The other day my Prince described me as an urban ballerina when I was wearing my thifted petticoat and scarf, lace leggings, AA mesh dress, Mario Schwab shoes with my Maharishi camouflage jacket. I was rather loving the description of urban ballerina to explain an outfit that was quite literally chucked together.
I want to explore urban ballerina some more. Last night I teamed my Les Chiffoniers PVC leggings, LaRare shoes, Norwegian Wood cage skirt, Artlab bustle and a thrifted lace top to see if I can achieve the look in other ways.
Generally though I don't have enough ballerina-esque skirts or dresses. Perhaps I should rectify that? With my love of de-prettifying perhaps the challenge of hardening up some serious tulle might be quite fun.
I have had these leggings for quite a while but was always too scared to put them on, preferring instead to imagine what I might look like in them, which is always infinitely better than the reality. Of course, choosing one of the hottest days we've had to finally crack them open wasn't the best idea as I was almost crying trying to get them both on and off. It wasn't pretty. Or ballerina-like.
Queen Michelle
ooooh well the leggings do look just lovely (both pairs, actually)...and those shoes just don't ever get old do they...looking spiffy.
Posted by: Belle | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 09:08
LOOOOOVE these fotos! The looks, the photography, the finish..is this thru adobe?
Posted by: dree | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 10:48
Yup Photoshop trickery to compensate for REALLY bad lighting!!
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 10:56
such a beautiful post. i really like how you toughen up pretty looks. and that outfit is pretty amazing especially considering it was just 'chucked together'!
Posted by: vamoose | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 11:36
Those leggings are awesome! but I can well imagine that getting them off was a nightmare... I love the idea of urban ballerina, especially with that colour pallette. Perhaps a gold mask is what we need to avoid unsightly sunburn today? xx
Posted by: Louise | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 11:50
your shoes are awesome!
and i like the layers of your outfit
Posted by: shila | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 12:33
I LOVE this idea! I'm a tad obsessed with Ballerinas (see this rather lousy post: http://notsowildstylechild.blogspot.com/2008/09/nice-bod.html ) especially toughening them up a bit.
Posted by: KD | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 12:45
ballerinas are beautiful! more urban ballerina please.
;)
Posted by: jennine | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 13:18
Adore these outfits, great colour combinations. And the bustle...only the bustle.
Posted by: magpie | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 14:14
Both looks are fabulous but I adore the first one! Until now I'd given up my dream of owning a tutu, even dismissing those vintage petticoats as just for cool skinny teenagers. I really thought I was too old for it at this stage, but looking at your outfits I've seen how maybe I could pull it off. I'm definitely buying a tutu/petticoat soon and giving it a go. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: missmilki | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 15:16
Worth the suffering - the PVC leggings look is the more urban of the looks, and super sexy!
Posted by: Sal | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 15:20
Great photos!
Love the first outfit! :D
Posted by: Malicious Mallory | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 15:36
wow those purple shoes are intense!! cute pics!
Posted by: brandi | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 15:50
aaaaah god bless this shoes!!! they're awesome (both of the shoes in the pics!)
great look too, I love PVC, I need a pair of pants too!
Posted by: Punkie | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 16:06
You rock those PVC leggings!
Posted by: Dean | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 17:04
Urban ballerina is a good look for you!
Posted by: Isabel | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 17:49
the lace top is gorgeous, what a find!
Posted by: selina | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 19:02
you are so funny!! Yep, peeling off PVC leggings on a hot day. Quite a struggle.
Posted by: Shay | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 19:49
michelle,
your outfits in this post are exceptionally wonderful! i am dying for a frilly skirt of my own. eventually i guess. and i have recently become obsessed with monochrome. again. wooops.
n.
Posted by: n. | Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 21:52
shoes in the second outfit is amazing!
Posted by: yuka | Friday, 26 June 2009 at 06:06
where are your shoes from? You never say! And they play such an integral part in your look.
Posted by: Kate | Friday, 26 June 2009 at 14:10
Oops, sorry Kate - I have ammended the post x
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Friday, 26 June 2009 at 14:19
Two great looks! I love the leggings and shoes in the first, and the top and shoes (erm they're just going to keep taunting me) in the second. I've always toughened up "pretty" as I always feel the need to have something sort of rock n roll mixed in, and feel too prissy if I don't. I have an amazing black lace petticoat from the '50's that I purchased about 25 years ago that used to get paired with leather and studs, or vintage sequins and a studded belt and it always looked amazing! You've inspired me, and perhaps I'll pull it out of the depths of my storage bins again. I love your Prince's description of urban ballerina, it suits you!
XXX
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen | Saturday, 27 June 2009 at 01:17
I love your mask, you must tell me where you coveted those from =)
Posted by: Anh | Saturday, 27 June 2009 at 06:39