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WIW : Casual Black and White

Deborah

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Hi Ladies,

Day off today. Lunch with DH and then a visit to a school we are considering for Master 12 for next year.

I think this outfit is very much indicative of what I am thinking at the moment re my style, and where I think I may be headed. I seem to be yearning for more simplicity:)

I think I will repeat this tomorrow (fresh shirt) for the drive to Melbourne to attend a birthday function tomorrow night. Just sorting out what to wear tomorrow night, I think it will be casual so I am thinking skinny pants and my Motto moto!

Thanks for looking:)

xxx Deborah

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anne

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Looks good Deborah. I particularly like how the waxed (or leather) pants put the look up a notch.
Enjoy your party in Melbourne!

Anonymous

Beautiful Deb! That is a lovely soft looking scarf and makes a nice finishing touch to your look and I agree with Anne about the pants taking the look up a notch.

lyn67

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Hope you'll have a good time in Melbourne, Debs! I'm so excited to see your super creatively layered and textured, edgy but feminine outfits day after day!!!! This is no exception and a K2K again!!! WOW!
(Is there a little tag/label on the scarf visible there on the first pictie? I realize this is not a deal breaking thing-but once noticed it bugs me a little-(hey I wear my stronger specs, today:-)). I always cut them off, when buying a new scarf...)

Maneera

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Looks lovely. I particularly love the scarf. I think I have a very similar one myself! The ensemble is chic and beautiful, simple yet elegant, minimalist yet intriguing.

Now this outfit of yours I can totally copy!!!! I have all the pieces - well fitting slim pants with some interesting detail (ribbed detail long the sides in my case), simply white top, high-low hem black sweater, comfortable booties, and a pretty patterned scarf. Its brilliant! And I promise...it will be one of the first outfits I'm going to wear once winter finally arrives here!

I feel the shift towards simpler ensembles myself....I think I'm finally done with all the print and pattern and yearn for a simpler colour palette and minimalist designs that winters bring!

Lucy

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Simple perfection!
And your legs look great in those pants Def one to repeat.

Anonymous

Gorgeous as always, Deborah. I'm loving the interplay of textures and fabric weights in this look. I particularly like the scarf with it.

carter

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I love this , Deborah. Simple but interesting, with texture, shine, necklines. I think it suits you beautifully.

dakotacheryl

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Simply divine!! Warm, comfy, stylish.

Aquamarine

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Another fan here! The different textures bring so much depth to the outfit. i can only imagine how much better this looks in real-life, considering black doesn't photograph well in general.

Elizabeth P

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Oh, this is lovely. Simple, sure, but the genius mix of textures makes it special.

I like it best with the scarf, but I realize that may be there for warmth rather than your all day look.

Jeweled

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You are an absolute artist of sophisticated simplicity.
It's in the fab details of your styling - the white collar peeking out at the top, and white hem peeking out at the bottom. The mixed textures. The minimalist palette. The restraint of knowing what to leave out. Just totally fab!

carolbee

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Really loving this look, especially with the scarf.

Transcona Shannon

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I WANT THIS OUTFIT!!! That is all

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Fabulous.

Peri

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Ditto Shannon!

Anonymous

Love it. I also now think I need to find leather not-tight leggings. Are those all-leather pull-on leggings? (that you are wearing?)

Elly

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Nice-- I love that neckline and hemline peeking out of the sweater-- a fresh take on the look. Beautiful with the scarf as well.

Sara L.

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Great look! I like the bits of white that are peeking out at the bottom and top of your outfit.

Dee

Love this look!

DizzyLizzy

What Shannon said. Absolutely fabulous....I would wear this outfit again and again if I were you. In fact I think I may just shamelessly copy it and wear something similar today - I have all the elements just not your amazing skill at putting it all together.

Style Fan

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I love this look on you. Those are FAB leggings. I was wondering if they were leather.

Joy

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More love for this outfit with a hint of white and the various textures. I like it equally with and without the scarf.

Deborah

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Quick response from my phone;). The pants are coated jersey and are a pull on pant. So comfy and easy to wear:)

christy

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Fantastic outfit and undeniably you. You are looking tres chic!

cheryle (Dianthus)

(website)

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Deborah, do you mind if I pin this outfit on my pinterest board so I can recreate it in fall/winter? I have a pair of black leather pants with a similar leg cut and love the simplicity and chic look of this outfit.

One of your best and I will be watching for your new direction.

Anonymous

Super fab! Love the pants.

Windchime

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Perfection! I love how this looks simultaneously chic and relaxed. I will be watching your upcoming outfits with interest .

Deborah

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Cheryle, I would be very flattered if you pinned the outfit.

Brooklyn

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Fabulous!!!!!

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