Club Monaco blazer & clutch, H&M top & skirt, necklace c/o Jeweliq
This outfit is a veritable smorgasbord of faux pas‘s: from the navy and black duo to the longer blazer and flared skirt combo, I really just nailed fashion don’t after fashion don’t here. But here’s my justification: a. I’ve never understood the navy-and-black faux pas (and Yves Saint Laurent put his stamp of approval on the combo years ago, so there you have it), b. I actually like the trapeze-esque silhouette that the silk blazer draped over the flared skirt creates and finally, c. though I’m not a crazy “out there” dresser, I think discretely breaking rules to give little udpates to a basic look (like I did here) is a pretty safe way of eeever so slightly adding some edginess to a stale ensemble.
This Jeweliq necklace is another example of discrete edginess: on its own, its tame but still statement-worthy, but when layered with other jewellery or thrown into a more complex look, it can really up the ante too. Once it gets just a bit cooler, I’ll be layering it under collared-shirt-and-sweater combos like crazy.
In other less fashion-related news, I’m still on the job hunt but am still feeling pretty hopeful and good about everything. I have faith that the right thing will come into place soon and in the meantime, I’m just plugging away at the application process and following up here and there at a few prospects that really appeal to me. And looking on the bright side, this has been a great period for a lot of little catch-up duties: my desktop, phone, etc. are all finally tidied/organized, I have some exciting blog-related opportunities that have opened up and I have all the time in the world to work out so I think that’s really buoyed my spirits too. It looks like the sunshine has finally let up just in time for the autumnal equinox on the weekend, so I’m happy I had that time to really soak up all the rays while they were shining (these pics aren’t doing it justice but my tan is pretty much back in full force).
The winner of the Keltie Leanne Designs giveaway is Natalie by the way, she came up with the wonderful name of “Restore” as a tribute to the healing properties of the necklace’s gemstones!
Hope you all had a great weekend!
lovely!!!!
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love reading your blog! this is not a only a great outfit but a great article! good luck with the job hunt! enjoy your time off..wish i had more of it!
XO Meghan
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I never understood why black and navy weren't allowed to mingle and this post just confirms my suspicion: one day, someone who hated one of the colours decided they couldn't be combined and made everyone think they didn't go together. But they actually do!
Agree with you on the navy/black – I think it looks fab together. LOVE those shoes – where are they from? xx
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such a pretty lady like outfit! looking gorgeous as ever!
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I think you nailed this outfit – sometimes it's ok to break rules!!
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Totally a fashion do!!
I think those silhouettes look amazing together! And I totally agree with you on navy and black: why not?!?! The necklace is very pretty, too!
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I love the necklace. It's such a perfect combination of chunky and delicate.
Wren
Looking beautiful here, I love the skirt with the blazer combo! And navy and black together for that matter 🙂
xo K
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you look sooo pretty,
wow!
Gabrielle
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Great outfit ! So classy and beautiful.
I never understood the navy and black thing either, I like the way you combined the two shades. And long blazers and flared skirts create an awesome look! Good luck in the job hunt, you will find something!
xJennaD
I love it. Navy and black is one of my favorite color combos. Great outfit. -Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/
That top and skirt go so perfectly together! I thought it was a dress haha. Lovely touch of chic with the blazer 🙂
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you look super pretty!:)
good luck with the job hunt
xx claude
I wear black & navy ALL the time… I don't even care anymore, haha. You look gorgeous as always, Alex! I miss weekends at Lonsdale Quay!
xo, alison*elle
Loving this look, the faux pas looks fantabulous.
So beautiful!!
All the best for job search! 🙂
Maneet
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Well you make faux-pas totally chic! Love the outfit, you are seriously gorgeous!
xoxo Bree
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gorgeous outfit, super classy! 🙂
xx
Love your outfit – gorgeous!
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I'm really glad to hear that you're feeling positive about things – trust me (having just come through a similar situation myself), it really does all work out. And, on the fashion end of things, I am a big fan of this look. I'm breaking the black and navy rule right now myself so I have zero complaints with this.
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You look great your shoes are amazing!
xx
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I believe that, like rules, faux pas are made to be broken. Who says we can't do this and that? If we rock the look, then it's okay! And you, girl, certainly rock this look.
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I don't know who made up the rules but I'm glad you broke them. Your outfit looks great, the colors and cuts look well together. Who ever said black and navy don't go together was color blind or something because the combination looks amazing.
Cute outfit. I love black and navy together, and I always invoke the name of Yves Saint Laurent as my excuse to wear it even though I totally would still love black with navy even if it didn't have a designer's stamp of approval.
Lovely outfit.. the colors looks really good together!!
Love
Mehak
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you look so french in this outfit! its super chic and looks amazing on you!
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You look great, love your style!
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Definitely an A++ outfit in my opinion. I don't do much with those fashion rules! I love the skirt and that necklace looks stunning with the look! Enjoy your week! xo /Madison
Faux Pas Shmo Pas! You look fantastic!
xo Jennifer
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beautiful girl!
Hybid Hunter
Good luck with the job search! I know you will find something great, and I for one, think your outfit is a "Fashion Do"!!!!
Absolutely gorgeous! This skirt is fantastic <3
xo
Ashley
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Who cares about so called fashion rules ! You look amazing, that's all that matters ! Hello from Montreal !
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I love the skirt and top combo! Plus the blazer adds the perfect finishing touch. You look stunning.
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Looking so polished!!!! And your hair is looking great!
When I read this post's title and then looked at your outfit I honestly couldn't even think what the faux pas were. You look great!
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omg! such a cool style!
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K.
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Lovely dress,and verry nice shoes!
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Awesome outfit! You look wonderful!
Great photos! Super cute outfit 🙂
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I love the navy & black together, and you look SO pretty…I'd say you totally nailed the fashion dont's 🙂
Annie
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I almost think faux pas's are non-existant anymore… All things go! It looks super fun!
Your hair is just looking amazing, Alex!! I love the cut… I may have to pay your stylist a visit, mine's been looking so limp & blah lately!! And this outfit?! Gorgeous!! I love wearing navy & black together, and when I do, someone always reminds me it's a faux-pas! So funny, who decided that?! You look beautiful, hope your day is super!! xo V
You look amazing dear! Gorgeous look!
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you look fantastic,the skirt is so cute 🙂
sammie
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i don't think it is ever a faux pas if you look great, right? so this must not be one!
beautiful look1 you look so elegant!
pshh i don't believe in any of those fashion don'ts- this outfit looks amazing. i think whatever looks good to your eye looks good 🙂
gorgeous outfit! xo
Oh I love how classy this look is!
Nah! I don't believe there is such a thing as a fashion don't anymore. You look fantastic, that's such a great outfit. As long as you have the confidence that just shows through and eclipses everything else.
xo
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I think this look is perfect – I always wear navy and black together!
Fantastic outfit, I love the necklace, and the color block skirt is so pretty!
Gorgeous skirt and beautiful necklace!!
I love this outfit! The mix of black and navy is no Fashion Faux-Pas to me so you go girl! Looking beautiful! xo, Christina
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Where did you get those shoes!!!
Vieve
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You look beautiful as always! I thought that was a dress at first, love that it's separates – you styled this perfectly. Happy Wednesday 🙂
I personally like black and navy mixed together!
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I'm a fan of a good fashion faux pas, it's what keeps fashion fun 🙂 Besides the fact that you look great!
xo SideSmile,
Ashley
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This outfit is anything but a faux pas – you look awesome!
Kate
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Girly and classy and at the same time a little bit edgy.
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thanks for share.