Monochromatic November - Part 1

My personal style challenge for this month was to feature monochromatic pieces (black and white) at least once per week. Here are the looks for the first two weeks of the month:

 

Week 1:
The first Friday of this month was alumni weekend for my undergrad alma mater and it was also Coleman Love weekend for members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. I met up with a few of my line sisters at Bambou Lounge to kick off the weekend. I opted for a completely monochromatic look with the only pop of color being from my clutch and earrings. I added a faux leather peplum belt to give it a little more fancy. I will be featuring that belt a lot this month. If you are interested in this season's faux leather trend but afraid to commit, I suggest a faux leather peplum belt which you can add to tons of outfits to up the ante as well as to wear an outfit that you have already worn in a different way. (Look out for my upcoming cumulative post suggesting ways to stretch your wardrobe).

Top: Asos

Belt: Simply Be

Skirt: Asos

Heels: Jessica Simpson

On Saturday night, I met a few of my line sisters and sorority sisters at Hudson Lounge to celebrate the end of the weekend. I wore a crop top with a high-waist pencil skirt and a peplum belt.

Crop Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Asos

Heels: Jessica Simpson

 

 

Week 2:

During the second weekend in November, I went to an all-white engagement party. It was freezing cold (below 59 degrees is freezing cold in the South) and the only white ensemble that I had was a sleeveless peplum fit and a peplum doesn't look so great under a blazer so I wore the next best thing, black and white. I wanted to keep my accessories simple since I was "out of dress code" and I wore the most comfortable shoes that I own because my feet were sore from the week's workout. I will wear this dress again under better conditions and add my own personal style to them!

 

 

Dress: Asos

Clutch: Aldo

Heels: Nine West

 

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Fall in Love with Stripes

Fall is officially here! I love stripes and they were great for summer. The good news is that stripes are still relevant for fall. A few weekends ago I challenged myself to wear stripes all weekend long. I chose three different pencil skirts and styled them in different ways.

On Friday, I met a friend for lunch. He was the worst photographer ever so I did not get many good pictures lol! I wore a black peplum top, a gold plated belt, and a camel and black striped skirt.

 

Top: Asos

Belt: Asos

Skirt: Dorothy Perkins

Bag: Michael Kors

Shoes: Tory Burch

On Saturday, I went to a meeting at church. I would have preferred to wear heels with this particular outfit but the meeting was four hours long so I opted for my fave flats. I did not have anyone to take my pictures for me so I had to rely on mirror selfies. I decided to mix "floral" with stripes. The annoying quotations are on the word floral because the print on the top is actually two-dimensional sequins but it reads as floral so that is what we shall call it.

Top: Simply Be

Skirt: Vince Camuto

Bag: Michael Kors

Shoes: Tory Burch

On Sunday, I went to 8:00 church service. This was my favorite outfit for the weekend. My belt is a regular belt that I purchased at Torrid 7 years ago, yes seven! I believe in taking care of my possessions lol! I turned it backwards so the buckles are in the back. That is another way to reinvent items in your wardrobe, try turning things backwards, and don't forget that we have already discussed putting tops over our dresses. I am planning on discussing in greater detail, ways to stretch your wardrobe, so stay tuned fashionistas! I have also had the tie for about seven years. A male friend gave it to me because I was incorporating ties into my wardrobe and he no longer needed it. It was already tied and I have kept it that way over the years.

 

Blazer: Torrid 

Top: Lane Bryant

Skirt: Vince Camuto

Heels: Jessica Simpson

 

 

 

I hope you fashionistas find different ways to incorporate stripes into your fall wardrobes. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below and feel free to follow me on instagram @chaneldior1913.