Trend Alert: Black and White and That’s Alright

When a fashionista thinks of spring, hues like poppy red, luscious violet and daffodil yellow automatically come to mind. Straight from the fashion shows showcasing designers’ Fall 2013 collectons something a little different was seen on the runway my fellow trendsetters! Black and White! Trend Alert! From designers like Alice and Olivia, showcasing ultra- feminine, flirty black and white floral print dresses, to Diane von Furstenberg’s head to toe black suit with white polka dots, to Marc Jacobs cropped black and white Mickey Mouse sweater, this color-combo is everywhere! Whether checks, stripes, floral or color blocking, everyone can work this trend into their Spring wardrobe. Take a look at ways to work black and white into your closet. These super high contrast looks will be anything but boring.

1. Dress it Down!

Who doesn’t want to be comfy, look super chic and trendy at the same time?  Dress it down with a black boyfriend blazer, white boyfriend jeans, a black oversized sweater, fashionable sneakers and a chunky chain necklace.

1.  Necklace– “Hema Panther Chains” $32

2. Sweater– “Tippi Sweater” $79.50

3. Blazer– “ASOS Boyfriend Blazer” $38.59

4. Jeans– “Paige Jimmy Jimmy Distressed Skinny Jeans” $189

5. Sneakers– “Superga 2750 COTU Classic Black” $65

2. Play with Patterns

Don’t be afraid to play with patterns another trend this Spring.  The perfect pair of printed trousers, a striped tank, cropped blazer and sky high leather pumps will put you on the best dressed list! 

1. Tank– “T by Alexander Wang Stripe Linen Tank” $90

2. Blazer–“BB Dakota Alton Cropped Jacket” $98

3. Pumps– “INVADE Black Leather” $129.95

4. Pants– “Dotted Geo Satin Trousers” $19.80

3. Night on the Town

Look ultra feminine for a night on the town! This flirty black skirt, tuexedo blouse, black suede wedges and black and white stripped box clutch looks like you just stepped off of the runway! 

1. Skirt– “Elizabeth and James Amalia Skirt” $265

2. Top– “Cora Super Vintage Wash Blouse” $167

3. Clutch– “Kate Landry Stripe Box Clutch” $50

4. Shoes– “Lunar Platform Wedge” $29.99

How do you plan on rocking this trend?  Let us know!  Post on our  Her Campus American Facebook page or tweet us @HerCampusAU!

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