Ahh monochrome. I freaking love it.

The ability to add a variety of black pieces, each with different texture, details and fabrics… the way it makes you look so perfectly posh… the way a bright white bag and a red lip can make the entire look pop.

I just straight dig it.

This outfit was pulled together ever so suddenly. It started off with the Theory tie dress I found on sale. My first Theory item and I’m happy I held out until I found something good (and on sale). It’s delicate, feminine, sexy for a shift dress (IMO) and is easy to layer and style.

Then came the sock booties that I had been eyeing ever since they came out. Jeffrey Campbell seriously makes the best shoes. They always seem to be that elevated basic look with edge I’m craving.

The coat I had — standard necessity to winter. A black wool coat that literally goes with everything.

The watch was another super sale deal and the shades were ones I’ve been eyeing for soo long and waited on a waiting list for. Matte goodness.

And then the bag… oh the bag…

Nordstrom has some insane perks friends, so let’s just say this insanely gorgeous Winter white beauty fell into my hands at a time where I was absolutely not planning on adding another nice handbag to my collection, but it was something I couldn’t turn down.

Those moments of anxiety when you really shouldn’t spend…

But then the feeling that you literally just added Gucci to your collection.

GAH!

If you’re all about that B & W look and like showing a little skin in the Winter like me, here’s how to do it:

A delicate shift dress with detail:

A black wool coat for layering:

Sock booties to keep some of your legs warm:

Accessories that play well with monochrome:

And one winter white tote that pops:

Well there you have it. Now own it like Posh Spice would.

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SHOP THE EDIT : WHITE TOTE | TIE SHIFT DRESS | WOOL COAT | SOCK BOOTIES | MATTE SUNGLASSES | LIPSTICK | WATCH