Caroline Knapp of HOUSE of HARPER wearing a casual summer black and white outfit.

My moto lately when I am standing in my closet feeling like I have nothing to wear is to reach for black and white.  This color combination always looks classic and polished and easily transitions from a working coffee date to a casual playdate.

I wore this outfit with my Vince color-block heels (on sale!) to a breakfast meeting yesterday and then slipped into my flats when I got home with Knox.  These sandals are so comfortable, but they are so cute you don’t ever feel too casual.  I literally wear them everyday because they go with everything!  (They are sold out almost everywhere, but I found some online for you here.)

We shot these pictures yesterday before Tropical Storm Bill is supposed to roll into Houston.  We are forecasted to get more heavy rains for the next few days, and I was all out of outfit pictures to share with you!  Not a good combination for a blogger. 😉  Hoping everyone stays safe out there and that it doesn’t turn out to be any more than a little rain.

xo, CHK

Caroline Knapp of HOUSE of HARPER wearing a casual summer black and white outfit.
Caroline Knapp of HOUSE of HARPER wearing a casual summer black and white outfit.

Caroline Knapp of HOUSE of HARPER wearing a casual summer black and white outfit.
Caroline Knapp of HOUSE of HARPER wearing a casual summer black and white outfit.

Caroline Knapp of HOUSE of HARPER wearing a casual summer black and white outfit.

Photographed by Kate Robinson

Outfit details: blazer: Mural | shorts: c/o French Connection, old (love this pair + this leather pair!)  | t-shirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target (similar) | sandals: Joie | handbag: 3.1 Phillip Lim | sunglasses: c/o Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | watch: Rolex | bracelets: Brandy Pham, Kendra Scott 1 & 2

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