Click photos for larger view. Last Monday was my first day at my new dream job. Yes, this outfit is a week old because I just didnt find the time (or energy) to prepare this post during my first week...
Click photos for larger view. Just a reminder, Sophistique Noirs Second Annual Red & Black Week starts one week from today. Get your posts ready for a full week of celebrating the most important ...
Click photos for larger view.Im chronically late with my Monthly Homework Assignments for Le Professeur Gothique! Im really hoping I have become teachers pet so I can get away with it. Or maybe Im ju...
Click photos for larger view.As promised in yesterdays post, we went out dancing to celebrate my last day at the old job. I had been wanting to wear an all-magenta outfit ever since I did my all-purp...
Click photos for larger view. I felt like going fairly colorful for the last day at my old job. I knew most of the day would consist of me going around saying goodbyes, or people dropping by my offic...
Click photos for larger view.June 3-8, 2012Last year, I organized Red & Black week on a whim because there didnt seem to be any Goth blogging events happening. It was such a big hit, there were s...
Click photos for larger view.About two hours after I left Interview #2, I got a call from my new company inviting me to come back and meet the third-in-command. I knew at this point that as long as t...
Click photos for larger view.The day after my first interview for my new position, I got a call inviting me back for a second interview with the next people up in the chain of command. I was thrilled...
Click photos for larger view. Today, I introduce my new journey to my readers by sharing the first of my interview outfits for the new job I mentioned in my last post. Interview #1 consisted of a wri...
Yes, Ive been an extremely quiet blogger lately. Sophistique Noir has been in a state of near silence for most of April for both posting and commenting. I even failed to announce that there would be ...
Click photos for larger view.Why, you ask, does this outfit make me think of June? Because last June was my first-ever Red and Black Week. We had so much fun with it that several participants suggest...
Click photos for larger view.You might have noticed that I have a tendency to gravitate toward clothing that matches my much-adored silver and white Maine Coon tabbies. Since they have come into my l...
Click photos for larger view.Ive had quite a few reader requests for a tutorial on how I achieve my brow look. Tutorials take me forever, so this post has been in the works for ages. :)&n...
Click photos for larger view.Le Professeur has tasked us with another fantastic challenge for Aprils Monthly Homework Assignment. This time, she asks us to create a post inspired by visual art. I was...
Click photos for larger view. Todays outfit features two of the items I scored at the car show mentioned in my last post. A giant magenta hair flower, and a fabulous pair of silver-tone rose ear...
Click photos for larger view. Todays outfit was shot entirely on location! :) Its not often that I do my outfit photography outside of my home studio. I like working in an environment with contr...
Click photos for larger view.Nothing too interesting going on with this outfit… A day of errands was in order, and it was quite chilly out! Since it was so warm in the house while getting ready, I pi...
Click photos for larger view.First off, let me say that you all really outdid yourselves on the April 1 theme of Flowers! I expected a low turn-out due to my giving you such short notice, but we ende...
Click photos for a larger view.Floral print can be challenging in Gothic fashion. Some Goths love it, some hate it; either way, it can be difficult to make it "work" with the look. I know man...
Madame Noire has had me in awe over the past month with her amazing makeup ideas and skills. My favorite look of hers so far is Lace Eyes. Incredible!!Stripey Tights and Dark Delights pro...
The theme for April 1 is: FLOWERS **Spring is here! I thought this would be a good time to break out the floral theme. Now, I know some people do not like to wear florals, so as always, your theme po...
Click photos for larger view.Last week I showed you one of four boucle sweaters I purchased from Victoria’s Secret a few years back. This one is more work-appropriate, being not so low-cut (although ...
Click photos for larger view.This scarf is another great find on Amazon. I subscribe to their Prime service, so I can easily send gifts to far-off family members and buy necessities (and fun things) ...
Click photos for larger view.Here in Southern California, the car shows don’t stop just because its not summer! In fact, many of our favorite custom shows take place in the winter. In my opinion, the...
Click photos for a larger view.My outfit for this months theme is brought to you by Mr. Kitty. Last weekend I was standing in the closet mumbling to myself while pondering what I should wear for the ...
Just a reminder that the March 1 Gray theme day is tomorrow, March 1, beginning at midnight Pacific Time. For those of you in other time zones, check the left-hand column of my blog to see the time I...
Click photos for larger view.Oh, how I love this uber-romantic silk skirt from Newport News. I love it so much, in fact, that you will be seeing a record number of photos today! I try never to go wit...
One year ago today, I published my first-ever blog post here on Sophistique Noir. it was just a silly bit of babbling about why I was interested in blogging, and a chance to get my feet wet using Blo...
The theme for March 1 is: GRAYThis months theme is another reader request, this time by RubyAlison. Gray is the perfect way to debunk the "Goths always wear all black" myth without going over...
Click photos for larger view.This sweet ivory sweater from Newport News is a wool/angora blend. Yes, it drives me absolutely crazy to wear it… I do wear a camisole underneath, and fortunately there a...
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