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The Night Flowers: Damien Frost’s photographic portraits of London’s nocturnals

26 Sunday Jun 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, body adornment, design inventive, fashion and art, fashion fluid, fashion photography, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, photography

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 Fashion-speak

is a living language

ever evolving to describe

au courant style images.

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And the word is

night flowers

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Night flowers (n.)

is a term of self – description

used by participants in London’s underground club scene.

Theirs is a world of the extraordinary-

alternatives in music, extreme street-style fashion, non-conformist lifetstyle:

a pronounced mode of self-expression and individuality.

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‘Styled after dark’

photographic portraits by Damien Frost

night flowers, slate.com

(image from slate.com)

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night flowers,, portraits, thehearlad.comau

(image from the herald.com.au)

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night flowers, portraits, mjournal.com.br

 

(image from mjournal.com)

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Reflection of the photographer, Damien Frost

 in the face mirror accessory of the wearer

night flowers, portraits, frost in mirror, theherald.co.au

(image from theherald.co.au)

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night flowers, portraits, thenightflowers. tumblr.com tumblr

(image from tumblr)

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For additional imagery of London’s ‘night-flowers’

have a glance through a captivating book,

authored by photographer Damien Frost-

Night Flowers:  Avant Garde to Extreme Haute Couture.

The book features over 300 portraits of those who ‘blossom’ after dark-

during the mid-night hour.

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It’s all about me! and the fashion term is ‘meta – dressing’

13 Friday May 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in express yourself, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., style ideas?

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'meta-dressing', fashion terms, fashion vocabulary, fashion words, fashion-speak, It's all about me!

 

 

Meta

a word of Greek origin, which translates to mean ‘self’.

 

 

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In current vernacular, meta- dressing (meta-clothing)

refers to garments with images/words

which directly reference the wearer, a bit of narcissistic fashion-

or with images of symbols, people, words of connection to the wearer.

 

 

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Apropos synonyms

(as labeled by meappropriatestyle)

‘selfie fashion’

‘narcissistic wear’

‘narcissistic fashion’

‘I’m a celebrity clothing’

(You get the idea!)

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Meta – dressing

It’s all about me

Kardashian clan

wearing tee-shirts with image of their mother

meta dressing, kris jenner kiss tee short, worn by daughters, daily mail

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Kylie Jenner wears a bandana of self-reference: ‘King Kylie’

meta dressing, king kyle bandana, www

(images from dailymail.uk)

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Kanye West wearing

what else?

Kanye West

meta dressing, kanye-west, wetpaintcom

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Paris Hilton in selfie fashion

Paris Hilton wears a t-shirt with her own image on it

(images from wetpaint.com)

 

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Fashion-speak: and the word is ‘maximalist’

30 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, body adornment, jewellery, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, Accessorise Me!, fashion terms, fashion words, fashion words defined, fashion-speak, jewellery, layered necklaces, maximalist, multiple rings, signature accessory, signature look, stacked bangles/bracelets

 

 

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

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And the term is

maximalist

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max ‘ i ‘ ma ‘  list 

(adj. / n. depending on context)

1   Referenced from the book:

Brooklyn Street Style:  The No-Rules Guide to Fashion

by Anya Sacharow & Shawn Dahl, photographs by Sioux Nesi-

 

2    To describe the wearing of multiple pieces of a single jewellery type-

(rings, necklaces, bracelets)

of varying materials / designs with a style directive of

‘more is more and then some’ !

3   An emphasis on accessorising as key component of creating

a unique/personal fashion statement

4   For ladies and gents,  an added element of interest to an over-all look

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Layering/stacking multiple pieces of jewellery is a style trend that ‘keeps giving’;

make it your own for spring / summer 2016.

 

 

 

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Accessorise Me!

in

Maximalist Aesthetics

 

Multiple rings

 

 

 

maximalist, rings, fashiondivadesig

(image from fashiondivadesign)

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maximalist, multiple rings, inonit.in

(image from inonit.in)

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maximalist, stacked rings, men, bovarjewlery.com men

(image from bovarjewelry.com)

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maximaslist, Stacked-Rings capitalfm.co.ke

(image from capitalfm.co.ke)

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Stacked bracelets

maximalist, bracelets, laurenmessiah.co

(image from laurenmessiah)

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maximalist, bracelets, weheartit.com

(image from weheartit)

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London fashionweek SS 2016 day 2

(photo by Sandra Semburg)

 

 

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Layered necklaces

maximalist, necklaces,fabfashionfix

(image from fashionfix)

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maximalist, necklace, freepeople

(image from freepeople)

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Fashion-speak: and the word is ‘hero-piece’

17 Thursday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, hats, jacket, signature piece, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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"hero-piece", fashion terms, fashion words, fashion words defined, fashion-speak, street fashion, street style sass, style cue, style ideas?, style innovation, style inspiration

 

 

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

 

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And the word is

hero – piece

hero – piece (n)

1   refers to the stand-out item of an outfit

2   regarding a total ensemble, the signature element showcased

3   the spotlight factor, which defines the style statement / style intent

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You are my ‘hero’- piece

 

 

 

All eyes on

the leather jacket

colour block / varied finish

sleeves with writst – to – elbow zipper detail

belt with buckle at waist

hero piece, statement, colour block, leather jacket, sleeve detail, zipper, before sunrise

(photo from before sunrise)

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All eyes on

the hat

“stingy” brim fabric fedora

hemp-brown hue with wide band in dusty pink

hero piece, hat, men, men in this town

(photo from men in this town)

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Fashion-speak: and the term is ‘higher-concept outfit’

08 Tuesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in dress = ensemble, express yourself, fashion = clothes, fashion helpful helpline, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, street style sass, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the term is

higher-concept outfit

higher-concept outfit

1.    referenced from WhoWhatWear, an on-line fashion, style beauty magazine

2.    used to describe an innovative dress ensemble with stunning details / features

3.     an outfit of elevated fashion style status

4.     an interesting juxtaposition of pieces, which ordinarily are not worn together

5.     thinking ‘out of the box’ in terms of fashion / styling choices

6.     creating an expensive look from relatively inexpensive garments

 

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Higher-concept Outfit (HCO)

Easy layering to perfect

HCO outfits from style master,  Nick Wooster

higher concept outfit, men, fashionbeans, nick wooster, layering

(image from fashionbeans.com)

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Casual look elevated

CWS (crisp white shirt) details:  oversized cuffs /collar

higher concept outfit, urban spot,  casual look, white blouse, jeans, in the details- blouse,

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Mixed fabrication

faux fur, denim, cotton

higher concept outfit, urban spot, layering, textural, mixed fabrication

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Clean / simple silhouette

higher concept outfit, urbanspot, layered, ladies, choc leather jacket, black long length jumper, trousers, ParisSS16Day8-6366

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Colour commit

AiB (all in black)

higher concept outfit, AiB, clean lines, urban spot

(photos from the urbanspotter)

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Fashion – speak: and the word is ‘hairdrogyny’

27 Saturday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in agender fashion, fashion fluid, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, hair fashion, hairstyles

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"Agender", 'hairdrogyny', agender attitude, fashion terms, fashion word associations, fashion words, fashion words defined, fashion-speak, gender neutral fashion, hair fashion

 

 

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the word is

hairdrogyny

 

hair’dro’gy’ny (n)

1.   as referenced from InStyle magazine, March 2016-

hairdrogyny is part of an emerging, positive societal attitude of

gender fluidity

2.  hair fashion no longer defined by gender:

“buzz cuts” for women

“man-buns” for men

 3.    a perspective of non-gender specificity

Related words / terms:

agender

gender neutral

skivvy

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Ladies:  the buzz-cut

hair fashion, buzz cuts, women, stylesweekly F

hair fashion, buzz-cut. women, thebeautyinsiders.com

hair fashion, Buzz-Cut-Women, short-hairstyles.co

(top to bottom:  images from stylesweekly.com,

thebeautyinsiders.com, hairstyles.com)

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Men:  the man-bun

hair fashion, man bun, dailylife.com.au hair fashion, man bun, nytimes.com hair fashion, Man-bun the guardian.com

(top to bottom:  images from dailylife.com.au, thenytimes.com,

theguardian.com)

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Fashion-speak: and the term is “Canadian tuxedo”

15 Monday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, fabric, fashion = clothes, fashionspeak...

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Canadian tuxedo, fashion terms, fashion words, fashion words defined, fashion-speak

 

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the term is

Canadian tuxedo

 

 

 

 

 

Ca’na’di’an / Tux’e’do   (n)

1.  an outfit with a denim-on-denim style directive

2.  denim suiting:  jacket with trousers and/or skirt

3   the origins of the term “Canadian tuxedo” dates back

to 1951 when Hollywood actor/crooner Bing Crosby

was denied entrance into a hotel in Canada,

which had a strict dress-code.

Mr. Crosby and a friend,  both dressed in denim from head-to-toe

were at first restricted from entry, but were later admitted when the

management realised his celebrity status.

Denim company Levi Strauss heard of the incident and designed a

“tuxedo” denim jacket just for Mr. Crosby so that he would never again

be denied entrance into a smart establishment for wearing denim.

 

 

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Canadian Tuxedo

denim dimension from all angles

Bing Crosby

wears the original Canadian tuxedo jacket

canadian tux, bing crosby, levistrausscom

(image from levistrauss.com)

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Back in the day

A younger Justin Timberlake styled in Canadian tux lux

canadian tux, justin timberlake, reddit.com

(image from reddit.com)

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A modern take

kimono-esque jacket, cinched at waist

skinny denim trousers

Canada tux. denim on denim. vogue.fr

(image from vogue.fr)

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Fashion-speak: and the word is “hatchling”

23 Saturday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., off - runway, signature piece, womenswear

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"hatchling", "hatchling" top- signature piece, fashion phrases, fashion words, fashion words defined, fashion-speak, signature piece, top, womenswear

 

 

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the word is

hatchling

hatch’ ling (n)

1.   derived from the visual of a newly “hatched” turtle

with head protruding slightly from its shell

2.    a top with neckline akin to a rolled top

almost to chin, yet not to be folded over

3.   a versatile top for all seasons

an elegant high-neck which can be worn singularly or layered

 

 

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Hatchling

  birth of a sleek neckline to chin

Off- runway

hatchling neckline, vogue uk hatchling neckline, vogue uk

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On-runway

Marni, spring / summer 2016

hatchling, marni, spring 16 vogueuk_

 

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(images from vogue uk)

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Fashion-speak: and the word is “lampshading”

12 Saturday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., silhouette, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the word is

lampshading

 

lamp-sha’ding (adj.)

 

  1.   coined by PopSugar, an on-line fashion, beauty, entertainment magazine

used to describe the silhouette

reminiscent of a floor lamp with slender pole and wide shade-

formed when wearing over-the-knee boots with a

single, loose-fit, broad hemline garment which hits at the boot top.

 

2.  a winter wear,  on-trend look for 2015

clean lines, simple styling, oversized top, long-length boots

 

 

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The lampshading effect

lampshading, greigemarket.com over-the-Knee-boots

(image from greigemarket.com)

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fashionspeak, lampshading, over knee boot, single loose fit top, thefashionspot.com p

(image from thefashionspot.com)

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Fashion-speak: dictionary entry, and the word is “afropunk”

31 Monday Aug 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashion and music, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, hair impressions, inspiration, signature look, Uncategorized

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"afropunk", afropunk fashion, afropunk hair styling, fashion and music, fashion words, fashionspeak, hair fashion

 

 

 

Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

…

And the word is

Afropunk

af ‘ro – punk  (n.)

  1.  refers to a primarily musical movement, which embraces rudiments of

American punk scene and Black American cultural aspects

2.  the segment of the Black American community active in the

world of punk – subculture, once an essentially White domain

3.  born from this movement is the annual Afropunk Music Festival

launched, 2002 and celebrated each August in Brooklyn, NYC.

Afropunk Music Festival, 2015 was hosted 22 -23 August 2015 at

Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park.

4.  the fashion aesthetics associated with the melding of

elements of punk and African dress sensibilities:

fabrication / styling (with hair and clothing)

 

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Fashion / Music Fusion

 

Afropunk Dress Sense

(images from gq.com):
…

 

 

Afropunk Hair Groove

 

 

(image from superselection):

 

afro punk, hair,

 

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(images from vogue.com):

afro punk, hair,afro punk, hair,

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