Black on Black

FASHION, OUTFITS
October 15 2011
Black is just THAT colour. It’s classic and timeless. I like the ease of slipping on an ‘all black’ outfit, because I know no matter what, it would look flattering. You can say this one was somewhat ‘ballerina’ inspired. I remember when I was little (and I’m sure most other girls out there can relate…) I used to wish I was one!
 I shot these using the black and white filter on my camera, and being such a lover of black and white photos, i’m quite pleased with how these came out.
Skirt : Urban Outfitters
Bodysuit : Primark
Belt : Primark
Dolly Shoes : H&M
Bracelet : H&M
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62 Comments

  • Reply Monique October 15 2011 at 10:11 pm

    you look so elegant! love the black on black!

  • Reply Essie October 15 2011 at 10:12 pm

    i love this outfit, its so simple but beautiful 🙂 gorgeous photos! xx

  • Reply Chantelle Thomas October 15 2011 at 10:14 pm

    You look really elegant. Haha I still wish I was a ballerina! 🙁 Gorgeous pictures 🙂

  • Reply Anna October 15 2011 at 10:15 pm

    I love your outfit and your sense of style! I am a massive fan of photography and I think yours is exceptional. You have such a great blog! I also love black – both the trend and the filter! Anna xx

  • Reply Jeneration October 15 2011 at 10:17 pm

    You are so beautiful!

  • Reply Kasia M October 15 2011 at 10:24 pm

    Gorgeous outfit! I probably have said it before, but the skirt is amazing! 🙂

  • Reply Bea October 15 2011 at 10:28 pm

    Love these photos! Very inspirational, you look like ballerina! Did you use a hair doughnut? Love the bun
    x

  • Reply Shirley October 15 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Thank you girls! 🙂

    @Bea : Yes I did! Love how perfect they make buns look! 🙂

    xo

  • Reply Vivian October 15 2011 at 10:41 pm

    your hair looks gorgeous! That is like the perfect bun 🙂

  • Reply Krissy ~ October 15 2011 at 10:43 pm

    you look ever so elegant! love it! super adorable!
    Krissy xoxo

  • Reply Martita at Costa Chic October 15 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Aww very 50’s, you look lovely, it very suits you. I am a big fan of Mad Men so anything in that style always catches my attention. Betty Draper would be proud:) xx

  • Reply Drew! October 15 2011 at 11:02 pm

    i love it!

    i definately come from the school of thought on the mblack-on-black issue.

    http://www.drewwhittamphotoraphy.blogspot.com

    xx

  • Reply Lilia October 15 2011 at 11:23 pm

    Very ballerina-esque to say the least. I love it! http://www.lilia-lifeinoh.blogspot.com

  • Reply D.R. October 15 2011 at 11:54 pm

    these pics are so beautiful
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  • Reply ~Jeimy~ October 16 2011 at 12:20 am

    your style is soo amazing and inspiring today I tried the smokey eye and bold lip because i visited your blog thank you

    xoxo

    jeimy

  • Reply Zara October 16 2011 at 3:02 am

    ohhh meek, mouldy misses your pretty face! Wish I could see it soon but will have to be when I’m back now although we are soooo getting our Skype on xxx

  • Reply Antonette October 16 2011 at 3:24 am

    i love this
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  • Reply IgboBaby October 16 2011 at 5:22 am

    So pretty! I love the high bun 😉

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  • Reply Sephira October 16 2011 at 8:24 am

    I agree, black is THE color! You look gorgeous in that dress btw 😉

    xx Seph

  • Reply Elena October 16 2011 at 8:55 am

    you look so wonderful! I like your pics and style

  • Reply Haarare-Hippi October 16 2011 at 8:57 am

    Wow! You look stunning from head to toe.

  • Reply Haarare-Hippi October 16 2011 at 8:59 am

    Wow! You look amazing from head to toe xx

  • Reply Marta October 16 2011 at 9:24 am

    I can’t believe…you are so beautiful. Love the dress 🙂 xxx

  • Reply Clo October 16 2011 at 9:29 am

    How stunning are you!? These pictures are absolutely beautiful

  • Reply Vertiginoso October 16 2011 at 9:30 am

    WOow AND Frankly What an uber sparkling § pretty ballerina you make Dear !!! OR when (a so timelessly appealing) Black § White aesthetics (faultlessly) extols Voluptuousness’ Gracefulness . . .

    à Bientôt, Antoine

  • Reply Natassja October 16 2011 at 10:21 am

    Gorgeous! Very retro-Audrey Hepburn chic 🙂

  • Reply FlirtingwithFashion October 16 2011 at 11:35 am

    so beautiful pictures 🙂 love it! you’re so damn pretty and i love the classic chic on that pictures!

    xoxo

  • Reply Monia October 16 2011 at 11:44 am

    love this outfit, specially skirt 😉

  • Reply Jess October 16 2011 at 11:53 am

    This is stunning Shirley so chic!

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  • Reply Sia October 16 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Love black on black baby XOXO

  • Reply the young and immortal October 16 2011 at 1:30 pm

    so beautiful 🙂
    ~niki from the young and immortal <3
    http://youngandimmortal.blogspot.com/

  • Reply downtownchicagobarbie October 16 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Even before you said ballerina that is exactly what I was thinking. You are beautiful shirley.

  • Reply Toria October 16 2011 at 2:14 pm

    The photos are so elegant and gorgeous! Love them!
    ~Toria

    http://www.bonafidestyle.blogspot.com

  • Reply Ola October 16 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Stunning, the outfit is great but the photography captures me.x

  • Reply Elly October 16 2011 at 3:03 pm

    these pics are truly amazing, you look gorgeous. Check out my BLOG http://www.elly-caramelly.blogspot.com

  • Reply Cherrie J. October 16 2011 at 5:53 pm

    You are stunning! I agree black is very timeless. Love the photos!

    -Cherrie
    CherrieAmore.com

  • Reply Sing October 16 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Beautiful, simple black and white photos. Love it.

  • Reply Charchiccc October 16 2011 at 7:53 pm

    These pictures are just stunning Shirley 🙂

    http://www.charchiccc.blogspot.com x

  • Reply Kay October 16 2011 at 8:09 pm

    You look lovely.

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    Kay

  • Reply EXTRAordinary People October 16 2011 at 8:50 pm

    I love this! It’s so artistic. <3

  • Reply Whitney Sherrell October 16 2011 at 11:48 pm

    You look like a beautiful ballerina!

    Whitney
    http://www.MyStylishFriends.blogspot.com

  • Reply Naturally Fashionable October 17 2011 at 12:25 am

    Love this look shirley!

  • Reply Alero October 17 2011 at 8:04 am

    Its very elegant indeed… 🙂

  • Reply Diana October 17 2011 at 1:36 pm

    you’re so beautiful!

  • Reply Drew! October 17 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Love the ensemble, an elegant fifties vibe with a modern sensibility.

    Hope all is well at uni, i finally graduated! (we must shoot some time soon!)

    http://www.drewwhittamphotography.blogspot.com

  • Reply k f e d l a n d October 17 2011 at 9:03 pm

    You look absolutely gorgeous! So feminine and perfect. like a ballet dancer! gorgeous skirt. x

  • Reply Bianca October 17 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Amazing shots! So simple yet elegant. <3
    xoxo

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  • Reply Miska October 18 2011 at 3:02 am

    Shirley, this is beautifully classic! I doubt that makes any sense, but this outfit is just amazing! <3

  • Reply amenfashion17 October 18 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Ahh you look soo sweet!

  • Reply The Victorian Era October 18 2011 at 10:47 pm

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  • Reply Elina October 19 2011 at 10:36 am

    so in love with you and this mood of the photographs!

  • Reply Oreleona October 20 2011 at 11:25 am

    you look beautiful!

  • Reply Nesha October 21 2011 at 7:12 am

    These photos are beautiful! 🙂

  • Reply Jul October 21 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Well, you look fabulous! I love the whole outfit from head to toe and I agree with you, black is so classy and timeless!
    Life is a romantic poem

  • Reply Niina October 22 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I loved this Ballerina like outfit.. Really nice!! 🙂

  • Reply Lauren October 23 2011 at 6:30 pm

    This looks very Audrey Hepburn- chic and classic. Great choice to use the black and white photography too.

    Enjoy some lovely autumnal days.

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  • Reply Mz Pretty Paris October 23 2011 at 11:17 pm

    New Follower!Love your Outfit!

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  • Reply Amanda October 25 2011 at 9:29 am

    You look so elegant, and u look like an gorgeous actress from a old movie, I love it!

  • Reply Churece Nichol October 27 2011 at 3:06 pm

    I love your pleated skirt, and your black and white photo

  • Reply Sana October 28 2011 at 11:56 am

    You look like a ballerina.. Love it! <3

  • Reply Laurely Spice November 2 2011 at 2:48 pm

    You are beautiful Shirley

  • Reply LaceandPearls November 9 2011 at 12:44 pm

    I adore this outfit, it’s amazing

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