Sexy chic Black with a dollop of red.

It’s Valentine’s Day again 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.
Tip: Red is always best in accessories like a bag or shoes or just treat yourself to Hermes nail polish…Or a chic YSL lipstick.

All these 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 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 rule of thumb: best to invest in black pieces with texture , shine or embellishment.
Something to add joosh and interest like velvet, sequins or leather ( this vest!)
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, a BIG blazer, or seriously oversized coat or maxi dress with a deep plunge.
As you head out the door for a romantic night toss on jewelled accessories:
LOVE and adore these heels from Arket. 
Yes: I’m having a metallic shoe moment so go for gold flats or silver heels. Will look great jeans or chinos as well.
Always good to invest in YSL clutch or a major designer cuff.

Check out the slideshow – scroll down for my picks luxe to affordable less !
And click on links below.
More on the SHOP pages. More on my fifi fav finds Pinterest page.

1. Red leather shoulder bag // 2. Linen Bralet top // 3. Black dress // 4. Fragrance mist // 5. Earrings // 6. Tulle Skirt // 7. One shoulder dress // 8. Gold cuff // 9. Blazer // 10. Nail polish // 11. Red pouch // 12. Bracelet // 13. Lace trimmed pumps // 14. Heels // 15. Clutch // 16. Gold pumps // 17. Lace top // 18. Lipstick