winter white

I recently came home from a shopping trip with a beautiful pair of crisp, white skinnies. White denim has been on my shopping list for years and I had yet to find the perfect pair. (Until yesterday!) Multiple outfit combinations are going through my head in anticipation of a bright spring and summer. However, knowing myself, I can't wait for the sun to finally show itself to wear this pair. When I get back to school next week, I'll have my full closet again - which means I can put together a winter white ensemble! (My clothing choices are pretty limited from living out of a suitcase for 4.5 weeks.) 

Until then, here is some inspiration I found on Pinterest to hold me over.

Stay tuned for a winter white outfit post! :)

xo-ally

breaking the (fashion) rules

Button-up: F21 Jeans, Bracelets, Scarf: Nordstrom Bag, Belt: American Eagle Shoes: Sperry Tank (Underneath): Mercer Watch: Michael Kors

Fashion "rule" #1: Don't wear navy and brown together.

Fashion "rule" #2: Don't wear different shades of white together.

I broke both of these rules today! I am wearing a white tank and a darker cream-colored scarf; navy checkers in the button-up with a brown bag and belt.

 

And I think it works perfectly.

 

Many fashion "rules" are so outdated.

Like the "Don't wear navy and black" one:

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See? Kourtney Kardashian pulls off navy and black flawlessly, and even adds adorable animal print booties to go with it!

 

The "No white after Labor Day" rule? Forget it!

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Kristen Bell shows us that white coats are a very chic alternatative to basic black. If typical autumn colors include dark reds, oranges, browns, and yellows to match the changing leaves, then it makes perfect sense that winter colors include white to match the snow.

Still not convinced? Read this vintage College Fashion article that says so otherwise!

Have you broken any fashion "rules" today?

xo