Black + Yellow

Black and yellow is such a catchy little color combination. I think it's just that pop of yellow against the harsh black, that gives it that second look! I have so many color combo's that I adore and black and yellow never falls short!

Here are a couple snaps of the catchy combo styled with some pieces from my vintage collection.

{outfit one}

yellow 1960s lanz dress: desert vintage

polka dot back-seam stockings: urban outfitters

black mary jane wedges: urban outfitters

black belt and vintage clutch: thrifted

{outfit two}

yellow ruffle top: h&m

black 1950s floral bouquet motif vintage skirt: desert vintage

red leather 1940s cinch belt: thrifted

vintage copper cuff and red floral earrings: desert vintage

black lace up espadrilles: old navy

Blue + Red

I'm pretty sure that I have said it before, but I have many favorite color combinations that I like to see styled together. Sometimes, my eye is just automatically drawn to these colors and it happens in a natural state.

That being said, the combination of baby or powder blue and bright red is a favorite of mine. 

{set 1}

~sheer blue vintage 1950s dress: desert vintage

~red slip: vintage, thrifted

~red polka dot scarf: vintage, thrifted

~red wedges: karmaloop.com

~navy blue 1960s clutch: vintage, thrifted

{set 2}

~black ruffle sleeve bolero: thrifted

~blue neck tie blouse: vintage, black cat vintage

~white chiffon accordian skirt: thrifted

~red leather cinch belt: vintage, desert Vintage

~vintage 1960s carpet bag: desert Vintage

{set 3}

~red and white 1960s polka dot top: vintage, thrifted

~blue skinny pants: h&m

~headscarf: thrifted

~cat-eye sunglasses: DVF

xo~Syd

The Fall Collections- Part 2

{Dolce & Gabbana}

I honestly wanted to do a cartwheel with a back flip for EVERY single piece of clothing that went down the runway, in this beautiful D&G collection! The inspiration taken from the old world renaissance and baroque style was beautifully transformed into a modern day feminine style. It is just breathtaking!

Just like Veruca Salt, I WANT IT ALL!

Usually there are maybe a handful of pieces within a collection that you would proudly wear on the street, with this Dolce & Gabbana collection, I swear I would wear every single piece!

{Alice and Olivia}

Another usual favorite of mine, Stacey Bendet never disappoints with her vintage inspired aesthetic and pretty color combinations.

{Kate Spade}

Anytime I see anything Kate Spade, it makes me happy, warm and fuzzy inside- always!

{Prada}

1960s inspired cuts, bold color and geometric patterns.

{Ferragamo}

Military style coats, that were inspired by the uniform of the World War II solider.

{Valentino}

One word: Romance

Oh I suppose I could go on and on and on, so I will only post a few more. There was just so much goodness and style happening, with so many designers. Over all, there were several beautiful collections, that did an amazing job incorporating inspiration, elements and silhouettes from the past and owning it! The 1960s era and feminine details were huge on the radar this year and I am, well...happy about that! Here are a few more short snaps...

{Chris Benz}

Another colorful show, that was inspired by the ladylike-ness of the 1960s.

{Elie Saab}

{Giambattista Valli}

{Kenzo}

{Isabel Marant}

A collection after my own Arizona girl heart! Isabel's collection was inspired by western wear fashions, ranch life and cowgirls. A modern take on the original 1940s gabardine western shirt, was in full force.

{Lela Rose}

{Jean Paul Gaultier}

An entire collection inspired by graffiti and street art (my husband was thrilled).

{DSquared2}

I just fell in love with the whole 1960s vibe of this collection, so fun!

all images via: fashion gone rogue, style.com & wwd.com

xo~Syd

A Pretty Little Fall Skirt

I have been waiting for the weather to cool down here, just enough for me to be able to wear this cute little skirt. It's color scheme screams fall and it's completely covered with an acorn and leaf motif. I found this last year, just as the weather was getting warmer. Believe me, I have looked at it, walking by my closet hundreds of times over the summer months, and said, "I can't wait to wear that!"

So here it is, even though it may be slightly still to warm here in Arizona, I just couldn't wait any longer!

It's a thicker quilt like fabric, and garnished with a thin black lace piping around the edges and dainty round black buttons, and it came with it's matching belt! (bonus)

My black patent leather t-strap flats and 1950s vintage purse, added the finishing touches.

Since it was a little warmer than most places outdoors, by this time of year. I paired it with a short sleeve blouse. This black & white peter pan collar top was the perfect addition for now, but I have a cute  sweater and some tights picked out for a later-cooler date, you will just have to wait and see!

xoxo~Syd

wardrobe details:
vintage 1960s skirt-desert vintage
b&w peter pan collar top-h&m
black patent leather flats-urban outfitters
vintage 1950s purse-goodwill