Black Socks! They're not just a scandelous baseball team. Oh, contraire. Sometimes they are excellent additions to an otherwise understated outfit. For me, it's all about the contrast. When wearing a light colored dress paired with a black belt, the opposite scheme works quite well on my feet - black socks with light shoes complete with little ankle straps.
I just made a large sock purchase at Macy's last week, so expect a lot of socks in the near future. I think this might be my new "thing."
O U T F I T D E T A I L S :
jumper/dress - thrifted | shirt - ASOS | belt - UP 2009 | shoes - UO 2010 | socks - Hue
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P H O T O D E T A I L S :
Canon Rebel T2i | Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens | ISO 400 | 1/1000 | f/2.5
I'm not a huge fan of the socks trend in general, but I have to say that I really like the sheer ones that you have.
Posted by: Cheryl | June 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM
I LOVE those socks! Perfect accessory!
Posted by: Robin | June 23, 2011 at 01:34 AM
This is very nice Mandi! You made me reconsider blacks socks again heee. :D
Posted by: Joy | June 23, 2011 at 01:47 AM
I love the lighting of these photos! So sunny. And the outfit is fantastic! I'm really liking the new trend of socks in sandals.
Posted by: Vanessa, Take only Memories | June 23, 2011 at 03:45 AM
I would have never thought to pair black socks with my heels but it really works. A big sock purchase may be in my near future :)
Posted by: Amber Blue Bird | June 23, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I think you may have created a new trend! Looks very cute! Black socks are no longer for old men who wear sandals!
Posted by: Sue | June 23, 2011 at 03:50 PM
I adore the sheer socks! The plaid and burnt orange combination is fantastic as well and I adore your side braid! :)
Posted by: Meanz | June 23, 2011 at 08:48 PM
the little black socks look great with the shoes and dress. I love the bit of colorful shirt underneath it too. yey for more layers (since you commented on my layers recently). ;)
I hope you don't mind, but I featured you as modest outfit inspiration of the day at http://rubyeyedokapi.tumblr.com and you'll be featured this weekend on my blog too.
Posted by: Victoria or Justice Pirate | June 24, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Hi Mandi! Lovely photos! I also adore your outfit! I also love contrast! You are so inspirational! I am thinking about re-working some outfits!
Take care!
Kim
Posted by: Kim | June 26, 2011 at 12:36 AM