great! i hope you're staying warm (and dry!) it's so cold these days in boston...

2009-12-14T05:31:32.277Z

@ SK definitely trying to stay warm. i took off ...

@ SK

definitely trying to stay warm. i took off my huge and frumpy down jacket for a max. of 10 seconds to snap this photo. it's unbearable here.

2009-12-14T05:34:03.596Z

Hey I hear ya! I've been trying to rein in my purchasing of all things black, but I guess you can never have enough of a good thing?
I love those Jil Sander pumps. I've been trying to track down boot versions for EONS now!
Anyhoo, you look darling :)
x
V

2009-12-14T05:52:12.152Z

i was already jealous of your jil sander. now you've got this magnificent, versatile shirtdress!!! was this a recent buy? i have to get my butt to zara!!

2009-12-14T06:03:25.065Z

@ hanako i got it just a few days ago. it's d...

@ hanako

i got it just a few days ago. it's definitely still in stores :)

2009-12-14T07:45:28.544Z

I love how you added that furry bit to brighten up all the black :) so chic!

2009-12-14T08:26:03.613Z

You look gorgeous!Wouldnt change a thing

2009-12-14T11:50:26.116Z

This shirt dress is so gorgeous I love it! You look great!!
x

http://b-entrance.blogspot.com/

2009-12-14T12:10:39.003Z

oh god, you make me want to buy these shoes! i'm so scared of getting them and falling over though :/

Mayke

2009-12-14T12:30:15.923Z

i really love this outfit,
the shoes are gorgeous!
perfect!

alison

2009-12-14T13:27:18.392Z

I love how simple & gorgeous this outfit is! Really great <3

2009-12-14T16:57:43.077Z

simple, classic and marvellous! That's what I like. I love such shirt dresses.

jenloveskev

2009-12-14T18:40:41.988Z

Love this classic black look!

the gorgeous

2009-12-14T18:57:22.955Z

you look great! I adore black dresses for any occasion.. those shoes are gorgeous!!

Dahir

2009-12-14T19:55:36.855Z

I love the modesty of black. Brilliance achieved as usual!

2009-12-14T21:22:28.678Z

Lovely!!

2009-12-14T23:03:06.871Z

i am also all about the black, i can't help myself!
thanks so much for the advice on hemming my sweater! i'm a bit of a sewing novice.

you have such a pretty blog -- i will definitely be back!
s.

2009-12-15T02:24:47.039Z

we couldn't be more alike in that sense. give me all black and killer heels and i'm set for life!

you look amazing, of course =)

2009-12-15T04:11:41.952Z

It is pretty much true that if everything you buy is black, white, or gray, and you just pile the layers on, nothing can go wrong. that's my personal fashion philosophy

2009-12-15T04:16:01.918Z

beautiful shirt dress.
i love black clothes. it seems like i can never have enough black boots and black jackets.

2009-12-15T05:39:25.410Z

beautifully simple outfit, with those fun shoes to spice it up!

2009-12-15T06:19:37.430Z

i just LOVE your shoes <333

BadRomance

2009-12-15T17:55:16.432Z

amazing outfit, the shoes OHHHHHH I LOVE <3

2009-12-15T20:11:40.487Z

girl you look amazing, those shoes are AWESOME! also i think you have the most perfect skin. im hoping to run into you on the streets of boston someday soon.

2009-12-16T03:11:38.509Z

@ Kennedy i hope so too :)

2009-12-16T06:54:54.374Z

Yeahhh for a black black outfit with those pumps its perfect!

But i love the furry thing you added to your bag too:)you're looking so gorgeous <3

Fashion & DIY

2009-12-16T17:05:35.572Z

Wow the look is just perfect!!!

2009-12-17T05:51:55.095Z

i'm so in love with this outfit, and the furry thing on ur bag is such a great addition!! love ur style as always girly :))

xoxo

natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

Adri

2009-12-17T06:50:22.310Z

My favorite thing in a outfit is its simplicity...i love all black outfits!

G&M

2009-12-18T03:09:21.915Z

nothings as tres chic as anything black and airy

STARR

2009-12-18T04:40:37.066Z

This is such a cool look!

Margaret

2009-12-18T17:48:15.539Z

god those shoes are absolutely amazing! as are you! so glad to have found another blog from Boston!

A.n.E

2009-12-23T09:14:03.378Z

great mix of texture! love it. esp that fur.

The Haute Bitch

2010-01-18T03:51:06.755Z

OMG. this is so weird. your style is basically girl form of myself. we have so many of the same DIY and the fox fur on that bag! and our blogs kind of look similar! LOVE IT. following :D