This mirror is one I’m considering ordering to go with a charcoal wall. It’s on sale now at Neiman’s.
Maybe a long one like Amber Heard’s long coat? I love this one at Nordstrom. I’m finding it difficult to find a longer coat style. They are so much more flattering than bulky shorter ones I think and warmer!
My most favorite look right now is topping skinny pants or jeans with a man’s sweater. I started doing this when I realized my husband’s sweaters were still looking gorgeous after years of wear and mine were shreds. They feel great and have a relaxed fit. Now I steal his and also shop in the men’s department for small or medium. If your very small J Crew carries men’s XS which can be hard to find and this version of a cashmere cable knit is pretty nice.
Kim I love this post! Definitely best thing on the internet this morning, I woke up to inboxes clogged with Black Friday deals, even from Canadian retailers, and it wasn't even Thanksgiving here yesterday for pity's sake.
Really love all of your images and I agree that black has an important place in the wardrobe when we buy fewer things. I was looking at our clothes for the ski season yesterday, we have a couple of items each that get worn over and over and guess what they are black…of course, last for ages and always look sharp. Enjoy your Friday with your family Kim XOX
Chic black bag 🙂
BLOG M&MFASHIONBITES : http://mmfashionbites.blogspot.gr/
Maria V.
Hi Kim, great post! I have been thinking of black a lot too and was already planning on doing a post similar to this but focused just on clothes. Re black/charcoal on walls, just make sure you do it in a room with a lot of light, my mother painted one of her bathrooms (without a window) a very dark forest green and it made the room look so tiny and dim that she eventually switched to a different color.
I love the pic showing the black leather jacket with a red bag and red, white and blue scarf!
Hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks for a stylish post the day after Thanksgiving! I put up pictures of the Tiffany & Co. holiday windows, swing by if you get a chance. Oh, and I'm not shopping today either (Black Friday). I'm doing laundry instead! xx
Dani, It's crazy all the push for shopping today so I pushed back! Not doing it.
I am just rediscovering some black things that were in the back of the closet and you know they still look great. Skiing clothes absolutely are great in black. It's funny when you see people on the slopes in old colorful ski suits from the 80s. They never wear out so I think people are loathe to throw them out and why should they, but the black pants and jackets never look dated right? Have a good weekend Dani! xo
Thanks Maria.ARe you speaking of the two oversized clutches because I love those too. Not sure who Carey M's bag is by…
Hi KIm, I love black and would even like to paint my inside doors black. This color adds so much drama and sophistication to a home. In the winter I wear black plus all of the shades of gray almost exclusively! A pop of red here and there in accessories.
I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and can relax this weekend!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
The India Hicks Holiday Collection
HI Jill! You should do the black post. I'd love to see what you pick you have such a good eye. I know what you mean about the dark walls. I once painted a powder room Ralph Lauren's violin brown or something. Was terrible. The kids were small and refused to go to the bathroom in there! Lol. Anyhow, this would be in a brighter spot with white walls.
I love that black leather jacket with the red bag too. The jacket has a cute blazer look and red is my favorite accent now. I have my eye on a red knit hat from J Crew which I think will be fun with black and dark olive for winter.
I'm going to visit your blog and see the pretty windows without the crowds! Have a good weekend Jill! xo
Karena, I painted my front door black at my last house and it looked so good. It made the house stand out a bit more and wreaths and things looked great too. When I got to my current home the door was a deep blue so I left it, but I miss having a black door! I also think interior doors look great in black and French doors as well.
I bet you look chic in all black and grey in winter. Love that and just a little red.
Have a good weekend too! xx
I'm not planning to give up black anytime soon! The shopping frenzy is insane. I won't be participating either. The mass commercialism really makes me feel ill. Have a calm, relazing day!
XXJennifer
Kim,
Love this! I am soooo not into Black Friday. It was bad enough when we were kids, but when it started bleeding over into Thanksgiving, that's when I realized it had really gone too far. And like you, I try to support the businesses that refuse to be open on Thanksgiving (Nordstrom is one!) Anyway, not shopping today – just hanging out and doing pizza and movie night with the fam.
Love the Neimans mirror! I've thought about ordering it too. Let me know if you get it and if you like it!
Sheila
http://www.maisondecinq.blogspot.com
Paint the Dining room and the bathroom!
Then I'm coming down to INSPECT!
It will be Stunning!
Loved what Rei did and I too will shop there MORE.TJMaxx and HomeGoods followed their lead I heard!!!
As for Men's sweaters on us That's s YES!!
XO
Hello my friend, hope you are well!
Loving that black coat and can see it on you. We took to the hills on Black Friday, se nice to get away from shops, i loathe that word Thanksgetting, ghastly.
After new year, let's meet up for glass of champers!
I like black, too! And after seeing the home examples, I'm thinking about how I could pull it off…
Loving all the black inspiration here, Kim! I adore charcoal with gold so I say "yes" to that mirror. This is such an easy but sophisticated way of dressing. I would never go out shopping on Black Friday but since I do own an online boutique I did offer my readers a special discount. Isn't it interesting to think that many businesses don't even make it into the 'black' until the day after Thanksgiving?
Love the tip on wearing your husbands sweaters–so chic!
xx, Heather