Lace & Leather

In some instances, black and white is anything but basic.

striped-blouse

This is one of those cases.

I felt like stepping out with an edgy ensemble last week, and a bit of both lace and leather goes a long way for a super-chic daytime look — so as long as you keep the rest of your look classic and your makeup fresh-faced.

lace-and-stripeslace-blouse

My apologies for the near-radio silence on the site last week — as I alluded to on Twitter, there’s been a few exciting changes in my life recently that have resulted in a bit of writer’s block. And by writer’s block, I mean a few late nights and a few subsequent hangovers.

As they say, though, taking time to live life will only inspire your work. (And that’s my grown-up way of saying YOLO, bitches!)

At any rate, I believe the majority of my brain cells have replenished due to a variant of excessive hibernation, so it’s back to daily updates here on c+c this week.

Oh, and about those changes — I’ll tell you more about them later week. In the meantime, here are a few of my favorite pieces that I’ve had on rotation while running around town. During the day and after dark.

lace-and-leatherleather-and-lace justfab-booties*Wearing: Calvin Klein striped blouse (similar), Madewell lace tank (similar), faux leather skirt (love this version), Zimmermann circle clutch, zippered booties c/o JustFab | *Beauty: Stila Stay All Day lipgloss in Fiery, NARS blush in Love Joy, See Song Designs necklace

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Photography by Lydia Hudgens

26 comments

  1. Get it girl! And then drop off those boots when you’re done getting “it!” Although I don’t know if I would be able to operate the zipper on those boots after 3 drinks. Zippers are not my friend and I may or may not be able to get off those booties. Which just means I would sleep in them and never take them off! Problem solved.

    http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com

  2. This outfit is so in point! I love the mix of leather and lace. I’m wearing some daytime leather today! Hopefully I get some photos for my blog.
    P.S. can’t wait to hear more about what you have going on!

  3. Can’t wait to hear all about the exciting changes you are in the midst of! It’s true that changes can be crazy cool and nerve wrecking at the same time. Hopefully you’re siding on the crazy cool. - Katy

  4. Love love this look! The layers are perfect. You look FAB!! And the booties are gorgeous. It would seem that you have some really exciting things going on. Can’t wait to hear more!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

  5. you’re a BABE! killing it.

    & wait.. i was actually going to apply for a position at MRY & i didn’t realize you worked there until i saw you in the team picture - ha! wishing you the best.

    allie at alliewears.com

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  7. THE HAIR! You are nailing it with the hair. Cut is chic, subtle ombre makes it shiny, and look at those perfect waves! What size curling iron are you using? it looks so so good.

    xx,
    Danielle

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  9. You look really pretty Hallie! I love that you layered the lace tank. Never thought of doing that. Keep rocking those strong lips!

  10. Well now, I can’t wait to hear what you’ve been up to lately! I think it’s very important to truly live your life and take time for yourself. I’m so glad you did - you work soooo hard chica! 😉 And….Omg…..THOSE SHOES!!! #shoeporn !

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