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Balmain Spring/Summer 2012

I couldn’t resist sharing some Black and White looks from the Spring/Summer 2012 Collections.  From NYFW to PFW, black and white was all over the Runway. This Balmain look was a favorite of mine. 

For the current season, it’s refreshing to have all this color, but let’s face it, Black and White, alone or together, is both classic, chic and sophisticated and it always will be.

There is a real beauty in black and real beauty in white, and the fact that these opposites work so effortlessly together is the real attraction. But the excitement this season begins when you start mixing in color like bright pink, neon yellow, cobalt blue and definitely coral and reds. 

This Fall, I’m into pairing the beautiful brights of the season with this black/white trend. I love the idea of a this printed floral skirt by Alice Temperley, worn with a fitted turtleneck in black, this Rachel Zoe Cheryl Trench from Piperlime, and some bright leather gloves by DVF.

Not sure you want to dive into the color wheel with your black and white?  That’s okay. Go shopping for a gorgeous black and white printed scarf in a graphic or floral print.  My favorite leather driving gloves in black are always a show stopper when paired with a white tee from Kain Label, a fitted blazer from J.Crew and Genetic Denim Flares.

Next Spring, embrace the simplicity of black, white and black/white as it is shown on the runways for 2012. I’ll take one in each color

of these Chanel S/S 2012 dresses.  Look at those necklines and those sleeves…… Gorgeous, right! It’s amazing how you can see the details in the white dress, yet I’m strongly drawn to the black  because of the silhouette. So effortlessly stunning.

Enjoy the simplicity of this on-going look of black and white trend and wear it your way, whether alone, together or with  a pop of color. 

xo

c.

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The combinination of classic black paired with fresh white is always welcome at chantal./shopchantal.com and it is our first addition to our new Lookbook category focusing on Trend Alerts for Spring/Summer 2010.

And for Spring/Summer 2010 our love continues to grow for Black and White with the new ways to mix it up  from our newest designer collections.

The blazer is a piece you absolutely have to have in your wardrobe- whether you prefer black to white or vice versa doesn’t even matter.  It is the essential piece to have and wear for Spring/Summer 2010. We love the versions from Elizabeth and James and the also from Monrow.  Or try a little crop jacket from Shoshanna if you like the shorter style. Layered over a white tee or a black dress this is the ultimate black/white combo.

Stripes in black and white are the epitomy of chic and this BCBGMAXAZRIA dress not only includes the stripes but a paperbag style skirt as well.  This is the ultimate easy dress.  Stripes in any form are always a fun way to make an outfit your very own. Whether it is a stripe tee or a tank dress, you can always make stripes an easy layering pattern.

Loving tank tops all year round is not a crime especially if it’s this version from BCBGMAXAZRIA.  Available in clean, crisp white or edgy black this tank has printed and draped necklaces. Layered with leggings or black denim and a jacket or long sweater, this tank is the perfect dress it up, dress it down piece.

Whether you like a graphic print, animal print or are are fan of the florals, you will find all them all available in some form or another in a black and white.  The easiest way to wear black and white – accessories.  Shoes, handbags and scarves can all be worked into your Spring update of this fabulous new trend.

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