WIW: White & Cognac with new hair

I decided to go with an old favourite colour combination of mine - optic white with shades of cognac. I love how the cognac makes the white seem all that much brighter.

I started with my TR Brianna BF white jeans, rolled twice to showcase my Blondo cognac ankle strap sandals. I bought these sandals last year and wore them a ton. This will be their first wearing this summer so hoping my increasingly fussy feet will be fine in them today. I added my animal print belt to bookend the cognac tones in the sandals and then chose my white cut-out drapey knit pullover and semi-tucked to show a glimpse of the belt. I finished off the outfit with my large Fossil handbag (waving to Natalie!), an ebony and stainless steel watch that was a gift from DH several years ago and my purple/clear specs.

I've added a couple of close up shots of my new haircut. Really please with what my stylist did and it will be so light and easy for the summer.

So what do you think? Does white and cognac still look current together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

P.S.  I realized after the pics that I had my jeans pulled up a bit too high and have skooched them down lower so the crotch area fits better. My bad.

Pullover: Nygard
Jeans: True Religion
Belt: Streets Ahead
Sandals: Blondo
Handbag & watch: Fossil

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47 Comments

  • replied 9 years ago

    I love cognac and white! It's a combo I haven't done yet this Summer, but now you've reminded me I definitely will. The new 'do' is lovely and your shade of lipstick too. You look fab :)

  • Joyce B replied 9 years ago

    Nice do and outfit, Shannon!

  • Elizabeth P replied 9 years ago

    Great outfit and great hair!

  • Cindy Fontan replied 9 years ago

    Great color combo, the sweater and jeans fit perfectly, the cognac accessories are a nice feature to an all white outfit and the glasses are hot! White pants are hard for the average person to pull off, and you did it. Great job on styling this ensemble. I love it. You look fantastic.

  • kkards replied 9 years ago

    your hair and glasses are perfect together! love the way they complement each other!
    the white on white outfit looks great, and your right the cognac gives the white a boost. 

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Love the pullover with the perfect slouch and the beautiful white set off with the cognac. Fantastic outfit and your hair is perfect for you!

  • AndiB replied 9 years ago

    I. Love. This. Outfit!!!!!  Hair is perfect ( I am so tempted to go short, inspired by sassy cuts like yours!) and your specs are so good on your face.

  • AndiB replied 9 years ago

    Did I say those specs are so good on your face?  Those specs are so good on your face!!!

  • Janet replied 9 years ago

    Really nice! I love cognac accents but have not found any cognac footwear in the last couple of years that really floats my boat -- it seems to have gotten scarce. Maybe this fall...

    Your hair looks fab too!

  • Golden replied 9 years ago

    Super cute & fresh, both your hair and outfit!

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Love your hair! Love the white outfit with cognac - so fresh. I really do! Wow - those shoes are amazing. Anything with a criss cross across the front tickles my fancy - love it all!!!

  • Adelfa replied 9 years ago

    Super nice outfit. I love the cutouts and how the white and cognac play off each other. As for your hair, it's divine! So sleek and fresh.

  • MrsK replied 9 years ago

    I love everything about this - cognac is a favourite of mine for handbags and shoes. And great haircut!

  • texstyle replied 9 years ago

    You look great - and yes, I think white and cognac still work very well together. To me it's a slight nod to boho or maybe 70's but in a very subtle way. Your hair looks great, so glad it turned out the way you wanted!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    AndiB - you have made my day with your bubbling enthusiasm :)

    Thanks everyone. I'm definitely still loving white and cognac together and so far, my tender tootsies are feeling good in these sandals.

  • MsMary replied 9 years ago

    I hope white and cognac is still current, because I'm wearing it today, too!  Love the outfit, love the hair!  YLF!

  • Parsley replied 9 years ago

    Your hair looks fabulous, as does your outfit!
    I love that color combo!

  • Angela K replied 9 years ago

    Love the color combo, love the outfit, love the hair!  You look Fab and it's obvious from your wonderful smile that you feel Fab as well.  Can't top that! :)

  • columbine(erin) replied 9 years ago

    You look lovely! All the white looks so elegant. I like that pullover!

  • Linda replied 9 years ago

    To echo everyone else, you look amazing! I LOVE your new hairstyle, and the white looks so pulled together and summery! Great look!!!

  • Neel replied 9 years ago

    Don't you look gorgeous in white :) ... Love the touch of cognac and animal print with it. And lovely hair cut (although I am rubbish at identifying differences!).and such flawless skin *deep happy sigh*

  • LACeleste replied 9 years ago

    You are glowing Shannon!  Everything is GREAT!

  • Windchime replied 9 years ago

    I have to comment on your new hairstyle first--it's fabulous on you! It looks very you and very contemporary at the same time. You look especially beautiful this morning! I always like seeing a column of white, and your mesh pullover is lighthearted and summery.

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    Girl, you are looking spiffy! I love your cheek and lip colour too, btw.

  • merwoman replied 9 years ago

    Perfection!!!!

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    Everything comes together for a wonderful summer look. Your hair and makeup are beautiful and your sandals are the perfect addition to white and cognac. Their white straps echo the openness of your pullover.

  • Aida replied 9 years ago

    Sooooo good with the sassy updated hair and cheerful bright white! LOVE those specs, wow. Not to sound weird but I kinda want to save photo #3 to open up any time I am feeling at all blue - your gorgeous smile makes me smile right back :D

  • Lyn D. replied 9 years ago

    Love the touch of brown in your accessories, and the new hair looks Fab!

  • jenanded replied 9 years ago

    I love everything about this Shannon! Even your lippy looks great... I have been feeling the love for cognac lately and almost lusting for cordovan so I was extra excited to see how you worked it xx

  • Caro in Oz replied 9 years ago

    This is fab - I love cognac too but like Janet haven't found my replacements. 
    Your hair is fantastic Shannon. It adds that crispness & modernity that I love & imo is part of your look  :) 

  • Vildy replied 9 years ago

    You are the classic picture of summer to me! What a treat to see.

  • Marley replied 9 years ago

    Wow Shannon! First thing that I noticed was your glowing complexion! Just beautiful! What skin care and makeup products are you using? Also, the outfit is gorgeous. You make white and cognac trendy - regardless if anyone else is wearing it or not!

  • SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago

    Such gorgeous color combination, and of course your hair is just perfect! I love the whole loom SO much!

  • unfrumped replied 9 years ago

    I sure hope it's still current. I love that combination.

    I like to use cognac or similar warm leather tones in accessories that can be worn winter or summer--great to warm up black and gray in F/W and then white and cream in S/S. Really speaks to my desire to make use of investments in good leather handbags and belts.

    Rock on!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Mary - yay for cognac and white twins!

    Aida - lol about wanting to keep pic #3! You just go right ahead, although it might be difficult to explain to hubs if he sees you staring at it...

    There's quite a bit of love for the white and cognac color combo. Nice to know I have company :)

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

    Beautiful, Shannon! Another inspiration photo, for sure! I don't have the pieces to do it, though. :( Love your new haircut.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    You look sensational, Shannon! Just gorgeous. 

  • Eliza replied 9 years ago

    Love the look. And your hair is beautiful. Love it!

  • gryffin replied 9 years ago

    Shannon - you are one gorgeous girl!!  BTW your hair always looks fab, but I do just love this cut on you!!  So elegant and it is perfect with you glasses and to bring out your beautiful features!!  Love the outfit, you wear white magnificently well!!  Enjoy!!

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    First, that new haircut is fantastic! I love the combo of cognac and white, and you look fabulous in it. Another great outfit.

  • MsLuna replied 9 years ago

    The hair looks great on you Shannon! Love the white/cognac combination!

  • Ornella replied 9 years ago

    You've upped your game Shannon. Of the recent fabulousness this one takes the cake.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 9 years ago

    Oh my Ornella - thank you soooo much :)

  • Ledonna N. replied 9 years ago

    The color combo to me is so fresh and grounded. And lovely new cut.

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    This is a perennially chic color combo -- I associate it with wealthy, refined women with gorgeous leather accessories.  I love the open weave of the sweater, the spunky hair and big smile!

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Killer Stunning.

    You had me with all the white. xo

  • Gracie replied 9 years ago

    You look so fab and happy, the new do is perfect. Now i want a white open weave sweater too. I love cognac sandals/ belt/ bag sets paired with just about any color. I have the same Blondo sandals but in black/ brown, also purchased last year. They are still available in three color combos.

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