it’s black & white

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sweater: Rinascimento  // pants: Zara (similar here) // shoes: BCBG (similar here) // bag: Zara // shades: Marc by Marc Jacobs // lip: Marc Jacobs – Saboteur 

My go-to look is black and white. It’s flattering, effortless, and classic. I decided to dress it up by swapping out a pair of skinny jeans for a dressy black pant and going with a patent leather boot. A berry lip adds a subtle amount of color and you can never go wrong with a pair of cat eye sunglasses. Have a great Monday!

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from desk to drinks

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coat: United Colors of Benetton (similar here), sweater: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, pants: Zara (similar here), clutch: United Colors of Benetton (similar here), boots: BCBG (similar here), shades: Marc by Marc Jacobs, lip: YSL

‘Tis the season for holiday parties. Since most begin right after work, a desk-to-drink look is best. For me, it’s black with a play on textures and subtle gold accents. All-day comfort is important, too. If you’re not one to wear heels all day, don’t start now! Hobbling into the party isn’t the way to go, so bring those heels with you to slip on right before heading out. Freshen your makeup and add a bold lip, like YSL – Le Rouge.

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puffer coat + knitwear

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puffer coat: BCBG (similar here), sweater: Mossimo, jeans: Zara, bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs, boots: Zara, lip: YSL

One of my cold weather staples is a warm puffer coat. I’m always cold, so layers and more layers are how I make it though a Chicago winter. I love the huge collar on this (super) soft cardigan. The over-sized buttons and front pockets make this a great option to wear with jeans or pair it with a skirt and tights.

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