FAIIINT Draped Cropped Leather Jacket / ASOS Maxi Dress / Rick Owens Wedges / Balenciaga City
After having just spent a small fortune on a sale haul from ASOS I really shouldn’t have spent any more, but when I saw this maxi dress I couldn’t help but make another order. You know when you see something & it is just so you, it could have been made for you? This was one of those pieces, I couldn’t say no to it. The asymmetric midi/maxi hem, the contrasting jersey/crepe panels that give it a little stiffness & that beautiful flared shape & the top half is a t-shirt too, total perfection.
My cropped leather jacket from my degree collection (are you sick of seeing this yet?!) was the perfect compliment to the long lengths, I love playing with proportions, especially when wearing maxi lengths. Everytime I wear this I remind myself I need buy some more leather & make a better (less rushed) version, but never get around to it. I’m hoping to get my machine fixed in the next few weeks though, as I plan on making some summery dresses & shirts, so hopefully I might get around to it then.
Also, on a side note, I overheard some chavvy kids call me ‘the angel of death’ whilst wearing this, I think because it billows out so much when I walk, and of course all of the black… I’m sure they meant it as an insult, but I definitely spent the rest of the day swooshing around with this in my mind!
heather says
OOO i love the jacket! I love the cut of it and the higher neckline. I seriously need a new leather jacket…I mean I love mine but it has been worn to death lol
<3
heather
fashionistanygirl.com
FAIIINT says
Thankyou! :) I know what you mean, I have so many leather jackets for that exact reason! ;)
Sam says
That jacket is incredible! And you made it wow! I love cropped leather jackets, think they look great with maxi dresses/skirts.
Haha at Angel of Death :D x
FAIIINT says
Thanks Sam! :) Yeah, their comment kinda made my day, I laughed about it all the way home! Hah!
Sootjeelina says
I love this, your dress is amazing!
xo Sootjeelina
Ashleigh says
I adore this look! I love the high neck on the leather jacket paired with the maxi – I wouldn’t think they would look so great paired together but you have shown me it does! PS amazing jacket – you go girl! xoxo
FAIIINT says
Thankyou so much! :)
FASHION TALES says
Brilliant jacket, I really love cropped pieces! :)/Madison
jamie-lee says
The number of times I have done that! The free shipping helps too.. it’s like oh.. why didn’t I buy that too? Anyway, you look great, and oh my gosh I always love seeing your creations so keep wearing them :)
FAIIINT says
Haha! Yes, exactly, the free shipping is my downfall! Thankyou, I hope there will be lots more pieces to show off soon once my machine is fixed! :)
Miranda says
The seams, neck and zipper detailing on that jacket make it such a great piece!! I also agree, the maxi was made for you ;)
XX,
Miranda
the animal orchestra says
I would definitely take that Angel of Death comment as a compliment!
Love the way the convex hem of the jacket works with maxi dress. So lovely.
PS. Hair tutorial, please? Your curls are giving me hair-envy.
FAIIINT says
I definitely did! I think they were kind of annoyed it didn’t offend me! Hah! ;)
Thankyou, I keep getting asked that recently, but I think it’s mostly down to my hairdressers skill as I honestly don’t do a whole lot with it myself! Maybe I will do a post with the products/tools I use though :)
Lauren says
Good call buying the dress I love it. Jacket as I’ve already said is amazing!!!
Lauren
livinginaboxx
FAIIINT says
Thankyou! :D
iEmma says
this looks gorgeous!! love it so much!
Emma xx
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Tanja says
your black on black outfit is so cool! Love the skirt and your leather jacket! :)
milex says
you know what you’re doing, love it.
NotJustAPrettyDress says
This maxi dress is a great purchase and it is so you! I perfectly understand what you said about shopping: sometimes when you see the right piece, you don’t want to miss the chance to get it and it happened to me this w-e with a beautiful structured shirt by COS…I should stay away from shops and laptops! Take care, Caterina
FAIIINT says
Hehe! I know what you mean, spending so much time online is very bad for my bank balance! Look forward to seeing the shirt on you, I’m such a fan of COS too! :)
Steph says
i love the proportions of this look, i can totally see what you were thinking with this – the cropped fitted leather jacket is just perfect with the billowy maxi! definitely ‘angel of death’ in the coolest way :) x
ODYSSEY says
Great proportions, love this..
Nice find, that dress!
Marlene says
LOL! They really call you Angel of Death? I would’ve love to see the billowing effect as you strut down the street. I think your outfit looks dramatic and absolutely stunning.
FAIIINT says
Thanks Marlene! :) Yeah, I’m used to it now though, most people around here dress like WAGS or extras from TOWIE, so I guess I kinda stick out! ;)
thehautecookie says
from head to toe, i love the entire outfit. you look so beautiful love! xO!
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Melissa Araujo says
No I am not sick at looking at this beautiful jacket and I love the maxi asymmetric dress ( I also just purchased something similar). I like that you wore the cropped jacked closed it adds a high sense of fashion to the casual dress. Lovely look Stephanie x
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Maria says
You look amazing, angel of death indeed!
Maria xxx
crystal says
jesus christ you’re talented. leather is my final frontier which makes me wish i used it under the comfort of an instructor’s help during school (the things you learn to ask AFTER finishing school). ps finally realized i can click on your brandname and see all the things you made, amazing…
FAIIINT says
Aw, *blushes*! Yeah, I know what you mean though, so many things I wish I could just go ask my sewing teacher still! If you need any help/advice with leather though, feel free to drop me an email & I can help as best I can, picked up quite a few handy tricks along the way :)
Josie says
I bet this dress looks amazing in action! I can imagine you walking about just like, well…an angel of death! A cool and nice one though xxx
FASHION ICE says
that maxi is so gorgeous and looks like such a versatile piece. also really like the style of that great jacket!
FAIIINT says
Yes, it’s so versatile, I really wish I’d brought a backup as I know I’ll get a lot of wear out of it!
Lauren says
That maxi dress is so cool! I love the asymmetrical nature of it. And I adore your hair! xo
shriya says
that maxi dress is so nice and superb
lovely dress
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Erica says
I only just found this blog yesterday and I’m very glad I did. All of your outfits are stunning. Do you sell any of your pieces as custom orders?