I was watching ETC's Daily Ten yesterday evening when I found out that FRINGED shoes are back once again. They are great with almost anything --- skirts, jeans, leggings... you name it, they're perfect! I have yet to find my perfect gladiator fringed sandals but I already own two pairs of fringed suede boots. It's just a matter of time and budget before I get hold of my next pair. ^_^
Comfort + clubbing or gimmicking are words that don't really go well together coz most young people (even those not so young) I see who go clubbing or attend dance parties until the wee hours of the morning don't exactly wear the most comfortable of outfits. You know why? Number one, they most often than not wear super high heels to accentuate and elongate their legs. And two, they wear the most tight fitting of clothes to further create an illusion of ultra sexiness and desirability.
On the other hand, for those who won't be dancing or spending a lot of time standing or milling about, I guess these sorts of outfits would do. They surely would be catching a lot of attention and that would be enough. Typically, people go to clubs to see and be seen.
But for gals like me who want to make the most out of clubbing, then wearing whatever feels attractive, sexy and COMFORTABLE is the way to go. Take for instance the previous months when I frequented the club and reggae scene. I'd naturally wanted to look nice. But I didn't want to punish my feet either, especially when my ultimate goals were to get drunk, have lots of fun and go dancing (or was it the other way around?). Let's see if I followed my own rules ...
ON BOOTS & SHORTS/MINI SKIRTS
At first I was hesitant to wear my boots & shorts/mini skirts. But it just looked so nice with the rest of my outfit. I wasn't trying to make a statement or anything like that. I just wanted to make sure I can dance fine and do my usual moves.
Voila, both my suede flat cowboy and Hong Kong boots were very comfortable indeed, most especially on the dance floor. And my mini skirts didn't restrict my movement at all. I guess it was just a matter of proper dance coordination. Perfect choices!
I'm thinking of putting up a sub blog or probably just a new tag about fashion (street fashion, beach fashion, mall fashion, party fashion. etc.) But mostly, MY SENSE OF FASHION over the years. Hehehe. It's gonna feature the Sexy Nomad in its vainest form from 2002 onwards. Eventually, I'll look into my network as to who wears what and where can we get those pretty little things we call clothes & accessories. Hmmm... what do you think? " --- Sexy Nomad
And now, here it is, vanity, my favorite sin, my very own devil's work. Oh Lord, forgive me. I know you won't let this petty hobby of mine erase all the other good things I've done in my life. It's just a wonderful thing to be able to show how one can create beauty out of all the rags available in the market, right? That's like letting my creative juices flow thereby showing I am also your co-creator, coz I create beauty for everyone to see! (Now, who says I can't philosophize my way out of vanity?!)
For my first fashion post, let's talk about boots! There aren't a lot of Pinays who go around in boots and I guess for good reason. With our tropical weather, wearing boots here can lead to hot feet instead of a hot look. It's a pity though, because boots are a great way of punching up the ooomph factor of most outfits. Me, I like 'em precisely because not too many people wear 'em. Why follow the herd when you can stand out, right? Here's some of my photos featuring several of my beloved boots!
Left: Furry jacket by LUCCA, U.S.A.; Suede Boots by Rusty Lopez, Skirt and Blouse by SM Dept. Store; Silver Watch by Elle
Right: Suede Bag by Ralph Lauren, Suede Boots by Rusty Lopez; Army Skirt bought from a tiangge in Makati near Ziggurat; Lacy Blouse by Surplus Shop; Sports Watch by Casio G-Shock
