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Saturday, November 29, 2008

As Simple As Black And White

My tenative steps towards all black ensembles (I really wanted to break up the fringe outfit with red shoes) have been greatly helped along by a few new additions from Ruche. Some of you might remember my previous dabblings in Ruche. To add to that collection I now have a lovely black bag with hidden outside pockets and wood details and a highwaist checkered skirt, also with pockets. I'm mildly obsessed with all forms of pockets and both these items will be getting a lot of wear in the near future.
Outfit details: dress (worn as skirt)- H&M, turtleneck- H&M, shoes- H&M, bag- Ruche, headphones- some shop in Japan
Outfit details: shirt- Vain and Vapid, skirt- Ruche, tights- Target, shoes- H&M
For dancing I removed the turtleneck from my fringe dress. Outfit details: dress- H&M, tights- some shop in Athens Greece, shoes- Urban Outfitters, jacket- Urban Outfitters, feathers- Etsy

78 comments:

Songy said...

Looking good. I was wondering about that online shop. I got a comment from them for my other blog. I then went to check out the products. They are quire affordable I thought. How was the 'shopping' experience then?

Hope you have a great weekend!
S

young said...

Oh, it really suits you. You look gorgeous! But then I am really getting into black again. You always look wonderful.

Sarah said...

Those lace stockings are so gorgeous! You make black look pretty! =D

chocandcinnamon said...

Love the first skirt, I've been looking for one similar to that! Haven't find it yet though

-k said...

I like the updated modern take on the flapper dress. Together with the tights, you look tres chic.

Lisa said...

all these pieces are perfectly suited for you.
that houndshooth with the detailed tights will be gorgeous paired with a simple T.

that black dress + tights =
divine.
love your take on the LBD.

x.

Nadine said...

So funny I have the same H&M dress and I also planned to wear it as a skirt.

enc said...

I really like each of these all-black incarnations. Each looks a bit different, and each is very you.

A Black Tie Event said...

I love the lace tights in the last outfit, so pretty!

Parapluie said...

Amazing! I especially love the second outfit!

Savvy Mode SG said...

first outfit. soooo cute.

Eyeliah @ stylesymmetry.com said...

what is so natural to most is like an odd day out for us color junkies! Love the fringed skirt btw.

copperoranges said...

you look fantastic! i love that skirt.

Trains and Sewing Machines said...

I love the white and black checked skirt! I've been looking for a skirt of that style, and I can't seem to find the perfect one yet. Very cute :)

Anonymous said...

hey! its my first time reading your blog and you have lovely photographs! do you mind sharing what camera you use and how did you get the vintage effect (is it by photoshop?) : ) thanks!!

apricot tea. said...

Loving the black & white. Very autumn! You remind me that I need to wear more black & white. :]

Eve said...

What great outfits! The black and white shirt is to die for as well as the fringe dress and those tight! I love them!

She's Dressing Up said...

I love the first outfit - a great way to tone down the fringing for day! And I love all of the photos where you're doing big smiles! =]

Natalya said...

I saw your picture today in a book in waterstones. 'What I Wore Today', I think it was called. Funny how a picture of a girl from canada(?) could find itself on a bookshelf in the shit end of London.

pretty face said...

Wow, I love those tights... like some sort of creeping vine.

Have you been on a bag spree lately, lady???? I've been seeing lots of lovely new bags :)

Bella said...

Loving the fringe coupled with those lacey tights!

WendyB said...

We know you're not from NYC when you're making tentative steps TOWARD all-black. ;-)

Emily said...

The tights in the third outfit are GORGEOUS!

Stefanie Grace said...

I LOVE the photos - especially the ones with the umbrella! Really cute! Love the style!!

The Stylish Wanderer said...

Lovely outfits, the last one is my favorite cause Im really addicted to your tights. I may have my heels but you have hose tights!

jayne said...

i just bought a flapper dress similar to that, I might use your tights for inspiration!

HEK said...

Adorw that black and white, the polkadot umbrella with the skirt is so lovely!

Brigadeiro said...

I love the last shot of you smiling/laughing, too cute, and that outfit with the jacket is just gorgeous! Love it from head to toe ;)
xx

Miss_Red said...

lovely outfits, I adore the tights in the last few pics and the checked skirt.

Becca Jane said...

i love all of these outfits, especially the first one. and that bag is so so great as well!

Divinity Avenue said...

Oooh, that skirt in the second set is darling. I need some high-waisted skirts. I bet that fringe dress is fun for dancing!

Fashion Tidbits said...

LURVE the lace tights

lisa said...

I love the black-and-white skirt and the lace tights. And a polka-dot umbrella? Too cute!

♥ Chloe said...

I love the last look, especially with the tights. What a great way to wear them. I had wanted to try floral tights but felt like I was channeling Madonna circa 1987 and had no idea how to wear it- I think you've done it. Brilliant!

You look great, as always. I just love your style. :)

Angela said...

AHH love those first shoes, darling!!


How's everything in Greece? Looks DIVINE!

xoxo!

StrikeMatch said...

Oh, I love this. But still... you get me hooked on colour and then throw classic black back at me... A veritable overload of inspiration.

surimay said...

the fringe dress is amazing! pictures with the umbrella are adorable. i love things that match :D. and your tights for dancing make me envious!

Amelia said...

Aww man, I almost bought that skirt, but talked myself out of it and now you have to go and remind me of it? Fantastic outfits. I love the fringe dress. The all-black is wonderful.

muchlove said...

You've managed to make black look interesting and fun.
You have a pretty smile :)

Styleseeking Zurich said...

Ohh I love these outfits! The fringe dress from H&m looks really good, I have to chek our locak H&M for that. And I love how you wore lace tights with this dress. The feathers in your hair and everything else is soo lovely!!

Nesli

Sassy said...

Wow, these outfitts are gorgeous, I love them!

Inspire the Starling said...

That is a beautiful door behind you on the first set of pictures..and you should count yourself lucky it's not actually raining there (well in the pics). Here in London its raining all the time!

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CapuccinoB. said...

wow
i love your tights!!!
btw, would you like to trade links? you are already in mines :)


x

coco said...

I love the first set of pictures by the door, you look like a modern Holly Golightly.

Camilla said...

lovely lace leggings! :)

THE HOUSE OF STYLE said...

the outfits are all super chic but fun.the ruche bag is lovely dear and so are your tights,
muah
marian

Kvestelser said...

Such beautiful setting surrounding you! Where do you find all your locations? And you look good when laughing!! :D

zuz said...

love the umbrella :P

KD said...

I love all the outfits, but the tights in the last one are amazing!!

the freelancer's fashionblog said...

Love everything you're wearing!Quite "European chic".

bellefantaisie.net said...

i love the skirt in the first outfit, they are so easy to wear! and your tights in the last outfit are gorgeous! x

Kira Fashion said...

It seems you are having fun! So cool!!
I love both skirts, the tulip and the fringe one :)

How is life in Greece?

Do you miss home?

a kiss girl!

Lynne said...

They look great - but I really like the door you are standing in front of!

Couture Carrie said...

Love the fringed skirt and embellished tights!
Great combos here, CH!

xoxox,
CC

P.S. [re: your comment on CC] Gloves CAN be super empowering; you are right!

Leigh said...

Adore your blog, photos and outfits..!! I am stocking up on the tights this year:)

Anna said...

can i just say i adore the very last photo! i miss you and your delightful laugh... was in an antique shop the other day and remembered our summer outings with fondness :]

CHARMAINE said...

your umbrella and skirt complement each other :)

The Clothes Horse said...

Hi Anonymous 1, I use a Canon Powershot SD 1000. But that will change now since my camera finally seems to have died (it's flash and zoon have been broken for months) and now I must bum off of friends for awhile. I edit using picnik.com

Jen said...

adore these outfits!

Stompface said...

You are such a pretty lady!

Lovely outfits.

ŞeNaY said...

you look gorgeous dear!

Daisy said...

The outfits are so pretty as are the photos!

Styleseeking Zurich said...

thank you so so much for the sweet comment : ) it really cheered me up.

and you look so cute here!
love it.

best,

Mi

atelier said...

I cannot believe you are wearing those shoes in Athens while here is almost snowing!!! Lucky you;)
I adore that H&M dress, remind me a bit one Carrie had -when she had her date with the Russian- and it looks great

SOS! said...

Your tights are amazing. I love the delicate lace-ish thing going on.. yum.

Brittany Noel said...

I don't have enough black or white. Love the plaid.

[Tara] said...

I have been working the all-black myself lately -- it is sort of liberating in the sense that you can throw different black items together and it rarely ever looks bad!

Wanderlusting said...

Must check out this "some shop in Japan" - you get a lot of great stuff from there :P

Shen-Shen said...

Amazing amazing AMAZING skirt!

J.Yo said...

i love your outfits and photos in this post!

Andy said...

Oh I REALLY love the first outfit.
Gorgeous!
New post on my blog.. check it out!


-A.

Tahda said...

you look fabulous in all of these black numbers!

Vain and Vapid said...

I just love the fringe dress (& skirt ensemble)... hooray for all things 20's...

PorcelainBlonde said...

Your hair looks so pretty and I adore the patterned tights and bowed shoes.
Simple and chic but still very feminine.

melly said...

you really take wearing the same pieces in different ways to a whole new level for me. i loooove the patterned tights and you look SO good in that last outfit.

My_candy_influences said...

haha your earphones from japan are they by swimmer? and do they,by chance, have little bannanas all over them? i have the same pair!

Recycled Runway said...

In love with the tights, especially because you bought them overseas! Love the blog.


xoxo,
Kat&Bon

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