Hi Everyone! I hope your week started off just right! I know I haven't posted in some time. I'm sorry for that... but lately, I have been overwhelmed with work, life, and the winter weather has not been making it any better for me. However, I can't make those things hinder me. So, I am jumping right back into my pleasures; one of them being blogging. As I have said many times this year. Mother Nature has been playing with us. I mean really playing with us when it comes to this weather. For a few days, we had really nice weather. I was able to pull out my lighter jackets, pulling off a more fall look. However, NO! Mother Nature decided to bring back the blistering cold!
So when the weather is half-way decent, I jump at the opportunity to shed some layers and ditch my winter coat. I knew my days were limited for wearing faux leather but I was determine to get as much usage out of my faux leather pieces as possible. Faux leather is the best alternative to achieve a leather look without the leather. It's an option I turn to when I want to buy leather pieces without the leather. (I wish it was the same for my shoes and bags. Unfortunately, I have not been successful with faux leather shoes and bags. They don't seem to withstand the wear and tear of having me as an owner.)
For this look, I was playing with a black, pink, and white/silver theme. I wanted to achieve the sophistication and chicness without over doing the leather look. So I used my light pink and white knit sweater as a divider for the faux leather jacket and pants. I also brought my pop of color into my wardrobe through my light and hot pink leather bag.
As for accessories, I wanted to have a feminine touch to lighten my heavy leather look. This brushed nickel floral chain was just the right piece. I did not use a silver chain because I wanted the necklace to stand apart from my sweater. At times, we tend to wear jewelry pieces that blend into our outfits when observed from a far. I wanted this piece to stand out, whether you're looking at me from a far or up close and personal.
My shoes were also made of leather but the leather tassel with the silver accent help to gave character and playful to my overall look.
These bracelets came from a 5 piece set that I recently purchase this month. It's absolutely adorable and bring in more femininity and playfulness that I wanted to my look.
In sum, this look of pairing faux leather pieces together could of been too much. However, with the play of color within my sweater and makeup. Along with the feminine pieces, it helped to tied everything together very well. This allowed me to get the polished look I wanted! Thank you for reading and your support!
Xoxo,
Monique
(DETAILS OF OUTFIT WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY)