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
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your attention to textures and details makes a modern black & white outfit so much more interesting! :)
by Annie on February 29, 2012 at 1:12 AM. #
Beautiful silhouette! The whole look is amazing! :)
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by Kendra on February 29, 2012 at 2:11 AM. #
You look stunning! You can never go wrong with black & white outfit =) X
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by Rosalinda Tjioe on February 29, 2012 at 2:18 AM. #
What a ladylike outfit!
You look super beautiful in that black & white combi!
The golden jewelery makes it even more stunning! x
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by Fashion is for idiots [like us] on February 29, 2012 at 3:24 AM. #
Black and white are always a winner combination! Love that necklace is such a great piece!
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by CessOviedo on February 29, 2012 at 4:27 AM. #
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
by Style-Pursuit on February 29, 2012 at 7:18 AM. #
your accessories are gorgeous!
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by Tina on February 29, 2012 at 7:22 AM. #
I love this outfit and the way you accessorize it!!
by becka on February 29, 2012 at 7:46 AM. #
I've been loving fur vest with skirts/shorts too with heavy goldware!! Great outfit =)
xoxo,
Suzie Q
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by Suzie Q on February 29, 2012 at 7:58 AM. #
love this look, very classy, super chic...
Especially loving that necklace!
xo Cara
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by Cara on February 29, 2012 at 8:31 AM. #
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.
by Fashion to Go on February 29, 2012 at 9:21 AM. #
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!).
by Jess ♡ on February 29, 2012 at 9:24 AM. #
AMAZING outfit Jen! I truely love it :) The skirt has such a flatteing shape! xo Nikki
by Nikki @ The Ginger Diaries on February 29, 2012 at 10:12 AM. #
A girl can never go wrong with black, white and gold! Love that shirt! I am all about leather accents right now.
by Santina on February 29, 2012 at 10:31 AM. #
You look so stunning! Absolutely gorgoeus outfit! So stylish and beautiful!
XoXo
Plami
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by Plami on February 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM. #
LOVE the gold hardware on the belt! What a great find.
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by xJOLE on February 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM. #
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).
by lisa on February 29, 2012 at 10:44 AM. #
yes, yes, yes! i'm allll about this palette. spot on, jen and i NEED that necklace! x
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by Erin at thesparkle.net on February 29, 2012 at 11:49 AM. #
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
by Alexandra on February 29, 2012 at 12:01 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!
by littlemissandrea on February 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM. #
Amazing outfit and photos! I love it :)
by Disturbed Style on February 29, 2012 at 2:03 PM. #
STUNNING look!!! I loove that blouse! And that necklace is so fun!
by Asher on February 29, 2012 at 5:15 PM. #
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
by Leonie on February 29, 2012 at 6:35 PM. #
Love the classic outfit! The hair ring is the perfect detail :)
XO J
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by Jacquelyn on February 29, 2012 at 7:05 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
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by thereafterish.com on February 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM. #
Black + white + gold = WHAT A REGAL COMBO! That chunky gold necklace is my favourite necklace of yours :)
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by Kristy on February 29, 2012 at 7:49 PM. #
I cannot believe that necklace is from the Bay!
by MizzJ on February 29, 2012 at 8:59 PM. #
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
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by Mina on February 29, 2012 at 9:28 PM. #
OBSESSED with that necklace!! xo
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by FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION on March 1, 2012 at 8:02 PM. #
I absolutely love this outfit!! it's just gorgeous!
Leonor
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by Leonor on March 2, 2012 at 12:18 AM. #
Amazing outfit, love the lions on your belt.
xo erica
by erica marie on March 2, 2012 at 7:28 AM. #
Your attention to details and lines is impeccable! Love this outfit Jen!
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by Mini on March 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM. #
i absolutely love your necklace! the bay has been killin it lately!
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by em k. on March 6, 2012 at 11:29 AM. #