I was gifted the Rebecca Minkoff “Darcy” bag to style with a pair of shoes of my choice. Last week, I had a “meeting” at Nordstrom in downtown Seattle, where we discussed the trend story and went shopping! Can all meetings be this fun? I picked out tons of shoes, but we gasped when I slipped on these Vince “Claire” d’Orsay pumps and I knew they were the ones! See below for how I styled the trend story.
To wear a black ensemble, varying textures is key. The calf hair pointy toe makes the Vince “Claire” pumps intriguing, and they transition well from the office to happy hour. The Rebecca Minkoff “Darcy” bag is sleek yet modern, with zipper details and gold hardware. I love that the shoulder strap can be worn when on-the-go. For fall, keep heads warm with a wool hat, or a knit beanie for a casual look.
Since Nordstrom was founded in downtown Seattle, I wanted the backdrop of this photoshoot to have the city behind me. I am so thankful to Nordstrom for this opportunity, and I’m humbled by your support as readers of this blog. Thank you all!
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Yes to the Vince pumps!!! I knew those would be so perfect on you. What a wonderful opportunity, Carolyn! They really couldn't have picked anyone better for this! You are beautiful and Seattle in the background is just amazing! xoxo
love love LOVE the shoes. must have! hehe.
LOVE the entire ensemble carolyn!!! always gorgeous as usual.
omg! love the way you styled it! and what an exciting opportunity! congrats! backdrop of the city is a great touch to these photos!
You look so pretty!
woman in black 🙂 I like it!
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Those shoes!! That purse!! Your outfit!!! The pictures!! YOUR FACE! Everything is beautiful!!
Looks great!!
I have been seeing Nordy's really pushing the Darcy exclusive. What do you think of it? I think it looks great with your outfit! =)
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Hi Amber! So far I've been loving the Darcy bag. I was looking for a medium-sized black bag so this came at a perfect time. It's made with real leather and the gold hardware looks quality. The bag is roomy and the interior is fully lined. I like the shoulder strap option for more casual looks and the handle for carrying to work or dinner.
I love this outfit! Everything looks great together. Cute bag & hat : )
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What a fun challenge! I'm pretty jealous that you got to style this Rebecca Minkoff bag as she's one of my favorite designers when talking bags 🙂 I loved the D'Orsay flats that dominated blogger feet this summer and like that you did it a little different by going for a pump! ^^ Lovely outfit 🙂 xo
lovely look 😀
Such a pretty outfit. I love the 'all black look' it really suits you!
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You are so beautiful! Amazing outfit:)
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Wow! What a cool opportunity and I love what you did with it! The bag is so gorgeous and looks much more luxe and expensive than your average Rebecca Minkoff bag! I'm now eyeing it in burgundy O_O. Love the shoes you picked and the outfit you styled is perfect–especially the hat!
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Hi Tania! Yesss the burgundy one looks gorgeous… <3_<3
Fabulous post! Great pictures! I love them all! I'm definitely thinking that your blog is always more cute!
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What an amazing opportunity. I'm a little envious over here 🙂
Loveee those shoes and Rebecca Minkoff bags are always amazing. You're rockin' the black. This is all soooo good!
Love the way you styled it! I have to say though my favorite part is the hat (I am a bit obsessed with my hats these days)
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I absolutely love this outfit! So chic and classic. So glad I stumbled on your blog, your style is lovely 🙂
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Wow and what an outfit – you look absolutely stunning, and I mean… those shoes! You lucky girl x
I'm absolutely amazed by this outfit! I LOVE it, seriously… haha. Love your blog and I'm actually sooooo happy I've found it! Can't wait for more posts!
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just a little bit obsessed with that mesh blazer & those Vince pumps. oh and that f21 hat! looking lovely as always! 🙂
Such a beautiful look – I love the detailing on the back of the blazer. I also love those heels – gorgeous!
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i love everything about this look! head to toe fabulous!
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So beautiful! I'm in love with those shoes!
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What an amazing and great opportunity to collaborate with Nordstrom! Love your looks and the pictures are beautiful!
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The bag is really awesome! great outfit.
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you look amazing. cute hat! =)
I love the hat here! you look fabulous in this outfit
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In love with your shoes!!
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You look amazing really, love the hat! xx
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I truly adore this look!
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Oh, those heels are amazingly gorgeous. I love them. xx
I think you've done the all-black look perfectly here. Love this outfit!
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In love with your look and the pictures are gorgeous!
Omg love the outfit!
Those heels are gorgeous!
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what a fab opportunity! i love the outfit 🙂
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A perfectly put together attire, you look so stunning in this edgy chic all black look! Love the hat, perfect finishing touch!
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love this look! i have my eye on the flat version of these d'orsays! did you find the sizing true?
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Hi Stephanie! The flat versions look so cute. They are true to size as in I'm an 8 and I perfectly fit the 8, but the European sizing says 39 whereas I'm a 38 typically so that can be confusing. However, the online measurements are based on US sizes, so just choose your usual US size. Hope that information helps!
Wow I really love this entire outfit!
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Love everything about your outfit! great pictures, such a cute blog.
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Just a gorgeous outfit all around, I love how the hat and the minimal pumps finish the whole look off nicely!
Wow, that sounds like an amazing opportunity with Nordstrom! Love the outfit you created for the bag. I love the black color palette. So chic. The wool hat adds a lot of personality to the outfit. I love that I recognize a lot of your back drops : ) Just started following on BL!
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I love this look!
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You are so pretty!
i love your look, super cute.
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Hi Carolyn! I just found your blog through the feature on IFB and I wanted to let you know how much I admire your classic and clean style!!
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all black and so chic! loving your accessories.
I love this look head to toe. Monochrome trend is still hot this AW13. I also like the finger rings & the shoes
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Thanks for the tip on varying texture! I've never quite figured that out. I love the outfit you put together!
Wow, that bag needs to be in my life! New follower 🙂
Hi, I came here via IFB – I LOVE that hat – I need one. Your whole outfit is so rockstar, Im freakin out.
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Your classic, yet edgy & trendy, outfit is perfect! Lov the unexpected back detail on your blazer. Very cool. 🙂
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Such an amazing outfit, head to toe!!
Wonderful post Carolyn! What a great collab and love the handbag and shoes together! You did a great job! 🙂
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so very chic
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Such an amazing outfit! I love that you went all black for this one, but the different textures and materials keep it from looking 'gothic.' Great choice in shoes!
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you look so pretty and i absolutely adore your style! you've just got a new follower!
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How fun, congratulations! You look gorgeous…lovely blog
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Perfectly styled here! I love the sexy surprise the D'orsay heel provides and that Darcy bag manages to be both edgy and a classic structured piece.
Wow your blog is amazinngg, im absolutely loving all your looks! i tried to follow you on but for some reason it wasnt working 🙁 ill deff be returning though so i can do it when it starts working for me again 🙂 xx AtYourHeels
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That sounds like a fun collab!!!! You really nice!!! and totally agree,gotta play with different textures when doing all black.hahha…yes, i wish all meetings were that fun too,especially when involved with shopping;)
I also really like your Helmut Lang top! Great match with the all black look. I been seeing a lot and hearing a lot about the brand, Rebecca Minkoff the past few years. I really LOVE their bags!!!
Great outfit post Carolyn!!! and i love how you chose to have your city as the backdrop:)
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