Uh-Oh... Here Comes the Wild Bunch.

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You may not think that this outfit is fiercely wild. 

However, look again, and you will see that one of the main conceits of the outfit is mixing a fierce magenta, and red.  

This is simply NOT done in general, as a fashion rule. 

But it just felt right. It felt daring, but daring with a purpose, like a rebel with a cause. The two colours melded perfectly together, as if they had always been good friends and I just had never known before. 

The result was a very luxuriant and somewhat royal look, with a feel akin to the last Alexander McQueen collection. 

I'd also just like to talk about the fierceness of that fringed heel by Alexander Wang. 

Fierce.

Alexander Wang Fierce Fringed Heels

Kain Tank

General Pants Co. Khakis

Belstaff Aviator Jacket

Helene Berman Beret

Alexander McQueen Satin Belt

Betsey Johnson Vampire Bat Ring

Fallon Victoria Necklace

Millefedi Ring

Chanel Sunnies

Orbital Style: My Closet is a Solar System

In this post I would like to describe to you my personal fashion methodology, which never fails to allow me to re-invent my wardrobe in a multitude of exciting and creative ways. I have, quite honestly, brought fashion to a science.

Let me explain: every morning I begin with a clean slate, then scan my wardrobe to find something that draws my attention. It's got to be flashy, eye-catching, almost offensive in its vibrance. In my example above I use the hit trend of spring: clogs, a notoriously tricky type of foot wear. Not only that, but this pair is a bright yellow colour, just right for stealing the scene. Once I find this item, I build my outfit around, like a solar system. All the other pieces orbit around that item, highlighting it, complementing it, toning it down when needed. That lucky accroutrement is the star on that particular day. It is more than a star, it is, in fact, the sun.

Of course, I don't think for one minute that I am the only one practicing this method of fashion divining. There must be women all over the world doing the same thing as I each morning. The question is, why is there no term already?

Well, now there is, and that term is orbital style, coined by yours truly, here and now. You stand as a witness to a momentous moment in fashion, and you're very welcome.

Items used in example:

Yellow Clogs- No. 6

Cracked Leather Jacket- Helmut Lang

Dark Skinnies- J Brand

Gold Pendant w/ Blue Jewel- Monica Vinader

Gold Key Pendant- Alex Monroe

Wolf Head Ring- Alkemie + Wolf

Blue Jewel Flower Earrings- Irene Neuwirth

Scarf- Henrik Vibskov

Cream & Gold Sunglasses- Ted Lapidus

Illustration- MYSELF