A wee bit tired of black and white as your go-to look? Think about combining black and camel. For me, it’s a warmer palette that’s especially flattering to every skin tone. This bell-sleeved peplum sweater is one of my favorite purchases of the season, so that’s where I started. To balance out its fitted and flared silhouette, I paired it with black skinnies. These have patched pleather knees which gives them a bit more of a fashion edge. For accessories, I chose my beloved and oh-so-plush personalized cashmere scarf, a teeny (but it still holds your phone, keys, lipstick and credit card/cash) bucket bag (note to self: ring handles are “it”) and leopard print booties. And let’s not forget Bowie, the ultimate Black & Camel combo!

Sweater: Ann Taylor (40% off, in sweet kiss and pepper grey too!)

Jeans: (old, J Brand) but fun and affordable options here and here

Scarf: Burberry (worth the splurge or start dropping “all I want for Christmas” hints now!)

Bonsai Bucket Bag: Simon Miller but love this and this, too

Booties: (old, Loeffler Randall) but available in black. If you’re after leopard (and I always am), check out these and these

All photos by Chris & MP Allegaert on iPhone 6.