Shopping for Black and Yellow

As a follow up to Friday's post,  I've rounded up some favorite black and yellow pieces.   Throw one or two of these into your wardrobe to easily re-create one of those awesome black and yellow looks....

Mulberry gold tie neck blouse ($200)

Lot78 suede zipper biker jacket  (On sale, but still a bit out of my price range, $666)

Dorothy Perkins flared mustard dress ($59)

Paul Joe Sister little black mini skirt (also on sale! $100)

Madewell black triangle geometric earrings ($28)

Steven by Steve Madden black patent loafers ($112)

Madewell Yellow suede flats, I want these in every color! ($88)

ReLuxe vintage black and yellow silk scarf  ($24)

Black and Yellow All Over (Fashion + Decor Inspiration)

The black and yellow can be a bit scary, because it's easy to feel like the combination leads to bumblebee territory.... but, these folks are doing it right...

How easy would it be to throw in a mustard dress with some of your existing black basics like these three ladies? (The dress in the first image is a darling backless mustard dress from Zara)

 Two cozy rooms:

 This (glossy) yellow ceiling brightens the entire room!

Super cute Lucy Laucht sporting an easily re-creatable look. (I think the neutral colors help temper the stark black and yellow)

 

Jenna Lyons' amazing New York home...

 This Paris fashion week shot is making me want the perfect "high-low" skirt 

What do you think?  Is this a combo you're willing to give a try?

Video Catalogs: Spring/Summer 2012

I love seeing fashion in motion. So, I'm a huge fan of this trendof film replacing static images to share new collections with the world.  Some Spring film catalogs are already showing up on the interwebs... here are some fun ones...

This Betina Lou video perfectly captures what I want my summers to be (sitting on the beach, biking through sunny fields, and of course high-waisted shorts and striped tees)

This Opening Ceremony film is just a video they made while shooting some of their Spring looks, but it's fun to see the variety of models and styles they have.  Plus, I'm in love with the diamond striped t-shirt and skirt combo around 1:15.

 I also love Charlotte Taylor's fun bright Spring Summer 2012 patterns and mirror affect..

My Looks: One Polka Dot Dress, 2 Ways

I have a lot of clothes in my closet, but that doesn't mean I don't make use of them!  So, I wanted to share some of the ways that I "remix" objects in my closets.  Last week I wore one of my favorite polka dot dresses (from H&M last fall) with some winter layers.

Winter:

(Wearing: H&M white polka dot dress (similar one available at Forever 21 now), Loft green blazer, vintage fur collar, H&M brown suede booties, thrifted necklace)

Summer:

Here is me earlier this year with the same comfy dress paired with some more colorful accessories.

(Wearing: H&M white polka dot dress (similar one available at Forever 21 now), J.Crew Factory  coral belt, Nine West colorblock platform shoes)

Oh yeah, and that fur style made it onto the NY Times style site!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2012!  So thankful for the amazing family and friends in my life!