Look of the Week: 050509 (Delayed!)

Yes, I confess. These “look of the week” self-portraits were actually taken a couple of weeks ago (on my dad’s birthday). But, I didn’t really feel like posting them at the time.

And, since it has been a while since I last posted my first LOTW, I thought that now might be a good time to share these photos. It’s really cool to know that some of you definitely liked my return to self portraiture. So, I’m really going to try and do more of these. Hopefully, push it a bit further.

In any case, in true fashion blogging style, here are the details of this simple look (which I must say, has become a personal favourite for this autumn season):

Black tank top – from ICE
Grey off-the-shoulder knitted sweater top – Not sure what to call these things! They’re actually too light to be a real sweater. But yeah, it’s something from NI9NE
Jeans – Another hand-me-down from my sister. And, my second favourite pair of jeans. Its label says LWR. I have no clue what that means.
Black wedge shoes – Ledger, from Zoe Wittner (my favourite pair of shoes at the moment!
Black scarf – Not sure where these are from!
Silver leaf earrings – Gift from my mum, I think. Or was that from my sis? Heh.

Whenever I wish to use this look, I try to vary it a bit by changing the sweater top (I have a black pair that looks similar), the tank top, the jeans, the scarf, and/or the earrings. Sometimes, I wear my hair down as you see here. Other times, I wear my hair back in a ponytail.

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Denise Layman says:

21 May 2009 at 11:12 pm

Ooooh you know that sweater perked ME right up! It looks so intriguing! I want to see more of it!! The evil knitters mind is whirling!

Shai Coggins reply on June 19th, 2009:

Denise: Oooohhh… I so love evil knitters! Do let me know if you knit anything like it.

Nenette says:

21 May 2009 at 11:53 pm

Good heavens, girl, you rock! Awesome outfit. I LOVE the flare on those jeans!

Shai Coggins reply on June 19th, 2009:

Oh, Nenette. Thank you. Yes, I am in-love with these jeans. Thank goodness for my li’l sister who have enough jeans in her wardrobe so she can give a couple of hers to me.

Junnie says:

22 May 2009 at 9:20 am

your LOof TwoWeeks Past is hot…

isnt it nearing Winter back there?

Shai Coggins reply on June 19th, 2009:

Junnie: Hehe. You’re making me blush. Anyway, yes, it’s officially winter here now. But, it was late Autumn when I took these pics. Hope you’re enjoying your summer.

Toni says:

22 May 2009 at 1:16 pm

Gorgeous! I love it!!!!!!! You’ve got such great style. Simple with spunk!

Shai Coggins reply on June 19th, 2009:

Aw, thanks, Toni! I love that “simple with spunk” description. I’ll keep that in mind!

Kari says:

24 May 2009 at 7:23 am

I can’t remember if I commented on Flickr about these, but I think they turned out beautifully! I’m diggin your top also – something I would love to lounge around in!

Shai Coggins reply on June 19th, 2009:

Thanks, Kari. Glad you think so. Maybe you can grab one of these if you see it in your next shopping trip. But, probably not in summer!

Sasha says:

24 May 2009 at 8:29 pm

Cropped knit sweater, sabrina neckline. If I’m guessing right, the jeans are Korean (jeans from Korea usually fits nicely!). I reckon I bought it off at some tiangge (flea market) in Makati. The earrings are from us both so I guess you got it right, sort of. Aha, you’ve forgotten! Hahaha!

Shai Coggins reply on June 19th, 2009:

Hey, Sasha – Hehe – trust you to know what they’re called! That’s why I can’t take up fashion blogging full-time, I’ll be at a loss for words. Well, I did sort of remember then! That’s why I was confused whether it was from you or mom. Heh. Thanks again for the gifts and hand-me-downs.