Summer Gamine in Black and White

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Shana
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There’s this combo I’m obsessed with.  Perhaps you’ve heard of it?  It’s a little thing I like to call black and white.

IknowIknowIknow.  No points for originality.  But here’s my latest twist: Contrasting collars.

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A collar, all buttoned up and offset by a contrasting neckline….it makes me feel like Twiggy or something. (Granted, I’m like half her height and twice her age but let’s just go with it for a sec.)

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sweater:  Missguided Mesh Jumper – currently half-off!  ($23) BTW, I’m wearing a size 8

top:  Bradamant Fixer (silk) Bodysuit, $94 (size S)

shorts:  Blank Denim cut-offs, on sale for $42

shoes: Naot Tahoe 

sunglasses: Madewell Hepcat Shades, on sale for $38

backpack: Makr Farm Rucksack

bracelet: Bauble Bar, $28

 

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And because the line between a rut and mom-uniform is blurry….I’m basically wearing the same thing out on date night.  Swap a short skirt for the cut-offs, then add heels.

Hunh.  That’s a pretty good rule of thumb for just about anything, dontcha think?  Swap for skirt.  High heels.

 

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As I type this, I’m still eyeing a large pile of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale bags, trying to calculate cost-per-wear vs. what-I-already-may-own-that-is-almost-identical with little clouds of need-vs-want raining on my shopping parade….but these heels?  An easy in.  I love the complicated details and nude color.

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lace shell: old from Madewell, but the new Madewell Starstitch Eyelet shell is almost identical.  $78

top: Bradamant Fixer (silk) Bodysuit, $94 (size S)

skirt: old from Target, but Forever 21’s Striped Mini is pretty close.  And $6. Seriously.

shoes: Sam Edelman Palma Suede Sandals, $99 at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

clutch: old from Madewell, but I’m loving this colorblock envelope clutch at Nordstrom.  $48

 

xo,

S

ps.  My sister?  Had her baby last night!!!  I’ll post pics soon, but wanted to share the name:  Greenlea Marie.  Isn’t that amazing?  Lovelovelove.

 

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10 COMMENTS

  1. Love these looks! Obsessed with both pairs of shoes.

    I’m wondering if any of my fellow readers of this blog have suggestions for a fashion blog focused on office attire. Shana is my absolute fave for the four days a week that I hang with my kid, but I need some inspiration for the three days a week that a work in a business casual environment. Thanks!

    • I’d love this, as well! I work in a creative field + casual office, so most days I’m just elevating my everyday pieces (destroyed jeans + heels + jacket, instead of + chucks + graphic T) but when I need to take it up a notch…especially since some of those days take me onsite to more conservative offices than mine.

      S, I wish I could hack the heel height on those heels because they are H.O.T. HOTTTTT!!

  2. Shana, you ARE channeling Twiggy here, I see it! My fav though is Pax’s “Mommy Say Relax” t-shirt. I’m not usually a big fan of tees with message on them, but … OMG. The irony of this has me dying, esp w/the flag leggings. Loving the freshness of your new blog, the interface, everything! xo

  4. Great outfits! Kohls…(I know…Im not usually a fan) has a black and white striped skirt exactly like yours but longer….for us with not so cute legs 🙂 also…where is your bracelet from.? its cute..

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