Sorry about the horrid indoor shots ~ unfortunately I got this cute outfit together for a night with my girls.
It was too dark outside, hence the bad indoor lighting.
Once again my awesome sister Jay took the photos and helped direct me into the best poses.
This is my “Alice” outfit (duh factor as that’s the blog title, but anywho!) I call it that because although it’s not the original blue and white deal, I still have a lot of the major elements from an Alice in Wonderland look. The bow headband, stripy socks, and checks. Other than that, the major variation would be the fact that I’m wearing a skirt, top and vest rather than a dress and no apron. Eh. Maybe more loosely Alice than what I thought…. Ohwell. That’s my inspiration so I’m sticking to it.
Accessories ~ Hair bow, Bracelet & Earrings {Diva} Skirt ~ Tightrope
Scarf ~ A two dollar junk shop Lacy Tights ~ Kmart
Top ~ Tightrope Socks ~ My sister’s and *sad face* she wants them back…. :’(
Ankle Boots ~ Parklea Markets {Sydney} vendor. Best bargain ever at $30.00! I snapped them up straight away.
Vest ~ Cotton On {more than a couple of seasons ago ~ I’ve had that vest for years!}
I love the monochrome look – most of my wardrobe is in shades of black ~ black through grey to white. I do have a few bright colour pieces; mostly purple if it’s a solid colour. I’ll also do checks/tartan or florals. But I always mix it up with something black. I guess you can definitely say black is my signature colour. I love it because it’s so versatile, and it makes even the most girly of styles {think lace, ruffles and bows… Lots of bows} look chic, I would even go as far as to say elegant and sophisticated. Black is just the timeless classic in my opinion.
I also feel that you just can’t go wrong with black – no matter the era or style the garment comes from. If it is cut right for your shape, if it is still in good condition and if it is black ~ you can wear it anywhere, anytime, anyplace. Oh, although I suppose weddings are the exception. As much as I adore the colour, I still know that it isn’t really appropriate for a wedding.
I know that a lot of modern stylists may say otherwise, but I just think it’s a bit tasteless to turn up in black at a wedding. Small doses – think trim or a bit of black in a print is okay to me, but that’s as far as I’d ever go.
xoxo,
b.
P.s. ~ I know you can’t tell, but my nails were a totally gorgeous pastel shade of pink. I don’t really wear pink as a clothes colour but I will wear it on my nails!
