I have seriously fallen in love with these pants, they are everything I could ask for in a dark colored pant. I could see myself wearing these practically 25/8 if it weren't for the fact that I am currently having a love affair with a few other articles of clothing in my wardrobe, that's just too much of a balancing act for me to commit to these pants in such a way.

Of course I don the the beanie...cause that's how I do's it, shades, and a few accessories.

And let's just take a moment to acknowledge the fierceness of this sweater......I'll wait....

This sweater has all of the elements needed to make a statement, from the leatherette panel that sweeps from one shoulder to the next, to the zipper detail by the collar bone, this sweater feeds my chic and comfy needs to the max.

Not to mention the color of the sweater, this ISH is pure magic.

I can't pass on pieces in my wardrobe that allow me to think less and do more. I have a need to be able to throw on a sweater, flats, and a printed pant, and be out.

Shout out to my baby Jackie for being the cutest creature alive. Now before you get all Butt-Hurt about my proclamation, just take a look at the images below and tell me that she isn't the most precious...

OK, if you're still not convinced and are not seeing things my way, I don't know what to tell you but that you need to get your eyes checked.

Let's take yet another moment and peep these flats up close....I'll wait....

I mean you really can't go wrong with a pair of black flats, I don't know about you, but finding the perfect black flat has been a chore.

If you haven't figured this out about me, my shoes have to have a punch, I've never wanted a plain ole' black flat...so the search began and VOILÀ!

This shoe is what I've searched for for what seems like forever. It's textured, sleek, and the shape and cut outs make it modern.

These flats I am in love with!

What I'm Wearing:

Black Beanie handmade and gifted. $0 (Gifted)
Wine colored top from Forever21.com. $19.80
Snake print pants from Target.com. $19.99
Black flats from Rainbow. $19.99
Necklace from Telco. $7
Shades from Old Navy. $13

I truly don't know who the star of the show is, my Torrid blazer or my Target black and white shirt dress. I love this shirt dress for so many reasons, just to name a few, the color combo is something you really can't go wrong with, it easily transitions from work-wear to play-wear with just a simple switch of accessories, and most importantly it is just plain old easy to put on and go. Can't be bothered to think about an outfit today...slip this baby on and you're out the door, woke up with only ten minutes to spare before you need to be on that train to get to work...slip this baby on and go, can't look like a bum for work and all your clothes are in the wash...slip this baby on and go, heading out on a night out on the town after work...pack some heels and slip this baby on and go.

This is why I like shirt dresses.

With this super easy dress, that it might as well be called a paint by numbers dress, you can be present without being present if need be.

Then there's the traditional black blazer, it's just something you can throw over just about anything and class that ISH up. Blazers have become a staple in my wardrobe and I don't think I will be able to not have them and continue to expand on this item for years to come. They come in so many styles, colors, prints, and patterns.

It hurts my soul that I can't have them all!

Between the a shirt-dress and a blazer, I don't know which I love more or find to be easier to throw on to make an outfit work.

The first image below, which my fellow creative soul Angelica Vanessa took of me, I look a bit moody because I had a long day at work and wasn't entirely feeling the day...excuse the face.

By the second image I had somewhat perked up because I was about to shop, and what brings more joy to woman than shopping?

What I wore:

Black blazer from Torrid.com. $58.50 (Gifted)
Black and White shirt-dress from Target.com. $29.99
Necklace from the wholesale district. $3.50
Black tank from OldNavy circa one million years ago. $3
Belt from a store in Brooklyn called V.I.M. $10
Black skull embossed bookbag from wholesale-dress.net. $??
Boots from Forever21.com. $26
Leggings from Rainbow. $7

Snake, On Snake, On Patent.

Working Girl: Paint by Numbers