1.08.2015

How I Wear Black During The Day


When putting together an all-black outfit to wear during the day, texture is particularly key.
Using texture in a black monochrome look provides more dimension and compatibility with each piece of the outfit.  I actually wouldn't say this for other colors and I wouldn't say this for evening wear either and I'll tell you why... 


Where I live the sun shines kind of all the time and sun rays have a way of making most black fabric look terrible.  The very magic of the color black is in its signature depth, which unfortunately, gets completely washed out and flattened in direct sunlight.  So, in general, I avoid wearing all-black ensembles during the day.  

That is until earlier this week, when I was totally feeling a black Wintery monochrome vibe, I decided to go with it!  To avoid the overexposure and flattening that I knew was bound to happen around high noon, I decided to layer a little texture as a distraction:


  In midday as the sun shines through, instead of flattening the color, it shows off each piece of the outfit and you can see the texture actually complimenting the color.   The reason why I don't think this would work at night is simply because you just can't see it.

 jacket: Asos.com / turtleneck: American Apparel / pants: Santee Alley / heels: Asos.com / lip color: Milani Sweet Nectar

Anyway, just a personal annoyance I was happy to figure out a way to side step!  And the white chunky heels were a fun statement at the end.  Can't wait to wear them out for Spring and Summer!!  In the meantime, I'll be sweating it out in this turtleneck trying to give some type of Winter look for y'all even though it's nearly 80 degrees over here and I really just wanted to wear a bra top.

Thank you and goodnight!

25 comments:

  1. Natalie, you maybe annoyed by constant commenting your posts, but, I'm here to say (and STAY) that your blog motivates and inspires me tremendously. Here, (your blog) for me is like having your morning coffee and newspaper, ya know? SO, you have this jacket in black, too, I SEE. Very nice ensemble there and the shoes sets it off. And, you're really gonna rub that NICE weather in, aren't ya!? Hmmm....it's below zero here in Michigan and I think I can totally pull this same look off with a bra + tank + long-sleeved-turtle-neck shirt + long johns with some black knee-high wool socks with open-toe booties. Layers, layers, layers for this weather, dear! (I do dress this way for real.) Thank you and good morning!

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    1. I caught that 80 degree weather comment too, lol! It's all love :)

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    2. LOL! Shante you always have me laughing at my computer screen when I read your comments! Definitely NOT annoyed! And I have a total visual of the layered outfit you described. Ha! Gotta bundle up though, I know. And I do wish it was closer weather over here so I can wear something relevant to readers from the rest of the world - oh well! I'm really am trying not rub it in lol

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  2. Those heels are so cute!

    http://www.delabellesbeautyblog.com

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  3. Love this outfit friend! And I need those shoes. And you're hot.

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  4. Happy New Year!
    I love this look with the bright Orange lip and background! Great start to the New Year, bold and on point.

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  5. Those white chunky heels and that lace jacket are amazing finds! Great tips boo!

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  6. I love the jacket it is very pretty. Happy New Year Natalie. ! :)

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  7. This is a really cute look. I love the texture aspect of it all. I just started following your blog recently (I actually saw your WnG video for your hair about a week ago, I think. Anyway, I love your site. Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you for visiting my blog, Lashawn! Welcome :) Happy New Year!

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  8. I am new to your blog from Curly Nikki and happy to bookmark it!

    Thanks for providing the reasons texture must be incorporated.

    My black on black always had me looking schlumpy - now I know why!

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    1. Welcome!! Thanks so much for checking out my blog :) Glad you enjoyed this post!

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  9. LMAO!!! Well it is a fab look! Stay cool! xxk

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  10. I LOVE that jacket! I want to make one. The lipstick is picture perfect.

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  11. Soooo what do I have to do to get those shoes in my life? Also jealous that this counts as winter gear in LA like ugh lol

    chicblackchick <3

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    1. Hi Monica! These shoes are on sale currently at Asos.com where I got them. Go to the sale shoes page and you'll find 'em! Thanks for visiting!!

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  12. Happy New Year! The lipstick looks fab on you! (Good to see you featured on Curly Nikki)

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    1. Thank you, jurobins! Yay! You saw the article! It was such a great surprise that Amanda posted my video :) Happy New Year to you as well!

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  13. Yes - I am in love with all black outfits because of how these looks allow me to concentrate on playing with texture!

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