I have a confession: I am living a double life.  There’s the one you all know (or are getting to know) – the intensely platformed and painted extreme fashion enthusiast.  Then there’s my dirty little secret.  A conservative office.  A closet full of sensible clothes.  Leaving the house daily in little to no makeup and boots with only an inch of sole stacked beneath the heels.

It’s more than just a change of clothes from day to night.  My separate wardrobes have taken on identities of their own.  I was approached in my neighborhood once by someone interested in my outfit.  As we spoke, she asked if I worked in the area.  Without giving it a second thought I responded, “No.”  I had to correct myself – in fact, I was merely a block or two from work – but the girl standing there talking to her in Jeffrey Campbells, layers of lash, and a crown of fresh flowers was so far removed from the awkward office girl, I could easily forget they were both me.

The after-hours persona is an ever-evolving experiment.  Over the past few weeks a rebel girl grunge influence surfaced.  My alter ego wore a septum ring (inspired by Alexander Wang SS11) and was painted in carefully placed tattoos – a triangle inside my left wrist, a feather or phrase on my inner arm, and a circle just behind my right ear.  After the gritty rock wonderland show that transpired at Great Scott last night [details and pics to come!] I think these urges are satiated.  Besides, this site was beginning to lean a bit glam goth with all the black and leather and spikes…

I wanted to lighten things up a bit tonight, and the barely-there Cheap Monday Frilled Slip Dress, available at Nasty Gal, is the perfect piece to do it.  It feels fresh, pure – and practically naked!  The ultra-sheer nude slip dress is dripping with effortless sex appeal, from the scoop neck to the asymmetric ruffle hem.  I’d opt for a bit more modesty, layering it with something like the AllSaints Olivia Slip (have and love!), or the more basic Commando Nude Slip.  Paired with a long, chunky knit cardigan (like the one pictured), softly disheveled hair, thick socks and some sturdy platform sandals or open-toes, it’s a a perfect balance of seductive and sweet.

With this dress added to the arsenal, my alter ego and I would be fully prepared to embrace the girly goddess persona…  However, I might hold on to the faux piercing or one small tattoo for a little while longer.  They’re starting to grow on me…