Two of my favorite things in fashion are gray and (faux) leather. That’s perfect, because the two go together so well!

I love gray so so so much, but I have to stop buying so much gray, because it can get boring. Luckily, this gray shirt from Fashion Rush is anything but. The cap-sleeve t-shirt cut is ordinary, the cotton is ordinary and the shade of gray is ordinary. Then BAM! Leather sleeves. I love how cool, casual and unexpected the pop of leather is.

I paired this top with dark-wash skinny jeans from Forever 21. Then, to avoid the dreaded t-shirt-and-jeans uniform, I decided to add yet another edgy black accent piece – these white and black colorblock pumps! I got these super-comfy heels at Payless Shoesource and I love them. The pop of black on the toes make them fun and unique, but still professional. And I love the way that the white adds another “color” to this dark outfit.

How do you mix up “ordinary” outfits? Let me know in the comments!