1.11.2011

Outfit of the Week: Blue on Black


There are two things I thought I'd never do: wear silk (not since the 90s) and wear navy & black together. But 2011 is all about taking risks, right? And so this outfit was born.

  • Normally, I'd wear this silk blouse under a jacket/blazer but decided to let it be front and center.
  • Black skinnies (but black pants would be an excellent choice for work)
  • A chunky, chandelier necklace or two
  • A soft pink lipstick
  • Navy smokey eye (here's a great tutorial)
Would you wear blue and black?
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35 comments:

  1. AubreeJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    hmm it's not something i usually go with but i do like the outfit you've put together!!

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  2. RayJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I love blue on black and the necklace is amazing:)))

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  3. Diana MieczanJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I really like this colour combination:) The pants are fantastic:) Happy Tueday,sweetie
    Kisses

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  4. MaddyJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I never think to pair blue and black, but I'm loving this color combo!

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  5. nomo wino daphJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Honestly, I wouldn't just "decide" to do it. LOL
    BUT if it's style and others are doing it, and I could pull it off like the above outfit (love it) then, YEA I WOULD!

    Happy Tuesday Toots!

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  6. m_bJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    love the smoky eye / nude lip combo!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love navy and black together, very sophisticated. That lipstick is so pretty too!

    Laura

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  8. kJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I never thought I would but I did recently - a cute blue sweater with black jeans =)

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  9. ericaJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    how chic is this. Absolutely loving the combination together.

    xo

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  10. Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern BelleJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Ooohh thanks for the inspiration!! I have a similar blue silky blouse and black skinny jeans...can't wait to pair them together now! :)

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  11. Cafe FashionistaJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Personally, I LOVE mixing black and blue - it is such a fabulous color combination!! :)

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  12. jillian :: cornflake dreams.January 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    love the necklace! xoxo jcd

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  13. Just Another ShopaholicJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love it:)

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  14. Tina L. HookJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Loving this. Esp. the necklace.

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  15. SherinJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Blue and black make a great combination. I think they look great together. That's a great outfit.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love your blog! I'm a new reader as of right now. :)

    I do navy/black since time immemorial. I have blue eyes with a black line around them so it always flattered me, but I always felt super awkward doing it too since these colours are *supposed* to clash.

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  17. StaceyJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I think you're on to something here:-) Love the colour combo too. Thanks for stopping by. XX

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  18. Courtney ErinJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I love the idea of pairing this with a basic nude lip or a pale pink shade, it's a good way to not be overpowered by the outfit.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  19. NikkiJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    These days I try hard not to give my opinion on things because I know that one day I will be hypocrite. For example: I always use to say don't wear black and blue together because you'll look like a bruise, and now of course I love it!

    Cute outfit!

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  20. Kathryn {Sweet Tea and Champagne}January 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I would totally wear blue and black together! Love that shirt too- so chic. xo

    Kathryn

    http://sweetteaandchampagne.wordpress.com

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  21. Emily {All You Need is Love}January 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    LOVE your blog!! So fun!! And this outfit is adorable -- and so chic :)

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  22. BreJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Yay for breaking rules! I like this outfit, I love navy and black together, as well as black and brown. Black makes everything pop.

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  23. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I think it's a lovely color combo!

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  24. Courtney at SL's No EnnuiJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    YES! I love a royal-ish navy blue paired with black!

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  25. JessJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Love it! And I'm right there with you - it's crazy how fashion changes. I used to never think I'd wear black and brown together and now I do it all the time!!

    xo

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Love the combo of black and navy...very chic. Love the idea of taking more fashion risks in 2011.

    :), luckynumber3.com

    p.s. I'm from Atlanta too! I have seen that you guys are iced/snowed in there! I hope you are enjoying your snow days. :)

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  27. drollgirlJanuary 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    yup, i would. i think. and i wear silk from time to time. it is funny how you change your mind about things eventually. weird! but i am still not ready for denim on denim! lol

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  28. stylenuggetsJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    A bright blue on black looks so good and pulled together. Great outfit

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  29. krisandkelJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I'm actually a huge fan of the black and blue combo--great look!

    <3 kris&kel
    www.krisandkel.com

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  30. KerrJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    great outfit! I wouldnt have put that together but it looks great!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I dont know if I would combine black and blue, not really my color choice, but I do looovvveee silk shirt!!! Especially white ones, I know i'm weird, I tend to go more on basic stuff :-)
    <3
    http://reserveradefashion.blogspot.com

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  32. audrey marieJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    love that necklace!!

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  33. NnennaJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I really like blue and black, I don't think there's anything wrong with it! haha :)

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  34. Kaleido MindJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    i agreee, i use to shy away from blue/black...but now i embrace it! love the look you put together;)

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  35. Wild as a MinkJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I LOVE blue and black together...nothing wrong with breaking those oldschool rules and pairing up the navy with the black! Go for it

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