Black & Blue

blouse c/o // denim // loafers via justfab {similar} // jacket // satchel // rings // watch

Oh holy wind! The day I wore this was beautiful, and seemingly perfect… until I tried to get photographs. Go figure!

Anyhow, here’s my basic blacks again; it just makes such a perfect palette for pops of color and fun prints like the blues of my jacket and nails and the camo on my feet… in fact, I think my feet blend in with the pavement!

Style Note: Start with a monochromatic look {definitely one of my faves}. You can go all black, grey,  or even all red, lots of possibilities! Then, add some interest. Depending on your monochromatic choice, the options are endless. In this case, a pop of color is always a great way to stand out. Now, I could’ve gone any way with the shoes: plain black, another bright color pop, but the camo just speaks to me and the bit of green just goes well with the blue. Have fun in your style, and experiment!http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid2529-25378273-21&faveList=44513857&width=7&height=1&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0

California Winter

sweater // denim wearing size 26 {SALE} // similar boots 

A’s OUTFIT: ralph lauren dress {can’t find online, love this} // leggings from this set // booties {MAJOR SALE}

I don’t know why it is that I’m drawn to blacks and greys in the winter… 

I posted yesterday that we’d actually had chilly days; even some rain and were down in the low 50s! So that’s about as wintery as we’re going to get.

On days like those, I just want to be super cozy. I love this French Connection sweater {size down, I’m wearing a small and feel like I’m swimming in it}. It’s super soft and the zipper detailing is just so fun.

Style Note: When choosing a monochromatic look, define it with a great detail. In this look, I love the way the zippers on the sweater add interest to the high-low hemline and break up the look. I also played with mixing metals as the detailing on the boots are silver versus the gold zippers on the sweater.

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