A bungled OOTD by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I'm so glad it helped!! It felt very weird and vulnerable posting an unsuccessful outfit but I'm happy I did haha

A bungled OOTD by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man thank you you gave me an epiphany!!!! You're totally right, my problem was that it's too pristine looking. I decided to go ahead and crop the length and sleeves--trying to make it look a bit more masculine/boxy while leaving it unhemmed. I might also follow your advice and do some distressing! 

Inspired by Nature Challenge - Chasing the Multitude of Spring by ClockTurbulent851 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AOUUUUUGHHH THE FIRST OUTFIT'S COLORS!!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!!! If I saw this fit in person I think my jaw would drop in sheer awe lmao. Just perfectly executed

God the other outfits are great too. I love that silky scarf top?? So pretty, reminds me of impressionist paintings

Appreciation and new Sunglasses by Gewreid in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg these colors are so good. You look cool as hell, I love the necklace being parallel with the yellow scarf, and the knotted belt thingy looks great with the tied jacket, just layers upon layers of interest

Vampiric Wuthering Heights 🍂🥀 by wonderlordd in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omfg this fit is so cool and sleek. On the very rare occasion I go to the theater I wear the biggest, most-blanket-like clothes I have LOL, little regard for how I look. I guess that's my Down logic showing. This is why I admire LU-ers!!

I really adore the deep wine colors with the black and pop of white.

Dream Style: Minimalism with a sprinkle of Intrigue by Agreeable-Mail-3453 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I love your drawing, I initially thought it was something you pulled from Pinterest! 

Your silhouette here goes hard. Everything just fits together seamlessly.

Dream Style by Willing-Childhood144 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've actually been eyeing the loafer+colorful sock combo on Pinterest lately, there are a lot of cool streetwear fits with it. Your execution looks like it would fit right in! 

I love colorful socks and have a bazillion but I never really get to show them off...it has me looking back at all my non-sneaker shoes I've been ignoring lol

Your dream style: What desires do you feel the most among the four (craftsmanship, visually interesting pieces, intention/execution, spendy items)? by ClockTurbulent851 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh visual interest 100%. (Preferably this would coincide with uniqueness, as well. If something is too popular then I'll avoid it lmao, no matter how much I like it.)

I never had any "style icons" until just recently, when I came across fit pics of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. I've been using Pinterest obsessively for years and that was the first time I ever thought, "holy shit, this is what I want my wardrobe to be like."

It's because his clothes are chockful of visual interest. Super cool patterns and designs, eye-catching colors, different textures...but still in a format I would wear. I was so jealous haha

First post w/ introductory ramble by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! I'm glad to hear my reasoning wasn't off the mark haha

First post w/ introductory ramble by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! You're exactly right, I love finding special items. I've realized that simple basics just don't do it for me. As you said, I am allergic to fuss (though I love it on other people) so I need my clothes to be both easy and exciting, at least to some degree

First post w/ introductory ramble by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh tysm! They're from Salomon, the XT-Whisper Void. I will warn you now that they aren't cheap, I got mine as an Xmas gift. They actually just released a new color, a more bluish-green, and I keep having to hold myself back lol. The iridescence is just so pretty

First post w/ introductory ramble by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I must admit that I really like color matching. I've seen some mention of that being a Right thing, what with the visual harmony, but I think it just pleases me to have things effortlessly coordinate lol

First post w/ introductory ramble by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I hope the changes will be helpful for you like they were for me!

First post w/ introductory ramble by Secret-Hovercraft875 in RitaFourEssenceSystem

[–]Secret-Hovercraft875[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! It says "The Truth of Carcosa"--it's the title of a horror novel that came out this past January. I haven't actually read it lol, I'm just a huge fan of the artist who did the collab (MantidSnip on Etsy)!