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  • SUNDAY JANUARY 6 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? January 6, 2008

Submitted by Zoetica

Edited by erin_broadley

Tags: fashion, shopping, zoetica, wzw, streetfashion

Secret Photography Agent and resident Fashion Icon Zoetica often has the staff at SGHQ asking, "What's Zo Wearing?" Her unique and eccentric style is a rallying call to those who suffer from mainstream malaise. Each week, she tells us how she's combined ordinary items to create her extraordinary look. Born out of the murky depths of her black hole closet,"What's Zo Wearing" is SG's answer to middle-of-the-road makeover shows.

Mixing pinstripes and argyle, and I will not be stopped. A deep-rooted obsession with combining gray and eggplant is to blame. My bedroom is a variety of grays and eggplant/plum shades, the only non-black tattoos I have are deep violet, I'm an avid consumer of purple vegetables and so on. The big squishy eggplanty scarf you see here came from a street vendor in Venice and cost all of $10 unlike some of the popular versions which have peaked in popularity recently. These are often overpriced and worn in ways I cannot approve. (Example)

Moving on, however, let us talk of 3/4 length coats. Rather, let me sing praises to them, because there is just no better-looking fit. A good 3/4 length jacket makes one look taller and better-proportioned through the sheer magic of its construction. This is true for boys and girls alike, and believe me when I say that few visions are more dashing than a man in a pair of slim pants and a 3/4 length coat. Onward, to the photos!

















Scarf: $10 Venice
Jacket: Vintage H.Naoto Heaven
Dress: $29 Angel on Melrose
Socks, other socks & arm warmers: one of the many sock shops of Tokyo
Boots: $50 Demonia
Bag: don't ask, Black Peace Now, Tokyo

Zoetica Ebb is a painter, SG style technician, alt. model, photographer & occasional cosmonomad. For further details, visit Zoetica's member page, or her portfolio website, BioRequiem.

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Zoetica

Zoetica

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JAN 06, 2008 10:36 AM

Gillionaire said:
I love the rose pattern on the soles of the shoes.



Oddly, since the boots are new, I had no idea they were there until I saw that photo.

Zoetica

Zoetica

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JAN 06, 2008 10:39 AM

Harleen said:
A 5ft-nothing girl like me needs boots like those. I love them x



For you and for everyone else diggin' the boots - here they are for a little more than i paid (I got my pair on sale). Meant to link when i wrote the column.

Subrosa

Subrosa

San Francisco, CA
July 2004

JAN 06, 2008 10:47 AM

Zoetica said:

Subrosa said:
Platform shoes? Check.
Grey and black? Check.
Layers? Check.

Whew. I was worried we were going to get something different there for a second.



When was the last time you looked at the column?


Oh, I check it most every time. I mean, I find it kinda boring, but you are hot and I like looking at hot people. And the photography is excellent.


Last week - green, no platforms or boots


Look, I'm not an expert on color or anything, but that all looks very gray to me. If anything it's a gray-green. I'm sure there's a name for that color, but it's still pretty gray. But you're right about the (black) shoes.


Previous week - brown and gold


You have (muted) gold platform shoes and brown shorts and leggings amidst your gray leggings, gray shirt and black hoodie. I mean, I'm not a fashion plate and never claimed to be, but I'm really not seeing too much of a difference.


The week before that - Feature on Andrew Yoon


Actually, I missed that one. He's a handsome fella and a good drinking partner. A+.

Zoetica

Zoetica

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JAN 06, 2008 11:01 AM

Subrosa said:

Zoetica said:

Subrosa said:
Platform shoes? Check.
Grey and black? Check.
Layers? Check.

Whew. I was worried we were going to get something different there for a second.



When was the last time you looked at the column?


Oh, I check it most every time. I mean, I find it kinda boring, but you are hot and I like looking at hot people. And the photography is excellent.



You're welcome to quietly browse my modeling portfolio to spare yourself the tedium.


Last week - green, no platforms or boots




Look, I'm not an expert on color or anything, but that all looks very gray to me. If anything it's a gray-green. I'm sure there's a name for that color, but it's still pretty gray. But you're right about the (black) shoes.



Nerp, that's olive green, actually.While I'm tempted to agree about you not being a color expert, perhaps you are just confused by the bluish tint of the photographs?

If you're expecting me to parade around in a candy raver getup and rainbow shoes you'll be waiting a long time.

Chloe

Chloe

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

JAN 06, 2008 02:12 PM

you just get cuter and cuter!!

siamkittie

siamkittie

New York, NY
March 2006

JAN 06, 2008 03:00 PM

you always look perfect and make everything look amazing! love

Annika

Annika

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

JAN 06, 2008 03:09 PM

I love this feature tremendously. Zoetica is a special creature and her fashion is always inspirational and quite diverse, thought some may not notice it.

xxxoxoo

Cassiel

Cassiel

Aurora, CO
September 2004

JAN 06, 2008 08:48 PM

Annika said:
I love this feature tremendously. Zoetica is a special creature and her fashion is always inspirational and quite diverse, thought some may not notice it.

xxxoxoo



+1

this is perhaps the one feature i always check out. it's my guilty pleasure. smile

darling0

darling0

Chicago, IL
August 2007

JAN 06, 2008 08:54 PM

Cassiel said:

Annika said:
I love this feature tremendously. Zoetica is a special creature and her fashion is always inspirational and quite diverse, thought some may not notice it.

xxxoxoo



+1

this is perhaps the one feature i always check out. it's my guilty pleasure. smile



+2

PaulNikon

PaulNikon

Palm Bay, FL
February 2003

JAN 06, 2008 09:01 PM

I love this column. Look forward to it each week. Thank you, Zoetica.

drewyoon

drewyoon

Los Angeles, CA
August 2006

JAN 06, 2008 09:26 PM

Always practical, accessible and inspired.
It's great that you play to the seasons. I'm flipping through some old favorites and it would feel awkward to see you in something that didn't harmonize with this lovely so.cal gloom.

Said favorites:
July 8, 2007
July 1, 2007
June 10, 2007
April 1, 2007
March 4, 2007
Feb 4, 2007
Dec 10, 2006

Eric_Only

Eric_Only

Princeton, NJ
January 2005

JAN 07, 2008 03:39 AM

I'm not a fan of the boots but the color pallet is great!

I also like the collar and neck line of the dress.

EL SUICIDO LOCO

Zoetica

Zoetica

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

JAN 07, 2008 12:32 PM

Aw you guys! blush

Maxi

Maxi

SUICIDEGIRL

Pennsylvania, USA

JAN 07, 2008 02:12 PM

so part of my order came today from Cryoflesh.com, though the shipping was a whopping $26 i would say so far I am quite pleased with the way they cut the ladies item's. So now that i spent an unexpected $254 at least i am happy with the items. thank you for turning us on to your fantastic sources of your fashion. you Rock!

More Gray please!!!!

Roethke

Roethke

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

JAN 07, 2008 03:52 PM

I had a dream last night about that jacket.

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