I had to attend an event and the dress code nearly made me choke. All black. Aka, death to me. I mean, seriously, all black? Did they want me to try and be the Kelly Cutrone of Kansas? How exactly does one wear all black and look incredibly chic? My solution to this was pull out all of the black pieces I have and put everything next to each other until I found something I liked. And then suddenly it hit me. Leather. Black. Heels. And then this outfit was born. TAKE THAT STYLE KILLING DRESS CODE. COME AT ME BRO. Sorry. Just got a little excited right there. Try and kill my style? Well you may have tried but better luck next time.
Top: Cynthia Rowley
Pants: DKNY
Shoes: BCBG
Necklace: C/O ArthurandLivingston
Clutch: Plato’s Closet Lawrence
I decided to get even more daring by wearing by new ArthurandLivingston necklace. Sure it isn’t black but whatever. It’s kick butt and the green is amazing. I love the jewel tone of it. The stones are so unique. I had seen this necklace in Redbook when I was also featured and was completely thrilled when Jessica contacted me about wearing it. If you want a stunning piece, look at one from them. Definitely perfect for a date night or work, literally one of the most gorgeous pieces I have seen this fall. Thank you so much for letting me wear your stunning creation!
Imogen
What an amazing necklace, so beautiful.
Inge Jane
Uh yeah, you are rocking all this black! I like that you went with an edgy but classy look. Very cool.
Inge Jane
Uh yeah, you are rocking all this black! I like that you went with an edgy but classy look. Very cool.
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
So chic and plenty of style! I love your all black look!
Annie
Those pants look ahhhmazing on you! And the all black looks so chic 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Lisa - respect the shoes
Great pants and wow, what a statement necklace!
Citrus - Refreshing Fashion
you are rocking those pants and necklace girl! stunning look!
XO Meghan
citrus fashion
Ladies in Navy
um, girl, all black is THE most chic-est outfit. you are crazy. it's my favorite thing to load up on. but this outfit knocks it outta the park and can i HAVE that necklace?
kw ladies in navy
LyddieGal
there are definitely some people out there totally unfazed by the idea of all black. Like they just do it naturally and it always looks so chic.
I'm with you however, and all black is intimidating!
I think you did an excellent job, and the green statement necklace is a very welcome spot of color.
Jennifer Romero
Hott Mama! Love those pants!!
oXo
Jenn
TheTinyHeart
I actually think head to toe black is SO chic! It's the fashion uniform of most New Yorkers 🙂
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Kristina
This look is so chic!! I'm loving the pants. If I were required to wear all black I wouldn't be able to resist throwing in a tiny bit of color either.
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Bree TheUrbanUmbrella
Such a gorgeous look! Totally chic & edgy! Love those pants & your hair!
xoxo Bree
The Urban Umbrella
Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird
Well the outfit totally makes that gorgeous necklace stand out. Wow!
Rachel Lynne
Great outfit! And that necklace really is so so so beautiful!
TaraMixandMatch
You are rocking those pants! All black would be so hard for me too!
Carly
Aw, I love this on you!
Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com
Dee Kay
I like this all black look. Especially the leather pants and the way you addded the emerald green necklace, perfection.
Dee
Ms Dee Kay
Emily {Isnt That Charming}
You look stunning! I love the necklace with this outfit too – it's the perfect pop of color.
Isn’t That Charming.
Kelly
I'm not really an "all black" girl, but i love the outfit! You look fantastic!
Haggard Library
good lord, I don't think I own enough black to make an all black outfit! you pulled it off so wonderfully, and I am going crazy for that unique necklace.
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EmilyElizabeth Kennedy
I love your all black look! You look fab 🙂 The necklace adds just the right amount of color!
tastefulstyle
This is such a fabulous take on all black! I wish I had been this creative when I had to wear all black for choir concerts in high school 🙂
Love the color of that necklace!
Nikki
You look fantastic! Seriously, all black never looked so good. And that necklace, WOW. Love it!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Sandy a la Mode
i just saw someone else post an all black outfit and now you post one and now i want to try it!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Kimberly
Great statement necklace and outfit! You pulled off all black quite well, if I do say so myself! 🙂
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Josephine Choo
amazing! you can rock in black!! and i like your combination with leather and the statement necklace is killing me!! pretty! xo
http://www.joselovincolors.com
Hannah
I would have such a hard time with an all black look – black is just one of those colors that I seem to really struggle with – but this is really stunning and I love the way that necklace pops against the black!
Elegance and Mommyhood
Every Black piece is Stunning & truly on trend, especially those Leggings/Skinny Pants. The Earrings are Beautiful too. Good for you for going with a Bold, Jewel-Green Necklace (beautiful one too). The only thing I would have added is some simple Silver Zirconia Studs. And so cool you were in Redbook, which month's issue? Let me know. =)