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Androgyny.

/ Lacuna / 6 Comments

Androgyny – is the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics, partly male and partly female in appearance, gender identity, sexual identity or sexual lifestyle.

At a young age I’ve always considered myself androgynous, mentally identifying myself as a women and man in freely what is seen as masculine and feminine behaviors.  Throughout time in all aspects I have been able to balance and comply with both on many levels being in between fashion, characteristics & lifestyle.

On a regular day, no occasion I whipped up this timeless ensemble .

  In the 1900s, social rules have restricted attire according to gender. Trousers, bowler or top hats were traditionally a male form of dressing which was frowned upon for women. Traditional gender roles blurred and fashion pioneers such as Paul Poiret and CoCo Chanel introduced trousers to women’s fashion. Women activists during that time would also decide to wear trousers, for example Luisa Capetillo a women’s rights activist and the first woman in Puerto Rico to wear trousers in public. 

 My trousers have a regular waist, concealed zipper, slim legs with ankle-length including slit hems and stretch fabric leaving you with enough room to wiggle. The vintage single breasted button down trench coat is primitive. It has rain protective fabric, popped with faded olive brownish shade peeking out the inter collar and side pockets. 

Fortuitous, I was successful in snagging a true vintage bowler hat two years ago. The material is a black wool as the hat base and the brim are in great condition! In replacement of not having a black scarf, I cut up an old thin t-shirt using it underneath to hold back my braids leaving a more sleek appearance.  

I specifically wore a white ruffled top in representation of the Victorian era. The precious addition to styling this look was to embody this rare vintage lion necklace, inclusive of different size pearls wrapped all across as some lingering down from the lions mouth. 

Trench Coat: Thrifted

Bowler Hat: Thrifted

Top: H&M

Trousers: H&M

Necklace / Earrings / Ring : Thrifted

Belt: Thrifted

Boots: Gifted 

Xo Lacu Xo

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Hawaiian Hibiscus

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Ok so originally, I planned on wearing a long flowy maxi  bottom or pencil skirt with this top. On the other hand, I was heading over to my girl’s birthday party which was taking place on the rooftop of her building. Putting thought into it realistically,  wearing a skirt would not have been the greatest choice throughout the day rolling into the night most importantly if I wanted to dance without any high rises.  Instead, I slipped on a pair of loose fitted acid washed joggers w/ elasticized drawstring and leg cuffs along with enough room to move & groove.

I often get asked “who does your braids” and I do them myself. Keeping up w/ it can be time-consuming but I take good pride behind the whole process of maintaining it including the labor and all lol! I revel in changing up the style of my braids whether it’s up, down, ponytail, space buns or wrapped. Leaving it down, I twisted my braids to create more of a bulkier look adding a colorful Hawaiian hibiscus flower hair clip with alligator clasps to provide grip & hold.

  • Fun Fact – I am Salvadorian, French & Hawaiian born in Mexico and raised in Queens, New York since 1 year old.

My shirt features all over Hawaiian hibiscus and leaf print with a basic collar, button down front closures, short sleeves and point hem which I tied up into a knot to add some edginess. Accessorizing the shirt, I wore a sea shell brooch I purchased from Paradox Thrift Shop. This shop is one of my favorite local thrift stores here in New York. Ask for Jessi, she’s the sweetest person ever<3


I even accessorize my braids too!

Floral Shirt: Forever 21

Jeans (Joggers): Buffalo Exchange

Broach: Paradox Thrift Store

Flower Hair Clip: Local Boutique 

Shoes: Converse

Rings: Forever 21

Earrings: Local beauty supply store

Xo Lacu Xo

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Beavis & Butthead – This Rocks

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I do not watch any sort of television however, growing up as a kid, conventionally I’d run downstairs to the livingroom with my older sister to tune into the animated MTV series Beavis & Butthead. Both my sister and I were hefty wild children yet cunning but nonetheless, in my viewpoint this show was the shit! Although these characters both lack any empathy or moral scruples, even towards each other as indicated, this sitcom was very much apart of my childhood.

If you aren’t familiar with the show, it centers on two socially incompetent, heavy metal-loving teenage delinquents (Beavis and Butthead) who go to school at Highland High in Highland, Texas. They have no apparent adult supervision at home, are dim-witted, under educated and barely literate but additionally funny… “teenage wasteland” There are loads of episodes on YouTube if you missed out, I recommend it!

Anyhow, in the middle of shopping I spotted a knit tank top of “Beavis and Butthead” with a round neckline, a front O-ring ladder cutout detail, raw cut armholes and a raw-cut hem. It was “must” purchase in my book.

Cognizant of an orange beanie at home which off the back I knew it would be a perfect match with the tank top so I styled it accordingly.

In addition, wearing one of my favorite varsity jacket, acid washed high wasted jeans, plaid button down shirt wrapped around the waste and topped it off w/ some classic black and white chucks.

Varsity Jacket: Thrifted

Beavis & Butthead Tank Top: Forever 21

Jeans: Forever 21

Plaid Shirt: Pac-Sun

Beanie: Local beauty supply store

Converse: Purchased in Seattle

Rings: H & M  and my mood ring is from New Mexico

Xo Lacu Xo

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