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{Outfit Inspiration} Black & Blue

February 12, 2013

Always match your shoes to your handbag. And of course your shoes must match your belt. Don’t wear white past Labor Day, and definitely don’t wear black with brown, or black with blue. These were ‘the rules’ I grew up with, but thankfully they don’t apply anymore. These days, anything goes, and the more adventurous you are, the more fashionable you’re considered to be.

Hi Sugarplum | Black & Blue Outfit Inspiration

The key to mixing black and blue, is to make sure they aren’t too close in hue…like navy and black. That just looks like you got dressed in the dark. (Which funny enough, is what my mom thinks of most my outfits.)

 Hi Sugarplum | Black & Blue Outfit Inspiration

Just as in home interiors, black tones down brights, and adds refinement and sophistication to an outfit. Unlike my overuse of root volumizer that results in news-anchor-lady hair! This is Cassie Sugarplum, eye witness news!

Hi Sugarplum | Black & Blue Outfit Inspiration

Hi Sugarplum | Black & Blue Outfit Inspiration

Little Miss grabbed my glasses and busted out a pose of her own this weekend…‘Mommy, this is you on your blog.’ How come it doesn’t look awkward on a 6-year-old? Not only did she pair black and blue, but she threw brown in the mix, too!

What fashion ‘rules’ do you break? Have you ever posed for an outfit picture and not felt horribly awkward and uncomfortable?!

{Outfit Deets (same or similar items linked when available)}
Gingham Shirt: Old Navy | Sweater: Target | Skirt: J.Crew | Tights: J.Crew | Coat: Nordstrom | Bag: H&M | Bracelet: J.Crew Factory | Necklace: J.Crew Factory | Earrings: J.Crew Factory

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  1. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers} says: February 12, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Could you get any cuter Cassie?? Love your outfit posts and might I add your hair looks amazing, the perfect blonde. and I love your little Cassie training- girl knows how to strike a pose, I am sure learned it from her Mama!

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  2. Susie says: February 12, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your outfit inspirations!! You must post about the same time I sit down with my coffee each morning cuz you're almost always the first post on my fbook page ~ yay!!
    Anyway, LOVE the skirt, I need it in about every color of the rainbow, it's the right "shape" for me but I don't see it when I click on the skirt link. Sold out?
    What do you call that type of skirt? So, when I search every store in the universe for that style I don't end up with pencil skirts that look way pukey on me?
    Thanks! Love your site!!

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  3. Megan says: February 12, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Love, love this look!! So chic and classic!!!

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  4. the undomesticated wife says: February 12, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I'm all about mixing colors (as my clothes and my house would tell you). Life it too short to be beige!

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  5. Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) says: February 12, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Love the outfit, especially with the plaid coat and green purse. Funny story – I once wore one black, one brown pump to work one day. They were both the same Nine West style shoe, just different colors. And yes, I did get dressed in the dark that day. My co-workers thought it was hilarious. Needless to say, I ate at my desk that day.

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  6. hisugarplum says: February 12, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Thank you Susie!! The skirt is super old, so I wasn't able to link to it…only something similar. It's the J.Crew Belle skirt, and I DO have it in 4 colors! You could probably find it on ebay (size down if you want it to fit at your waist instead of on your hips). If not, just look for a-line skirts, they are flattering for everyone…especially those of us with round behinds! 🙂

    xo. Cassie

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  7. Vel Criste says: February 12, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    gorgeous combo Cassie! love that pop of green too with the bag!

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  8. Katie Lee says: February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Love this one! Especially with the green bag at the end.

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  9. Kauana Stills says: February 12, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Absolutely love your blog and read it daily! You never disappoint! If you get a moment, would you please tell me the source of the photograph of the bedroom with the two twin beds? The color scheme has been in my head for awhile and that photo is the perfect inspiration for creating the guest bedroom of my dreams!

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  10. Jennifer {The Chronicles of Home} says: February 12, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Love bright blue with black! You always make me miss working out of the house and wearing my skirts 🙂 Gorg!

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  11. Sarah Tucker says: February 12, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Omg, Baby Girl is too stinkin' cute!

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  12. Lil Mama Stuart says: February 12, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    lol Baby Girl nailed your pose! With crossed legs and all! And love her outfit too 🙂

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  13. ournextgreatadventure says: February 12, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Apparently I break the no black with blue rule ALL the time. Whoops. Totally didn't know that was a rule… I'm trying to figure out how to 'correctly' pair brown and black (without looking like I got dressed in the dark). Any tips? Mainly I have gorgeous brown boots, but lots of black clothes, so I'm trying to figure out how to make it work!
    Sarah
    PS I LOVE your fashion posts! You look gorgeous in your black & blue outfit.

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  14. katieokeefeblog says: February 12, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    I'm onstantly mixing up black and brown. Love your inspiration and outfit today! And yes, I always feel awkward in picture outfits, but you look fantastic!

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  15. hisugarplum says: February 12, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Hi Kauana! Thanks for the kind comment! I can not find the source of that pic, but if you search 'black and blue rooms' or 'blue walls black bed' in Pinterest, you'll find a wealth of similar ideas!! Hope this helps!

    xo. C

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    • Kauana Stills says: February 12, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks for the response Cassie, I will do that.

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  16. hisugarplum says: February 12, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Thanks Sarah! I love pairing black and brown also….but just make sure the hues aren't too close. Think camel boots with black, or chocolate brown boots with light gray. Or wear a light colored boot sock or knee sock pulled up past the boot line, to break up the boot and pant.

    Hope this helps!
    xo. C

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  17. Alexa says: February 12, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Love it! Be adventurous and daring I say! 😉

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  18. Nancy says: February 12, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    You are just too cute, and so is your daughter! Love those vibrant colors on you and all your room examples! Way to go.
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  19. [email protected] says: February 12, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    You are so adorable! Glad to see you're passing your amazing fashion sense on to the little one! 😉

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  20. ashnboys says: February 12, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    Overuse root volumizer??????????? NEVER! It's like Diet Dr. Pepper…you can never get enough!

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  21. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says: February 12, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    I really like the black and blue together. Don't know if I've ever done it?!? Gonna have to now!!!!

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  22. Chassity (Look Linger Love) says: February 13, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Awesome. I mean, you just get prettier and prettier. And I love that your daughter posed 🙂

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  23. emily says: February 13, 2013 at 3:29 am

    As always, you look fab! Your daughter is also too cute!

    And this post has to be a sign — I'm considering a blue bag, but I always wear tons of black to work — I am pretty sure this is a sign I need to go ahead and buy the bag. Thanks!

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  24. Megan says: February 13, 2013 at 4:20 am

    I heart Little Miss! And I'm jealous how you can part your hair both ways and it looks awesome either way!

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  25. christine, just bella says: February 13, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    That shot of Sloan just kills me, you too are the cutest! I absolutely adore this outfit.. if Stacey and Clinton taught me anything it's that black, brown, black are all neutrals, mix away!!

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  26. CQ| says: February 13, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Loooooove the look. Youre daughter is adorable, like how she knows you on your blog.

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  27. Adrienne says: February 13, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Adorable!

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  28. iheartorganizing says: February 13, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Oh my gosh girly, do you do closet consultations? I need my stylish friend to come crash my closet and give it a wardrobe makeover. You in? 😉 So wish you were my neighbor!!!

    xo,
    Jen

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  29. Erika says: February 13, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Your outfit is so cute!! I love that skirt.

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  30. Becky says: February 28, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Spotted you at the Pleated Poppy. Love the blue and black! I have a similar plaid shirt, I may have to pair it with a black sweater this week! Too cute!

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  31. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says: March 3, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Love black and blue together. I have a modern black leather sofa that I often wish was … well … not so big and black. I have been trying to figure out how to maximize it, since I won't be getting a new sofa for many years. I'm a big fan of color, especially blues. Turquoise had been my thing for a while, but lately I had the idea that deeper blues would be more sophisticated. I'm on a bit of mandated spending hiatus right now — especially on pillows! — so I haven't implemented my plan yet. But some swanky dark blue (but not navy) pillows are in my sights! And some throws. and some accessories.

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