Day 13: Viv= a friggin rainbow

I am a rainbow today! Wow! I really only wear color once in a while- in small amounts. I don't usually wear 2 colors at once! Someone must have spiked my Starbucks.

Please excuse the arm veins below. I can't help it... I've been lifting excessive amounts of weight at the gym lately. I'm up to 12.5 lbs. Can I get a protein shake please?!

Do you like how I am getting a little more adventerous my photo shoots? Today you get to see my couch and part of the kitchen!

Layered tanks: BP

Skirt: H&M

Watch: Diesel

(chain) bracelet: Fossil

Necklace: Urban

Shoes: uhhh

Bag (on the floor): got as a free gift with magazine subscription 2 years ago. I use it to carry stuff to work. For example my change of shoes, umbrella, apples, Nook, and when the temp is not equal to those in the depths of Hell- a cardigan.

LBD for Friday

SOOOO, CC was so sweet to do a guest post for me and I was inspired by the Back in Black to do more theme focused posts. I thought Friday would be a good day for an LBD day! I actually have a small collection of black dresses in my closet. So maybe I will just wear them all weekend and keep the theme going for a few days. Hmmmm....

This is pretty much my fave LBD. And you already know my fave flats.

Of course the dress is from Club Monaco and the shoes are Irregular Choice. My blue watch is kinda hidden, but it is Diesel.

HH was happy to take my pic this morning, which was nice. He got a little creative, as you can see by the middle pic. Whatever, I am not complaining. So much easier than propping up my camera on the dresser, setting the timer button, running across the room and trying to pose all cute. (At least half the time getting more couch in the shot than Vivianne. UH!) And of course doing all this while he is at the gym or in the shower... I mean, seriously, as if I would have a one person photo shoot in front of him. Oh. No no no.

Stay tuned for more pics of me, LBD and hopefully none of my couch.

Guest Post by Couture Carrie: Back in Black

So, you should be super excited about the fact that TODAYYYY I have a guest post by my FABulous friend, CC. Be sure to check out her blog Couture Carrie and follow her asap, to see more posts like this one. Thanks, CC!

Hello, darlings, it’s CC! I was so excited when Vivianne asked me to do a guest post for her! This survey focuses on chic black pieces to round out your wardrobe, as our lovely Vivianne adores dressing in head to toe jet!

First photo: Japanese Vogue, August 2009. Consider a black miniskirt, either in leather or silk!


CC loves this Tibi silk mini skirt from theOutnet.com. It has a minishorts underlay beneath the crepe de chine bubble hem skirt ~ perfect for sultry summer nights!


Just pair with a sexy pair of gladiators or platform pumps. How about these Fendi chain-trimmed suede sandals from net-a-porter.com?


Or try these Rock & Republic Alayna chain pumps from shopbop.com.


A staple of CCs wardrobe, these J Brand 10” ankle skinny jeans are pure stretch denim perfection. Find them at shopbop.com.


You’ll also need some wet look leggings. CC is a big fan of these ones from blackmilkclothing.com. Perfect for layering under a tunic or minidress!


Frolic on the beach in this Red Carter eyelet bikini from shopbop.com.


Opt for an adventurous asymmetric LBD this summer like this Whistles ruched bodycon dress, at asos.com.


Looking ahead to fall: consider this Michael Kors leather-paneled crepe dress from net-a-porter.com.


Pair it with some strong and sweet accessories. CC is smitten with this chunky Nixon brushed stainless steel watch from net-a-porter.com.


CC also adores this ribbon rosette clutch from J. Crew.


Hope you’ve enjoyed this bodacious black post, darlings. Thanks again, Viv!

xoxox,

CC

Flashback to Kindergarten

Why didn't I love these shoes back then? Why? I don't remember. But I love them now. And I especially love them paired with knee socks. I wore this combo to work yesterday- It made me feel so youthful. I was surprised at the ...looks I got walking down the street. Even in the Garment district to NYC. Don't you think that is weird? I wasn't in some super crazy outfit or anything.... well, whatever. I can't wait to wear this again, but I have to pace myself or I'll wear it out. PS, the socks are navy. I love to wear navy with black. When done correctly, I think this looks awesome- so forward. When its not done carefully, it is obviously Barf City, and just looks like you got dressed in the dark.

I don't mean for all the pics on this blog to be of my feet. Tomorrow I'm going out to try and snap some shots of people with GOOD style. I do feel, though, that it is more fun to talk about those with hideous attire...and there are more of them, unfortunately. Well, we'll see what I find.