Monday, February 28, 2011

From Man Getter to Man Repeller: Saucy Suede

So, how ’bout them Oscars? Though I thoroughly appreciated Anne Hathaway’s tux and Cate Blanchett’s decision to wear an immaculately designed beaded Givenchy toilet seat, this blog post has nothing to do with that. I just feel like it’s wrong to disregard the Oscars the morning after. Worse than disregarding a one night stand the morning after, even. JK, what do we know about one night stands?

And onto other things: in this week’s installment of From Man Getter to Man Repeller, I Benjamin Button like it’s nobodies business. What’s that? You don’t understand? Read on.

suede dress: Dallin Chase, shoes: Christian Louboutin, photo by Naomi Shon

Holy moly me oh my! Boob cups! I see London, I see France, I see Man Repeller dressed as…a woman? Did I seriously just refer to myself in the third person? Do you suddenly want to date me? Hold your horses.

photo by Chuck Grant. I love her Hasselblad.

While I do quite adore the dress, the prospect of turning hetero-heads on a night out just seems so wrong. And perhaps, normal? I wasn’t going to have it. Normal is not my forte. I once retorted when a friend suggested I were crazy, “You aren’t wrong. But why be common when you can be crazy?” Something to think about, people.

So…
shoes: Forever 21, socks: Topshop

I traded in the Louboutins for a pair of brogues and funky socks that feature clouds and thunder on them. Who needs a weather man when you can have my socks tell you whether or not you’ll need an umbrella. The conversation will go something like this. “So, Man Repeller, what’s the weather like today?” At that point I will answer, “talk to the foot.” You will comply. And we will both be happy.

For the top portion of this outfit:
necklaces: Jimmy Choo x H&M;, J. Crew, utility shirt: Charlotte Ronson, photos by Naomi Shon
I thought adding anything utility would suffice, I was right. But it didn’t stop there.

Circling back to my point about pulling a Benjamin Button, in an effort to get back in touch with my inner kindergartner, I added a vintage hair bow that my grandmother gave me. She bought it at a fancy hair-product store in Paris. Though you can’t see it up close and personal, it looks and feels like disco-dancing dinosaur skin.

 
…And to get further in touch with my inner kindergartner, I insisted on standing against a wall to depict the perils of a time-out while simultaneously giving you a look at the hair bowner.
Now I ask you, which look do you prefer:
Sexy Suede Woman of The Night, or Pedophile Provoker of The Tri-State Area?

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07812595858366615363 Never Enough Nails

    You got me a little nervous there in the beginning. But I started to relax when I saw the sock and shoe combo. That made the outfit muuuuccchhh better.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15763093551327175277 Aimee

    Oh my goodness, you are so freaking fabulous! I wish I had your style. I need to loosen up on always trying to look so put together. You look great, girl!

    x

  • Anonymous

    That dress is AMAZING but when I click the link I don't see it? Where can I find it???

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13678937953382560659 J’Anns Boutique

    Loving it! I want that dress….

    http://jannsboutique.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17307750287416918321 Closet Fashionista

    Loove this!! hahha :D I totally prefer Pedophile Provoker :)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08194975457600511875 rachel harrison

    that dress is lovely! looks even better with the shirt, brogues & socks though!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00207083711507978637 Eugenia Woods

    Niiice!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16339699755111215558 Jenna Short

    oh that bow is horrendous! AMAZING! you are too cool for school cornbread

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07249918011313376765 Abilouise Loves ♥

    I've got to say this outfit is beautiful, i think you've failed massively if your trying to stop people turning heads… You look lovely x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18158107310731162379 Barbara

    Beautiful dress. The blue suede put on life.
    I loved it!

    Xoxo

    http://barbaridadeb.blogspot.com/

  • http://wordbyjessie.com/ wordbyjessie.com

    LOVE the suede dress. what an awesome color, it looks great on you! totally agree about the shoes, perfect for this kind of crappy weather.

    http://wordbyjessie.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07581382809075274819 Johanna & Charles

    I'm probably going to get tomatoes thrown at me but…I like the "Sexy suede woman of the night" look. :-)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16859425344054563477 clotheshunger

    pedophile provoker!!!! oxfords make every outfit great.

    meghan
    http://clotheshunger.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18359692445710227141 Collections
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17391535552942251884 Michelle

    I can't read this blog at work – I laugh too hard!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16263377842988295961 ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR

    I prefer the first look, but for you the second look rocks :)

    XoXO-Kelli K
    http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11217996606964281461 Andrea Neudorf

    Hahahaha! I love the way you roll girl!

  • http://www.themissingpieceonline.com Sam @ The Missing Piece Clothing Consignment
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12376003128846759897 Em

    I think you look cute in both, it just depends on the occasion you want to wear it for. i think it would also look great with a straw trilby hat.

    Emma

    http://x-and-makeup.blogspot.com/

  • http://ninewestfashion.tumblr.com Nine west

    We love this outfit with oxford shoes! Such a cute combination.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13104342326649842304 the46thdress

    "Pedophile Provoker of The Tri-State Area" so funny hahaha :) I love the dress with that jacket, fantastic blog xoxo Abby

    http://www.the46thdress.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07123583203601488166 Steffy’s Pro’s and Con’s

    i LOVE every detail of this outfit!!!!! the dress is to die for, and the bow is so CUTE! i never thought i would see you in this, but it completely fits you!

    <3 steffy
    steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11824440493038509210 Vfriedrich

    Adorbs! I really need to go sock shopping. Wish you could come with me. XO Valerie

    http://www.imstarvin.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17271592943006701657 La Vrai(e) Charlotte
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04344414223474693799 Lucy

    I love that bow! It adds the perfect touch to your outfit.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04027644906631794634 anne

    definitly the second look, I love your shoes and sock. And It gives your dress something more special ^-^
    (and I love the bow too!)

  • Anonymous

    OMG the second look is totally amazing – nobody does it better than you MR!

  • Anonymous

    Beautiful! Awesome! Amazing!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11710285432806200405 Lux

    So funny!
    You look fabulous twice!
    Lux
    http://luxbeaupre.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02437560781065986669 AlejandrA

    I love both choices! beautiful dress! goes with anything!
    Kiss:)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03394947638036945392 Camilla.

    In all honestly, I love both looks, but I'm thinking some platform sandals (wedges, of course, not only man repellents but can also be used as a weapon if thrown at people) would be gorgeous with it.
    And of course the disco dancing dinosaur bow, duhh.
    x

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00318383433523384334 Higgenbottom

    hands down pedophile provoker! i love it!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07443992914693322959 The Village Idiot

    LOVE IT!! haha- even the 80's style hair bow!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17871576652574618165 C.

    love the dress
    you look so sweet in it :)

  • Anonymous

    I'm a self-professed Man Repeller and sister of the avant garde, but when I see the two compared…I actually prefer the first, man getter look…what's become of me?!

  • http://www.fashionslap.me kate

    LOL I thought you were going to completely cover the dress. You seemed to have been on a roll with starting with one piece and completely going in a different direction. This isn't bad though…a little too mod for my liking. I prefer the androgynous look personally or the I don't give a damn I'm wearing sweats today look.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10974573439218884164 Big Mark 243

    Uh… I am going to say pedophile provoker… I kid you not… In high school I knew a girl who would wear an outfit similiar in concept to this and she would pitch woo to the DOT drivers that took us home from school… I am sure that at least one of the drivers 'caught' what she was throwing…

  • http://modanistajunkie.com modanista junkie

    Oooh Sexy Suede woman of the night!!!! There's nothing Man Repelling about this pretty outfit!!! YOu look adorable and fabulous!!!

    Happy MOnday!!

    xoxo,
    melrod

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07388418530795349722 alex

    I agree, with Kate (above).. but it is nice to see this dress dominate the outfit. I love the blue suede, it definitely is MR-ing as a fabric in and of itself, no? Unless the man in question has a fetish for women who feel like their dad's recliner to the touch (yum).

    I would love to see it ON TOP of a washed-out MIAMI t circa 1980. But, sox and shoes always a win.

    I give it an LUV.

    xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17874225949189624684 Jazmin

    I love both outfits but Pedophile Provoker of the Tri State Area is more eye catching :D

    You are an inspiration!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05882333911932324281 blue roses

    that bow truly kills me… you have such great legs, but luckily, my phantom heteronormative boner cannot get past the cloud socks.

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09559383051501210289 Rachel Elizabeth

    I would Bejamin Button my wardrobe except for fear I wind up wear floral leggings and an oversize shirt my mom custom painted with puff paint to be extra festive.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01518486486770890806 Martha B-D

    Those Louboutins are fabulous though, you have to make an outfit where you man repel in those! I don't know how that would be possible.

  • Anonymous

    what a great way to start my week!!!
    love both… you look amazing.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16209172271312925568 Fashionably Learning To Be

    I love your creativity in making new looks out of conventional ones ;) .

    - Angela

    http://fasionablylearning.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07421142076023527718 Miriam

    The dress being suede makes the dress amazing..the color just makes it that much better! Getting rid of the Louboutins and trading them in for the casual forever21 shoes was definitely a good look. Pedophile provoking outfit wins this round hands down!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01514627554329642237 Vasilieva

    lovely dress, fabulous colour

    http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
    x

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12541716578655340366 simonesays

    that dress + the top half + the heels? my goodness, that would look amazing. the brogues were so typically 'you', though, so I definitely can't hate.

  • Anonymous

    you totally ROCK with every look..
    Forever your follower

  • http://lapoubelleverte.com/blog/ shabby

    Haha, I think your caption writing skills are the best part of this.

  • http://thestraightleg.com The Straight Leg

    First one is upper east side brat, second is Williamsburg shot and a beer. I like the second!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02351869206880031770 Yevgeniya Yelkina
  • http://silk-sequins.com/ silk-sequins.com

    Your blog makes me laugh every time. Why be common if you can be crazy is gonna be my new mantra! :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02756585515065845268 Aubrey and Melissa

    Haha. Even if the outfit were infinitely worse after you added everything to it, the name itself makes the second outfit the winner.

  • Cata

    MAN REPELLER PLEASE TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT THAT DRESS!?!?!?!?!? Seriously, I would love you more than Martin Margiela if you told me WHERE YOU GOT THAT DRESS. I need it in my life or I shall perish looking. At least if you tell me it is sold out I won't perish looking and I will still love you more than MM.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14227790770455857624 The Fancy Teacup

    You definitely look like a vixen with the Louboutins, but the revamp is much more quirky, eye-catching and in a way, intelligent looking. The weather predicting socks paired with the disco dinosaur skin bow make the ultimate couple.

    http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
    much love.

  • Anonymous

    THAT. DRESS. IS. UNREAL.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02067489300055344841 lasophia

    I love your vintage bow and your time out stance. hilarious. great way to display it.
    Sophia
    http://lasophialasophia.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14876642970706930637 Mariel Villanueva

    What a nice way to start the day. You had me in stitches, man repeller. Thanks!

  • Anonymous

    The commentary is grt!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03303397984475351788 rachel kara

    I'd do you either way.
    This (blog) brings me so much joy!

    xR

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01833953291419734182 kimchicsisters
  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166402432092809 hattitude

    ahahah GREAT post.

    The first one is WAY to common, and totally would have the opposite sex all over you the minute you stepped out of your apartment.

    So do it up, love the shoe and sock combo. man repeller reputation still intact!

    Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12347329353442093349 crystal glamour

    love your dress :)

    want to hear your thoughts on beso
    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com/2011/02/shop-it-all-at-besocom.html

  • Anonymous

    Cate the Great is fabulous!! she has talent and class neither of which you will ever have

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06924701772929065963 The Belle Epoquista

    Posts like this one are why I come back again, and again… and agaaaaaaiiiinnnn….

    Loved it

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13353658980462236896 carlotta V

    Pedophile provocateur , I am loving it! Ditch the heels and keep the oxfords!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15292751794260341682 Adrianna Traxler

    Like always i love the end result…but that dress is amazing!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04557197663588967680 J

    I need to get some of those socks. Makes unintentionally having odd socks that bit more fun.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12463229438330643967 ANNA

    I LOVE your dress! Any idea where to buy it online?

    xx Anna
    http://www.feathersandmonroe.blogspot.com

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12409349993237822576 Snow Black

    I love it !

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06297264045237657546 thefashionableESQ

    Well, at least your hair looks healthy and shiny?

    JUST KIDDING.
    Great dress + Necklaces and final product!

    http://thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

  • http://thedressupcnr.blogspot.com/ The Dress Up Corner

    you are funny :) and oh so cute. best blogger. anddddddddddddd adorable socks.
    i could go on.

    x

    http://thedressupcnr.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04054613259692240198 Feathers Atlanta

    Love love love BOTH looks! So cute!
    http://stores.ebay.com/Quality-Finds-Iconic-Clothing

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17806961988545306183 Lydz xX

    hahaha i LOVE man repelling but dang that purple dress is super cute

    http://themashedup.blogspot.com/

    Lydz xX

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13135004505029464865 Eduardo Romo

    I love wearing colorful printed socks <3

  • http://www.grandejewelry.blogspot.com Melody

    You look absolutely stunning! I love the purple dress. very lovely.

    Grande Jewelry
    Grande Jewelry
    Grande Jewelry

    Hope to hear your thoughts on my blog.
    XxXx Melody XxXx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00690431259394899077 SKT

    that dress is GORGEOUS on you I cannot get over how perfect this is…and obviously i love the suspenders and everything else you say/do/wear
    xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16746832117478394961 C0utureJunkie

    I prefer the pedophile provoker. It's very savvy.
    -xo
    Bobbie

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13308551343668366979 I’m Erica!

    i love the second look much better! not only is there more character but its actually more practical….lets face it, no one wants to go grocery shopping in sky high heels. or maybe thats just me…i spend half my time shopping the other half chasing a toddler. so yeah…i'm goin with the oxfords!

  • http://zipit.onsugar.com/ Fabiola

    More posts like these pleaseeeeeee!!!

    Luv!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06507323887258472356 stina

    you're gorgeous!! love this post:)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14882907915823547158 Pam Nemney

    this is my favorite post of yours. i want to see more of this.

  • http://www.thefashionbookstore.com/ Fashion Magazines

    Such a dynamic dress! I really love that blue with the mud color.

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    Uh, first of all you look beautiful- any way you dress up that dress. Second of all I LOVE that dress, the color, the cut, the material! Amazing! I'm on her website searching for it right now.

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