Black… And the Colour is Gone…
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Black… And the Colour is Gone…

 

Black. This is a tiny in between post but I just had to share it because it made me laugh. I’ve been going through my stuff, sadly packing away my summer clothes and pulling out my winter things. In the past I’ve worn a lot of black. Yes I was one of those ‘original’ film students in University that, well, really looked like everyone else. My favourite outfit way back then consisted of a laced up boots to my knees, a chain mail mini skirt (yes you read that right, chain mail) a black velour corset top with my long black hair down to my waist. I’d like to think things have changed since then. I’ve incorporated colour and my hemlines have become more age appropriate. Don’t get me wrong I still gravitate to black but I make a real effort to incorporate colours. I’ve made real progress over time, or so I thought until I started going through my fall/winter items.

This is one of my favourite winter dresses. It’s a lined tweed and very warm, great for even the coldest days. I love the classic shape, very straight on top it defines my shape and bubbles out on the bottom.

Black wool, this sheath has the best buttons ever! When I get bored of them the buttons can be easily replaced and then I’ll have a whole new dress!

I absolutely love the neckline on this dress, it’s that perfect frame for my face and is extremely flattering.

This sweater dress is very toasty. If I’m wearing boots then I don’t need to wear tights, it’s a great option for everyday and can easily be dressed up for night!

As you can see I haven’t changed very much. Okay the fabrics are better, the lines more classic but what happened to the colour? Good thing I have so many scarves because apparently I’ve only managed to add colour, in my clothing, for the summer months….I’m thinking this means a shopping spree!

Do you wear a lot of black?

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26 Comments

  1. great dresses, i love the first one!

    thanks for dropping by our blog, would you like to follow each other on twitter and facebook? let me know 🙂

    http://www.counttofour.com

    1. Thanks! Love your site.

  2. These dresses look amazing! I especially love the Micheal Kors dress (the second one)! Can’t wait until you put up outfit posts!

    1. I’m working my way up to that….

  3. Love the very first dress. Its really classy. You can totally dress it up or down!! Would be at least my choice for the fall. 🙂

  4. Great items in your wardrobe!
    Love the first dress 🙂

  5. Nothing wrong with a bit of black 🙂 x

    http://your-girl-is-lovely.blogspot.co.uk

  6. Fashion Tag (Dana Cristina)

    i’m with you caroline:) shopping spree! i totally understand you with this post (btw, hilarious, loved it). Black is a go-to color, trend etc, and you can use the pop of colors in bags, shoes, scarves, jewellery etc. It’s quite classy! The 1st dress is amazing, and all clothes have got super cool lines, cuts and hems. Love em! xox

    1. Awe thanks! Actually I’d love to go shopping with you to see what you’d pick out.

      1. Fashion Tag (Dana Cristina)

        haha thanks! i’d probably be so stressed out now, cause u just put pressure on me lol. omg we’d have so much fun! xoxox

  7. I love the dress with the buttons, great idea to change them into something unique!
    Thanks for your message, I’m now following you on bloglon’ too 🙂

    xoxo

    http://www.fashiondary.blogspot.com

    1. Yay! The bonus is now I get to go button shopping although I still like the black ones.

  8. Jennifer Inglis (@stylecrusader)

    I love the first dress! That is definitely something I’d wear. Love your story about how you used to dress when you were younger! xx

    1. Ha! Thanks.

    2. All true, no exaggeration! I fell in love with that first dress the minute I saw it and had to order it from Toronto, as Vancouver was completely sold out. I think I got the last one in Canada (in my size)

  9. Would want to move in too:)

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

    1. Oh you are very very welcome to!

  10. thanks for the follows! we followed you back on twitter, fb, and bloglovin 🙂 keep in touch!

    http://www.counttofour.com

  11. that tweed dress is gorgeous but any excuse for a shopping spree I reckon…

    ♥ Thankfifi
    Thanks so much for your comment on my post today 🙂

  12. Mmmmm, the first one is amazing 🙂

    Edita
    http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

  13. These dresses look really nice for winter. I love the velvet one. Xxxx

  14. Like the dresses!

    1. Thanks, I like ’em. I just had to laugh when I realized they were devoid of colour.

  15. Suus (@3rdonthe10th)

    I looove your first dress! You can wear it with some red pumps and red lipstick to color it up!

    1. Oh I plan to! Thanks so much.

  16. Love all the dresses:)
    Prerna
    http://www.vivalahighstreet.wordpress.com

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