20110404

BRICK HOUSE.







maroon Defector jacket courtesy of Straight to Hell, Jefferson Airplane t-shirt courtesy of Converse, Topshop snakeskin print leggngs, Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony boots, Charles Anastase x Linda Farrow shades, Givenchy bag.

Jewelryjunk: the underworld owl skull pendant courtesy of Blook Milk. Sterling & emerald fox ring and butterfly skeleton ring courtesy of Concrete Polish. Unisex sterling eagle ring courtesy of Alberto Juan. Vintage sterling/onyx rosary ring (right thumb), XL sterling & jasper ring, Pamela Love cross ring. Devil's Hand cuff courtesy of Actual Pain.




The Defector jacket, like the Offender jacket I wore several posts back, is made of the same supple, pebbly buffalo leather, has Straight to Hell's signature red lining and stamped bottle opener zipper pulls. It differs from the the Offender, however, which is more of a cafe racer style moto jacket, with the half-collar that snaps at the neck. The Defector is a true-to-itself, no bullshit traditional British-style moto jacket, which I generally prefer because they're so versatile.




Once again, I am stunned by the quality of the garment all around. All zippers and snaps are fully functional, which is great because the collar can be popped up or snapped down. The Defector also has both a zippered sleeve pocket and an inner breast pocket, which I love (cell phone in the breast pocket, cash in the sleeve, and I'm out the door). The leather wears in very quickly -- after about a week of wearing it for a few hours every day, it breaks in just the right places. My husband has two Defectors: one black with red trim (which he wore in this month's Decibel magazine), and the other a very sleek, almost electric blue. The rich brick color of my own is outstanding ... while black is always a good option, this color goes with nearly everything in my wardrobe. The sunny, breezy weather in Philly today was perfect occasion to snap some proper photos of this beauty.




How great is this huge marbleized jasper ring? Bobby and I both got ourselves one from this neat shop on etsy called Hard Candy Gems. This girl has virtually every color scheme of every [massive] non-precious stone under the sun, and they're VERY reasonably priced. Granted she does use sterling wire, but the way she sets the stones is pretty remarkable. She even has a policy that if your stone falls out, she'll replace the ring for free. I'll definitely be needing more of these. I was recently re-united with what is probably one of my favorite rings of all-time, my vintage sterling/onyx rosary ring, which was hiding under our bed frame for months. I just adore this ring for some reason, and I'm thinking about re-creating it (with a little bit of a demeted twist) for the Käärme pre-fall jewelry colletion.



Speaking of which, inventory has started coming in for Käärme, we're putting the finishing touches on some other pieces, and our lookbook should be online next month, along with the first pieces of Neo-Natal D.O.P.E. (s/s '11) available for purchase. While we continue working on kaarmeconcepts.com, please feel free to "like" us on myspace and follow our twitter to stay updated.



No sneak-peaks of RTW or accessories yet, that's top secret for now ... but I promise, it's exactly everything Rocky Dennis would wear on his date with that blind chick.

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28 comments:

MADELINE said...

Awesome everything! Your hair is crazy good.

m.k.z. said...

I don't know how you keep getting more and more amazing but you're doing it. I'm obsessed with this blog and addicted to your style. PLEEEAAASE post more often

Laura Natalie said...

Just found you on lookbook and even Im sitting at school and the teacher is yelling at me - i just cant stop watching your blog! love it, i love your style! ♥

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Anonymous said...

at first i thought you were uber fake, but after trolling for awhile, i actually realize your not. which doesnt happen too often with me. wish there were more like you. you simply rock, period.

Unknown said...

another great post! :)

Gnar Jen said...

dude you are lookin' good as always. like the jefferson airplane shirt.
come back down here soon and lets bro.

Emily said...

How cute are your hair and shades together? TOO CUTE. Love the jacket and thanks for the heads up on those rings - the prices are awesome!

Jamie said...

in love with ur jacket. wish i had the cash to get one myself :(

Anonymous said...

find a rich sugar daddy 40 years older than yourself and maybe you can get one for yourself. seems to have worked out very well for Hal

EssiEveliina said...

OMG!!! YOUR STYLE IS HYPER, SUPER, EXTRA-TRIPLECOOL!!! <3

Miss M said...

digging the jefferson airplane shirt!

+Miss M+

kate s. said...

i am in LOVE with that jacket! i love the color and it matches your sunglasses perfectly.

Caroline Gault said...

Amazing jacket. I feel like it's very "Hal"...

This look is one of my favourites.

x

Caroline

Anonymous said...

Awesome outfit, those leggings are killer!
<3 Kati
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rouli said...

lovely look here!

UR BOOTS ARE SO RAD!

cool blog!

kiss rouli

Gnatasha said...

love love that jacket and thanks for sharing that link to the rings,yours looks so good on you!

Bonnie said...

The red leather jacket? FIERCE AS HELL. I have a similar one, and I lovelovelovelove it.
P.S. Totally obsessed with all of your jewelry.

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Twitter: @GlamKitten88

My Fashion Bug said...

love your hair, so different!

x

mariale
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Linda said...

I fucking ADORE that jacket. Seriously. The color is perfect. The cut is perfect. Damn.

Just all around badass, girl. :)

xoxo Linda
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LOVE AESTHETICS said...

Enjoyed your blog and all your previous posts :)
you have the cutest kid in the world

Anonymous said...

the best. im speechless. that jacket is SO great

michelle_ said...

i miss seeing your 70s inspired rocking outfits too !
welcome back to blogging <3

costra y ampolla said...

FAB!!! the opening ceremony boots are SO killing it!

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The Social Mediatrix said...

I bought a jacket like that recently, mine is covered in fringing though. You will love it. I'll link you when I post it.
Hope all's well with you and that adorable baby of yours!

Anonymous said...

Saw you in SPIN today. You looked stunning!

J. said...

saw you in SPIN magazine today in the write up about your husband,i cant believe you have a fashion blog! your a beautiful woman

Izumihiiiflower said...

your glasses are soo funny!
this outfit is great and i adore your shoes! <3

Isabel Hendrix said...

You really have amazing style!! I love those snakeskin leggings with your Jefferson Airplane tshirt. great combo. :) Also your hair looks great!


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