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Friday, 24 February 2012

Go-go-sno boots

First:
A HUGE HUG to MIS PAPELICOS!!!
for putting me on her blog today. 
I will never shut up about your bug necklace - 
I LOOOVE it SO!!!

Today's outfit: Heavy flurrious snowflakes - time for the big guns - my go-go boots. Despite the heel, they have the most manly traction on slippery surfaces of any boots I own. And since this is probably one of the last snowfalls of the season (I hope) I had to wear my ultra-heavy winter coat and faux fur hat that makes it almost impossible to see anything.


The faux fur collar is out in force again today too, this time as outer wear. I needed an umbrella to keep my camera dry. Oh, so complicated!

Oh, those pesky lens flares - I try scrubbing and soaking and I still can't get them out!
Above is what I wore inside my coat. That's my hair - I don't think you've seen it before because I'm always wearing my beret.

Details of the outfit:

  • inside-out faux fur coat - I like the pile lining outside and it seems warmer that way
  • puff-sleeved, cropped cotton top from Tokyo, new (about 20 years ago)
  • slate-grey, long-sleeved T-shirt under the top, Metallicus
  • wool thrifted skirt made in France
  • black tights, and pseudo-go-go boots from the "Loser" pile at Winners
  • faux fur collar with home-made ties, as debuted in an earlier post



Below is a cartoon of me in my hat:

Happy weekend, everyone!


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43 comments:

  1. Anonymous24 February 2012 at 17:15

    Oh, your cartoon. I tried to wear a hat today...without much success. I love the "bigness" of the coat and what a great pair of boots. And, you deserve all the introductions you're getting.

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    1. Melanie24 February 2012 at 18:50

      Oh, Terri, are you talking about that marvellous cloche hat you have? I must look. I always love your visits!

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  2. his_girl_friday24 February 2012 at 17:45

    This outfit is so chic and modern! I love it.

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    1. Melanie24 February 2012 at 18:51

      Mwah! Thank you. One of the best things is the clicking of the heels.

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  3. mispapelicos25 February 2012 at 01:12

    My dear Melanie, you are always such an inspiration.
    love and a fabulous weekend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  4. Mrs. D25 February 2012 at 03:16

    Those are amazing boots, I must say. xx

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    1. Melanie25 February 2012 at 09:34

      Thank you, Mrs.D! Not too warm but amazingly slip-proof.

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  5. Boheme.Fille25 February 2012 at 04:59

    Very chic! Love the boots!

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    1. Melanie25 February 2012 at 09:33

      I don't feel chic when I'm wearing the boots - I just feel like laughing because they make me feel funny and tall. Thanks for the comment!

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  6. Damar Rivillo25 February 2012 at 09:18

    I can imagine who cold could be... the boots totally in love.. and the last cartoon make my day jaja love it... happy weekend.. big hug

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    1. Melanie25 February 2012 at 09:31

      Thanks for commenting! I hope you have a fantastic weekend too!

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  7. Anne M Bray25 February 2012 at 10:44

    Oh my goodness... What DON'T I like about this? NOTHING!!!!!
    LOVE the balloon sleeve on the top. I have a vintage jacket with the same shape sleeve - it has a seam at the forearm to make the shape - very Balenciaga-esque.
    The hat... the hat... I wish it were cold enough to wear a hat like that here. No, I lie. I like warm soCal winters.

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    1. Melanie25 February 2012 at 11:19

      Balloon sleeves are one of my favourite things! Lucky you, you don't have to worry about bundling! But the snow can be beautiful for about an hour.

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  8. Melanie25 February 2012 at 11:17

    Thank you, Kate! You have some excellent accessories over there!

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  9. Rosemary the Shopper25 February 2012 at 11:21

    Love da cartoon! And whatta neat outfit. Hard to believe those go-go boots can cut it in the snow. Go figure!

    You're taking the blogging world by storm. And that's as it should be!

    Oh, by the way, thought of another venue for your photos. How about trying the Museum of Anthropology? Don't you think you could look great next to those totem poles??

    Cheers, Rosemary from England www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com

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    1. Melanie25 February 2012 at 23:37

      Hello Rosemary! About your suggestion of standing next to the totem poles, if I wore my butterfly-sleeved dress with my arms stretched out (which I love doing in that dress), they'd think I was part of the exhibition!

      And actually, the only storm going on is in my closet! Aaaack!! Good to hear from you.

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  10. Jean at www.drossintogold.com25 February 2012 at 19:34

    Love the mod flavor, colors, and sleeves! As a boot fanatic I especially love the boots. Hope your weekend is going well. And yes, congrats on your meteoric rise in blogdom!!!!

    Love, Jean
    www.drossintogold.com

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    1. Melanie25 February 2012 at 23:44

      Thanks, Jean. I love mod and Twiggy and Vespas (I used to have a baby-blue one with a windshield, sigh). The red boots in your last post were phenomenal!! The meteoric rise thing is an urban myth. I hope you're having a good weekend too.

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  11. Vix26 February 2012 at 03:26

    I love those boots and your hair is so groovy, you should show it more often! That cartoon made me giggle. x

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    1. Melanie26 February 2012 at 09:52

      Oh, Vix, I'm so happy you dropped by. I love being groovy and your own groove factor is off the charts!

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  12. Ni brujas ni princesas26 February 2012 at 05:57

    THAT THE COLD IS NOT AN IMPEDIMENT, TO CONTINUE CREATING OUR WAY OF DRESSING, I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A DECLARATION OF FEELINGS EVERY LOOK, YOUR BLOG IS VERY INTERESTING AND THE ART ME APASIONA, I YOU FOLLOW KISSES ANA

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    1. Melanie26 February 2012 at 09:46

      You are right that the cold should not be an impediment to expressing ourselves - we are in every look we create. Thanks for that thoughtful comment. Your artist's eye shines on your blog.

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  13. Andreea26 February 2012 at 06:56

    Oh my, those boots are amazing!

    xoxo

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  14. Curtise26 February 2012 at 08:03

    Haha, love your cartoon!
    You look very warm and rather Russian in the pic with the fur hat. I never would have thought anything with a heel would be non-slip, so that just shows what I know (not much!) The go-go boots are fabulous.
    I like your hair, although your beret is a bit of a trademark. Hat or no hat - you look wonderful! xxxxx

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    1. Melanie26 February 2012 at 09:42

      Hello. My clothes often take me to some fantasy Russia place... Yes, my hat is a trademark of sorts, but I do like my hair too. I shall try to let it breathe more often. Thanks!

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  15. Fleur d'air26 February 2012 at 12:51

    I love that boots! Are elegant and special. Kisses

    http://cashmereflowers.blogspot.com/

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  16. Longuette26 February 2012 at 13:17

    you have a very strong sense of style which I adore!!!


    Love, Ylenia | Longuette

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  17. Melanie26 February 2012 at 17:01

    Thanks. You have some gorgeous outfits featured on your blog. Sigh.

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  18. Stephanie26 February 2012 at 22:15

    hi! i really like your blog, it's so interesting :) maybe you would like to check out mine? greets from germany!

    http://breakthecharmwithwords.blogspot.com/

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    1. Melanie27 February 2012 at 01:10

      Hi to Germany. Thanks for dropping by. You remind me of Avril Lavigne!

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  19. Tamera Beardsley27 February 2012 at 06:20

    Oh my dear Melanie...I do so LOve your style!!! Kudos!

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  20. StylishByNature27 February 2012 at 08:17

    LOVE your style...You look great !!

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  21. Lydia Armstrong27 February 2012 at 13:07

    You look fabulous. I love those boots!! I wish my snow boots looked like that.

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  22. Forest City Fashionista1 March 2012 at 08:25

    I would definitely wear that outfit (that's the highest compliment I give). Love the shapes, the black and grey AND those SQUEE-worthy boots!

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    1. Melanie1 March 2012 at 22:05

      That's a great compliment considering how much I love your style! More snow again yesterday but not enough to break out my go-go combats.

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  23. Megan12 March 2012 at 12:10

    Those boots are so awesome. I never find anything that awesome at Winners! Great score!

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    1. Melanie12 March 2012 at 14:56

      There was a lonely pile of these boots, nobody wanted them, so I guess they are rescue boots - we are happy together now. I don't shop at Winners often and I don't often see incredible outfits like you wear at Winners either!

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