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

It's quite clear throughout my blog that I like things to have unexpected touches, twists, and turns, however, I do have a classic side from time to time.

I do fancy the monochromatic look and have dabbled in this look using other color schemes before. Believe me when I say, you will see more of that on my blog as well as some other inspired looks based on ongoing trends.

And Yes, to complete a monochromatic look you would typically have to fully commit to that scheme all throughout, but most of the time I like throwing in at least one POP of color.

In this case it was a classic choice of POP, red.

Red lips and red shoes.

I also chose my accessories to keep in the monochromatic scheme and not detract from the POP of my lips and shoes.

And lastly, a clear umbrella as to not cover up my look from the world....

I promise I'm not conceited.

So of course the weather man had me out here with an umbrella waiting for the rain, but as per usual the weatherman is unreliable, so I had to carry an umbrella for the non-rain...all day.

Here I'm Wearing:

A Grey Chevron Print Shift Dress from Forever21. $22.80
A Black Chloe Blazer from Torrid. $ 54.50 (Gifted)
Necklace from the Wholesale District. $3.50
Red Patent Leatherette Kitten Heeled Shoes from Target $29.99
Black Shades from a street vender in Soho. $5 talked down from $15

Snake, On Snake, On Patent.

How To: Classic Monochrome with a POP