Black and White

There is nothing more simple, timeless and eye appealing than the classic color combination of black and white. An instant chic and a crisp perfectly-polished and put together feeling every time!

Here are some black and white ensembles that make me happy, one of my very own favorite black and white dresses included! Fact: give it to me in a houndstooth or stripe print, sometimes it just looks better in black and white!
~Syd

dress-1960s vintage

tights-target

shoes-urban outfitters

purse-1960s vintage

lips- mac, russian red

Onwards.....here is a bunch of little black and white image loveliness, that just make me squeal with delight!

A crisp white peter pan collar on a black dress.

Black and white for the home, so sharp.

The classic black and white striped breton shirt.
images via: pinterest

www.modcloth.com

www.modcloth.com

Black and white polka dots always make me happy.

www.katespade.com

Marlene Dietrich

Classic menswear inspiration in black and white, and  a stylish black bow-tie.

Is there anything cuter than a black and white boston terrier?
image via: pinterest

Mademoiselle Coco-The epitome of chic black and white, and one of the first contributors to it's timeless elegance.
image via: flickr

A pair of black and white saddle shoes (Bass).
image via: pinterest

A classic black and white vintage Vespa.
image via: pinterest

Black and white Mini Coops (old and new).
images via: flickr

Chevron stripes.
image via: pinterest

A black and white checkerboard floor.
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So the moral of the story is, black and white sometimes just makes everything look better, period.




xoxo~Syd




images via: pinterest, kate spade, modcloth, and flickr

A little catching up to do….

How are you my lovely blogger friends, I hope your new year is kicking off to a sweet start!

I have been out of the blog groove for a week or so, so today I spent some time catching up with all of my favorite reads and made some time for a quick catch-up post. My recent outfit of the day posts, care of the ever so handy Instagram application for the i-phone-genious! My style moods obviously ran wild and I changed things up quite a bit....

I recently re-discovered this cute argyle vest in the back of my closet (love it when that happens!)  I gave it a new life with this lovely yellow top I thrifted a few months back and my bright blue 1950s cigarette pants!

An equestrian feeling.....

brown tweed blazer: vintage

brown knit tie top blouse: thrifted

 jersey knit leggings: target {an updated comfortable alternative to jodphurs, for about town}

brown riding boots: vince camuto

A pair of loved and well broken in, red vintage cowboy boots. Comfortable, colorful and warm.

One of my favorite staples to "throw on"- the beret. Read all about this favorite little hat of mine in an article I wrote a while back for the Zocalo Magazine.

xo~syd