Sexy chic black with a dollop of red #valentinesDay

It’s Valentine’s Day again next week if you didn’t know.
I say any excuse to go shopping for a few sexy black pieces.
With a dash of gold and a dollop of red.

Yes, Red is the colour of the season but I think it’s best in accessories like a bag or shoes or just treat yourself to Hermes nail polish. Or a chic YSL lipstick.  (A big red coat or red blazer? Not versatile and way too hard to style).

All these black pieces are actually wardrobe essentials.
Not just for Valentine’s Day.
These are pieces you need to add to your wardrobe. You can wear now, then right into winter. Again and again. It’s about building a wardrobe, not buying one offs pieces for one single occasion. #rewear #repeatwear.

Styling tips for black:
Best worn head toe in summer !
Why?
Because you have bare skin to break up the dark black. It looks fresh and sexy.
Head to toe black in winter?  Too dark and boring.
For that reason there 9is a rule of thumb: best to invest in black pieces with texture , shine or embellishment.
Something to add joosh and interest like wide silk pants ,  a velvet blazer, sequins top or leather skirt.
You want a pretty lace bra/ camisole under a chic tuxedo blazer
The drama and the fashion edge with black is choosing extreme shapes : that might be a LONG tulle skirt, ( I have this skirt, go up 2 sizes so it not too bulky on waist)( it’s fabulous with flat boots in winter). a sharp blazer, or fabulous leather trench jacket or long black coat. Or how about this seriously oversized cape ?!
And of course any black maxi dress or an amazing sculptural top needs to have a fashion edge and some kind of drama in the cut. Because you sure ain’t getting the va va voom from the colour!

As you head out the door for a romantic night toss on some fabulous accessories:
Fabulous earrings or cuff ( one single piece is enough and totally chic: you are not a Christmas tree!)
You might toss on red shoes or go for gold or silver heels. Will look great jeans or chinos as well.
Always good to invest in YSL clutch or any bag that’s easy to carry.

Check out my picks luxe to affordable less !

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