03.12
2013

Leather + Lace

Blouse: Forever 21 | Leather Jacket: NY & Co. | Skirt: Forever 21 | Shoes: Nordstrom’s | Purse: Chanel | Necklace: Groopdealz

I am usually all about color, but lately, I’ve also been drawn immensely to black and white pairings.  Maybe it’s because I’ve decided that I need to add more classic pieces to my wardrobe and nothing says more classic than black and white.  I wore this outfit for the Kansas City Fashion Week Friday night event.  I love that it’s got a mix of items purchased from some way affordable places, but once you add heels and Chanel to an outfit, it becomes instantly more dressy.

And it’s a little ironic that I’m posting these photos with a snow filled background, when I got to bask in 70 degree sunny weather today.  Don’t hate me. 

Thank you Meggy for taking these pictures for me!  I’ll be linking up to Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy and Style Elixir with this post!

What item in your wardrobe is your go-to for instantly dressing up an outfit?

categories: In Style43 comments tags: , chanel, fashion, fashion week, lace, leather, style

43 Comments ( Reply )

1. Egle Ge {HideInSugar}
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 4:00 am

   So beautiful look, white & black plus checks. You look adorable!

2. Annie
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 6:16 am

   LOVE love love this combo – the leather jacket is perfect with that blouse and the lace skirt!

   Annie
   The Other Side of Gray

3. marsa
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 7:29 am

   you look soooo amazing sandy!
   I totally saw that skirt at f21 long time ago and wanted to get it but i didn.t now im wishing i did!
   im glad you’re rocking it well though

   -marsa
   The DayLee Journal

4. Milynn
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 7:58 am

   You look fabulous! I love how your necklace gives a pop of color.

5. Always Maylee
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 8:05 am

   Love the leather and lace together. You look gorgeous!

   xo, Yi-chia
   Always Maylee

6. susan
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:04 am

   You had me at leather and lace! LOVE this look on you Sandy. Great skirt.

7. Ms. Megan
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:09 am

   I love the mic of lace + leather!! You look so classy with a bit of an edge!!

8. Tracy
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:12 am

   Your outfit is so classy. I love the pairing of leather and lace. I am usually a girl who doesn’t shy away from colors either but it is hard to deny how stylish and chic a combo of black and white is.

   Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

9. Sharon
   Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:33 am

   This is such a great mix of tough and girly!

   -Sharon
   The Tiny Heart
   Avon Giveaway!

10. Alissa
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:38 am

    So cute! Such a great mix of classy and a little bit edgy.

11. Catherine
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:41 am

    Beautiful! I seriously need to shop at F21. I always thought of it as a teenager store – but lately they’ve been having some beautiful pieces in. That skirt is gorgeous!

12. Sydney
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:58 am

    Black and white is my favorite combo at all time. Such a cool background but aren’t you cold in bared legs =)?

13. Evani
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 10:30 am

    Ow ow! I love this outfit Sandy. I want to find a black lace skirt ASAP, you make it look so wearable and edgy at the same time.

14. kelsey
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 11:27 am

    so pretty and professional! loving this
    kw ladies in navy

15. lindsay roberts
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 11:36 am

    LOVE this look my friend!

16. Carly
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 11:37 am

    That necklace is awesome!

    Carly
    http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

17. Yolanda Black
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 11:43 am

    Love your style very chic!!! By the way I am hosting a MICHAEL KORS GIVEAWAY on my blog….xoxo

    http://friendsarefashion.blogspot.ca/2013/03/michael-koars-bracelet-giveaway.htm

18. Dancing Branflake
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 12:31 pm

    I love this outfit so much! And those shoes totally amped it up so much. Love love love them!

    I always reach for my trusty perfume. Insta glam.

19. Pau
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 12:48 pm

    Lovely combo!!
    ~Pau
    http://www.lilbitsofchic.com

20. Beautystylegrowth
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 12:55 pm

    Sandy
    I really love this look and what you did with your makeup. It’s nice to change things up once in a while

    k at http://www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com

21. Jennifer
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 1:07 pm

    This is one of my favorite outfits from you!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

22. lisacng @ expandng.com
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 1:37 pm

    Love the whole outfit from the graphic blouse to the capped toe pumps. I think a jacket/blazer definitely tie an outfit together. A stunning Chanel certainly doesn’t hurt!

23. Lauren
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 3:10 pm

    Looking absolutely stunning there! I love the look, especially the blouse

    Lauren
    Fashionswirls.blogspot.com

24. Krysten
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 4:57 pm

    That skirt is SO CUTE Sandy!

25. Shira
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 5:50 pm

    Love this look! And I love that it’s so affordable too:)
    http://sequinsandpolkadots.blogspot.com/

26. Aki!
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 6:09 pm

    It is getting straight up hot where I am. Hope all the snow melts away soon. I love the look too, especially the lace with the leather.

27. Antionette Blake
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 6:39 pm

    Wow you are working that leather and lace…looking good lady! Have a fantabulous week.

28. Vodka Infused Lemonade
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 7:10 pm

    Stopping by from style elixir’s link up. Love your outfit. The lace and leather together are gorgeous.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

29. Jen
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 7:56 pm

    You are a knockout in this outfit. I’m stealing it!

30. Karen
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 9:28 pm

    Black and white to is a go to for me as well. You look gorgeous! I like the pattern on the shirt. The leather and lace pairing makes for a fierce feminine appeal.

    -Karen
    yourstylistkaren.com

31. Bree
    Mar 12, 2013 @ 11:16 pm

    Beautiful outfit, that top is beyond gorgeous and I am loving the skirt!
    
    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella
    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com

32. alyson
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 9:48 am

    Wow, hot stuff! THis outfit is so awesome on so many levels, lots of inspiration, and you look gor-geous, Sandy!

33. Katie
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 12:56 pm

    Oh my goodness, I am absolutely LOVING this outfit on you! Just the right amount of sweet and sassy mixed!

34. Chioma
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 1:35 pm

    love you styled that lace skirt and your jacket Sandy! so chic!

    ~Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

    $1000 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

35. Kathleen
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 2:46 pm

    Oooo leather and lace! So pretty and trendy. I love how you kept a theme of black – super chic. You look great!
    <3
    katsfashionfix.blogspot.com

36. Jessica Jensen
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 3:28 pm

    Ah those shoes!! Ok, so I’m usually all about color too but this is a great outfit, I can’t get enough of those shoes!
    Jessica

37. Ashley
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 4:38 pm

    Sooooo cute! Black and white is usually my go-to as well – you know that whatever you pair together will work!

38. Steph - LoveintheD
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 5:40 pm

    Cute! I like the black leather and lace together!

39. Amanda Cobb
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 6:15 pm

    LOVE that lace pencil skirt!

40. Kacie's Kloset
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 7:13 pm

    This outfit is so fantastic! Definitely one of my faves!

    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com
    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com

41. Tashia G.
    Mar 13, 2013 @ 10:22 pm

    I love that lace pencil skirt! In summer I love to dress up my outfits with my metallic wedge sandals. I also have a theory that lipstick makes anything dressy:)

42. thehautecookie
    Mar 18, 2013 @ 4:53 pm

    from head to toe, i love the entire outfit. you look so beautiful love! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

43. Ruby Girl
    Mar 19, 2013 @ 9:33 am

    love it love it love it! the grid-pattern top makes all the diff!

    xoxo linds
    my style blog :: Ruby Girl