Tuesday Shoesday // 1

The Basic Black Pump

I'm starting this Tuesday Shoesday with a basic that every woman should have in her closet. The basic black pump. The pump has been around since the mid 1500's. "From the sixteenth century it has gently waltzed back and forth, it's heel rising and falling as style dictated, complimenting rather than overpowering trends." (A Year in Heels, Camilla Morton)

There are many different styles and shapes to the basic black pump. If you're going to only own one pair, you want to find the best shape that compliments your style. Personally, I love pointed toe pumps, but not an exaggerated pointed toe in a 1995 way. 

A basic black pump serves as a backdrop to a great outfit. It can complete a formal gown, top off a professional suit, or my personal favorite, elevate a casual jeans and sweater combo, like I did today.

Where to get it:

Sweater: Norma Kamali

Jeans: Charlotte Russe

Pumps: Alice + Olivia

Black and...White

Sweater: Modcloth // Blouse: Equipment // Jeans: Blank Denim // Shoes: Loeffler Randall

Purse: Modcloth

I don't normally go for cutesy bags, but I have a weakness for corgis.

This is the first time this challenge I've brought another color (or lack of color, depending on how specific you want to be) into an outfit. I may have to continue with that because 100% black is a lot harder than I was expecting it to be. Nevertheless, I'm still trudging along. 

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Black and...Sporty

Sweater: Etsy // Dress: Parker // Shoes: Ash // Purse: Alexander Wang

I call this my sporty look. I'm definitely one of the least sporty people I know so anything that involves a sweatshirt and sneakers is probably going to look like this. 

This is also how I imagine a Spice Girl looking if you mixed Sporty and Posh together. Ha.

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Black and...a Casual Weekend

T-Shirt: LNA // Shorts: Black Milk Clothing 

Sweater: Free People // Tank: Gap // Leggings: Black Milk Clothing // Boots: Sam Edelman

Weekends at work are pretty quiet so I like to keep it comfortable. These leggings are great because they're fleece lined - perfect for cool days. 

My Sunday was spent relaxing and bingeing on Netflix after a brunch with my bff. What does everyone else like spending their weekends doing?

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Black and...a Haircut

Dress: Black Milk Clothing // Top: Free People // Boots: Forever 21

Well, growing out my hair didn't last. Ha. I feel like myself again though and I'm happy to be back to the pixie cut. I always like pairing a pixie with a feminine fit and flare dress to balance out the masculinity. Layering it with this Free People top makes it perfect for fall!

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