I have only one thing to say! I'm pinning this! Stunning, and earmarked for a copy cats next winter x

*Faints!*

How does it feel to look killer every day? You've got amazing style, Shannon!

Gorgeous! You know I love that bag, and you are seriously inspiring with your use of color. I do have to chuckle a bit at "almost black" since you have quite a lot of grey with your black, and then color as well. BUT....you look awesome. I love the way these trousers fit, and that jacket is magic.

Thank you for your lovely comments ladies!

Deborah - I would be flattered to have you copycat ANYTHING I wear!

Natalie - you're so adorable!

Atlantia - ok....you busted me....it's not really all THAT much black but can we keep that our little secret?

Shannon, I declare it is all your fault - but I just bought those trousers. I am sure they look ridiculous on me (I sized up 2 sizes) but a girl can experiment for $30, right?

Holy texture mixing, batman!!!!

Wow. Awesome.

WHOO HOOO Sveta! Fantastic! I can hardly wait to see them on you - aren't they comfy? I'm positive they don't look ridiculous.

the only problem with them - belt loops are insanely small, none of my long belts fit in!!!:(
I am wearing them (together with a green striped sweater from Gap) now and my son said that I look weird - like I tried to dress up for Christmas on top and then gave up on the bottom LOL

Oh those darned kids of ours!!!

I agree - the belt loops are ridiculous. I was lucky that I have a couple of skinny leather belts but you want to almost say to them "why did you even bother?"

What do you think of them so far? How did the length work out for you?

I confess - I already let them out and hope my mom can he them without taking up any length. Let out they are just covering my ankles. I would prefer some scrunch like yours have but beggars can't be choosers They are pretty loose and slouchy on me (I can take them off unbuttoned). We will see, for $30 I can experiment. In the worst case I will wear them tucked into tall boots.
I will ask my mom if she can do her magic and expand the belt loops: skinny belt just does not hold them up well

DOES IT WORK? It looks so good it almost hurts. Being a matchy/matchy girl I immediately noticed the bootie/clutch zipper match -perfect bit of fun added.

Umm... not quite what I envisage when someone mentions a suit from Sears! But a 'very Shannon' festive non-suit alright!

Love the wealth of visual and tactile textures. You forgot one other critical bit of 'broken-up black' though --- your hair! I suspect it adds another layer to the overall design of this delicious outfit.

And what a delightful silhouette for you too. Congratulations on finding the trouser love!

In fact, it's so NOT boring black, I'd buy it lock, stock and barrel even without the pops of colour --- it looks yummy even in monotone. But damn, those booties are too divine...!

What interesting trousers! Love the look on you Shannon.