SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Blazer:Theory|Blouse:Vintage|Pants:H+M|Pumps: Theory|Bag:Louis Vuitton|Necklace:Erickson Beamon

If I'm going the black/navy/grey route I have to throw in the truest of pop colors {red} in order to avoid a funereal, Debbie Downer look.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Cardigan:Play by Comme des Garçons |Pants:Theory|Oxfords:Repetto|Shirt:H+M|Necklace:Erickson Beamon

Clearly blue shoes are my go-to for a pop color. Remember, any volume on top should be counterbalanced on the bottom.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Jacket:Jil Sander|Shirt:Martin Margiela|Skirt:Theory|Sandals:Theory|Bracelet:Erickson Beamon|Clutch:Vintage|Sunglasses:Gucci

While I'm not a personal fan of too much color at once, I insist on a pop of it somewhere. Here I did it with sandals in a vibrant Yves Klein blue.