Week + Warrior = Black is the New Black

I never imagined myself to be converted to the NYC, Milanese tradition of wearing "black on black". 

But I won't lie, I am fully converted. 

Here are a few pieces from my Etsy shop that are great for this look.

"It's too easy to say that orange is happy and black is sad. To me, black is perfect. You can fill it with the emotion you want to express. My work has always been about authentic feeling, and I think we live in a time where we need that."- Ann Demeulemeester

This is the Jon Snow Black Cowl Neck Blouse, it's only $30.00 and is perfect for layering because of it's subtle texture. 

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Week + Warrior = How to Layer Like a Pro

Here is a step by step on how to layer, Siobhan style, like a pro. 

Now imagine black tights and boots with a draped sweater or leather jacket and you're set for winter as well as a cute fall/late summer outfit. 

Sooooo what do you combine to get this combo? 

1. Sling Shot Black Denim Vest $25

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2. Breathe Easy Over Sized Grey Top $30

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3. House Florent Black High Waisted Lace Shorts $35

= $90 for THIS fantastic layered like a pro outfit. 

Week + Warrior = Take the Black

Do you have a favorite go-to black top? 

I do. I've got a bunch actually. 

But most of them are boring, black, plain, and void of texture. 

This is a black top that's easy to throw on, with jeans, skirts, or whatever you fancy.

It is easy to layer. 

It is sexy with a draped cowl neckline. 

AND it's not just plain ol' black.

It's got an amazing texture printed on it that adds so much to an outfit instantly. 

It is the Jon Snow Black Cowl Neck Blouse and winter is coming and you need good layering pieces. 

Paired with the Arya Wool Fringe Vest the look is irresistible. At least to anyone with a knack for things that layer up like a character from Game of Thrones. 

Weekend + Warrior = How to Wear Winter Whites

Whether you like the trend or not, winter whites are 'bout to be "in". 

White on white has been rising as a trend because of the sophisticated play on textures you can create. Elin Kling, blogger for styledbykling is one of the purveyors of this trend, she also holds enough swagger and ease to pull it off. 

This is an outfit combined of some supple white silk velvet high waisted booty shorts I made with a silk chiffon cowl-necked top and a silk velvet draped vest with a cobweb like lace back. 

Now, I like to imagine the top and vest with white denim for colder weather, and perhaps the booty shorts for warm-ish weather. 

But I highly recommend relishing in the textures of the trend. Like here, the lightweight airy silk chiffon, soft plush silk velvet, and the coarse but delicate cobweb lace are luxurious enough to die for when combined.