Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Classic Palette


As much fun as it is to play with colours and prints, black and white outfits will always have a special place in my sartorial heart. Before I started dating D (who greatly influenced the addition of colour into my wardrobe) a few years ago, my closet was filled almost entirely of these two tones. Although most of the time I like to wear more simple and timeless looks with this colour scheme, I occasionally enjoy playing up a slightly edgier vibe with details like leather collars, lace up booties and heavy gold hardware.



Wearing: YesStyle top, skirt and vest (c/o), MICHAEL Michael Kors clutch (similar), Stuart Weitzman booties (c/o), vintage belt, necklace from The Bay, BCBG rings, H&M hair ring

33 comments:

  1. your attention to textures and details makes a modern black & white outfit so much more interesting! :)

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  2. Beautiful silhouette! The whole look is amazing! :)

    PIECE OF CAKE. PEACE OF MIND.

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  3. Rosalinda TjioeFebruary 29, 2012 2:18 AM

    You look stunning! You can never go wrong with black & white outfit =) X

    http://rosalindatj.blogspot.com

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  4. Fashion is for idiots [like us]February 29, 2012 3:24 AM

    What a ladylike outfit!
    You look super beautiful in that black & white combi!
    The golden jewelery makes it even more stunning! x

    fashion is for idiots [like us]
    fashion is for idiots [like us]

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  5. Black and white are always a winner combination! Love that necklace is such a great piece!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  6. I believe gold hardware is a must for any black & white outfit, although I recently went for silver and was pleasantly surprised with the end result... :o)

    This outfit is just perfect in every little detail!

    x

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  7. your accessories are gorgeous!

    WWW.TINACIOUS.ME ~ WWW.TINACIOUS.ME

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  8. I love this outfit and the way you accessorize it!!

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  9. I've been loving fur vest with skirts/shorts too with heavy goldware!! Great outfit =)

    xoxo,
    Suzie Q
    Style Cue by Suzie Q

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  10. love this look, very classy, super chic...

    Especially loving that necklace!

    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com

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  11. Oh dear, I have the same problem. Although I'm trying to incorporate more colors into my wardrobe, I cannot help but gravitate towards more neutral palettes. I love how to spiced things up in your outfit with the addition of gold hardware.

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  12. Such a classy outfit, whenever I think of black and white, I think of uniform. This totally proved me wrong, I think I'm going to try some more black and white from now on :)

    Hope the snow didn't hit you too hard! I sure got a bunch of it in one night (over 15cm!).

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  13. Nikki @ The Ginger DiariesFebruary 29, 2012 10:12 AM

    AMAZING outfit Jen! I truely love it :) The skirt has such a flatteing shape! xo Nikki

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  14. A girl can never go wrong with black, white and gold! Love that shirt! I am all about leather accents right now.

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  15. You look so stunning! Absolutely gorgoeus outfit! So stylish and beautiful!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

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  16. LOVE the gold hardware on the belt! What a great find.

    http://xjole.blogspot.com

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  17. I always think of a basic black and white outfit as being pretty bland, but you've proven that assumption wrong. Love the shiny gold accents and contrasting textures (metal, silk, faux fur).

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  18. Erin at thesparkle.netFebruary 29, 2012 11:49 AM

    yes, yes, yes! i'm allll about this palette. spot on, jen and i NEED that necklace! x

    http://thesparkle.net

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  19. Jen I love this! The second pic in particular is beyond stunning. Love how you limited the tones but really played up all the details, textures, and accessories. Absolutely stunning as always pally!

    Alex xoxo

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  20. littlemissandreaFebruary 29, 2012 12:55 PM

    I know what you mean! I like to revert back to classic black and white outfits once in a while because they're so easy and require absolutely no thinking what so ever! Your outfit paired with the gold is so classy - love it!

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  21. Disturbed StyleFebruary 29, 2012 2:03 PM

    Amazing outfit and photos! I love it :)

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  22. STUNNING look!!! I loove that blouse! And that necklace is so fun!

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  23. This is a fantastic look, must be one of my favorites! Love all the golden details, especially that vintage belt with the lion head is beautiful. Pretty pictures lady!

    xo Leonie

    Orpheum

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  24. Love the classic outfit! The hair ring is the perfect detail :)


    XO J
    www.style-worthwhile.com

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  25. thereafterish.comFebruary 29, 2012 7:38 PM

    If I've learned anything from Swank Heights' latest posts, it's that Black and White and other neutrals together always work best.

    They're the basic colors at each end of the light spectrum, which makes them strongest. Makes sense.

    LOVE THIS. So glam.

    me ke aloha, Mae
    //thereafterish.com

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  26. Black + white + gold = WHAT A REGAL COMBO! That chunky gold necklace is my favourite necklace of yours :)

    www.monochromachic.com

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  27. I cannot believe that necklace is from the Bay!

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  28. Jen u always wear things so amazingly. Classic but with a twist. so Glad to be back. but dont worry i always had an eye on your posts even during my break.
    let me know next time u wanna get together for pics.
    hopefully no last minute styling emergency arises.
    xoxo
    mina
    www.glitterinmyveins.com

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  29. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONMarch 1, 2012 8:02 PM

    OBSESSED with that necklace!! xo
    www.frankieheartsfashion.com

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  30. I absolutely love this outfit!! it's just gorgeous!

    Leonor
    http://thesparklinglemon.blogspot.com/

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  31. Amazing outfit, love the lions on your belt.

    xo erica

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  32. Your attention to details and lines is impeccable! Love this outfit Jen!

    pleasebemylouisiana.blogspot.com

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  33. i absolutely love your necklace! the bay has been killin it lately!

    http://magna-karta.blogspot.com/

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