Happy Blogger Tuesday, darlings! I am in such a sophisticated mood today. Thankfully, today’s featured fashionista is channeling her inner, modern-day Coco Chanel for a super-chic look. Let’s dive right in and check out this fab outfit idea from Helena at Brooklyn Blonde! Shall we?
Try this color combo: black and nude. Black and white may get all the glory, but black and nude is the ultimate in sophistication. Helena’s two-tone blouse, paired with basic jeans, is the perfect way to amp up a basic. Add in those heels, which are both trendy (thick black strap) and leg-lengthening (nude toe), and you have the ultimate in gorgeous subtlety.
Go for the gold… accents. Silver lends some low-key cool to any outfit, but gold classes things up. Like Helena, choose chain-link jewelry (necklace, bracelet, purse strap) that’s bold and eye-catching to keep your look from heading in the old-fashioned direction. Stay away from the dainty.
Opt for a leather jacket for a touch of edge. You’re a modern girl. No need to wear a blazer for polished piece upon polished piece. A leather jacket like Helena’s, forever an edgy gal’s staple, can finish off a sophisticated look to perfection. Remember that contrast is key. If your look is totally girlie, add a menswear item. If your look is pulled-together, opt for an easy, undone piece to keep things fresh. If every item in your outfit is expected, your ensemble will fall flat.
Bold lip, please! The single biggest beauty trend on the blogosphere right now? Definitely a bold lip, just like Helena’s! Don’t you adore her watermelon shade? Whether it’s an orangey red, a midnight mahogany, a fire-engine crimson or cotton-candy pink, make sure you have a little fun and test out several new shades of lipstick. As spring approaches, look for colors with bright undertones. As we finish out these winter months, take advantage and choose darker colors while they still make sense.
OK, readers… If you’re loving Helena’s look like I know you must be, then you have to head over to Brooklyn Blonde ASAP to check out the rest of her looks. They are all completely inspired. (I am obsessed.) So, go. Now! I will see you back here tomorrow morning.
Will you work black and nude, instead of black and white?
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