Images via my Pinterest, StreetSFN, 9to5Chic & Lee Oliveira.
While I love a bright and cheerful outfit and will always be a fan of color, I equally love black. Must be the New Yorker in me, but I find myself gravitating towards black more often than ever before (especially if it incorporates leather). It also reminded me of a conversation I had with Alicia the other day. We were both discussing that as we get older, we’re more about spending money on investment pieces rather than something we’re going “to be over” in a few months. For me personally, I find that most of these “investment pieces” tend to be black. Whether it’s my coat or my accessories, those are the items that get me the most cost per wear. On my current wishlist? Either of these Hermes bracelets. Droool.
As for the winner of the Ily Couture giveaway, congrats to Cathy Showan! Please contact me with your information and thanks to all who entered!
While I love a bright and cheerful outfit and will always be a fan of color, I equally love black. Must be the New Yorker in me, but I find myself gravitating towards black more often than ever before (especially if it incorporates leather). It also reminded me of a conversation I had with Alicia the other day. We were both discussing that as we get older, we’re more about spending money on investment pieces rather than something we’re going “to be over” in a few months. For me personally, I find that most of these “investment pieces” tend to be black. Whether it’s my coat or my accessories, those are the items that get me the most cost per wear. On my current wishlist? Either of these Hermes bracelets. Droool.
As for the winner of the Ily Couture giveaway, congrats to Cathy Showan! Please contact me with your information and thanks to all who entered!
57 comments
Typhanie
I agree! Black is just as precious to me as color when it comes to clothes. But black just makes life so much easier!
Typhanie
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Emilie
Black is one of my favorite color (even if people say it's not one). That's why I'm trying to invest my money in black and quality clothes!
December 19, 2012The pic w/ Olivia Palermo is really perfect to me, I just want to look like her!
Ria
These outfits are very inspiring. I love black but its so easy to look a little dull so posts like this are really helpful.
Ria x
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OohLaLa
Black is so simple and classy, love all the looks especially Olivia's
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December 19, 2012Soulofashopper
everything in black looks awesome! xo, Alma
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Grecia
Oh, dear gosh… This is love. OMG. These pictures are flawless . I'm totally in love
December 19, 2012GlamorousGirl
awesome inspiration!
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December 19, 2012Angie Ang
Wow! Those shoes in the first pic are amazing!
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fran
amazing girls!
franç
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Diana
Great post, love all black outfits; so chic and elegant.
December 19, 2012xoxo,diana
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Rachelle
black on black looks are timeless.
December 19, 2012xo
Rachelle
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BraveChica
Black Definitely Never Goes Out of Style !!! It Gets Better and Better!!!
December 19, 2012milana2078
Ideal color!
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December 19, 2012Aurélie and Angelo
Love all-black! Such a timeless look, awesome photos!
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December 19, 2012Little-Hat
Love black! 🙂 I've been meaning to get back to it: I've been experimenting with color lately. THANKS for sharing these inspirational street-style photos! I especially love the last look.
xoxox
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Bethany
I like how in the picture with the 2 women, even the kid in the background is wearing all black.
December 19, 2012Styleclouds
Wonderful inspiration! xo, Christina
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December 19, 2012monkeyshines ♥
stunning details!
Bises,
December 19, 2012monkeyshines
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Allison Jordan
Loving these sleek looks!
Corbynn
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Milna Mandusic
Loving the blackness!
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December 19, 2012style guide.L A M
I definitely agree! The olivia palermo outfit is amazing! beautiful inspirations 🙂
xoxo, Tiffany
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Adele
Adore total black looks – great inspiration Helena.
December 19, 2012Happy Wednesday Hun xoxo
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one girl, one blog
I love these pics!
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Ángeles
Me encanta el post!
Un beso.
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December 19, 2012LOLA C.
F E L I Z N A V I D A D!!!!!!!!!!
Kiss from Andalucía
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December 19, 2012Kareena K
Love the shoes!! I love all black too sometimes.
xxox
Kareena
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December 19, 2012ravenlocks
OMG…I am going crazy over those first shoes. I love what the woman in the second picture is wearing as well <3 And of course Olivia is always breathtaking. Love her!
Black is ALWAYS in. I agree with you on craving investment pieces. This year I've gotten rid of so many "trendy" items and invested in some classic pieces. It's funny how the thrill of trend chasing simmers down as we get older 🙂
Thanks for sharing these amazing photos!
xoxo Azu
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December 19, 2012Sofia Donatelli
Those first shoes are amazing.
If you get a sec, checkout my latest holiday post.
XO
Sofia
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December 19, 2012Andrea
love olivia on the last pic!
December 19, 2012the-glitter-life.com
Obsessed with these pics. Black is SO NYC!
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December 19, 2012Carol
black is so damn gooooooood – clasyy chic, right?
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December 19, 2012Femme Virtue
can't go wrong with all black!
December 19, 2012Debby
I love wearing black especially with random pops of color. It's one of my favorite things to do. Love all of these pictures that you picked out for inspiration.
December 19, 2012xoxo Debby
Sarah Stanfield
I agree, black is an absolutely fantastic color! These photos are amazing inspiration.
The Purse Snatcher
December 19, 2012LavishLibra
It is a fact, you can't go wrong with all black!
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December 19, 2012melissa ward
Great post
December 19, 2012Francie
For sure. I have a lot of various colored pieces, in my wardrobe, but the ones that last, that I always find the most opportunity for, and find the hardest to part with, are the black ones. Love the pictures.
December 19, 2012Maggie Adofo
Haha …the kid on the scooter! >_<.
xo
December 19, 2012Maggie
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THE WIND OF INSPIRATION
I can also easily go for a complete black outfit. Love-=love-love!
Victoria,
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B Allen @ What2Wear
That first pair of heels is stunning!
December 20, 2012Brooke @ what2wear
Josephine
There's nothing more chic and sophisticated than black on black. And I've been doing the same thing with investment pieces. I feel like my mother, which really isn't a bad thing at all 🙂
<3 Josephine
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Anonymous
Do you want to tell me which size you took the zara leather pants from your post FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012?
December 20, 2012Love your blog!
Mira
Awesome inspirations. I love black on black <3
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xo
glamDevils
December 20, 2012Mrs C
I'm all in for black, used to wear it a lot but now I try to incorporate colors in my wardrobe.
Hugs and kisses from:
December 20, 2012MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY
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Katerina
The last pic is nice)))
XOXO
December 20, 2012Katerina Richie
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Alicia Lund
Love this black on black inspiration and I think New York definitely brings out the urge in me to want to wear black! xx
December 20, 2012Wanderlust And Such
This pictures…I found myself saying "oh…my gosh…" about all of them. Such clothing / shoe lust.
December 20, 2012xo Olivia
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Adrienne Scott-Trask
These looks are amazing!
Thanks or sharing!
-Adrienne. xo
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BrooklynBlonde
@Anonymous – I took a size small!
December 20, 2012Anonymous
Fabulous collection of stylish looks!!! Does anyone know what brand of Over The Knee Boots those are in the 5th photo?
December 20, 2012Daisy Pena
Helena you're such an inspiration, I love your blog and outfit choices these past couple of months. It had been a while since I checked it out but love what you have posted recently and you have great style as usual. XO
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December 21, 2012Kimberly Chrisya
I love black, too! Agreed with you 🙂
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December 23, 20124 Stylish Cherries
adorable pictures!
December 28, 2012112755464258067273528
like your beautiful dress up, you are real star, like re long dress best.
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