Black and White

Well fall is now upon us and one of the many trends I am absolutely loving is the popularity of black and white.  This trend has been just as, if not more, popular than the highlighter/neon trend last year.  I mean, who doesn't own a great black top or a must have pair of white jeans??

I recently took a trip to the big apple and while in NYC, to reminisce my time living there, I went to one of my favorite spots in the city: The windows on 5th Avenue.  I have blogged about these windows before.  They are the display windows at Bergdorf Goodman's and the other high-end designer stores located on 57th & 5th.  I noticed that almost every store had a black and white display.  It was great to see the variety of textures, prints, and styles that were presented amongst each designer.  

Bergdorf Goodman's

Bergdorf Goodman's 

Bergdorf Goodman's

Chanel 

Chanel

These looks are so classic and timeless.  If you are looking to update your wardrobe now is the time to shop!  Black and white are both considered basic colors.  For example: when a clothing company releases a new collection there are fashion colors and basic colors that are produced.  The usual standard that buyers use when buying for a department store is two basic colors and one fashion color per style.  If you have a crew neck t-shirt: the buyer might buy a black, a white, and a red.  The black and white are considered basic and the red would be the fashion color.  

Because black and white are so basic, the fashion is going to be in the details... pay attention to fabric choices; some great options are: leather paired with a knit, ribbed- particularly in pants creating a more slimming look, and lace.  Printed pants are huge right now, as well.  Tribal prints and floral motifs, polka dots, and leather, leather, leather!!!! 

I now leave you with a couple of my favorite pieces for fall:

Black and white by burkholder-blair 

Take care,

love, Blair