Wednesday, March 2, 2011

graphics

One of my favorite upcoming trends for spring is black and white prints. It's easy to add a black jacket over a white top, but an eye-catching print gives a look dimension and a classic edge. This trend even carried into the fall runways, and gave me some fun ideas to blend winter inspiration with spring looks.


Rachel Zoe, Eden, Oscar de la Renta
Little dresses are perfect for sunny spring days, while graphic cozy knits can shake the chill off breezy days. This look is super striking on its own, but makes for great contrast when paired with bright colors.

Black and white becomes super-wearable in chic stripes. I love the fuzzy eyelash yarn in this sweater!
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Modcloth sweater, Citizens of Humanity jeans, Melie Bianco bag, Cordani flats, Kenneth Cole turquoise ring, Alexis Bittar gold ring, OPI MonSooner or Later

I threw in a bit of color with the accessories, but this look would be sharp and dynamic with some turquoise pants or bright shorts. I'm considering toting around the black-and-white trend with a graphic printed bag. How do you want to wear it?
Really fun post coming! Can't wait for you guys to see it, click here for a preview! :)
Posted by Chelsea Lane at 12:56 PM
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41 comments:

  1. looks great with the black/white prints!
    really like it as a mini dress (:
    it's more fun than a normal LBD right?
    xx

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  2. I love the black and white stripes paired with turquoise! You definitely need that pop of color.

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  3. black and white- for ever!!!

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  4. I love black and white prints! So high contrast and chic and Parisan.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  5. The black and white prints are amazing!

    ♥

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  6. Oooh, I like this trend! I love blacks and whites. I'll probably stick to this trend with mainly dresses, as I'm terrified of trying anything new. I'm a walking fashion failure haha. Anyway, great picks!

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  7. i love that b/w striped sweater!! considering the fact that most of my wardrobe is already black/white geometric, this trend is looking particularly appealing!

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  8. Got to love black & white prints, they're so simple yet so classy and pretty! i like the bits of colour you've included in your outfit to give it an oomph, would look lovely xo

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  10. Yeah, I have a ton of black and white and gray clothes... sometimes I end up with an entirely monochromatic outfit, and then I realize it might be too boring if I don't liven things up a bit with some extra pops of color, so that's definitely where accessorizing comes into play. :D

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  12. What a simple yet lovely sweater. The red nail polish would be a great pop against the black and white.

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  13. i am loving everything you picked out. ps - i am hosting a giveaway, fyi!

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  14. Bold graphic patterns are like crack to me! My new office that i'm designing is going to be the color of that OPI polish with mucho prints like on the dresses up top. i'm so excited girl!

    you should help me find an outfit to match my office when its all done. complete the look! bahaha! i'm having a nerd moment. please excuse me =)

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  15. I am loving black and white with nude colors and rosie looking colors. I think it would look great with a great graphic bag!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth
    http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com

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  16. i love once again your styling. naailed it with the black/white combo, I have to say I never thought of that for spring, but you've inspired me! will now try it out ;). and that kenneth cole turquoise ring is to-die-for.
    ps. Aww you and Natalie are too cute! can't wait for the post!! excited to see what you girls were up to that day! :)

    <3, Kathleen.

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  17. Love black & white. But, even more, I love the preview for the really fun post to come. EEEEK! Excitement!!!

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  18. love the black and white prints- mesmerizing! great header btw :)

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  19. I love that dress all the way on the right... Super chic!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  20. Love the b&w trend! I think I would wear everything b&w and then wear some red shoes and red nail polish! x

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  21. Great post! Love the graphic dress from Oscar de la Renta

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    xox

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  23. Ignoring the amazingly patterned items, I can't wait for the post! x hivennn

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  24. I want that outfit you put together, i love it!!

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  25. I love black and white together - great prints!
    I really like the Kenneth Cole turquoise ring. I love pops of colour in outfit i think they really can make an outfit. :)

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  26. cool post!

    love the flare jeans!

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  27. You know I love black and white prints! Stripes are always a classic, but more op art looking ones are so much fun :D

    Turquoise linen shorts would be perfect with that! Doooo eeet.

    Off to go look at the little girl's blog. I'm expecting some serious cuteitude.

    xoxo
    Sophi

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  28. Such a trend!!Loving the OSCARdelaREnta!!

    http://fashionismyway.blogspot.com/2011/03/monster-on-catwalk-therry-mugler-plus.html

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  29. I love the Oscar de la Renta dress

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  30. awww...black & white <3
    you have a great taste! I think it would be a super outfit ;) and I'm in love with these jeans!

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  31. Love the jumper and the ring !
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  32. Chelsea! I love how you make runway looks wearable for the rest of us :) I love the b&w graphics, they can never go wrong!

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  33. Totally love the black & white sweater :D Also, have you tried OPI's new Shattered Nail? If not, its a must have!

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  34. i love the black and white trend.
    I mostly wear black and feel very comfortable in it. Also i am a big fan of the Minimalist look, and most collections this spring/summer are all about white dress coding and black accessories.
    great post!

    TheTrendPalette

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  35. Black and white is always the gorgeous one. :)

    Dejoiss

    ❤

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  36. loving this trend too, especially when mixed with a pop of colour :)

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  37. love the sweater!!!



    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

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  38. I agree- black and white prints are fun yet sophisticated. I especially love that 3rd outfit with the dainty pumps and the fur headwrap- she looks like a glamorous old fashioned Barbie (that's a good thing bc old-fashioned Barbie was the best one) ^_^

    I'm so glad you liked the photos and what I wrote! And thank you for saying that about my writing; it's so nice of you!! :D xx (sorry for the delete- I messed up hehe)

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  39. You have such a lovelly blog !

    I really loved Rachel Zoe collection and Oscar de la Renta ... graphic prints is all in this fall!
    And if you put a little bit of colour can look just perfect !

    http://universeandyou.wordpress.com/

    Xoxo.

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  40. I love the grey jacket and your bags. Thanks for sharing the photos and drop by me too, soon.

    Cheers.

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  41. I don't know why but I'm always intimidated by wearing white and black together, which is so dumb because it's such a classy color combination. I just feel like I can't pull it off well. But I'm being completely ridiculous and I know it! I'm going to wear black and white sometime this week just because of this blog post. You've inspired me to go out of my comfort zone. :)

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