Yes. I love vinyl because I dream of being super, a woman with powers out of this world.
Owning my inner Cat Woman I love the liquid look of vinyl even more than the empowered edge of faux leather. I’d do head to toe vinyl if it weren’t socially awkward. My inner super girl has always been plastic fantastic.
But.
As much as I love dress up for dreams and empowerment and wish to be part of a wondrous Universe where so much amazingness is possible I’m not a kid with a light saber or in for cheap thrills.
I am a woman who wants to marry her rebel edge with elegance.
How to erase the imagery of being childish or, worse, a dominatrix snapping her whip?
How take the risqué vinyl vibes off the table and let sophistication come in?
How to take beer, bikes and rattling chains out of faux leather?
Get your feminine softy to play with your punkier self and for the casual daily life add
chunky knits
sweet and cozy sweaters
classy jewelry
faux fur
cotton shirts
athleisurewear
sneakers and chucks
tweed
rustic plaid
designer glasses
I chose a cotton top by designer Prabal Gurung
I chose vinyl pants not skin tight leggings.
Adding the feminine contrast makes the outcome pure sophistication rather than risqué.
Romantic ruffles do the softening trick really well.
However, if you like an edgier aesthetic like me, even combining soft pleather and glossy vinyl works when keeping your cool by using an expensive designer belt and calming color blocking.
Dare to be you - or a different you.
Looking for your inner wild? Wonder if there is one?
To step into the vibe of vinyl might open up new insights into the story of YOU.
Our styling journeys for clarity, branding or memoir dig a little deeper. Why do you love or hate vinyl? What’s the feeling it provokes? What’s the desire or belief behind it? Where does it comes from? Who’s voice do you hear?
Getting to know thyself via dress up is the most fun therapy ever.
My wild went for all faux; a pleather dress and shiny stilettos. What saved me were the glasses…
For an edgy look choose
pencil skirts
message or graphic tees
feathers and silk
unique purses
statement jewelry
knee high boots
If you’re in for a challenge go for plastic fantastic and let your power girl out.
Check in with Loretta, the introspective adventurer, she bravely accepted the challenge of a metallic pleather skirt. It brought her to take pictures in an ancient ruin where she discovered her inner Goddess rising like a Phoenix from the ashes.