Art to Outfit || Black and White

June 06, 2013


When I received an email from Moda Operandi and their huge sale I immediately logged on to see if certain things that I had been coveting from afar had a more attractive-to-me price.  And yes, there were (are) many beautiful things on super sale, especially a lot of precious shoes.  But God forbid you thought about the purchase for more than a few minutes because that coveted item would no longer be available.  I am rarely an impulse shopper so at least a few minutes of analysys are always in order, but in this case, the few pairs of sandals that I may have purchased immediately sold out (phew! it was kind of a relief!) But alas, I did fall in love with this very practical and chic black and white dress.  And it's still available if you can believe it!  Its muted coloring made me think of a few paintings I had seen by Kerri Rosenthal.  Wao! Her paintings are fabulous.  Her abstract pieces are especially appealing to me. So I made this ideal pairing-

Add some cute everyday sandals, perfect matching earrings and a pop of color and whimsy in this fun tote and you have a very practical and chic outfit.  I think this kind of dress could easily become my uniform as it is kind of a no-brainer but instantly put together outfit. 

Cause you know, I have to remind myself its not all about color.  Black and white can sometimes feel as even more expressive because other attributes end-up taking center stage- like movement in this case.  I want to live in this black and white cocoon today!  Complete with its moodiness and intrigue. What is your mood like today?
 


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13 comments

  1. Im with you! A great black and white pairing is classy and sometimes just enough! Love those earrings and shoes and bag!!!! Have a great day Albertina!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  2. That dress! So beautiful and it is reasonable too!

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  3. That dress is perfect with a bright pair of shoes!

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  4. Love Kerri's art and I'm such a huge fan of black/white combo!

    Best!

    Laura

    www.lauradrodesgins.blogspot.com

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  5. How cool is that dress?! I love the shape of it!

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  6. Gorgeous outfit! I love black, but in summer time I wear it less than in winter. I loove summer whites ;)

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  7. I'm the same way! I put it in my cart and then him and has about it for forever! Love that dress though - it'd be so cute with a blast belt at the waist. Pull the trigger!

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  8. Those Ash wedges are so cool! Loving this whole post.
    xo,
    Lindsey

    www.caviartaste.com

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  9. Totally digging black and white. So classic and timeless, yet funky, too! :)

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  10. Beautiful black & white painting!
    And I love the tote ♥

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  11. Obsessed with that dress!!! And anything black + white!! Those earrings are pretty fabulous too!

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  12. OK although I love your grey and yellow post that you did the other day, I LOVE LOVE this...I mean..it is my absolute favorite color combo! That dressssss!!!! It's gorge.

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  13. love love love these picks. you can never go wrong with black & white {& a little gray action too}.

    xo
    lauren
    www.annacroswell.com

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