Big Apple Diary – 4/07/09
07-04-2009
Hi All,
In these turbulent times, a color story you can rely on is BLACK & WHITE. It crosses the boundaries from stately chic to modern classic. Let's face it; there is nothing blah or boring about basic BLACK & WHITE! This trend surrounds itself with a sense of drama. Bold contrasts and striking graphics are a definite attention getter. Just look at Michelle Obama as a prime example; she wowed American TV viewers with her black & white floral dress while on the campaign trail and made a stylish yet elegant statement as the First Lady during her audience last week with the Queen.
This is the "chameleon" of trends…. it's polished & sleek, it's rocker, it's 60's mod, it's bohemian.
Interpret it your way;
« Punch up black & white with splashes of accent brights: lacquered red, canary yellow, fuchsia, green
« Wake up a tired outfit with black & white accessories: sunglasses, handbags, shoes. From drab to fab!
« A great palette for travel. It all works together and seamlessly transforms from day to night
« This is a color story that pairs well with metallics whether gold or silver.
« Best of all is that it conceals and flatters …work it to your advantage.
Work the story:
« It's rooted in pattern and graphics; brush strokes, color blocking, grids, dots (of any size), clean stripes, houndstooth, monotone florals
« Urban jungle prints update the tired animals of the past; modern zebra ( is it an animal or stripe?), reptile versions.
« Fabrics range from knits in cotton and silk jersey to feminine eyelet to more structured stretch sateen gabardine and leathers.
« Try a bondage dress, it flatters in black & white
« Strapless dresses & bustiers
« Slim pants & leggings in graphic prints
« Try a new zebra print jumpsuit or knit top
« Pair up the "must have" cardigan in colorblock or stripes with last years basic black or white pieces
« Black leather jackets work back to everything
« Top up any outfit with a Trench coat in dots or stripes
« Accessories are the perfect update. Shoes & handbags in reptile, zebra, dots or colorblock.
This spring put your trust and confidence behind Back & White. Make it your signature color statement and trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Till next time,
Cheryl
