Street Geek

Hello! Without getting distracted I wanted to share one of my style looks this year. I've truthfully been away from social media this year. I took sort of a break from it due to different reasons. One of the most recent is simply because I started streaming on Twitch. And honestly streams are pretty time consuming. However I have no intention of abandoning my social media or taking my style photos.

In fact, if anything I've done a lot of shopping this year and I have tons of outfits I want to put together! One thing this year is I've gotten a bit more casual with my style. Do not fret though I still adore the visual kei and many other alternative styles so much. It's just it feels hotter every year so I needed to figure out how to dress more comfortably in truth haha.

Shoes are Puma Fenty Sneaker Boots by Rihanna collection
Of course I still love my platforms (thats not gonna change!). I don't usually wear sneakers at all but I found these shoes and just thought they were different and pretty cool. I loved the platform and the side zipper, they had enough non-traditional elements to just make me want them. And honestly I actually loved wearing them and found them easy to style with. The white seemed like it'd be a weird contrast but I found even with all black outfits just having pops of white contrast helped tie in the shoes so they weren't out of place. I even tried it with a few outfit changes you can see below.

 Paint Splatter Jacket from Forever 21 Men

 Sweater Shirt from Killstar

My Outfits: (top to bottom)

Glasses: Calvin Klein from America's Best
Backpack: Chelsea 28
Shirt: Punkrave
Shirt: Forever21+ Plus
Jeans: Topshop from Nordstrom
Shoes: Puma Fenty from Nordstrom
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Paint Splatter Jacket: 21men
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Intarsia Sweater Top: Killstar

P.S. As I mentioned here is my twitch link for anyone who'd like to join me to say hi on my streams: https://www.twitch.tv/kyriskat

VirginBlak Review

I have another store to review for today!

This time it's for Virginblak, which is trendy shop for men's fashion based in Korea.

I've ordered from Virginblak numerous times so I'll show you what I ordered this time and some of my favorites from the past!

I decided to get one of the Virginblak gift package boxes which was a mystery box of merchandise. The box cost $39.99 and consisted of 2 sunglasses, 2 beanies, 2 misc accessories, and 2 Shirts.

This was sort of fun as I got to see what I'd get not really knowing what to expect! First the packaging was the nicest I'd seen from Virginblak as it had it's own giftbox and everything inside was individually wrapped.

First were the beanies, there were two in the box. One charcoal and a khaki/camel color one. I honestly haven't really worn beanies before but these were soft and appropriate for the current season. I think I'd at least try out the charcoal color one if it gets cold enough.

Second there were two different sunglasses. And I have to point out it was really nice how the sunglasses each had their own individual packaging and also had a cloth for wiping dust and also to protect the lenses. The first were a color style and the second much more monochrome, I think it was a good difference of variety.

Third there was this spiked bracelet. I love this bracelet! I found it to be totally my style so it's one of my favorite accessories in the box.

One of the most unusual items were these faux tattoo sleeves, I haven't tried them on yet so I'm not sure how they look. I don't have any tattoos myself but I'm sure I'll find a use for them in a costume or something perhaps.

Lastly I had two different shirts. One was a long sleeve shirt in grey and I found this very easy to wear for the upcoming season. I've been wanting more long-sleeves so I think it's going to be something I'll get plenty of use out of. The other was a really interesting and unusual type of leather garment, sort of like a sleeveless leather tunic. The second was definitely unusual but it seems perfect to at least get some photos in so I think I'll save that for another time.

If I had to score everything I'd say...

Packaging: 10/10

Delivery Speed: 7/10
Value: 8/10

Overall I think the gift package was a lot of fun to get as it's just a mystery box and so it's sort of a fun surprise. And in total there are 8 items in the box so it's a definite savings compared to the regular value of their items. Although you might get some stuff that isn't as much your style or color you'll likely enjoy most of it if you like the general style of their clothes. I'm happy I got the box as I even got some items I never saw or likely would have got on my own so it's a way to try out some new stuff!

Anyway besides the box you can always just order their clothes individually.
And... as promised here some photos of me in some of favorite clothes I've gotten from Virginblak in the past!

The first is some jeans, I wear these pretty often. They're just so versatile and go with pretty much everything I own!
The second is a black cardigan which is great for layering.
And the third is a sleeveless fishnet cardigan top, I seriously think this is one of the most unique things I own.

To check out Virginblaks shop click here!
To purchase a Virgin Blak Gift Package click here!

I hope you enjoyed my review. Be sure to check again for when I have some shots of more of the new clothes I got this time as well.

~Kyris

~Back In *Mostly* Black

I have some new looks to share today!

I did three different styles with an emphasis on  slight changes to show how much you can change up your outfit with even one or two different things.
I tried more of a nu-goth look for this and as always you can let me know what you think or what you liked most. Several items are from www.dresslink.com as well.


Outfit 1

This was my favorite. I just love this sheer black duster! It's lightweight, easy to wear and it really gives you a sense of character and has that sort of witchy, mysterious look. One of my favorite things about it as well is the sleeves, they're extra long, which means they fit even my rather long arms (and I love when long sleeves cover my full arm).

Sheer Duster Cardigan: Dresslink
Tank Top: Tony Hawk
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: YRU

Outfit 2
Sheer Shirt: Dresslink
Necklace: ShePaintsWithBlood

Sunglasses: Dresslink

I love the shape of these sunglasses. They're really quirky but dark and full of attitude.
Both the sunglasses and the sleeveless sheer shirt I am wearing over the tank top are both from Dresslink!

Outfit 3
My third and final oufit was definitely the most different from my typical study. Floral and colorful patterns are quite trendy, particularly for Summer/Spring. The modernized kimono cardigan is also quite popular right now.  The one I am wearing is a sheer blue kimono top with floral pattern from Dresslink once again. Even though it's bright and colorful, I stayed true to my own style and kept the look edgy and dark.

Kimono Top: Dresslink

~Summer Style

Since Summer is coming to a close, heres a recent "Summer style" look I did recently. Love all these accessories.

Even with simple clothes you can really make your own style with the right accessories.

Here I'm also wearing some of my first colored sunglasses.

Typically I usually wear black sunglasses but the bit of color can work nicely as contrast to the rest of your outfit.

The color I'm wearing is Type 6 (Black Blue) and guess what they are for sale for less than $2!

Plus there are several other color options as well.

You can get your own sunglasses like these from Dresslink.

~Sleek Chic

Recently I got to wear my first item from CNDirect.
I've had my eye on this jacket for awhile, I really liked the shape and layering. The coat has a very modern chic look, even a bit futuristic.  I was very much looking forward to wearing this item when it arrived and now I have some photos to share of it!

I'm wearing the "Winter Woolen Overcoat" (click for link).
You can find this item for sale in multiple size on the CNDirect website.

First Impression:
I loved the coat, it's really something different for me as I don't own anything else like this. I particularly like the difference in texture of the woolen material and the contrast of the faux leather trim. The coat can be worn open and loose for a more relaxed look. But I think the layering of how the coat closes is really what makes it unique. To close the coat, simply snap the knob on the right of the coat and fold it over the back (towards the neck). The snap fits securely so be gentle when unsnapping it. One other point I want to mention, this is a unisex item that I think will appeal to anyone but the item is sized for women, I recommend (any gender) to go a size (or two) up from your regular size. The sizing is for an Asian size, when in doubt it's always better to go a size up.









How I Styled it:
Of course, I had to wear all black for this outfit. This coat reminds me very much of a sort of a modern take on a ninja if they had street-wear. The full black outfit I think also keeps the outfit simpler and has a more minimalist appeal. I also had the perfect pants for these! Some black skinny pants with faux leather panels, I loved how this matched so well with the texture of the coat. I wore some of my simpler boots, some combat boots with buckles.
Also, my hair currently has a bit of an unusual cut at the moment, but I think it sort of fits for a more modern look.
I think the coat is very trendy and stylish, when closed it's more mysterious and when open it's more casual but versatile.

What I'm wearing:
 
Coat: CNDirect
Rings and Belt: H&M
Sunglasses: Second-Hand
Pants: Hot Topic
Boots: Target
Contacts: Solution-Lens

 My Conclusion:

 This is the first item I've received from CNDirect but based on this positive experience and their vast selection of fashionable clothing, I would highly recommend them for both their good service and for their excellent clothing. Remember this particular coat is currently for sale on their website, you can go directly to it if you click the links above where I list what I'm wearing.

Photos taken by Ekliptik Mirror Photographiks.