It's still one month until Christmas, but it already feels like it's January outside. I'm not impressed, Mother Nature. Not impressed at all!
I had dinner plans on Saturday night, and thought nothing of the drive to get to the restaurant. On a typical night, the drive is only about 25 minutes, but about 8 minutes in, it started snowing. A lot. Before I knew it, I was white knuckled on the steering wheel and making my way up the street in almost zero visibility. Fun times.
Luckily, I made it safely to and from the restaurant, as did my friends, but I quickly remembered the horror of winter driving. Let's hope everyone else remembers how to drive in the winter so we're prepared when it snows on a weekday.
This morning was dry, but still way too cold for me. It made the 10 minute walk from the subway to my office highly unpleasant. Even though I was in a bad mood because of that walk, I tried to come into work without whining about the cold....but apparently, my face gave it away. Oops.
You'll notice, I'm not wearing a winter jacket in the photos below. I took these shots last week, so I wasn't completely out of line to be wearing this jacket. I'm not sure I'd be able to pull the look off right now though.
Why all of the black? I've been drawn to monochromatic colour palates lately, so what better colour to style than black, right? This was the first time I've ever put together a completely black outfit, and really loved how edgy I felt...but that might have been the faux leather pants, not the colour scheme, per say.
Outfit Details:
Leather Jacket - Soya & Kyo
Sweater - Joe Fresh
Tank worn under the sweater - Joe Fresh
Faux Leather Pants - H&M (recent!)
Hat - Roots73
Purse - Roots
Booties - Arturo Chiang via The Bay
Necklace - A Market in Tel Aviv
Thoughts on monochromatic outfits?
I've never had to drive in the snow, but that sounds dangerous! There's something refreshing about an all-black outfit, and what makes it so interesting are the textures that you included--the shiny patent faux leather, the soft sweater, and those spikes on the necklace.
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Driving in the snow is dangerous, but for the most part, it just means that you have to be extra careful...and avoid it wherever possible.
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Driving in the snow is the worst! I've gotten so used to it since I moved to Alberta 2 years ago! I love the h&m pants on you! Always love a monochromatic look! thanks for commenting btw xx
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I'm sure the driving in Alberta is a lot worse than in Toronto, so I don't envy you there!
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love the all black ensemble. Always chic. You look great doll.
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Thanks Sam :)
DeleteAn all black outfit is always a good idea! I love the makeshift peplum from your sweater and your tank underneath. What a great idea! And your pants are just too perfect for words.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had much snow where I am yet but the weather report says it's a'comin'! Like you, I am not looking forward to my 10 minute trek to the metro in the mornings for work. Yikes!
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Thanks!! I didn't even realize until looking at the photos that I created a peplum-esque look.
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I love those pants, I gotta get myself a pair! Yea, it has been very cold very I live too, some snow but nothing is sticking yet. It sure does get me in the holiday spirit though!! I do like the all black look, it gives it that edge and I love the necklace that you paired with it!
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The snow is pretty and all for the holidays...but once Jan 2 rolls around, it's just unwelcome all together!!
DeleteYou can never go wrong with an all black outfit. You look gorgeous! I'm really loving your faux leather pants.
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The tank peeping out from under your sweater almost looks like a peplum! Love it!
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Love the pleather paneling on the pants! Rad jacket!
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Love the beanie hat!
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Love monochromatic outfits, especially in winter. You look amazing!
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can't go wrong with black! love your outfit x
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Love every piece!! You look so street chic :)
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Lovely black on black ensemble! xx
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