Black has always been a staple in my wardrobe. Ok, let's be honest- for a long time, it was THE staple in my wardrobe, the only staple. It wasn't until I decided that I really wanted to start blogging that I realized I had better add some color to my wardrobe, and to be honest, I'm really enjoying color. For several years, 3/4 of my closet consisted of black & grey clothes, and I only shopped for items in those colors. I still find black to be extremely chic and just spectacular in general, but now it only takes up about 1/2 of my closet.
For my sleek black look, I chose to pair some glossy-washed jeans with a navy blazer, and accessories with sprouts of purple, blue & pink colors. What do you guys think of my pairing?

For my sleek black look, I chose to pair some glossy-washed jeans with a navy blazer, and accessories with sprouts of purple, blue & pink colors. What do you guys think of my pairing?
Blazer: Express (Old, similar here)
Tank: Gap Pure (softest tank ever!!)
Jeans (Similar)
Scarf: Alexander McQueen Koi Scarf (Sold out, very similar here)
Jewelry: Scarf ring- Alexander McQueen ring used as scarf ring! (Sold out, similar here);
Bracelets- LA Jewelry District (Similar here); Art Deco-style earrings- Vintage (my grandmothers!)
Bag: Chanel GST
Shoes: Prada
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Love that scarf! Yes, I know what you mean too! Black is always my go to, especially for work. Then I think to myself to incorporate some color!!
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Deleteyou style everything so well, all the colours perfectly fit too!
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DeleteThis outfit is sooo cute! Love the scarf! You gotta let me borrow it! :p
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DeleteDefinitely can't go wrong with black! Those earrings are gorgeous!!
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DeleteHi Allison! you look very nice! love this look! Kisses!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lilli!
DeleteI think 3/4 of my closet is black or gray. I really need to work on incorporating more color. Love the shoes and scarf!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brittany! I know what you mean- it can be so hard, because black is such an easy color to wear!
DeleteOh this outfit is so classy! I'm in love with your earrings!
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DeleteThat scarf is so beautiful! I love it :)
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ReplyDeleteThe shoes and scarfs ads colors to your outfit and black doesn't look boring, but chic ;)
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DeleteIt works all too well! What I'm loving is that slick back thick ponytail. Looks hot!
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DeleteI love this outfit! It's funny because for me, black is the one color that I really don't have in my closet. I'm a sucker for color!
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DeleteBlack is such a great staple! Love this chic ensemble using that color :)
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DeleteOh hahah I use to have the same dilemma, except with navy blue not black (because I use to wear abercrombie and fitch like all the time). Anyway, I think your blazer is gorgeous and so is the scarf! I love this outfit, now following :)
ReplyDeleteawww thanks so much, Joyce! I really appreciate that you are following! And I know what you mean about Abercrombie- I always thought it was strange that they don't make things in black. When my sister was in undergrad, she worked there, so I also owned a ton of white, because I like the crisp, clean look of white. I still shop there regularly for white tees.
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Deletei am the exact same!! i've always worn way too much black and didn't realize it until i started taking photos. one of the best parts of having a personal lookbook :)
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DeleteI think the scarf and shoes were great ways to add color to an otherwise simple outfit! I am so jealous of your scarf and those earrings are fab :)
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DeleteI love everything about this outfit! You look incredibly chic and I'm dying over your shoes!
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DeleteAnd you just can't go wrong with black! Gorgeous shoes!!
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DeleteI think your pairing is great! great way to wear dark color by sprinkling some colors here and there!
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DeleteThe earrings are stunning! The whole outfit is just classic chic. One can never go wrong with black.
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DeleteCan I just say that I love you in color but you look insanely chic in black.....and that I am swooning over ALL of your accessories :)
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hey, allision. i was always a black/gray kind of a girl, too... and never really veered from neutrals... but now, i absolutely love adding and experimenting w/ colors. i absolutely adore this outfit... and the accent you gave with your scarf. seeing this outfit makes me regret selling my gst.... (it was too big for me...) but you look amazing with it. :) hope you have a great wk!
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