Color Trend: Black & White

Spring is in the air already inside malls of America while the weather is still cold and chilly outside in the real world. While doing a little shopping the other day, SG noticed black and white combination displays at various windows. Actually I do like this crispy contrast of pure whiteness and blackness which is just clean and simple. Like beige, black/white combo is a classic. To me, white represents the angel inside me while black, the impish devil. I think inside everyone of us there is a certain combination of angelic goodness and a little imp of a devil.
This white with black trim dress is quintessential Chanel classic and elegance. Too bad the price tag is very Chanel too at $5335.

Adding a contrasting white or black accessory can also help to produce black/white combo mode (see figure on left - black outfit with white floral accents) .
Y-3 white tee with black stripes on sale via Eluxury $105 (SG adores Y-3 for sporty styles)
Dolce & Gabbana polka-dot silk loose top $495
Diane von Furstenberg jacket $595 (love this look, casual and stylish, not jailbird-ish at all)
DVF knit dress $298
Tuleh black top $995 zebra print skirt $885
Marchesa contrast bow front gown $1155

1. Tory Burch black white Kerry clutch $350
2. Chanel black white flap bag
3. Puma black white photo print sneakers $150
4. Dolce & Gabbana grosgrain trim pump $575
5. Banana Republic black white ring on sale $25
For those not too crazy about black/white combination, pairing plain black and white piece together are very stylish as well. Above example from Valentino is a very stylish and simple which can be replicated at any price point. I found a similar skirt from Valentino Red which is still stylish but without the hefty price tag of Valentino black label. (Valentino Red silk organza skirt via Saks $495)

Also plain black and white maybe a little boring at times, so I would definitely use an accessory such as a color bag, shoes scarf or bracelet) to add a bit of jazz to the black/white look. SG would love to pair the skirt on right with a black fitted top and a red Valentino bag (as seen above).

So savvy people, are you a black/white sort of person?

image: Saks 5th Ave, banana republic, eluxury, bergdorf goodman, tory burch