It pick: Cookies and Cream

Another classic is trickling into our wardrobe this season, and its one that every fashion lover can appreciate: black and white. This versatile combo can be worn in so many different ways and styles, from punk to preppy, dainty to dominatrix. The ebony and ivory combination popped up in everything this season, from the zebra safari-chic prints, to demure dresses, to bold stripes and color blocking. These pieces can be easily paired with feminine details to soften the look, be it a ruffled top, satin fabric, or a sexy high waist. Bolder gals can pair their look with shockingly bright accessories, such as bright pink pumps, or even evoke old Hollywood glamour with bright red lips. Or for a true classic, simply purchase and black and white handbag to wear with virtually anything in your spring wardrobe. Splurging is allowed, because frankly, black and white is never truly out of style.

Splurge: Dress (literally) like Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly in this BCBG Max Azaria black and white dress, $300. Go for classic houndstooth and you'll always be chic in this Fontanelli handbag, $589. Or buckle your shoe in these sexy buckled peep toe shoes, $595. Count on Michael Kors for preppy-chic, especially in this striped bell skirt, $1295.
Save: Or do the polka, dot, that is, in this babydoll polka dot tunic that's perfect for breezy spring days. Go bold with Betsey in this Betsey Johnson zebra tote , $275. If flats are more your thing, then look to "it" designer Tory Burch for her classic flats , $225. If mod's your thing, then go for this color blocked skirt , $158. Go old Hollywood in this sexy pencil skirt, $68.
Steal: We love Urban Outfitters for chic-on-the-cheap, so check out this "Black Tie Optional" dress, on sale for $40. Or tote a classic with this woven black and white purse , only $59. Or go edgy in these striped pointed heels, $99. Flirty gals will love this black and white blossom skirt, only $38.

(editorial by Kristine Reeves and img source prphotos)

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posted - beth / 9:49 PM / 02.06.08