Monoxious » Black Outfits http://www.monoxious.com We're monochromatically obnoxious Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Outfit Post: Mephistopheles [Black Outfit Ideas] http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-mephistopheles-black-outfit-ideas/ http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-mephistopheles-black-outfit-ideas/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:41 +0000 Dawn http://www.monoxious.com/?p=4693 Visited the Natural History Museum with Arissa! It’s one of my favourite places in London, probably because Singapore doesn’t have anything nearly like that. I had lessons prior to meeting her, hence the footwear and the rather casual outfit. Looking at these pictures make me long for the days where it was still warm enough to bare my legs. It was snowing a couple of days ago, and it was beautiful except for the fact that everything turns to disgusting slush after a day.

Anyway, the facade of the museum is just beautiful. If you are heading to London, I strongly urge you to pay the natural history museum a visit! Entrance is free but do leave a donation or buy a small token from the museum shop.

  • Coat: Zara
  • Top: ASOS
  • Cardigan: All Saints
  • Skirt: ASOS
  • Boots: H&M
  • Bag: Mulberry
  • Accessories: Tiffany, Miu Miu
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Wearing the All Saints Datya jacket. This is the first time I’ve spent so much on a single article of clothing, but I rationalised it by thinking of it as an “investment piece”. It’s simple, well-made, and I can match it with just about anything! I’ve noticed that my closet consists of more and more basics these days. I hope that doesn’t mean I’ve became more boring – it’s just so much easier to throw things together when you are rushing to classes.

Outfit breakdown:

  • Jacket: All Saints
  • Top: ASOS
  • Skirt: m)phosis
  • Shoes: Charles & Keith
]]> http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-black-cherry-black-outfit-ideas/feed/ 8 Outfit Post: Andro-uniform [Black Outfit Ideas] http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-andro-uniform-black-outfit-ideas/ http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-andro-uniform-black-outfit-ideas/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:30:50 +0000 Arissa http://www.monoxious.com/?p=4642 Continue reading →]]> Apparently I look convincing as a man so I’m really succeeding at this whole androgynous thing. A crisp white shirt is a staple in anyone’s wardrobe, I found this in the Uniqlo’s global flagship store in NYC as I was trying to look for something to buy from the +J collection. Unfortunately I did not bag anything from the +J collection but bought lots of heat tech stuff and a staple white shirt instead. Now add in some anti-wrinkle technology and it would be perfect.

Silver collar necklace is a cheap find from H&M. I love how affordable their accessories are.

I love my recent taobao/Peeka loot which included these garter stockings and the replica Alexander Wang Kristen satchel. It’s pretty decently made as opposed to the other stuff I saw on taobao which are all PU leather.

Barely survived the day with these Theyskens Theory replica. Dawn was on the receiving end of my grumpiness and I ended up buying a new pair of shoes which regrettably made my feet hurt too.

Black Outfit Breakdown:

  • Blazer:  Zara
  • White shirt: Uniqlo
  • Black leatherette skirt:  The Scarlet room
  • Stockings: taobao
  • Bag: Alexander Wang Kristen satchel replica from taobao
  • Shoes: Theyskens Theory replica from taobao
  • Neck collar: H&M

I wonder if anyone would be interested in a white shirt series. Anyone? Anyone?

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While we congratulated Dawn on being 21 just a few days ago, I’m feeling the dreariness of being an adult. Sometimes I wish I could just drop everything and be a traveling hippie (okay not really but you get the point), but alas I have responsibilities and commitments to fulfill so I’m going to stop whining for now and get back to whatever it is adults do.

This outfit has nothing to do with a rat race of course, I do like to take the opportunity to rant about life once in a while. If anyone objects to this, I think I will take my rants at some other location.

If anyone notices, I am actually wearing the nail polish from the Gareth Pugh x MAC collection. I’m not usually a fan of blue but the iridescent hue grows on me.

Fake Hermes galore on my arms. When will I be able to afford the real deal? :(

PS: omg Lenne and Venetia, do you remember how long ago these photos were taken? serious backlog is serious.

Black Outfit Breakdown:

  • Blazer: Topshop
  • Chiffon skirt: taobao
  • Shoes: Dsquared replica from taobao
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It’s been a long while since I posted anything with my face on it. I blame SWTOR (in case any non-geeks wonder, it’s the new MMORPG called Star Wars: The Old Republic), I’ve been spending too much time on it and I never thought I’d be one of those addicted to an online game.

These pictures were taken a while back, where my boyfriend and I relished the concept of having brunch one fine day. I’m usually not a morning person but I entertained the idea anyway. The food was pretty okay and we had a seat in the “greenhouse” area.

A little greenery is a welcoming sight since we’re surrounded by concrete most of the time.

Le boyfriend was being preppy that day.

I was in a fairly androgynous getup if you discount the good cleavage day. Wearing flat shoes out is so liberating and comfortable.

These shoes are from a local label called Depression, extremely comfortable with removable straps so you can just slip them on on lazy days, otherwise the straps go around your ankles, I seriously think they should have a high heeled version of this.

Black Outfit Breakdown:

  • Camisole: Cotton On
  • Blazer: Topshop
  • Pants: H&M
  • Shoes: Depression
  • Envelope clutch: H&M
  • Collar: ASOS
  • Accessories: m)phosis, taobao

 

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Went out for brunch at Wild Honey with Fatiha of Heels & Wedges yesterday (thank you so much for the pictures! <3). I had left the bulk of my clothes behind in London so my outfits lean towards the basic. I’m happy to be wearing tall shoes again, though!

Outfit breakdown:

  • Blouse: H&M
  • Skirt: m)phosis
  • Inner: H&M
  • Shoes: Aldo
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More pictures available on Elle.com. I’ve never really paid much attention at all before to Emporio Armani, but these pictures have definitely put the label on my radar.

]]> http://www.monoxious.com/fashion-inspiration-the-colour-of-night/feed/ 2 Outfit Post: No light, no light [Black Outfit Ideas] http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-no-light-no-light-black-outfit-ideas/ http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-no-light-no-light-black-outfit-ideas/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:30:58 +0000 Dawn http://www.monoxious.com/?p=4545 Continue reading →]]> The girls of Pixiekrane are over in London for a trip, and I took the opportunity to shamelessly invite myself to hang out with them one afternoon. If you are reading this: Thanks for putting up with me, and for the lovely pictures!

We met up in Holborn for lunch. I really like the area for some reason – you can easily head from there to soho for food, or to St. Paul’s for shopping. I much prefer this to the crush that is Oxford street 90% of the time.

The weather’s really starting to bite as we slowly edge out of autumn and into winter… Arissa gave me this cape when we met up in Paris, and I can’t stop wearing it! <3 It’s definitely not warm enough on its own, but it’s perfect when thrown over a leather jacket. Speaking of which, I’ve taken to abusing layering my clothes – I remember distinctly how my friend compared me to a cabbage when I was taking off my coat(s) indoors.

I like how unapologetically clunky these boots look. They are also really wide at the base, and remind me of hooves sometimes. Ultimate man-repeller boots.

Outfit breakdown:

  • Cape: m)phosis
  • Leather jacket (worn inside): All Saints
  • Cardigan (worn inside): All Saints
  • Skirt: m)phosis
  • Boots: Ann Demeulemeester
  • Accessories: Alexander McQueen

P.S. I will briefly be home in Singapore around mid December! I can’t wait to inhale all the food I’ve been craving since moving here. Chicken rice and nasi lemak! And 24hr McDelivery!

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The weekend in Paris came and gone in a breeze but it remains one of my favorite memories with Dawn. I’ve been to Paris a few times but mostly exploring the city on my own. It’s very different when you have someone close roam Paris with you. One of the biggest draw was to have all the awesome food that we ate.

Like all tourists do, we headed to the Eiffel Tower and snapped some pictures there. The weather was lovely and we had the most awesome lighting.

My replica Dsquared Nappa Spine heels did not break on me this time. Praise the travel gods!

The ASOS O-ring collar was sent to Dawn in time for her to pass to me while we were in Paris. It makes for a really nice statement piece.

Dawn and I were just talking the day before about finding the bridge (Pont de Bir-Hakeim) where the Ariadne’s dream scene was filmed in Inception. We didn’t really think much about it but chanced upon it when we were around the Eiffel Tower area. We’re really huge fans of Inception and it was just awesome being there.

Black Outfit breakdown

  • Jacket: Taobao
  • Pants with leather details: H&M
  • White draped vest: Far East Plaza
  • Camisole: H&M
  • Shoes: Replica Dsquared from Taobao
  • Bag: Taobao
  • Metal collar: ASOS
]]> http://www.monoxious.com/outfit-post-faerie-faege-black-outfit-ideas/feed/ 9 Outfit Post: The Day the World Went Away [Black Outfit Ideas] http://www.monoxious.com/the-day-the-world-went-away-black-outfit-ideas/ http://www.monoxious.com/the-day-the-world-went-away-black-outfit-ideas/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:30:27 +0000 Dawn http://www.monoxious.com/?p=4404 Continue reading →]]> It’s bittersweet going through these pictures – they remind me of the lovely time I had with Arissa in Paris, but I can’t help moping over the fact that I wouldn’t see her again till Summer simultaneously. Paris is a beautiful city, but I believe it was made even more wonderful by simply being able to share the experience with her. There are times when you really wished that the world would stand still for just a while longer.

Part of Inception was filmed at Pont de Bir-Hakeim, and we were really excited when we came across it while strolling around the Eiffel tower. :D

Outfit Breakdown:

  • Cardigan: All Saints
  • Skirt: ASOS
  • Top and inner: H&M
  • Bag: Charles & Keith
  • Boots: D&G
  • Tights: Topshop
  • Accessories: Agnès B., Alexander McQueen
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