Leopard Print Cashmere Scarf

My favorite winter article of clothing is my leopard print cashmere scarf. I bought it on clearance at Nordstrom in New York City. In New York, you have to be prepared to weather all elements, so to speak, and my scarf does the trick in winter. It is warm, and I can wrap it around my neck with my coat, use it as a wrap in the office, and even wrap it around my face on those below-freezing, windy nights. I usually wear all black, so the scarf acts as a stylish-yet-functional accent to my wardrobe. I know I will use this for years to come.

Brown and Black Shoes: Know the Difference!

One thing I am constantly trying to explain to my boyfriend is the fashion faux pas of wearing brown shoes with black pants, or anything brown with anything black. Yes, they’re both dark colors. No, that does not mean they go well together.

While the two colors are both dark and go well with several colors (usually those that are much lighter to provide some nice contrast), they do not go well together. Why? I don’t know, but try it for yourself and I’m sure you’ll agree with me. I have this beautiful black and red dress that I bought from Forever 21 two years ago, and I find that the only pair of shoes I have that goes with it are my knee high black boots. I have knee high brown boots, too, but they look awful when paired with this dress.

Ask any fashion professional and they’ll tell you the same. Avoid the dreaded brown-shoe-black-pants phenomenon. Black shoes with black pants, brown shoes with tan pants, perhaps.