I've always had a difficult time wearing black. I think it's because when I'm shopping and I have a choice between black and COLOR I always choose color. So we decided to try a themed Sister Style this week with black as the base color for both our outfits! It was a lot of fun and I loved the outfit that resulted. Do you like wearing black?
Outfit Details: Dress/Target, Chevron Cluth/Red Velvet, Scarf/*see below, Shoes/Sweedish Hasbeens c/o ModCloth.
Remember the
fabric boots DIY we shared last week? Well here's Emma's pair of boots! I think they're adorable and both our boots fit our styles perfectly!
Outfit Details: Tops/Vintage + Target, Jeans/Jessica Simpson Colletion (our favorite skinny jeans!), Boots/Handmade- Learn to make your own pair here.
We recieved a question a few weeks ago about how to turn a regular scarf into an infinity scarf. We love this idea and had to give it a try!
This is SUPER easy! All you need is a scarf you love, a needle and embroidery thread or yarn in a matching tone (we used yarn). Stitch up the scarf on the inside, creating a seam with both ends of the scarf. If the scarf has fringe, you will probably want to cut it off first. Enjoy!
Have a lovely weekend! XO. Elsie + Emma
So cute! I love black and white so much. xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | February 04, 2012 at 04:06 PM
Looove the striped scarf & chevron clutch on Elsie, and adore Emma's pretty shoes!!
You two are just too cute!
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Posted by: Heather | February 04, 2012 at 04:09 PM
So cute!
I have the very opposite problem.
My whole wardobe is shades of black, blue and gray. So I am trying to add more color! :)
Posted by: Brielle | February 04, 2012 at 04:13 PM
I wear black too easily, and have to remind myself to add some colour.
But these outfits are great and I love Emma's boots!
Posted by: Lisa | February 04, 2012 at 04:14 PM
My big struggle is not wearing black! Black jeans, black shirt, black boots.... You pull it off well though :)
Posted by: Kim Waite | February 04, 2012 at 04:17 PM
I love black! and I'm a very colorful person... but let me tell you, you should wear it more often, it looks super pretty on you!
Posted by: Penelope Silva | February 04, 2012 at 04:20 PM
I love wearing black but I always feel like when I do I *have* to add a pop of color.
And Emma's boots... WOW. Those are AWESOME. Great job.
Posted by: steffy | February 04, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Hi Elsie!
Thanks so much for the tip on the scarfs. I have been thinking about doing this myself for a while on some old scarfs!
Kelly @
Elegantly Academic
Posted by: Elegantly Academic | February 04, 2012 at 04:23 PM
I wear black pretty much every day.
It's my absolute FAVORITE to wear. It took me a long time to even realize that I do wear black most days.
The reason it grew into such a un-noticed "habit" is because in college I mainly took painting classes and the safest thing for me to wear was black incase my paints got a little bit messy (which seemed to happen quite often). I guess it just sort of stuck even after finishing school!!!
My favorite items to pair with my solid black outfits are either one main piece of jewelry that has a bright pop of color or Ill add just what you did, something STRIPED because next to black, my second favorite thing to wear is anything that is striped!!!
I adore this post.
Posted by: Brianna | February 04, 2012 at 04:23 PM
Gorgeous styling girls! I wear black all the time, probably too much. You have both inspired me to embrace the world of colour in my wardrobe, but I do still love black as the perfect staple colour and white makes a lovely accent. And Emma those boots are amazing!
Sophie xx
Posted by: Sophie Isobel | February 04, 2012 at 04:25 PM
I pretty much only wear black as a base color. Sometimes I'll layer colorful pieces on top of all the black but it's where I usually start an outfit. I love the chic look it gives you and if you pair anything black with bright red lipstick you look fabulous for very little effort!
Posted by: Malori | February 04, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Great photos!!
I wear black pretty much all the time. I have to make an effort to wear some colour!!!!
Posted by: Shana | February 04, 2012 at 04:34 PM
i love these! especially elsie's bun :)
georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | February 04, 2012 at 04:34 PM
yay for black! it's my favorite! color is fun, but black is always nice to ground everything. ;) slash GEE needs to die. you're the cutest sisters ever. and emma's new tattoo is amazing!
Posted by: katiecupcake | February 04, 2012 at 04:41 PM
Emma's boots! Oh my goodness! Fabulous :D
Posted by: Amy | February 04, 2012 at 04:42 PM
Super cute, and Elsie, the hair is looking amazing. Just for a comparison, I popped over to your About page again, and the blue dress with the brights all over blew me away. You're such a warm coloring with the hair and pink undertones, I feel like the black might be taking something away.
You know how it is, those colors you find yourself drawn to are usually the best ones for you, and you know instinctively which they are.
Emma, your boots are badass.
Posted by: Natalie | February 04, 2012 at 04:44 PM
i Love black! Cute outfits:)
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Posted by: vanesa | February 04, 2012 at 04:45 PM
So cute, love the chevron clutch and your hair color is beautiful.
Posted by: Nikki Fein | February 04, 2012 at 04:48 PM
cute! I always love it when I see someone dressed well in primarily black but I never think to do it myself. here's to 'mastering the art' in 2012!!
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Posted by: simplemittens | February 04, 2012 at 04:50 PM
I wear altogether too much black, which is probably why I am loving these outfits so much. You ladies look great!
Posted by: Mandi | February 04, 2012 at 04:57 PM