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  • MONDAY NOVEMBER 15 2010 11:03 PM

SG Pin-Up Tip of the Week: My Gilt-y Pleasure – High Fashion At Rock Bottom Prices

by SuicideGirls Radio Host Sam Doumit (SG Member: Samia)



TRY: Getting hooked on my shopping addiction – Gilt.com.

WHY: They offer items from the most coveted designers, such as Alexander McQueen (yes they REALLY do!), Christian Louboutin, Rock & Republic, and everyday brands like American Apparel and Converse. The best part is that everything is at least 50% to 70% off. Yes, EVERYTHING!

They’re not just moving merchandise from last season that nobody else wants either. I’ve found items two months BEFORE they hit the regular stores. For example, I saw a pair of Henry Duarte for J Brand waxed denim jeans in a magazine and searched everywhere for them before discovering that the $400 leather-look jeans wouldn’t be available for two months. Then I saw them on Gilt for $98! I freaked out and bought a pair immediately. My other fave purchase is my to-die-for black studded, metal spike heeled Rock & Republic boots. They originally cost $498, but I got them for $110.



HOW TO: The sales start at 9 AM and only last for 3 days, so you have to be on the ball and act quick. I’m up at 9 every morning checking for new items on the site. Also, because of super limited inventory, you can only keep items in your cart for 10 minutes. Once the countdown clock stops, items are released for someone else to snatch up – essential to know if you find a one of a kind vintage Chanel piece on Gilt.

And, as if super hot designer items at unbelievably cheap prices weren’t good enough, it gets even better. Their return policy rocks: they pay for return shipping. Gilt is totally free to join. Their customer service is very classy, with no annoying emails, and there’s a chic little app for your iPhone which is seriously dangerous!

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  • SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14 2009 6:00 AM

SuicideGirls: Dirty Laundry

What Suicide Girls are putting on...and taking off...

Corsets can both bind us, and set our sexy selves free. In silk, satin, leather and lace they provoke lust, and, once unlaced, reveal what's pent up and hiding underneath.


























Fashion Notes
Sugar Kitty and Delicious Corsets allow you to create the garment of your wild ‘n’ wicked dreams –– select from several under and over-bust designs, then choose your fabric and trim. * Period Corsets offer bodice-ripping historical romance with a theatrical flair. * Victoria Secret can bind your boobs on a restricted budget. * Agent Provocateur have designs on virgins and pirates. * And Absolute Corsets will cinch your waist with brocade, leather and PVC.


Did we miss your favorite corset shot? If so, upload it to our "Cinch Me Up" Remix Album HERE (the girls are also name-checked at this link).

Check back every other Saturday for more Dirty Laundry and let SuicideGirls show you the best way to (un)dress.


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  • WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28 2009 6:00 PM

SuicideGirls: Dirty Laundry

What Suicide Girls are putting on...and taking off...

Daring or dorky, plaid has had a distinctly checkered past. But there's nothing square about the way SuicideGirls wear this bold tartan pattern.



























Notes: Plaid Equals the Sum of Fashion Squared

We love this sexed-up and laced-up Slash 'N' Burn pencil kilt with oversize grommet detail ($44.50 from FindCoolClothes.com). • Get an angle on comfy with this basic boyfriend buttondown shirt with classic curved hem ($48.00 from UrbanOutfitters.com). * Cut corners with this cute capsleeved jacket ($19.80 from Forever21.com). * These Sugar Rockband lace-up tarten knee-high boots are bold and well red ($80 from Zappos.com). * This Bradford fleece jacket with quilted body liner and detachable sherpa zip hood looks hot -- and warm ($88 from Hurely.com) * For a touch of plaid with minimal investment, try this buffalo scarf with fringed edges, which comes in six colorways ($4.50 from Forever21.com).


Check back each Wednesday for more Dirty Laundry and let SuicideGirls show you the best way to (un)dress.



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  • WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21 2009 6:00 AM

SuicideGirls: Dirty Laundry

What Suicide Girls are putting on...and taking off...

Knee-high, cowboy, flat or heeled –– there's nothing like a pair of boots to make us feel sexy as hell. Whether you wear them for rugged functionality or just [cough] around the house, take a look at how these ladies rock theirs.

























Did we miss your favorite boot shot? If so, upload it HERE.

Fashion Notes: Re-Boot Your Life!

These boots are definitely not made for walking ($34.99 from ElectriqueBoutique.com). • If you'd rather take a bike than a hike try these flats or these heels ($139.50 and $159.00 respectively from Zappos.com) • To satisfy the call of the wild (west), Urban Outfitters ($124.99), Steven Madden ($119.95) and Forever 21 ($44.80) offer a contemporary twist on the classic Western riding boot. * Punk rock rolls in these 14" black leather lace-up Timberlands ($164.99 from Shoes.com). * For a more polished, patented look check out these hi-glam platforms with black ribbon ties ($39.99 from HotTopic.com). * 80's aficionados should add these ankle boots with 4.5" heels, buckles, a side-zipper and peek-a-boo toes to their collection ($199.95 from SteveMadden.com). * If you're into extreme buckles, this pair is for you ($57.99 from snaz75.com) * Finally, these allover corseted stiletto-heeled boots ($59.99 from Hot Topic) will leave you (and those who see you in 'em) panting for more.


Check back each Wednesday for more Dirty Laundry and let SuicideGirls show you the best way to (un)dress.



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  • WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 2009 6:00 AM

SuicideGirls: Dirty Laundry

What Suicide Girls are putting on...and taking off.

Naked is only skin-deep, but rock 'n' roll is forever! Check out how SuicideGirls proclaim devotion to their favorite band in style. DIY halter tops and cut-off sleeves rule in this edition of Dirty Laundry.


























Fashion Notes

Top 10 Ubiquitous (But Still OK To Wear) Band T-Shirts
(in no particular order)


1. The Ramones
2. Joy Division
3. The Clash
4. Nirvana
5. Guns n' Roses
6. Sex Pistols
7. Blondie
8. Misfits
9. Rolling Stones
10. The Smiths

Honorary mention: CBGB

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Top 10 Band T-Shirts WE Think You Should have In Your Wardrobe

1. Joy Division
2. The Cure
3. Siouxie and the Banshees
4. Velvet Underground
5. Skinny Puppy
6. Jane's Addiction
7. Black Flag
8. The Pixies
9. Sonic Youth
10. Bob Dylan

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Zo's 30-Minute Rock Halter Recipe

1. Lay out the T-shirt on the floor.
2. With sharp scissors, cut off the sleeves and back.
3. Using chalk, draw lines starting where the sleeves used to be, angled toward the neckline
4. Draw a line indicating how low you'd like the neckline to be
5. Cut along the lines
6. Cut 4 12" strips of ribbon/grommet tape/shoe laces, or cut-off T-shirt material
7. Sew or safety pin strips to each side of the neckline and on the sides, just below the bust line
8. Ta-da!


Did we miss your favorite rock 'n' roll image? If so, upload it HERE.

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  • WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7 2009 6:00 AM

SuicideGirls: Dirty Laundry

What Suicide Girls are putting on…and taking off. Cardigans can keep you warm or make you hot. Here’s some of our favorite images of Suicide Girls under wraps.


























Fashion Notes
Understated yet glamorous, J Crew offer this cute three-quarter sleeved, shimmery, silk-blend, grey/metallic cover up that's finished with faux crystal buttons (currently on sale at $130). • We love this silk and cashmere classic cardi with a subtle twist (an elongated cuff on the sleeve) from Victoria Secret (on sale for $49). • For a vintage feel with more than a little flair, try this blooming crocheted creation from Anthropologie ($128). • If you're looking for high end elegance at a low end price, this chic black knit affair from Forever 21, which features an oversize satin bow that teases as it covers up the cleavage, will please your eye and your purse ($22.80). • We’re also feelin’ this sporty argyle number by Fred Perry from Urban Outfitters ($120). • If you like to share everything with the man/woman in your life, try on this roomy unisex tri-blend rib cardigan from clothing with a conscience retailer American Apparel ($44). • And for something a little more unique, check out this hand embroidered and beaded cotton cashmere design from MakeMinePretty ($75), a member of the online community shop window that is Etsy.com.

Did we miss your favorite cardigan photo? If so, upload it HERE.

Check back each Wednesday for more Dirty Laundry and let SuicideGirls show you the best way to (un)dress.


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  • SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? 02/22/08

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.

As promised, an all-black edition of WZW. And now, The Zo Curly Hair Nest® instruction - because you all want to look like crazed Zo-hobos. Also known as "Zobos".


  • WIth a medium-sized curling iron curl approximately 1 - 2 inch sections of hair.

  • Spray each section with hairspray once curled. I use Big Sexy Hair Spray N' Play brand.

  • Once hair cools finger-com curls so they aren't uniform spirals

  • Arrange curls on head, using bobby-pins to fix them into place


And there you have it.























Nylon dress: H & M
Shrug: Forever 21?
Scarf: Uniqlo, NYC
Space-kitten heels: Hot Topic

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  • SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? February 17, 2008

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.

I've been feeling sort of... understated. As understated as one can remain with cobalt blue hair and eyebrows, anyway. Seriously, it's gettin' crazy. In another effort to make some sense of my belongings I've organized my wardrobe shelves by black, grey and color. The black pile, she grows. The rest is dwindling. What could it all mean?

Peeps, I have entered another era, an era of DARKNESS. Frankly, all i want to wear these days is black. This means two things:

1. I'm looking extra-fetching; everyone knows black is the ultimate in sleek stylish goodness.
2. WZW as you know it is drawing to an end.

Yes, it's true, my dearest squids and squidlettes. I suspect you don't want to look at me decked in clouds of carbon every week, so it is time to take an indefinite break. I may return with sporadic make-up and hair tips or random news stories, and if I do find an occasion to WZW once again I shall.

What's that? Oh no, you promised you wouldn't cry! Please, I.. I can't bear it!

Well, okay. Just to ensure you know precisely what you'll be missing after this week there will be a few more all-black installments What's Zo Wearing.

Just for you, you hear? I'm doing it for you.

















Vest: Forever 21
Top: Urban OUtfitters
Trousers: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Forever 21 [Andrew Yoon thinks they look "fetishy"]
Gloves: vintage
Jewelry: eBay

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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  • SUNDAY JANUARY 27 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? January 27, 2008

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.

This is actually what most of my wardrobe looked like for a couple of years - tons of thin layered basics. Things got so dire that I actually had to make a "no more buying basics" rule, that I observe even now.

My friends and relatives seem to have suddenly noticed this shift [or they think I look particularly uncomfortable] because this year I've received soft, thin layer items from both Lumi and my mom. To be honest, it's really kind of nice.

















Top and dress from Lumi by Social Awearness
Leggings from mom
Leg warmers from someplace downtown
Cherry Mary Jane platforms by Demonia
Socks from Japan

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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  • SUNDAY JANUARY 20 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? January 20, 2008

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.

You must have the right boots for a proper lunar adventure, this much I know. These asteroid-stompers don't hover or have any sort of propulsive devices built in [yet], but they do actually make me walk even faster. Something about the physics of their height and weight! It's a start.

















Hoodie: Cryoflesh
Sweater: Forever 21
Dress: Plastikwrap
Boots: Swear
Armwarmers: Tokyo
Sunglasses: NOT MINE

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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  • SUNDAY JANUARY 13 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? January 13, 2008

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.

Last week some of you mentioned your love of black and gray, so here's a bit of corporate-inspired charcoal fun.

I've been dying for a pair of wide-leg slacks ever since my trip to Tokyo and finally found these last week for a measly $10 on sale at a Melrose Ave. shop. Ten bucks is a small price to pay for this much excellence, even if I do end up having them hemmed. For the moment I'm enjoying the stilt-walking dandy look by wearing them with 5" platforms.









Jacket - cheap, Ross
Vest - $8 Ross
Shirt - $12 Ross
Pants - $10 Melrose
Suspenders - H&M
Boots - Demonia, same as last week, never taking them off

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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  • SUNDAY JANUARY 6 2008 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? January 6, 2008

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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  • SUNDAY DECEMBER 30 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing?

Secret Photoshop 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.

No party dresses today! Time to throw on some battle gear and greet the new year with renewed powers. Welcome it sweetly and wrangle it at an opportune moment. We only get so many of these new years so don't frown on resolutions, squidlings, especially if you've the capacity to stick to them. Find a night just for you this week and set some damn goals. You can doo eeet!













Necklace - rotary switch on a vintage chain
Hooded thing - Ross
Grey thing - Also Ross
Green beater - Junker
Vintage military jumpsuit - Supply Sergeant
Israeli army boots - Supply Sergeant

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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  • SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing?

Secret Photoshop 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.

Just a little longer until the mass hysteria subsides and we can resume our lives. While I do not personally condone babies or Jesus and am thus left cold to the concept of Christmas, I adore New Year's Eve. Turning of the tides, a symbolic clean slate - the lot of it, I dig. Presents and snow are pretty great as well. I even like seeing sparkling decorated houses but what I do take issue with [besides the ever-present music] is people wearing Santa hats. Just, you know, out. Shopping, driving, what have you. What does it mean?

Yesterday while traversing the already-dangerous terrain of a mall I saw a woman, ahead of me in line, wearing an oddly filthy and balding Santa hat. To her credit she was carrying a coordinating red purse. That unfortunate hat, however, made me think for a moment this was a misguided vagrant robbing the place. Why did she do it? I imagine it as a signal of despair, an S.O.S. flag breaking out of the sea of Christmas psychosis. Or is it a beacon of acceptance? Whatever reason you might have, from a stylistic standpoint I strongly suggest saving the hat until you get to the party if you really must wear one.

















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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  • SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? December 16, 2007

Secret Photoshop 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.

We must never forget where we come from, peeps. Never! When I went to Russia last summer and saw this shawl, I knew it was destiny.

Now, a little language lesson for all. What you see me wearing below is a shawl. A shawl is called "shahl" in Russian. It is not called a "babushka". A babushka, in fact, is a little old lady or grandmother. While these are often spotted wearing shawls on their heads they are not shawls themselves. Next time you see a shawl, you will KNOW.

And of course, even shadow-ninjas need familiars, particularly portable ones.

















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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  • SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? December 2, 2007

Secret Photoshop 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.

Last week there no one believed me about PayLess, but here's more proof! On occasion they just have decent stuff. Not too often but it does happen - at least one pair of actually decent shoes.

Check the website if you don't want the often tedious experience of actually walking into one of these places, but I wouldn't recommend buying anything here without trying it on. So if you find something you like on the site, call up your local stores and ask them to set aside the pair/size you need. This way you're in and out in 15 minutes, tops. Then you have more time to do things. Like dye your incredibly overgrown roots, for instance!

















Grey top: Shibuya
Dress: H&M
Socks: Vivienne Westwood
Boots: Payless
Scarf: thrifted
Ring: Harajuku
Brooch: eBay

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

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  • SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? November 25, 2007

Secret Photoshop 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.

One day a forklift rode along and said "What do i see?
A girl and dog (or tiny cow?) who want to play with me?"

This girl and dog were pleased as well, the weary travelers.
They came from planets far away by long and dangerous trails.

It was indeed a glorious day for new friends are so few!
When you're a forklift and you're green, then cherish them you do.

















Grey l/s top: Urban Outfitters [it was on sale]
Scarf: thrift store on Melrose Ave.
Skirt: vintage Vivienne Westwood, Tokyo
Socks: Tokyo
Shoes: Payless
Half gloves: Harajuku, Tokyo

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

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  • SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? November 18, 2007

Secret Photoshop 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.

Sometime last spring I vowed to only buy dresses to simplify shopping and slow closet growth. That's all been forgotten now, though I did faithfully stick with the plan all of the summer. But, as with any drastic regime, there were side effects.

Once I finally realized just how sick of dresses I'd become, I began purging anything frilly and light-colored along with most dresses I'd accumulated. Now I actually need to get a flashlight to navigate my closet, like in the olden times of Zo-spookiness. This means muted colors, layers back in effect along with pants paired with heels. Less overt girlyness with a lot more attention paid to interesting construction and detail, even when I'm wearing skirts or dresses. A new era?

My mantra's become "quality over quantity" this season. I'm not really shopping and am donating a lot to Goodwill thus leaving myself with fewer, better options. Though in all likeliness this is simply hibernation and my shopping appetite shall return, ravenous!















Little black jacket: H&M
Pants: Zoomiez [really]
Slingback shoes: gift
Sparkly partial socks: Tokyo
Layered asymmetrical top: eBay
Scarf: left at my place by a friend some years ago. She's never getting it back.

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

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  • SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? November 11, 2007

Secret Photoshop 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.

Some of us occasionally think we should rid ourselves of anything non-black or grey and wear only things resembling a uniform. It happens - I've had this conversation with friends, even - usually they're fashionable people tired of thinking about getting dressed.

We fantasize about the ease with which we'd face each day, choosing only between a pant suit and a skirt suit with plain heels or boots, abandoning all other options in favor of utilitarian ease. Reading about Cayce Pollard's minimal wardrobe in Gibson's Pattern Recognition cemented this secret desire some years ago. Though here I shamefully failed to comply with the Cayce Pollard Unit code and forgot to remove the annoying red tag on the outside of my coat.

The possibility of such simplicity is endlessly appealing, but, every time I feel resolved and seriously consider executing this, I find socks and things that match these socks. Then I remember why dressing up is fun and how I actually love the way 4+ inch platform sneakers make me look. Unfortunate, perhaps, but true.















Jacket: Cryoflesh.com
Dress: mom
Socks: Japan
Extra long leg warmers: beloved SockDreams.com
shoes: Demonia
Gloves: given to me under dubious circumstances, but can easily be acquired at Wilson's. I could use another pair, come to think of it.

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

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  • SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4 2007 1:00 AM

What's Zo Wearing? Halloween Edition, 2007

Secret Photoshop 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. (almost) Each week, she tells us how she's combined ordinary items to create her extraordinary look. Undaunted by unusual combinations, "What's Zo Wearing" is SG's answer to middle-of-the-road makeover shows.

Hot off the presses! Special Halloween edition! An insider's look at what BattleBee Ebb and DesignerBee Riot occupy themselves with when not in orbit or fighting world's dictators and other such super-villains. Can you guess what's going on here? Training? Scheming? Live action RPG? You decide!




















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

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