It’s been quite a while (far too long, to be exact!), but today’s post is an Everybody Everywhere challenge, and as you may have guessed by the title, the current theme is Black & White!
If you’re a regular around these parts, you already know that I LOVE color, and that’s why today’s challenge was a bit of a departure from the norm. I do love a good monochromatic outfit though, so I pretended like I was dressing head-to-toe in some boldly fabulous hue instead of trying to blend in with the typical NYC sea of black. I threw in a couple of different prints for good measure, red lips with matching red nails, and even experimented a little with a faux-bob hair style!
Speaking of short hair, have you seen my sweet friend Krystal’s darling cut yet?! I might be having a little bit of scissor-envy… perhaps it’s time for me to donate my locks again?
P.S. Yes – Those ARE giraffes and zebras on my tunic. :)
Top to Bottom:
Sunnies – Arizona Trading Company (similar)
Tunic – Vintage, Thrifted
Blazer – Vintage, Thrifted
Cocktail ring – J. Crew (similar)
Handbag – Vintage, Thrifted
Leggings – American Apparel (but I’ve heard good things about these)
Ballet flats – J. Crew (similar, under $30!)
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No surprise … your post was the first one I was drawn to when I went to EBEW! Looking fantastic, Jessie! :)
You would look great with short hair! Love that houndstooth coat too.
Meg
@MissMegasaurus
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you look wonderful! love how you mixed prints here :)
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
Lovely jacket…I like the little color that you kept! I DID see Krystal’s hair cut…she looks adorable! I donated before too…it’s easier to chop off that much knowing your hair is going to a great cause.
Wasn’t it hard to go just black and white? I love the houndstooth with the print of animals next to each other. Pattern matching is my fav :).
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I love your vintage blazer!
How fabulously fun is that tunic! I love the little safari you have going on, and they pair perfectly with the houndstooth. :)
xo http://www.RavingFashionista.com
Love that little houndstooth jacket! I have one somewhere and I am now inspired to find it,
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Had I not read through the post, I would have assumed your hair was short! Cutting is always a good idea. I love that jacket, it’s such a great pattern and such a good way to do houndstooth! Great outfit!
My Growing Obsessions
Color me inspired. The houndstooth over that tunic is pretty great, and I love that you kept things simple with the slim pants and ballet flats (oo, that almost rhymed). And the styling on this is pretty solid — love the lipstick and the hairdo.
I love the mix of print in your outfit! The length of your tunic in comparison to your jacket is perfect!
OK, some of the best pattern play I’ve seen!
This blazer is the best most magnificent blazer I have ever laid my eyes on. Watch your closet, this must be mine!!!
that tunic is just amazing. I was so sad when I saw it was a thrifted vintage find. Awesome for you… sad for me. Kudos to you for finding such an awesome shirt! :)
I was SO surprised I saw very little color on you and then I read the post. Either way, you look beautiful! AND you should cut your hair. I am currently growing mine out and it’s kind of driving me nuts. Ha!
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Love your jungle print top!! I’m also a huge fan of color…I hardly ever wear a lot of black. You do it well though!
-Hope
http://www.aflatteringtale.com
Visiting from EBEW.
such a cute black and white outfit.
I love the mix of patterns.
Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com
Wow, I love that vintage tunic and blazer. I’d never have thought to pair them together but somehow, you pull it off. As usual!!! Gorgeous :)
adorable! great mix of prints and you make me want to whip out my red polish :)
Great tunic and blazer. They have a tunic in the same cut with horses on them @ H&M. So cute!
I love zebras and giraffes on the tunic. I was really hoping that top wasn’t thrifted so I could have one for myself :)
Visiting from EBEW! You have fantastic style and I love this outfit so much! *happily follows*
-Steph from chocolate laced
Love these prints matched together, and wholeheartedly <3 your style!
x.o. Mattie
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this looks amazing – prefer the bob- i just did mine and ill never look back
I’m always scared of just black and white but this looks really interesting
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Great pattern mixing! I like how your outfit is busy on top but simple on the bottom. Nice balance. I’m a sucker for houndstooth too!
Wow!Love your blazer. And that handbag is a treasure, a vintage in fact. Love it!
Cheers,
Cathy@Looking Fashionable in All-White Nursing Uniforms