Playing with contrast. Two things contradicting each other, yet existing side by side can be a truly beautiful thing. They say opposites attract. While I can’t always agree with that, there is something to be said for differences making everything a bit more interesting. Without one side, how could you truly appreciate the other?
If you want to see the whole bunch and caboodle side by side, go to New York. There isn’t a type of person there you won’t find. And in fact… I love it. (alternate read: I am that creepy people watcher staring at you from the coffee shop across the street).
Comfort is always my #1 priority when packing for the city. These pointed boots from Clarks have quickly become one of the most worn pairs in my wardrobe (and trust me, that’s saying a lot). Officially their new groupie #clarkstrendsetter
Slinking around in all black. Faux leather top is another piece from Hyphen. The criss-cross back stole my heard immediately. Also, anyone else giving rose gold a second look lately? (and can someone please explain to me the color difference between rose gold and copper??) It’s been fashion-forecasted to be the next silver, and certainly making it’s way into my wardrobe in a big way. These bar necklaces from De Priscilla are a nice subtle play on the trend.
Here’s to spending the rest of the night dreaming of the stars in the city lights.
day in my dreams 
Such a beauty! Love how you always manage to highlight your minimal jewellery, I usually feel I am getting lost under the layering! Beautiful total black outfit and leather details love!
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fyi, the pup’s chin is currently on my laptop… so if there are any weird typos I blame her lol. thank you! just cleaned through my closet this weekend and realize – i 1eed to play with more color! loved your last post btw =)
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I had just confused myself even more trying to distinguish copper and rose gold. All I know is both are warm metals. Rose gold is pinkish gold but I’m quite certain my eyeballs get them mixed up all the time!
Shanaz | Fashionista NOW
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haha at least we’re in the same boat together! xoxo
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These photos are just so gorgeous – I am loving all the monochrome
your jewellery is amazing too
xx
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thank you! love rosegold =) happy holidays
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I love the description of your city adventure! Im really feeling rose gold too right now. The last picture of the NYC skyline looks amazing! :)
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ah yes the city is so alive! thank you babe, and happy holidays!
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What a beautiful, simple outfit. I love the monochrome! And the delicate jewellery is a perfect touch. Those boots are fantastic too!
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thank you! they truly do beautiful designs xoxo
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You’re such a beauty and your style always inspired me.
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Doreen, the feeling is mutual xoxo
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I love this all black look! You look beautiful.
Hailey
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thank you gorgeous!
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great look and photos!
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thanks Sabina, my photographer is bomb!
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Really beautiful photos. I love this outfit and I could not agree with you more about opposites. New York is also just such a magical place to go if you want all kinds of extremes. And is that first photo on the train? You have managed to make Amtrak look beautiful, haha.
Rae | Love from Berlin
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thank you Rae, it truly is! and yes, love traveling by train =) it’s so much more relaxing than being stuck in airports for hours
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I really love how you mixed all of these black pieces together. I can’t believe those shoes are Clarks! I absolutely adore them.
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right?? Clarks is totally getting a brand new bang. I seriously wear these things at least twice a week.
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NY clearly is THE place! That rose gold (or copper) creates really nice highlights on the black.
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it really is! come visit =)
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Kristina, you are my monochromatic QUEEN! You seriously are so gorgeous – you belong in a magazine! Love this all black look and those booties are so sharp!
xoxo, Vanessa
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and you’re the queen of color! haha love you V
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I totally feel you!
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** I love watching people too (for some weird reason I don’t get).
I love the ankle boots. Simple look but so chic!
Dora http://www.bangsbang.com
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thank you, Clarks seriously has gotten so fresh and modern
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Awesome! I do love that contrast look a lot! Is always so slick, sexy and sophisticated.
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you’re too kind =)
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What a model! Love your fabulous style, Tina. You are one of a kind. SO STUNNING! Everything about this look is perfect, including that pretty shoes. Happy Monday!
Much love, Len
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hahaha you’re the best Len
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These are such beautiful photos, and I love your outfit…very stylish!
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thanks Valerie! happy holidays
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Yup, I would be that person took crowd-gazing at a coffee shop too! And I didn’t realize how amazing rose gold looks with black, you are truly a trend-setter Kristina so thanks for opening my eyes to that! Totally digging the chic minimalistic watch! :) xo~ Lena
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it’s so much fun! haha happy to see you’ve got another post up… I know you’ve been crazy busy but it makes me all the more excited when you do have a chance to write =) I’ll see you there!
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So much love for this blogpost!!
Joy xx.
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so much love for you =)
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