Showing posts with label monochromatic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label monochromatic. Show all posts

Monday, August 26, 2013

monochrome

silk gap blouse - thrifted
vintage striped belt - estate sale
vintage corduroy bellbottoms - estate sale
gold montego bay sandals - thrifted
black and white chevron clutch - white house black market 


The idea of vintage corduroy bellbottoms doesn’t lend itself to dressing up for a night out, but that’s just what I did. I paired these with a silk top and gold sandals. The monochromatic color scheme ties it all together, and a sleek low bun, earrings, and nice clutch takes it up a notch from casual to upscale casual.

Did I mention corduroy and upscale in the same breath? A sartorial paradox of sorts, I suppose, but I do love how it turned out.

Friday, February 1, 2013

laying it out

I put together this outfit for a trip from Kansas, where it was 5 degrees when I left, to California, with a high of 77. Layering was essential. I wanted to be able to shed the leggings and sweater as soon as I arrived.

How do you pack for a trip? Do you lay everything out ahead of time? Or throw it all in at the last minute?