Black and White Fashion

Although Spring fashion is all about color, I love the crisp contrast of Black and White.  While this neutral combination looks infinitely better on cool skin tones, warm skin tones can pull it off by adding a pop of warm color or gold jewelry near the face.  Even a bright coral lipstick (as shown here) helps to keep you from looking so "washed out" if your skin tone is warm.  (To see more about determining whether you have warm or cool skin tones, check out my post: Tools of the Fashion Stylist Trade - Color Analysis.)


Michael Kors



Narciso Rodriguez

Marie Claire

OK, so it's all white...it's still fabulous...just add some black strappy heels or a handbag!

Winter White

Ramping up for the long cold winter...in white!

Winter white is such a nice break from the drab grays and blacks usually associated with the season.  Here I have paired a winter white turtleneck (thrifted) with a denim military vest and ruffled floral skirt (thrifted).  Suede and shearling trimmed boots and white down jacket winterize the look.  Styling by Lisa Byrd Thomas.  Photos by Dirk Olsen.