Monchromopoly

MONCHROMOPOLY

It’s FINALLY summer!

So, WHY, when I’m supposed to be thinking of bright corals, rainbow popsicles and flirty summer dress patterns am I stuck in a cool and dark monochrome cave?

I’ve been there for a while…I mean, I’ve always loved black and white. 

However, I’ve been in a monochrome groove since at least spring, and it doesn’t look like anything will be changing soon. Although I love bright colors and patterns, I just can’t seem to stay away from the crisp, basic attraction of black and white, and I’m especially fond of pairing it with gold this season.

I’ve posted a few of my own outfits from this last year as well as some internet based monochrome eye candy for y’all—all pictures are linked to their original source.

Are you a big fan of basic black and white?

FROM THRIFT TRICK...

FROM THE INTERNET...

Visual Potpourri, 2012

This is just a little visual walk through some of the things I've seen and loved for 2011-2012 fashion. I'm really digging all the fabric and monochrome stuff I'm seeing from Chanel, Dior and others for winter. I'm not going to get too crazy with labeling designers in these pictures. I'm still working on doing that even with my outfits because I'm not a BRAND girl. I am inspired by how things look, feel, and how low the price is...and not what is printed on the inside tag. I recreate them with the creative and upcycled means that I have (the mission of my blog in the first place)! I know for some people, the brand is necessary to know so that they can acquire the items they want to get. For me, because I know I will hunt for a lesser priced or used substitute, this doesn't matter so much. I think this is what frustrates people about thrift in general. If you are one of those people (though most folks reading my blog probably like thrift), I'd encourage you to step out of your comfort zone this year, trust your own instincts and creativity, and jump into thrifting. Even if it is just one piece of your outfit puzzle!

--Chantal

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