Thursday, September 26, 2013

Black and White


Black and white isn't a color pallete I delve into very often, but this hat just called for it. I pulled out this short, white sweater from my grandmother and a new rummaged skirt I picked up for 50 cents. I was so excited to find a nice, black skirt with pockets! The shoes were a find from the Benson's Flea Market a while ago. They were in such perfect condition and I really enjoyed wearing them. I've just been thinking lately about how finding items like this skirt and pair of shoes are helping me to condense my wardrobe a bit. I really feel as though I'm able to get rid of a lot of my cheap, college purchases in lieu of well made, vintage items that will last a lot longer. It just takes a bit of time, that's all!


I was so glad that this hat came with hat pins attached to it! I've been in need of a pair and they really do come in handy with this windy spell we've been having. I really did love wearing my hair all rolled up this way. I wore it with two outfits that day, once to church, and also to the apple festival. I was shocked that I could get it to stay in place all day long.  Bobby pins for the win!



Well, this week sure is swinging on by! It has been so busy with a visit from my two darling nephews two days in a row! I am the luckiest auntie :). This weekend we have a wedding and my mama and sister will be staying with me, and then we have another marriage to attend the following weekend. It should be gorgeous, I love fall weddings.  I feel as though fall snuck up on me though, I had a couple of fall kickoff posts planned for the blog, but I guess they'll have to be a week late. No harm in that, right?

Have a blessed day!
KJA


Hebrews 11:3
 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.




Wearing:
Sweater- Heirloom
Skirt- Rummage Sale
Shoes, Hat- Benson's Flea Market
Belt- Vintage, thrifted
Bag- Lowry Mall
Sunglasses- Kohl's
Lips- Revlon Cream Lipstick in Certainly Red

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

pretty pretty shoes! i love the black shoes! And that models so stunning. :)
Irene Wibowo

The Dragonfruit said...

Oh wow, one of my faves again! I love this chic, retro, black-and-white outfit. The skirt with pockets is perfect!

The Dragonfruit Diaries

Jessi said...

I LOVE those glasses! You are seriously just the cutest. I'm so obsessed with your gorgeous vintage style :) Loving the vintage hat!
Jessi
http://haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

That skirt is an absolute dream! Oh my goodness, that shape is perfect. And for 50 cents?! Can't go wrong!

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

Imogen said...

You look stunning in black and white, so incredibly classy. My favourite part of your outfit is those gorgeous shoes

Lindsey Louise Bales said...

i love 50 cent skirts, they are the best! this one is perfect, and paired with that hat and top this is the most wonderful and classic outfit! your style is just so enjoyable.

lindsey louise

hellomrrabbitblog.com

Anonymous said...

You look SO classy! I just love your heels!

Xo, Hannah

sweetsweetnoir.net

Kristian said...

Hee! I love this hat and those shoes will surely get a lot of use.

Dus of Cuddly Cacti said...

i dont usually do all black and white either but now you've inspired me! such a classic look you made Katie. love the vintage hat, i'll have to see more how that pin works, i've been thinking of attaching something to make my hats stay on.
Cuddly Cacti
Mitla Moda