I once met a woman in Brisbane who was telling me a story about coming to Melbourne for a wedding and she knew she was the only out-of-towner because all the other attendees were wearing all black. That sums up Melbourne to a tee! Melburnians love to dress head to toe in black, I kinda think New Yorkers would be the same (am I right?) I may be one of the few exceptions who loves to inject lots and lots of colour into my wardrobe in this city. It’s very rare that I would wear an all black ensemble.
I recently read this article about the one thing Anna Wintour would never wear which is head to toe black. I couldn’t believe the queen of chic wouldn’t wear an all black ensemble – just like me! Or could I? Why haven’t I embraced my cities passion? I’ve always felt like I look like I’m going to a funeral or an old ethnic woman in mourning, but if I were to jazz it up and wear some funky pieces it didn’t have to look so drab.
I thought the best way to wear a black outfit would be a skirt and top, not a pair of pants as that would feel like too, too much. Of course Kmart had the answer! I found this cute pair of skorts for only $17. Not only was I branching out of my comfort zone and wearing all black, but I was also willing to wear shorts. I haven’t worn a pair in God knows how long! On the rack this brocade pattern tee didn’t really do anything for me, but the price tag called out to me – it was on sale for $5!! When I popped the outfit together in the change rooms I was sold. I really like that the pattern breaks up all the ebony.
I finished off my OOTD with my fabulous Coach heels (another sale item but let’s just say they were a little more than $5) an old floral headband and my new Quay sunnies. I don’t know, I think my fellow Melburnians may be onto something – I’m really digging this look! What do you think dollface, should I wear black more often?
Categories: Fashion
A Red Lip And A Nude Shoe 
so pretty!!
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Thanks so much 🙂 xo
All black outfits are the best 🙂
This is what I’m slowly learning 🙂
xo
I’ve tagged you in my Thanksgiving tag! I would love if you participated and tagged other people as well!
Hey dollface, thanks so much. Lemme pop right over and have a look xo
A beautiful outfit. Love the subtle print on the top. The heels are fantastic as well. Great job! 😉
Thanks dollface, I am obsessed with those shoes 🙂
You pull off all black very well! I totally agree about wearing all black, I too struggle not adding colour but I think you nailed it! x
Thanks so much Kirsty xo
You look so cute! And it looks like such a pretty day too, I love how blue the sky looks 🙂
Jessica
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Thanks Jessica, that was a gorgeous weekend, and in true Melbourne style a storm rolled in that night hahaha xo
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OHHHH MY GOSH! Look at my gal! Girl you are effing slaying out there! This outfit giveth me life- you look absolutely stunning. I actually gasped out loud. Dem legs!! I demand that you leave them out on a permanent basis. Loved this ♥♥♥
*_* BLUSH!
Thanks so much dollface – gotta long way to go to build up some confidence with my legs but I’m getting there xo
Those legs just gave me some confusing feelings!! SERVE! I love you! You look hot to trot xo
FANX! 🙂
The brocade pattern definitely makes a HUGE difference! Great pairing! With my Jap coloring, I could never really pull off black. My first “real” hairdresser was gay, and when he would put the black cape on me for color, he would say, “Girl, never wear black. It does nothing for you”. Well, you always remember sound advice given by a gay hairdresser. Plus, I’ve always had light colored cats (not as many as now!), and they don’t do so well with black.
I’m the same – black washes me out so I need to wear lots of make-up and bling to balance it!