BLACK AND WHITE HOLIDAY STYLE – PLUS! A $1,000 NORDSTROM GIVEAWAY!

The Steele Maiden: Black and White Holiday Style - Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt and Off the Shoulder Sweater

**Be sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of this post for a $1,000 Nordstrom gift card giveaway! Just in time for holiday shopping as a thank you for following along!**

Sorry (not sorry) guys – but I’m suddenly in full on holiday mode. I honestly think it may be the fact that the world feels pretty troubled right now, but I find myself wanting to really savor the holidays and celebrate with loved ones this year more than ever. Which of course, also translates to plenty of blog posts that inspire you all to do the same. On board? Good.

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While we’re still slightly too early in the season for bright red, shiny dresses there are already plenty of events on my own calendar coming up that call for something slightly festive. Which is why I love black and white holiday style. With special touches like pearl details on this tulle skirt or a big ruffle on this off the shoulder sweater – they definitely feel fun but don’t feel like I’m wearing full out tinsel. Plus, the fact that they’re separates means I’ll get extra wear out of them throughout the season (this sweater will go to the office with me when paired with skinny black pants and suede loafers. And the skirt would be so cool with a denim jacket and stacked heel booties. A little bit holiday, a little bit everyday.

P.S. We shot these photos in the veryyy posh Kensington Park neighborhood in London. Those stoops!

Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt & Ruffle Off the Shoulder Sweater | Sam Edelman Leopard Print Kitten Heels | ZeroUV Oval Sunglasses c/o

The Steele Maiden: Black and White Holiday Style - Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt and Off the Shoulder Sweater The Steele Maiden: Black and White Holiday Style - Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt and Off the Shoulder Sweater The Steele Maiden: Black and White Holiday Style - Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt and Off the Shoulder Sweater The Steele Maiden: Black and White Holiday Style - Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt and Off the Shoulder Sweater The Steele Maiden: Black and White Holiday Style - Anthropologie Pearl Tulle Skirt and Off the Shoulder Sweater
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BLACK AND WHITE LACE

Black and white lace bell sleeve top and mini skirt

There’s something about this city in the heat of summer that makes everything pulse with energy. Days are longer, nights are later, and everyone is running around everywhere with just an extra ounce of sass. I live for it.

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COPENHAGEN: PAIGE DENIM AND OTK BOOTS

Copenhagen, Denmark: Paige Denim and OTK Boots

One of the places I knew I wanted to venture in Copenhagen was a place called Superkilen – a surreal looking park in an off the beaten path neighborhood called Norrebro (about an hour’s walk from city center). The area was void of tourists and had a bit of an edge to it.. but seeing the park in person, snapping these shots and then watching the neighborhood skater kids ride those lines was well worth the trek.

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LACE CUTOUT TOP AND MULES

 

The Steele Maiden: Lace Cutout top, shorts and French Connection mulesThe Steele Maiden: Lace Cutout top, shorts and French Connection mules

After a few days spent in head-turning sequins, blending into my surroundings didn’t seem so bad. I got this lace cutout sweatshirt last Spring and it’s great for days when you want to be presentable but secretly super comfortable. Same goes for a pair of tailored shorts. And then in the ultimate minimal, finishing touch – these architectural black and white mules. Like little skyscrapers you can wear.

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p.s. today’s the last day to enter my FRENCH CONNECTION GIVEAWAY!

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