Friday, January 14, 2011

My Take on Black and Brown......

I have a confession to make. I used to really, really, dislike when I saw outfits that combined the colors black and brown.  After being glued to the TV watching episodes of House of Style and Fashion TV back in the day and all I knew was that it was a big no no, and that stuck with me for quite sometime.  Since then I have come into my own when it comes to my personal style and more and more this color combo has grown on me.  I saw the below image today and its the perfect execution of these 2 colors.  The white stripe lightens up the black and the burnt caramel fringe bag adds some interest to the outfit, so lovely.  I hope you all had a great week and for those of you that have one, enjoy an even better long weekend.

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25 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Love this pic. especially your bag!

    Vicky
    new post:Take me to the place I love&follow me

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  2. alessandra nittiJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    love it love it love it! it's very chic!

    http://wonderfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  3. Elizabeth Daisy.January 15, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I agree...it was always fixed in my mind NOT to combine these two colours but last year I saw so many great outfits that used black and brown together...style is what you make it ♥

    *following your blog*

    Eda ♥

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  4. Anne-Marie @ 10 RoomsJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    The caramel in your pic pairs perfectly with black and white - I think the darker the brown, the trickier it is.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I feel the same way- but I know have grown to love black and brown together! I love the picture you posted, as she pulls it off perfectly esp. with the gold as another neutral to tie it all together :)
    xo
    BEE

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Happy weekend to you also! great choice on the photo. That bag is totally enviable. xx

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  7. tiffany.January 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    hi darling! i like your blog too! thanks for the LOVE :))

    XO.
    http://dropsofjupiterBLOG.com

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  8. aime-roo crewJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I am thinking...everything now a days is a big yes... right? Everyone can do whatver they want and combine whatever they can combine...I am trying to think of no nos for these years but I cannot seem to find one :) Thats good :)

    LOVE the pic!

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  9. RiaJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I think this pic is super cute but I know where you're coming from with black and brown...sometimes it's tough.

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  10. MAURICE and KINGJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Love this pic. I do love a stripe! Nice to find you x

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  11. LouisaJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Nice sweater and I love the chunky chain bracelet!

    x

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  12. Lisette Pool - 24/7 STYLISHJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I follow you ^^
    do you follow me back then?

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  13. KristinaJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I loooooove the chain bracelet !!
    so cool...

    xxwww.simplebutreal.com

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  14. potpie du mondeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Seriously loving that fringe bag and tick chain bracelet! can you please let us know where you got that? love your blog!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I completely agreee with you, I grow up that black and brown doesnt go together or black and blue, nowadays I really love combining my brown shoes with my black tights
    <3
    http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com

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  16. FrancescaJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    same with me! but now i love the combination :) great outfit!

    F. (opinionslave.blogspot.com) x

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  17. Sarah M.January 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I was definitely of the same mentally until one day I just said "eff it" and wore it together! I've recently done the same thing with gold and silver jewelry...that took a lot of effort too! Just discovered your blog, looks amazing, definitely going to follow you! Follow mee if you want :)

    http://semplicemente-sarah.blogspot.com

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  18. TheStreetFashion5xproJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Gorgeous shot and post!!!

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  19. audrey marieJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    i used to be the same way! but when i moved to spain EVERYONE there mixed black and brown making me change my tune a bit.

    lovely photo.

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  20. Wise Rabbit SaysJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    love this pic ! great bag !
    i would love if you could check out my blog and tell me what you think :)
    Ashley
    http://wise-rabbit-says.blogspot.com/

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  21. StyleMeBADJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I am so with you. I hate black and brown together..sometimes it can look really tacky. It has to be done correctly and this pic is a great example! :)

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  22. TheklaJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    wow such a great inspiration<3

    http://inablondeworld.blogspot.com/ check it out sometime hope you like it:)xx

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  23. FASHIONABLE PRISJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    oeee I love the fringe bag!! amazing!!

    Please visit my blog and follow me if you like:)

    xxx

    www.fashionablepris.blogspot.com

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  24. StylePantryJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hahaa.. I can't wear black, unless I have some brown.

    I love everything about this picture. The bag, her bracelets.. sigh!

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  25. iammademoiselleJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Love this outfit!!! I'm wondering what shoes she's wearing with that perfect outfit!

    Loving your blog!! Stop by sometime dear:)

    xx

    http://mademoiselleconomist.blogspot.com/

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