Monochrome Magic

Monochrome was one of s/s 13's top trends, and is one that lends itself perfectly to this time of year. Right now the days are warm, but the imminence of fall gets us thinking to the style season ahead, and, unlike many of the typical trends of warm weather style (neon brights, splashy floral prints), this stark, pared-down palette can easily cross over into autumn.

In the spirit of all things black-and-white, I'll leave you with this excerpt from a haunting little poem I came across in one of my old textbooks. Maybe it'll inspire you to try out this slick trend!

"A white well 

In a black cave;

A bright shell

In a dark wave.

A white rose 

Black brambles hood;

Smooth bright snows

In a dark wood.

...A bright spark 

Where black ashes are;

In the smothering dark

One white star."

-from "Incantation" by Elinor Wylie (1921)

1. Long-Sleeved Crop Top: Perfect worn over a black maxi-skirt.

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2. Graphic Flower Earrings: Channel a '60s vibe with these cute earrings, big hair, and winged eyeliner.
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3. Flared Dress: A sweet dress with a swingy skirt would look fantastic with brightly coloured tights when the chill sets in.
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4. Heart-Dotted Phone Case: Simple yet oh so cute!
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5. Structured Bag: A bag in a monochrome palette is sure to go with everything.
farfetch.com - farfetch.com

6. Stripy Jacket: An eye-catching little number like this would look equally great worn with skinny jeans or a skirt.
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7. Patterned Heels: A sharp pair of black-and-white heels is the perfect backdrop for a bright pedi.
missselfridge.com - missselfridge.com

8. Loose Tank Top: A comfy tank in a bold, tribal print is the perfect accompaniment to leggings or skinnies.
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9. Stripy Dress: Eye-catching stripes are the perfect backdrop for zingy, neon accessories.
shelikes.com - shelikes.com

10. Printed Jeans: Why wear plain denim when there are so many playfully printed jeans out there?
hm.com - hm.com

Happy Birthday, Little Blog!

Today our blog turns one year old! It's hard to believe that this time last year we were writing our first post and planning out others for the weeks--and months--ahead (we were so damn organised back in the early days!) Although we've been pretty lax on the posting front these days, we still are committed to keeping this little blog up and running, so keep an eye out for some of the upcoming posts we're planning: some outfit posts, a few more Thursday Travels' and Shop Spotlights, and a brand-new series--Style for Your Shape. Thanks so much for reading, and here's to the next year!

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