Last year I resolved to start Everybody Everywear in 2012 as I’ve not participated before, then I found out it was black and white. Oh, the HORROR!
So originally I decided not to do it… then changed my mind even though I knew I’d missed the EBEW deadline. I wanted to do it anyway just for myself (and the challenge)!
This truly was a challenge for me: I live for colour, so if January had been orange and green, or yellow and blue I would have been fine. But I’ve bought some of my favourite clothes and shoes by trying on things I would NEVER normally wear, so black and white it was.
I will admit I didn’t actually wear this out – it was the result of a Sunday spent trying on clothes, scarves and shoes to try and make something work. BUT now looking at the photos I really rather love this outfit and will definitely wear it out sometime soon. I loved this outfit simply because I mixed texture and pattern – if I can’t have colour then I have to have pattern. I paired my Thomas Wylde skull scarf (THE scarf to have a few years ago and still one of my favourites) with stripes, and love the contrast of skulls and a flower.
So that’s a lesson learned: I have to take up the challenge next time and go with it, not chicken out like a scaredy-cat. Famous last words…?!
Scarf: Thomas Wylde (bought on eBay)
Sweater: Freemans (old)
Corsage: Unknown
Trousers: Topshop
Belt: Asos
Heels: New Look
Silver bracelet (worn as anklet): F+F
White bracelets: F+F
Black heart bracelt: Tiffany & Co
Fingertip rings: Asos
Nails: Rimmel Be a Star
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Just discovered your blog–love it lady!! You and I have the same hair and skin tone, the same love of color and appreciation for mixing retro, trendy, and rocker-chic styles. I too am a forty-something with longish red hair who believes that being adventurous with fashion increases health, creativity and over-all well being. Wish you weren't across the pond–I'd invite you over for coffee right now!
Wow Anne, what a lovely, lovely compliment… how nice that we're so on the same wavelength!! Hope to see you again C xx
Okay so I came across this post through someone else's blog and IMMEDIATELY fell in love!! I have to follow you now! You are so stylish
Thank you so much Nikki! What a lovely comment! C xx
Um…amazing. That's all I can say. Amazing.
Roxy
This South Korean's Got Seoul
That's so nice of you, thank you Roxy! Catherine x
You are so ridiculously stylish, it just kills me. Love the graphic black and white!
Kayla
Freckles in April
I'm so flattered, Kayla, thank you…!! C xoxo
I love the details! So cute!!
Aww Rose thank you so much! C x
My goodness, you just oooze class! Beautiful!
What a lovely thing to say – thank you Bridget, hope to see you again! Catherine x
Those heels (especially with those pants) really are amazing. Nice!
preethi
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Thanks Preethi – it took me a while to find the perfect black trousers but I think I've found the ones I'm happiest with! C xx
I would never have the guts to wear skulls other than in October, but you make it works so well for January.
Courtney
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Hee hee I never even thought about Halloween when buying the scarf, Courtney… I'm SO reckless aren't I! 😉
Cool! That is very sharp and fresh. And reminds me of lovely Paris. 🙂
Wow, Paris: THANKS Jennifer!! C x
Ok, those are the most fabulous shoes ever! And I love your cute braided headband!See Me Rwar
Thank you, Rebecca! Catherine x
Those shoes are amazing!!
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Thank you Merrick, hope to see you again! Catherine x
well done you! this is an amazing b&w outfit! even though you missed ebew i reckon you get a massive gold start lol!!:D now, time for some colour lol!!
Rachel xx
Thanks Rachel… as you will see I have already broken out the colour!! C xoxo
LOVE the scarf…LOVE the heels! So fab!
I LOVE the heels! You are so rockin' this B&W!
Beautiful! My husband would love the skulls! Your outfits are always beautiful. This one is perfect.
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I love this outfit! You have different prints,but combined together they are fabulous.
I love, love, love the idea of pinning the scarf with the flower. Must try this! Fabulous look overall, and definitely not boring, even if there's no colour.
You look fabulous!I love black and white:)
~anne
love the whole outfit!!!
I love this look! The scarf is fantastic with the flower. The heels are killer fab.
Julie
Love this look, your scarf is cool!
I often avoid the black and white combo for fear of looking like a waiter. Your combination is perfect. Skulls for the win.
This outfit is proof that black and white isn't a boring combo! I love the combo of skulls and stripes.
Skulls plus big flower = really great!! You look fabulous in black and white.
Those shoes! I adore them!
You look great in black and white. The colors make your beautiful hair color and enviable eye color both really stand out.
I love the braided headband you did…so cute!
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