We bet there are some of you who want to be a zef queen just like Die Antwoord's Yolandi Visser. Sporting everything from extraterrestrial inspiration to beyond-the-grave blacked-out eyes and an elven, pre-adolescent look, she's the perfect blend of everything creepy, adorable, and vulgar. Who else can rock all those styles and make it perfectly, aesthetically immaculate? Not only are we in love with the glammed-up British chav look that Yolandi embodies, the rest of the world is too (um, anyone remember when Die Antwoord fronted the T by Alexander Wang Spring 2012 campaign?).
If you want to channel Yolandi, we can't help you in the blunt-bangs-and-bleach department (that's between you and your hairdresser), but we've rounded up the best clothing for you to begin your journey into becoming a zef icon. According to her, "It's associated with people who soup their cars up and rock gold and shit. Zef is, you're poor but you're fancy. You're poor but you're sexy, you've got style."
Yolandi style tips:
1. Leggings are great. Metallic leggings are better.
2. Exaggerate shapes. Make your shirts short crops, and wear your sweatshirts and hoodies at least one size too big.
3. Hi-top sneakers? Check.
4. Go grunge with '90s influence, especially in the watch department (get some Casios and stack them)!
5. Crass and vulgar sayings all the way. If there's an option to sport one, do it. Get cheeky!
6. If it's not black, white, or gold, go bright or pastel. Bubblegum pinks, pale blues, and bold, sunshine yellow are all in order.
7. If it is black or white, consider bold graphics and statement iconography.
8. When is it not appropriate to wear a onesie?
The Moon Cult, Yes, Daddy? Crop Top, $32, available at NYLONshop.
MYVL, Fuck Wid Us Cropped Crewneck, $51.20, available at NYLONshop.
Poprageous, Eggplant Leggings, $80, available at NYLONshop.
Poprageous, Peach Itty Bitty Shorts, $39, available at NYLONshop.
Happiness, Fuck You Jogger, $93, available at NYLONshop.
Publish Brand, Cutout Hooded Sweater in White, $70, available at NYLONshop.
MERRIMAKING, Cloud Crewneck, $58, available at NYLONshop.
TeesAndTankYou, Love Shark Crewneck Sweatshirt, $21, available at NYLONshop.
Valley High, Mary Crop Top, $35, available at NYLONshop.
Midnight Rider, Highway Star Muscle Tee, $56, available at NYLONshop.
MYVL, Rainbow Cropped Halter, available at NYLONshop.
WOWCH, Happy Cat Crop Top, $25, available at NYLONshop.
Local Heroes, I Heart Pussy Ringer Tee, $50, available at NYLONshop.
Echo Club House, Yellow Tennis Sneaker, $34, available at NYLONshop.
Reebok, Classic Nylon Navy/White, $60, available at NYLONshop.
Mojo, Orange Gradient Backpack, $60, available at NYLONshop.
Echo Club House, Pink Sports Girl Mini Backpack, $34, available at NYLONshop.
McIndoe Design, Loki Shorts, $44, available at NYLONshop.
Classy Brand, Money Weed P**** Cat Snapback, $34, available at NYLONshop.
Crap Eyewear, The No Wave-Flat Black Sunglasses, $56, available at NYLONshop.
Kigurumi, Blue Unicorn (Onesie), $59.99, available at NYLONshop.
