Right before we left for NOLA I received this beautiful corset from Norwegian Wood. I’ve never had something made to order for me before, and the sheer delight of how perfectly-tailored silk feels on your skin is magnificent.
I’m almost too scared to wear this corset out and about because I know I’ll ruin it somehow, so I took it nice and slow this weekend by playing dress-up in my bedroom.
Paired with my flouncy skirt from a boutique in Birmingham, the corset reminds me of John Singer Sargent’s painting El Jaleo. I know this is nothing like traditional flamenco dress, but if I started flamenco dancing again, this is what I would wear.
I think it makes me want to dance because it feels so damn good to wear! Do you guys have clothes that do that? It makes me want to chuck every ill-fitting, cheapie F21 dress I have out of closet and save up for real clothes (something I probably should be doing at my age anyways).
Thank you, Angie! I love, love, love it!!!
Fashionistas, I’ll do a follow-up post with a detailed shot of the corset and more practical ways of wearing a piece like this year round (and out in public sans dancing 
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38 Responses to “Jaleo”
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melissa~ Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 10:04 pmLooks gorgeous!!
Very colorfull and with the skirt has a spanish thing. I love it.
You look beautifull too^^Thanks for visit my blog!
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koko Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 10:34 pmOMG the corset is beautiful and YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL TOO! Wow that first shot of you is seriously EDITORIAL and belongs in Vogue. I swear.
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gracelikekelly Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 10:52 pmlove it, you are so cute!!!!! It fits you so perfect! My sis has a harness belt from NW and loves it, so Im sure its amazing!
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indigotangerine Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 11:01 pmwow. like really, wow. It’s freaking GORGEOUS. LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors (and how you mimiced the pattern under the skirt. Silk you say? That must feel heavenly.
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miss a. Says:
September 28th, 2009 at 11:43 pmUghhh, I’m so jealous! I ordered a corset top from Topshop only to realize that everything that they have is TOO BIG.
Maybe I will have to get one made to fit, too. It really looks super super super fab on you![Reply]
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Becs Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 12:02 amLar, I love the vibrant colors of that corset! So fabulous. And the pics of you twirling around are too cute!
xo, Becs
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Sharon Rose Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 2:02 amHi there-that was a good investment for your wardrobe, stylish,timeless and it looks fab with your skirt!
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Anne Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 3:04 amYou’re just too CUTE for words!
Love the twirl!
Yes, skirts gives that feeling for me and I even pretend like a salsa dancer when I do wear these kind of clothing pieces.[Reply]
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Sher Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 4:15 amThat looks great Lar!! I just bought a corset dress myself, can’t wait to receive it:)
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Couture Cookie Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 7:44 amIt is adorable on you! I would never even think about parting with all my cheapo stuff though… my designer pieces coexist with F21 dresses in my closet as one big, happy family! Now I need to go check out Norwegian Wood.
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anh Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 8:49 amawww you look darling!!!!! i can’t wait to see more ways to wear it!
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Maritess Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 9:10 amOh my gosh I love that corset! It’s very classy.. and I loved the skirt you paired it with!
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Linda Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 9:24 amYou look too beautiful in the first pic! I feel the same sometimes about quality clothing, but honestly, if you are going to pay alot for something you have to be damn sure you will want to wear it forever and ever and ever…no?
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Sally Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 9:34 amLar, it is truly AMAZING. Gorgeous colors, great fit (obvs), and such a unique design. Can’t wait to see your tutorial on making it work year-round.
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Arushi from FabBlab Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 10:36 amWow, you look fab! The colors are gorg.
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EmilyKennedy Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 10:39 amMan, I have that feeling about throwing out all the cheaply-made clothes, all the time. But a proper wardrobe is such an investment! Anyways, your new corset is divine! I can’t wait to see all the ways you style it up!
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enc Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 11:15 amWell, it’s beautiful, and I hope you’ll throw caution to the wind and wear it anyway, because the world needs to see you looking beautiful IN it. Please don’t deprive us!
(Besides, you can always order another one if you spill peach sangria down the front of it, right?)
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Angela Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 12:22 pmI have that feeling, too – I experience it when I wear a F21 garment in a vibrant color I love but cringe all day at how short or low-cut the thing is (I know a cami and some leggings would help, but sometimes I don’t want to put all of that work in, especially when it’s hot outside!). I should save up and invest in clothes that meet every one of my standards of quality, beauty, and coverage, but fast fashion has a siren call.
I like how clothing brings out themes for you ladies, whether it’s classic NOLA themes, retro models, or flamenco dancers. That’s how dressing up should be, bringing out different characters. Fun!
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AsianCajuns (Lauren) Reply:
October 5th, 2009 at 10:54 pmThanks, Angela! We definitely feel that way about clothes!
ps- you have a gorgeous voice! Love your myspace page![Reply]
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hanako66 Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 2:38 pmit looks gorgeous on you and I can’t wait to see how you wear it!
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B a la Moda Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 3:50 pmNice! You have the flamenco spirit!! I can wait to see other looks with the corset.
xoxo
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lisa Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 3:57 pmBeautiful corset!
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Shin Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 4:33 pmSuch a pretty corset!! I love your flowing skirt and your dance moves!! Awesome picures!! xxoxoxo
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ditriana Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 5:09 pmsimply beautiful. also, if you ever DO decide to do a closet-cull….well, not that any of your clothes would even fit me, but i’d love to be on your let-know list!
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AsianCajuns (Lauren) Reply:
October 5th, 2009 at 10:54 pmThanks, Ditriana! We will definitely let everyone know if we get rid of anything this good (our old F21 stuff will go to Good Will).
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savvy gal Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 5:40 pmyou look so stylish and happy. btw, i have a new diamond givaway. come check it out if you have a chance. have a fab day.
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jenn Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 6:31 pmawesome corset, i looove norwegian wood (both the song and the etsy designer) :]
i mentioned your forever 21 shoe dupe of the chloe sevigny for opening ceremony buckle boots on my latest post.
check it out ;][Reply]
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jentine Says:
September 29th, 2009 at 9:59 pmYes, definately want to see close-ups of this baby…
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greenjeans Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 4:14 amMade to measure is certainly the way to go. Nothing like a well-tailored suit or pair of shoes.
ps. yep, back in the bamboo forest, eating pastries, and what not.
pps. those columns are super funny-I’m sure people get them confused with the Caryatids all the time…
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Lesley Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 11:32 amWowza! Hot little lady!!! It’s gorgeousss! I’m definitely going to look into having one of those made for me!!!
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San Francisco Stylephile Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 1:42 pmGorgeous! You need to take it out on the town immediately!
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issa Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 4:59 pmit’s absolutely gorgeous!! and i totally know what you mean about stop buying cheap ill-fitting clothing and saving for quality pieces…
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Wanderlusting Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 5:05 pmLooking gorgeous sweetie – love the twirling pic, makes me want to join you and dance
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Faith Says:
September 30th, 2009 at 9:20 pmSo good, I love, love, love silk. You look amazing!
~F
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Thom Says:
October 1st, 2009 at 1:31 pmHad this been simply described to me I would have thought, no, that cannot work. Now I see how wrong I often am. There may be a few grammar problems there, but I think you can glean my meaning.
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ana b. Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 amGetting something tailored/bespoke is so grown up! I love the pattern and colours too. It’s something you’ll always treasure I’m sure.
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Ela Says:
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:30 amI love these photos! And oh my, that first photo…um, is your stomach made of steel???
I love when a piece makes one feel that good. You’re such a cutie!
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