STYLE GURU STYLE: Black and Gold

July 22nd, 2015 at 2:10am

Summer has been in session for only a few weeks now, and I’m already missing my black fall attire. I know I’m not alone in this so I wanted to bring you one of my favorite go-to looks, inspired by none other than the Diesel Black Gold spring 2015 ready-to-wear line. I love this specific collection for many reasons. I simply adore the sheer edge it gives off while maintaining wearability and style. It’s the perfect mix of out of the box trends combined with traditional lines and garment cuts. The addition of the unexpected embellishments make it stand out in the crowd. The obvious use of black and the way embellishments were incorporated into a spring line was truly genius. They found the perfect way to bring out black leather pieces and make them appropriate for the warmer weather. For example, try pairing a leather jacket with a skirt and leather crop tops with tapered trousers.

After being motivated by the Diesel Black Gold line, I was inspired to create a classic and simple take on the collection. First, I broke out my favorite lightweight leather jacket with gold zipper details. To create a more comfortable look, I paired it with a longline white V-neck shirt and shiny black leggings from American Apparel. Lastly, as you may be able to notice from my other articles, I absolutely love adding casual pieces and adding them to more statement-making dressy pieces. So, to add to my casual translation, I opted for my Nike Kaishi Run sneakers to make for a very trendy and laid back outfit. To accessorize, I of course had to add more black and gold with my Tory Burch cross-body bag with a gold chain and my Michael Kors watch. I love this look because of how effortless it really is. It takes the most basic staple items and styles them together in a way that is fashion-forward but still super comfy. It’s an outfit perfect for class, shopping days or lunch with friends.

Get My Look: 1. leather jacket.  2. A white V-neck. 3. A chain bag.

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