WIW: More Summer Black & A Bold Pink Lip

We can wear jeans to work on Fridays but only if they are darker wash and no rips/distressing, etc. In my cleaning and purging over the last week, I found my Wit & Wisdom skinny jeans and thought these might work rolled with kitten heels for work.

So today's outfit started with the W&W dark wash skinny jeans. I rolled twice to a cropped ankle length. I like how the underside of the jeans is light so the cuff is quite obvious. 

I then added my black leather belt and semi-tucked my black lace drapey tee. This tee and its sister cream version have been major wardrobe workhorses for me this summer and are holding up incredibly well despite their low price point. 

I chose my black pointy toe kitten heels for footwear - the one pair of black heels I kept in the purge as they are quite comfortable. I kept the black theme with my large black w/gold hardware handbag and chose my rose gold/black watch and black/white specs for accessories. 

To finish off the outfit I went with bright pink lipstick, as opposed to my usual bold red. Sorry 'bout the scary face close up - lol!

So what do you think? Does this work for a Casual Friday? Do the jeans look ok rolled? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Tee: Smart Set
Jeans: Wit & Wisdom
Belt & handbag: Danier Leather
Shoes: Calvin Klein
Watch: Fossil (eBay)

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31 Comments

  • donnat replied 9 years ago

    Nice, perfect for casual friday.

  • replied 9 years ago

    Really nice!

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 9 years ago

    I find this interesting.  Earlier in the week, you posted another outfit with cropped rolled dark pants and a dark top.  It was quite similar in many aspects to today's outfit but to my eye it didn't work quite as well.  This one looks fabulous and the first one, although nice, didn't work as well to my eye.  I don't have time now to examine the two side by side to see what the slight variation was that makes this one a 10 and the other one not quite but will try to get back later.

    ETA:  I went back and checked and realized that the one I was thinking of had a light top so I now realize it was the contrast and likely just me because I seem to prefer the column of color to the high contrast.  Sorry to have poo poo'd your previous outfit with my personal preference.  :)

  • Nebraskim replied 9 years ago

    Chica you rock today. That bright pink is lucious. You look fab.

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Love the roll with the delicate heels! Add to Shannon favorites!

  • Helena replied 9 years ago

    Terrific - flawless!

  • amiable replied 9 years ago

    This is perfection!  Love the column of dark, the heels and the pink lip!

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    A gorgeous casual Fri. outfit. The bright pink lipstick really compliments you and your outfit (pretty face, not scary face) 

    :)

  • Neel replied 9 years ago

    You wear pink lips so well!! Love the top and the roll on the jeans is perfect :)

  • viva replied 9 years ago

    Love this -- and it has me building a copycat outfit in my mind, which I hope to wear and post within the next couple of days. There is something both modern and retro about this: the kitten heel, the skinny jeans, the pink lip -- it's like 2014 meets 1950, in the best possible way. LOVE.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Dianthus - lol! No poo poo worries :)

    Viva - I didn't really notice that but you're right, there's a bit of 1950's to the outfit. Maybe my real style persona is Eileen Fisher meets Audrey Hepburn?

    Thanks for the comments ladies. The CEO told me himself this morning that he liked my outfit :)

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    Love this, Shannon!  One of my favorites, for sure.  First, I love black/blue!  Second, lace made modern with a fluid fit is fab.  Third, dark wash with a roll and pumps has just a touch of a 50's pin up vibe in a ready-for-work package.  There is still something in your look that really does a hint of retro well.

    This would be a great casual date look --- maybe a casual bistro with awesome food or a restaurant with live music?  It is Friday!

    P.S.  I want to copy.

  • kerry replied 9 years ago

    Love it! Your eyebrows look great! Do you do them yourself?

  • Alexandra replied 9 years ago

    Fabulous! The outfit and the lipstick.

  • annagybe replied 9 years ago

    This is cool.

  • Keturah replied 9 years ago

    All I can say is I adore this outfit! And the pink lip is simply smashing on you!


    You actually have me thinking about pointy-toe heels again. I have been over them all this summer, and still over them. And now I'm thinking again...

  • AviaMariah replied 9 years ago

    Again, you inspired me to go apply lipstick.  And mine is bright pink too!  You look fab!!

  • Deborah replied 9 years ago

    This does has a little bit of a 50's vibe while still being thoroughly modern. The tshirt is gorgeous! And my dear you are just beautiful and your close up shots are gorgeous. You have made some really lovely lipstick choices:)

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Tres adorable!!! 

    Truly love it, Shannon. Column of dark for the win! :) 

  • Marley replied 9 years ago

    Just so very very cool Shannon! I love this soooo much and will be copying you. Also, the pink lip looks gorgeous against your glowing skin. You-r-beautiful.

  • karymk replied 9 years ago

    I can't believe how just that little teeny kitten heel elevates the whole look. It just wouldn't be the same with a black flat! Totally cute rolled, very office appropriate for a Friday. How was it received?

  • Vicki replied 9 years ago

    One of my favorite outfits and I love that cute top and your lip color!  You are sophisticated casual and oh-so-perfect for Friday.  I wish you could help me pick a bright lip color, because I want something that works and I'd love to find something asap.  I keep seeing Nordstrom SA's in various shades and they all look wonderful, like you.  P. S.  I just love the cropped ankle length.  Favoriting!

  • replied 9 years ago

    You look really great! Love the lipstick too :) Perfect casual office look.

  • replied 9 years ago

    Those lace T's really go with everything. I love this outfit! I love the kitten heels (hello Emanuelle Alt) with the rolled jeans. Your lip color is amazing. And (just sayin') it would go really good with your watermelon bag. But I love the black bag too! You look so good with a bold lip. You're a wise woman to make it your trademark! :)

  • Niki Lea replied 9 years ago

    Shannon, what is the brand/name of the pink lip? That's a great summer colour. Really fun!

  • replied 9 years ago

    Fabulous! Definitely a hint of retro AH too :)

  • citygirldc replied 9 years ago

    This outfit is perfect and may have to borrow this look. :) I do need to find some dark skinny jeans.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Oh my...thank you ladies :) This turned out to be the perfect Casual Friday outfit - hubby picked me up after work and on a whim, we called a couple of friends and met for casual drinks and munchies on a patio. No need to go home and change.

    Niki Lea - the lipcolor is Clinique Chubby Stick pink (there might be a more specific name for the color but I don't have it with me right now. Will check when I get home).

    Thanks again for the lovely compliments.

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    WOW.  I love this and it is a perfect casual Friday outfit for stopping for drinks.

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Oh I just love this column of black and blue on you! And Claire has an interesting point, wonder how that fab watermelon bag of yours would play here too? Love it all :)

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