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jeroy
jeroy on December 07
love the hair & yer sweater!!
maimaimai
maimaimai on September 21
i love this! and it just looks so chic, yet comfortable.
nihonfleur
nihonfleur on March 27
Great post! I in fact wore blue and black together today! haha
soup223
soup223 on March 27
God, this couldn't ring anymore true for me. Every time I wear black with brown I get all kinds of crazy harassment from people who really don't have a clue about fashion. The biggest insult I ever got was when my best friend said, "You look ugly today. Everyone knows you can't wear silver bracelets with gold ones." WHATTT?!
mssashimi
mssashimi on February 01
nice layering
Miller
Miller on January 18
I sooo agree:) I never let things like that or "rules" limit what I wear. As long as I like it, I will wear it. And I also have to say, I do not love every trend out there either! Good points!!:D Love your outfit:)
LeBee
LeBee on January 09
I love everything in these photos. After reading what you wrote I love it even more. :)
gigifashion
gigifashion on January 04
i Love ur shoes.......they go with everything=D
seaofghosts
seaofghosts on December 07
absolutely love dressing like a bruise. you're awesome.
keely5
keely5 on December 02
rules smooles. go navy on black
chechil
chechil on November 21
great look!
karenstarr
karenstarr on November 12
hahahah i love you
fortuities
fortuities on November 12
make a Q&A video!
brittany
brittany on November 08
you look great, i never understood the navy and no black "rule." it's like saying you can't wear brown with black and i've seen PLENTY of people who look amazing with outfits that are brown and black.
magenta
magenta on November 07
i love the layering and those shoes, those shoes, those shoes ..
ferociacoutura
ferociacoutura on November 07
I say we all rebel against these "rules"! and yes on the Q&A(:
styleseeking_nesli
styleseeking_nesli on November 07
that loose cardigan is perfect and I agree completely with you about matching colours.. looking forward to your video!!
Fleur1870
Fleur1870 on November 06
Yeah, dark blue and black and fine together! Ridiculous!
sunna
sunna on November 06
I totally agree with you!
ElisabethBjerre
ElisabethBjerre on November 06
Lovin' it !!
Le_Trix
Le_Trix on November 06
down with rules!! love this.
KyrasThreads
KyrasThreads on November 06
THANK YOU!!! I have been trying to male my friends and not friends understand that fashion "Rules" are made by people who dont have individual fashion SENSE!! Yess Q and A!!
ifred
ifred on November 06
Likeit! (:
TheStylishWanderer
TheStylishWanderer on November 06
awesome
YoopYoop
YoopYoop on November 06
I don't think wearing navy with black is a bad thing . I even think your outfit is great :) Love the sweater
sblackwood
sblackwood on November 06
I love it personally! Black is a neutral.. you can wear it with anything. Besides, it just looks adorable, who wouldn't want to wear it?
freckled
freckled on November 06
sweet cardigan & booties!!
pixienish
pixienish on November 06
i'm on your side! and you're adorableee :D
Nanny
Nanny on November 06
Of course you can mix any colors you like! I heard that once about pink and orange and was like "obviously I can, you see me wearing it, don't you?". Btw, I got the same H&M sweater in black and looove it!
glamourstains
glamourstains on November 06
I love your sweater.
supernab
supernab on November 06
there are too many rules made up. i heard something like you cant mix black and navy, red and pink or brown and black and the list goes on. well i think if you think something works, it just works!
ajyums
ajyums on November 06
agree agree!boohoo to fashion rules!YRYS--your rules, your style!haha.and i love your outfit!
jssvtz
jssvtz on November 06
i've never heard that rule and my mum is full of those sayings!
styleseeking_mi
styleseeking_mi on November 06
ohh i n.e.e.d. your blue cardigan. perfect~
sarahjane
sarahjane on November 06
gorgeous outfit the layering looks great!
benedikttt
benedikttt on November 06
i adore the whole outfit..your lace up boots are AMAZING...i always see on your pic and i love them more and more... and that cardigan....LOVE! :D
inKARLcerating
inKARLcerating on November 06
navy blue and black are fashionable friends!! i love the cardigan! i wana wear it! lovely
anggina
anggina on November 05
oh..love the shoes!and the scarf and the cardigan..which makes..love everything=D
raynbow73
raynbow73 on November 05
i would so wear this.. if i could. u look comfortably chic and so cute*
lepetite
lepetite on November 05
black & navy we're meant for eachother, as you were meant for that oversized cardigan ;D
connie
connie on November 05
waaait let's make a video on friday?
jenesaisquoi
jenesaisquoi on November 05
amaaazing! haha i've never even heard of these rules black/navy black/brown. i think black and navy looks so amazing together. and you look amazing here too!
rippedhosiery
rippedhosiery on November 05
I vote for a Q&A session!
fashionfleurette
fashionfleurette on November 05
i loveeee this outfit!! i am totally going to buy the oversized cardigan..hopefully there still in stock and i get money soon..love the scarf and the shoes too babe!
annabel
annabel on November 05
i hear target has some really nice ones for around 25 bucks!!
marge_0201
marge_0201 on November 05
were u ill? :S hope u are better what did u have? anywho i love the outfit peace
marge_0201
marge_0201 on November 05
ohh I hope u are doing better now :)
annabel
annabel on November 05
yeahhh i had some respiratory infection that was misdiagnosed as mono for some reason :/
amoedo
amoedo on November 05
well today i bought a cardigang in a darker blue than your sweater and, it really looks like black. i dont have any problem mixing any other colours, but i think really dark blue and black cant go together. anyway, one day i will mix this colours and expect comments of unrespecting people like those who told you you cant wear that you look really faboulous
slight_ingenue
slight_ingenue on November 05
i love navy and black. its so vavavoom.
fayeangelica
fayeangelica on November 05
and some cuts don't. Really simple rules that aren't false like that navy and black rule.
fayeangelica
fayeangelica on November 05
Forgot to add, love your outfit btw! And yes to a Q&A!
fayeangelica
fayeangelica on November 05
That guy is ridiculous! Navy and black are perfectly fine together. If he thinks thats a faux pas then oh the horror i've broken the fashion code a million times then! *Gasp* Although that rule may not exist I think there are just some rules that apply to each individual, like basic rules that one can choose to follow or not but would be better if they did. Like how certain cuts flatter a person
InstantVintage
InstantVintage on November 05
rules are for suckas!
Starrgirl
Starrgirl on November 05
I'm a supporter of navy + black. Of course you look adorable <3
girlychic
girlychic on November 05
i love pairing navy and black. I think it's edgy but classic. and you look great!! I swear I see you walking on sproul sometimes.
annabel
annabel on November 05
hahahah probably :D
Maeko
Maeko on November 05
WORD!!!
uglybetty
uglybetty on November 05
black can go with any color, and navy and black is a great combo. your outfit is amazing, i love it!
leexlee33
leexlee33 on November 05
loooove this outfit. GOOO NAVY + BLACK!! please please do a video post. please!
iheartdresses
iheartdresses on November 05
man who says black and blue dont work? u look lovely! and i wouldnt care what they say cos fashion rules suck lol! it totally takes the fun outta fashion and doesnt let ppl express themselves for who they really are. so u go girl!!!
lissakahayon
lissakahayon on November 05
I love the cardigan!
bethin
bethin on November 05
btw,i don't agree wit those rules!! paris ppl alwz put black and blue together!
shmush
shmush on November 05
i wore blue and black today too! blue for obama, black to mourn the progress california briefly had.
annabel
annabel on November 05
::sigh:: i agree :/
bethin
bethin on November 05
wow i definitely love ur hair!!and the jacket is so amazing!!!
postxhardcore
postxhardcore on November 05
i love your shoes
joannaladrido
joannaladrido on November 05
love the vest!!! i want a draped one like this too all i have is yje jacket
annabel
annabel on November 05
i can't find it on the f21 website anymore but it should be in stores!!
Catty_Sue
Catty_Sue on November 05
I love navy and black together. I think it's fab! As this outfit is completely fab!
ansleyondeck
ansleyondeck on November 05
ohh i love it
ninjaneko
ninjaneko on November 05
down with the rules!!! i totally agree with you. there shouldn't be rules when it comes to fashion, you should be having fun. :)
_ANITA
_ANITA on November 05
hahaha i agee with you! i dont believe in fashion rules, they seriously take the fun out of fashion. plus black on black doesnt show up that well in photos! i am all for the videopost! ps love the drapey cardigan! i should really get myself one.
dowhatyoufeelnow1234
dowhatyoufeelnow1234 on November 05
ohmygoodnes, this is so cute! you have amazing style! i love your shoes & sweater (:
apple0hs
apple0hs on November 05
love this!
queenelizabeth
queenelizabeth on November 05
I think black and navy look good together - I honestly don't see what the problem is. you look so stylish and cool!
megz29_29
megz29_29 on November 05
yeah, fashion rules are ridiculous! I love your shoes and sweater.
mnavoy
mnavoy on November 05
i really love the sweater, and i don't even post to communities like "what i wore today 2" anymore becuase the people there just seem ridiculously judgmental and say stupid things like what you said. i also like the giant scarf :)
annabel
annabel on November 05
wiwt2 is br00tal. most of the people who criticize outfits harshly don't even post :/
jmdarda
jmdarda on November 05
go you!!
Cocco
Cocco on November 05
so cute! love the first LOL
annabel
annabel on November 05
my boyfriend calls it the makeshift thriller pose ahahah
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faux pas? hell nah!
Nov 05, 2008

Once upon a time, before Chictopia ever existed, I posted an outfit consisting of a navy top with black jeans on some fashion community. Now, I’m the person least likely to be a bitch on the internet (in fact, I doubt I’ve ever even picked on anyone online) but a certain mantra came up in those comments that made me lose my cool.

You can’t wear navy blue and black together.

WHAT, are you serious?! I’m not even joking when I say that I went off on this person. Others joined in, either agreeing with him or standing by me, but I held true to what I believed in. These so-called “fashion rules” are ridiculous! I feel that anyone should be able to wear whatever he or she wants without being told that there is a need to adhere to made up standards.

Let’s see, so the main argument against navy blue and black being worn together is that the colors look too similar, right? Well, believe whatever you want to believe and practice it in your own outfits but don’t pass it off as a fact! If you say that, you might as well should say that wearing more than one black article of clothing is unacceptable because I highly doubt those shades of black will match 100%. What’s wrong with wanting to mix these two colors?

Look, I don’t have a problem with personal preferences. If someone doesn’t like what I wear, then I understand what he or she is feeling since I don’t exactly dig every trend that is out there. However, it is crucial to realize that there is an immense difference between expressing a personal opinion and passing something off as fact.

Oh no, is the Fashion Police going to come get me? Really? Ohhh, I’m so scared! (refer to first picture, hahaha)

Again, if you choose to believe in established fashion rules, then that’s your opinion. It just isn’t necessary to use that as a way to win an argument about what’s right when there isn’t even an actual argument to begin with. There’s no need to restrict yourself!!

xoxo,
annabel

p.s.

Anyone interested in another Q&A session? I’ve been in a really talkative mood lately since I got over my illness so I’d like to make a video post! Although I’m not sure how many people would appreciate hearing my squeaky drawl/valley girl accent. And my spazzy way of talking, ahahaha. Perhaps you guys will finally found out about why I always look so lame when I pose?


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