Urban Warrior Flashdance - YouLookFab Forum

No, that's not my new style moniker (you can put down the tomatoes)!

I really was helping a friend choreograph a dance for her project yesterday. So here I am in gear with glam sunnies and handbag - because sometimes you just have to run with the LALA Land mores.

But to continue the moniker discussion from yesterday, I'm thinking of going with "00Noir" - the 00 recalls the Bond element, which is at once British, sporty, luxe, sleek, classic, and rugged - while the noir portion stands for the dark, dystopian, trench-wearing, black-and-white, Tim Burton/Bladerunner/Dark City qualities. Able to drop "princess" since I imagine a female 00 gets to wear colorful, glamorous gowns just as much as Bond gets to wear a tux. Any good??

Anthro tulip back sweatshirt - Anthro
Tie dye tank - handed down
Karma harem capris - $1 at flea market
Elizabeth and James sunnies - NAS
Brahmin Vivian Vineyard Dome Satchel - Nordies
Worishofer wedges - ?
Madewell necklace - Madewell

This post has 1 photo. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

10 years ago

shedev

Veteran

I like the title 00noir. The sweater is pretty.

Gaylene

Love it--simple, but very much to the point of where you want to go with your style. I think the real value of these style monikers is to evoke a feeling that should be there, inside us, when we contemplate an item as a possible purchase. Sort of "I can't always express it, but I know when I feel it" sentiment. I've always thought that intuition and instinct ought to be as much a part of wardrobe building as practicality and logic.

Karie

(website)

I love that you are able to come up with such fantastic style descriptors. I am continually struggling with mine.

And those harem capris! I die. I love them!

Suz

What Gaylene so wisely said.

CocoLion

I didn't know you were a dancer?!? We need to discuss (many years of ballet and jazz dance here, but haven't taken class in 4 years).

Love the $1 harem pants paired with the slouchy top. As for the Worishofers, I can't help but want to see them with a dress. In Germany, I recall waitresses wearing them with dirndls and a waist belt with money in it.

Sara L.

Great sweater and bag! I think the 00noir moniker is very fitting and seems to be where your style is going. I didn't get a chance to comment on your other thread although I did read through it. There have been several WIW's of yours lately that I thought were not UWP (although they looked great). I had the thought that if someone else had been wearing the same outfit, the forum would never have mentioned UWP. So I thought it was very timely when you posted about your style evolution and need for a new description.

Thistle

Love 00Noir! Ah, and there is Precious looking so fab with that sweater!

Anonymous

Double-o Noir seems perfect for your evolving style, Rae! I love the sweatshirt. And do you have the shiniest hair on the planet or what?

rachylou

Harem capris are brilliant!

00Noir quite works for me, if I don't say...

cciele

00Noir -- love it! Very clever.

And those Worishofer wedges, I think you've sold me on trying them out

Transcona Shannon

Fantastic outfit Rae! It is flattering and visually interesting. Great details IMHO.

I also really like your new moniker - it completely suits you.

Gaylene - your comment "I've always thought that intuition and instinct ought to be as much a part of wardrobe building as practicality and logic" is something I've really been thinking about lately.

rae

Thanks, ladies! I am glad the moniker seems to work. Gaylene, as you said, it is more to induce a state of mind than anything else.

Denise, I wouldn't say I was good enough to be called a dancer. I had to have some training in pop and hiphop, because I was an ESPN-style competitive cheerleader. Why did you stop? I haven't had a class in probably 15 years...

Cathy, DNA shoes is having a sale on these right now - under $50!
http://www.dnafootwear.com/worishofer

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

I love your 00Noir moniker - but not as much as I looooove the idea of an Urban Warrior Flashdance moniker....

JennyAnne

What a fun outfit, perfect for the day!

Caro in Oz

Love the 00Noir tag & I think your adjectives are perfect.

Great outfit - love the colour of the top on you & the bag

Thanks Rae for the link! They are very reasonably priced for the level of comfort they seem to provide you

Susie

What a fun outfit; I think only you could put those pieces together and look so great. And oh my that bag.

Love the new moniker! And Gaylene is a very wise woman indeed.

deb

00noir it is.

Lyn D.

and so much nicer than 'Pussy Galore'

Deborah

Love the new moniker and your oufit it cute! I was worried when I read 'flash dance" though

goldenpig

You're a maniac, maniac on the (sales) floor!
Love the evolution of your style! 00Noir is perfect!
And hello Precious...

VernieJane

Active Member

Love this frugal and stylish outfit, especially the sweater. Lookin comfy and sexy!

Jaime

00Noir - could be a stage name or a band really! You look great and very 00Noir!

No Fear of Fashion

Yes, very good. Clever that shirt underneath the beautiful blue top. And I still want that bag....
Greetje

Category