Road Rage

Time goes by so fast! It’s already 2013, and I still haven’t found the time to update my blog! LOL

Anyway, here I am with a brand new outfit I wore back in September.

I started this outfit from the Road Rage tank top. This is one of my favourite pieces of clothing EVER. It comes from LSD, and, from what it seems, it’s a piece of official Road Rage Motorcycles merchandise. However, the reason why I love it so much is not because I’m a massive fan of this brand (in fact, I didn’t even know it existed LOL), but because it has the name of one of my songs written on it: Road Rage. When I saw it, I just couldn’t believe it! :D

Another reason why I love it so much is because it has a great shape. I don’t wear tank tops a lot because, normally, they don’t look that good on me (they are usually too big for my tiny body LOL), but this one is a wonderful exception. And it has that sporty touch that makes me feel like Sarah Connor (LOL), which is really cool B)

I originally put up this look back in summer 2010. I wanted to create an outfit that could capture the spirit of this amazing tank top, and have some Bill Kaulitz in it too.

Back then, I chose to accompany the tank top with a different pair of jeans (basically, because I didn’t have this one yet) that reminded me of some pants Bill wore back in autumn 2009. They were a darker blue/gray with some sort of pixelated print, pretty much like his. However, the acid wash jeans I wore this time look much dirtier, and they fit me better, since they are actually my size (LOL).

I also wore it with a different pair of trainers for the same reason. Back then, I used my black/gray Roxy trainers, but they were probably a bit too sporty for this look, so, this time, I decided to make a change.

I’ve been using these Alma en Pena trainers a lot in the last year. They have a cool khaki colour that goes with pretty much everything, and they are suitable for all sorts of weather, which is exactly what I need. Of course, the whole look would probably be even more impressive if I had used biker boots instead of trainers… but, man, you have to REALLY love fashion to wear biker boots in September (LMAO). Wearing a vinyl jacket is enough suffering for one single outfit, don’t you think?

I chose this vinyl jacket mainly because it reminded me of one of the jackets Bill wore in the 2009 GQ photoshoot (I know, I know… I’m a total Bill copycat LOL) – and, of course, because I needed a biker jacket for my biker outfit. I especially loved the fact that it had those ¾ sleeves Bill loved to wear so much, back in the time when he still wore clothes *ahem* Of course, a vinyl jacket is not a piece of clothing you use for comfort: it’s either too hot or not warm enough – there’s no middle point –, so, in the end, you just end up covered in cold sweat (LOL). It’s not really suitable for any weather, but it looks cool all year B)

Vinyl calls vinyl, so, of course, I had to complete the look with a vinyl cap.

I got this cap around 2006 at Menkes – a famous Carnival/stage costume shop in Barcelona. I was there with the rest of the girls in my ballet class, getting some measurements done for our end of term performance costumes, and, when I saw this cap in one of the corridors, I just couldn’t let go. It’s obviously not intended for streetwear… but hey, you already know me ;)

The rebel necklace was also an essential part of this outfit (do I even have to say why?). I paired it with my classic leather dog collar in order to get my neck loaded with stuff, like I always do.

Originally, I used really few accessories – I think I only wore my sheriff star bracelet, aside from the two necklaces, of course –, but I decided to accessorize it more heavily this time. I got a studded leather bracelet on my other arm as well, and I added the belt because I felt that the outfit lacked some substance in the middle section. I wanted to place something there that could stand out on its own, and this studded belt from Mango turned out to be perfect for that.

This outfit looks like something you’d expect to see in a gay club (LOL)… which is probably where Rob Halford and Freddie Mercury got inspired to wear leather caps and biker jackets on stage in the late 70s  – forever turning this into the ultimate rock’n’roll aesthetic ;)

 

The funny thing is that there was a gay club for leather lovers near my house when I was a kid (in fact, there was quite a bit of gay activity around my neighbourhood…) called “Eagle”. It was a very discrete place – they didn’t even have a sign out when they were not open –, but I remember seeing some of those manly men wearing leather pants every once in a while. I didn’t even know what the whole thing was about, but I thought it was amazing LOL

I think, deep inside, those guys are still a big inspiration for me :D

PS. I did my nail art with Basic turquoise and Opi Black Shatter nail polish. Looks cool, doesn’t it? ^^

Tank top: Road Rage Motorcycles

Jeans: MNG

Trainers: Alma en Pena

Jacket: MNG

Cap: Menkes

Dog collar: Auchan

Rebel necklace: MNG

Sheriff star bracelet: gift

Studded bracelet: LSD

Belt: MNG

Motor Rebel

As you might already suspect by the title, what I bring you today is a real biker look.

I’ve been a fan of biker looks for a long time, and that’s something I never really get tired of. I have more denim, leather, fake leather and vinyl jackets at home than I can handle, but that’s OK with me. After all, I’m a rocker, right? ;)

Do you know that rule in style that says: “if you put on something that’s original and flashy, the rest of your outfit has to be simple so you don’t end up looking too over-the-top”? Well, what I say is: if you put on something flashy, the rest of your outfit has to be flashy too to make that one flashy thing look even flashier!

In this case, it all begun with the sleeveless T-shirt.

This incredible piece of clothing comes from Bershka, and that makes it even more special, because I don’t find things that match my quality standards there very often. However, I have to admit this particular T-shirt is a masterpiece. It has this extremely biker print (vintage motorcycles + American flag + tattoo-style wings = whoa!), and the words “MOTOR REBEL” are decorated with tiny crystals (!). I already have a small collection of biker-themed T-shirts, and this one looked just like it was meant to be a part of it. Besides, it has a zipper in the back part that gives it an extra cool edge. I can’t tell you if it has a real use or not, but you know I just love zippers! ^^

It was clear that this super spectacular T-shirt was asking for an extreme biker look that could match its iconic potential. The big challenge here was how to create such a look without being too obvious or repeating myself.

Since we’re already in November, the first thing I needed was something to wear underneath, so I picked up my old Scissorhands long-sleeved T-shirt (you might remember it from my Goth For One Day…! post).

The worn-out jeans and the biker boots were quite an obvious choice.

Those are probably my favourite boots ever. I’ve had them for about a year now and I just love everything about them: the cowboy-ish shape, the aggressive square heel, the minimalistic straps and the extra-heavy studs… Do I need anything more in life? LOL

However, my imagination ran out at that point.

At first, I tried a classical vinyl/leather approach, but it seemed a bit too obvious. I felt like I needed something special that could give the whole look that unexpected twist.

I had already picked up some accessories – which included my classical leather choker and my nameplate dog chain – and, of course, those Tokio Hotel fingerless gloves. I had thought of them almost immediately, because the open wings on their print matched the ones on the T-shirt in a way that seemed almost incredible. And, of course, they also matched the ones on my REBEL necklace.

That necklace is probably the most iconic piece of jewellery in my collection. I purchased it in Mango sometime around 2009, and the funny part is that I did it mainly because it reminded me of Bill in the first place (LOL). Putting the three things together (gloves, necklace and T-shirt) was almost like closing the circle :P

However, there was something about the gloves that clashed with the rest of the outfit. It took me a long time to figure out what it was. I even thought about leaving them out at first, but I couldn’t betray my triple wings concept. Instead, I decided to be brave and leave my S&M vinyl cap for another day.

This outfit was going to be all about wool and denim.

After searching through my cap drawer (I didn’t remember I had SO many caps and hats!), I picked up my old woollen hat from Kiabi, and it worked… or I though it had to work, but I still wasn’t sure. With my hair loose, I looked too Axl Rose-y for my taste, and when I hid it under the cap, it looked just too raw. The whole outfit was still missing something.

Thinking of biker accessories that could do the trick, I decided to pick up my good ole black bandana. I tried it on in different ways, but none of them seemed to be working just like it had to.

And right then, I thought about Tom Kaulitz.

I’m in a bit of a Tom mood lately, to be honest. I’ve been fantasizing with the idea of dreadlocks for some time (don’t worry – I won’t be doing that to my hair any time soon LOL), so I decided to try something new: I put my hair into a high ponytail – the way he used to do when he still had his dreads – and tied the bandana around my forehead. Then, I just put my woollen hat back on and let some of my hair peek from underneath.

I was extremely satisfied with the result :D

I’ve never been a fan of ponytails. In fact, I hadn’t worn one out on the street since the day I had my last gym class at school (and, believe me, that was a looong time ago), but I think I will be doing this again in the future :P

I should add that ponytails are quite a common everyday solution in the biker world (we’re talking about old-school Harley Davidson bikers here), since many of them fancy long hair (…and beards LOL). When I saw myself wearing that hairstyle, I couldn’t help thinking about the old (is it me, or I’m using the word “old” a lot today? LOL) Walter.

Walter was a character from the – awfully underrated – TV-series La Femme Nikita, wonderfully played by Don Francks. He always wore his long white hair in a ponytail and a bandana around his forehead – I still remember him from my childhood days! Technically, he’s not a biker, but you can’t deny he DOES look like one (LOL), and now that I think about it, I guess that man was probably my first contact with the biker aesthetics!

Of course, the finishing touch to my Motor Rebel outfit was this super cool denim jacket from Mango.

I got it at a second-hand store, and what I specially love about it is that it looks hard and elegant at the same time, like some improbable cross between a biker jacket and a dandy coat. And the asymmetrical details in the design add some extra punk coolness ;)

Ready to hit the road, babes? ;)

Let’s go!

MOTOR REBEL T-shirt: Bershka

Long-sleeved T-shirt: MNG

Jeans: MNG

Boots: In Extenso

Jacket: MNG (second-hand, purchased at Humana)

Woollen hat: Kiabi

Bandana: Caroche

Tokio Hotel gloves: official merchandise

REBEL necklace: MNG

Cross pendant: LSD

Choker and chains: dog collars (purchased at Auchan)