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Sweet Monochrome: A-line dress & Bright Splashes

how to wear black and white; how to wear ankle strap shoes;  Kris Jenner, striped dress, black cardigan, red valentino pump, red valentino studded clutch, black dress, white cardigan, colorblock ankle strap pump,  On Kris Jenner: Dolce & Gabbana Striped Sleeveless Dress,   Valentino Rouge Patent Leather Rockstud T-Strap Pumps,    Valentino Rouge Rockstud Chain Flap Bag, Photos: Kris Jenner; Courtesy of wenn.comsplashnews.com.

Like I said when first featuring Kris Jenner, I may not a big fan of her lifestyle, but definitely appreciate her bold choices when it comes to fashion. Sometimes she may dress too young for her age, but mostly her outfit choices are fashionable yet perfect for women her age. Today’s two looks are great examples.

Timeless A-line dresses/skirts are women’s best friends. They cover the parts we may not comfortable with while giving us the ultra feminine hourglass shape. To make them age-appropriate, like Kris Jenner did here, choose the right length and stay in a simple, sophisticated color palette.

Monochrome clothing gives us room to play with accessories: The red studded strap pump and clutch, along with the rests, result a classic, iconic combo; A black and white ankle strap pump enhances the power of simple black and white. For both looks, she wisely kept her makeup natural and quiet.

Upper arm may be a problem area for moms, a lightweight cropped cardigan can cover that area, elongate our legs, or transform an evening dress daytime appropriate, like the strapless version featured below. Of course, a perfectly tailored blazer will do the same.

These two looks are actually great for women at any age: For younger ones, you can wear the dresses alone, accessorize them with bold, fun fashion jewelry or top them off with a denim, military or motorcycle jacket.

how to wear black and white; how to wear ankle strap shoes;  Kris Jenner, striped dress, black cardigan, red valentino pump, red valentino studded clutch, black dress, white cardigan, colorblock ankle strap pump,  On Kris Jenner: Dolce & Gabbana Striped Sleeveless Dress,   Valentino Rouge Patent Leather Rockstud T-Strap Pumps,    Valentino Rouge Rockstud Chain Flap Bag,  alternatives:  ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Combo Cardi, Elizabeth and James Lafayette Cat Eye Sunglasses

Cardigan: ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo (similar here)
Dress: Dolce & Gabbana (great alternative here & here)
Shoes: Valentino (remember she worn the nude version?)
Bag: Valentino (similar here & here)
Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James 

how to wear black and white; how to wear ankle strap shoes;  Kris Jenner, striped dress, black cardigan, red valentino pump, red valentino studded clutch, black dress, white cardigan, colorblock ankle strap pump,   alternatives:  REBECCA TAYLORStrapless Dress, NastyGalFaye Platform Pump - Colorblock,  J.Crew Jackie cardigan,  'Kate Spade New York metro' round leather strap watch

Cardigan: J.Crew
Dress: Rebecca Taylor (similar here)
Shoes: Nasty Gal (great style here)
Watch: Kate Spade New York

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Yellow Crush: From Lace to Silk to Jacquard

how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman,   Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam,   Olivia Palermo;  On Dawn and Jae Goodman: yellow maxi dress/gown,   colorblock clutch, drop earrings, metallic heel sandals,  On Miranda kerr:  Reem Acra yellow lace dress; Lanvin   pumps;  On Mena Suvari at Versace Atelier Jewelry Cocktail Party :yellow dress, black clutch, gold watch;   On Olivia Palermo: KATIE ERMILIO Crinoline Dress; Zara   belt, vintage necklace, Jimmy Choo Dream rope-tie elaphe   sandals,Jimmy Choo Embellished Suede & Metal Clutch;  On Jessica Stam at 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards: Christian   Louboutin “Dufoura” Sandals,Fenton Shinde Eagle Earrings   and necklace,  On Olivia Palermo: Tinley Road Silk Button Down yellow   Blouse, Tibi Tuxedo black and white Jacket,Pour La   Victoire Veronica shoes,  Rachel Zoe Striped skirt, Photos: (clockwise from top left) Dawn and Jae Goodman, Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam, Olivia Palermo; Courtesy of vogue.cominstyle.co.uk, zimbio.com.

As you can see, I’m obsessed with the color yellow now. It’s so endearing and uplifting, universally flattering and incredibly versatile. It’s also a color that is ageless and seasonless.

There are so many ways to play with it. Start with shapes, you can find flirty peplum, dramatic ball gown, sexy bodycon or sleek sheath from the top picks featured below.

This buoyant color also adds its own spin to our favorite materials: It infuses youthful exuberance to delicate silk, livens up the mature jacquard or tweed, tones down the sexiness of lace

Either wear it as a pop of color to your monochrome ensemble for a chic daytime look or team it with other primary colors or metallic accents for a glamorous evening look, have fun experimenting with your yellow pieces!

 how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman,   Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam,   Olivia Palermo; On Dawn and Jae Goodman: yellow maxi dress/gown,   colorblock clutch, drop earrings, metallic heel sandals,  Alternatives:  1. 'Lucite® - Dust' Long Raindrop Earrings,  2. ISSAV Back Gown,  3. Jimmy Choo Lance Mirrored Metallic Leather Sandals,  4. Expressions NYC snake Embossed Faux Leather Clutch,

1. Alexis Bittar earrings
2. ISSA gown ($60 here)
3. Jimmy Choo metallic sandals (similar here & here)
4. Expressions NYC clutch

how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman,   Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam,   Olivia Palermo; On Miranda kerr:  Reem Acra yellow lace dress; Lanvin   pumps;  Alternatives:  EMILIO PUCCIlace dress,  Eliza J Lace Dress,

Emilio Pucci lace dress (on Miranda Kerr here)
Eliza J Lace Dress (also on sale here)

 how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman,   Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam,   Olivia Palermo; On Olivia Palermo: Tinley Road Silk Button Down yellow   Blouse, Tibi Tuxedo black and white Jacket,Pour La   Victoire Veronica shoes,  Rachel Zoe Striped skirt,   Alternatives:  1. Clinique 'A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skin' Nail Color ,  2. Express THE CONVERTIBLE SLEEVE SHIRT,  3. Rachel ZoeRachel Zoe Pleated Skirt,  4. Pour La Victoire ankle strap Sandals, 5. Nicholas Roxanne Silver Plate Belt ,  6. BB Dakota Alton colorblock Cropped Jacket ,

1. Clinique for sensitive skin nail color ‘Red Red Red’
2. Express convertible sleeve shirt (on Olivia here)
3. Rachel Zoe striped skirt (on sale!)
4. Pour La Victoire sandals (also on sale here)
5. Nicholas belt (similar here)
6. BB Dakota jacket (also on sale here)

how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman,   Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam,   Olivia Palermo; On Olivia Palermo: KATIE ERMILIO Crinoline Dress; Zara   belt, vintage necklace, Jimmy Choo Dream rope-tie elaphe   sandals,Jimmy Choo Embellished Suede & Metal Clutch;   Alternatives:  1. Lulu Frost Sunburst Drape Swarovski crystal necklace,  2. Katie Ermilio crinoline Dress,  3. Ted Baker London Stretch Fit & Flare Dress ,  4. Dolce & Gabbana The Blush Luminous Cheek Colour,  5. River Island Glam Hanging Chain Belt,  6. Jimmy Choo Dream rope-tie elaphe sandals,

1. Lulu Frost Swarovski crystal necklace (similar on sale here)
2. Katie Ermilio crinoline Dress
3. Ted Baker London dress (on sale here)
4. Dolce & Gabbana cheek colour ‘peachy pink’
5. River Island chain belt
6. Jimmy Choo Dream sandals (see it on Poppy Delevingne here; alternative here)

 how to wear yellow dress; Featured: Dawn and Jae Goodman,   Miranda Kerr, Mena Suvari, Olivia Palermo, Jessica Stam,   Olivia Palermo; On Mena Suvari at Versace Atelier Jewelry Cocktail Party :yellow dress, black clutch, gold watch;  On Jessica Stam at 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards: Christian   Louboutin “Dufoura” Sandals,Fenton Shinde Eagle Earrings   and necklace,  Alternatives:   1. Diane von Furstenberg metallic jaquared Dress, 2. Michael Kors Sport Watch,  3. Milly clutch,   4. ASOS Pretty Tough statement Necklace  5. Dolce Vita Hyla peplum Top

1. Diane von Furstenberg sandine dress (on sale here & here!)
2. Michael Kors watch
3. Milly clutch (similar here & here)
4. ASOS Pretty Tough Necklace (also adore this one!)
5. Dolce Vita Hyla peplum Top ($20 here)

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Monochrome Chic: Printed shorts & Polka Dot Skirt

How to wear monochrome look; Black and white trend; how to wear printed shorts/skirt;  On Olivia Palermo: Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag, Banana Republic Milly Collection Elephant Print Short, YOiM patent leather black oxford, Wunderkind cat eye sunglasses, white printed blouse, black blazer;  On Zoe Saldana at 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival:Oscar Tiye orange suede ankle-strap pumps;Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013 collection black and white two-tone printed dress with polka dot skirt.

Photos: Olivia Palermo & Zoe Saldana; Courtesy of fashionbombdaily.com.

As the mainstay this season, black and white are everywhere. Since the monochrome palette can be a little bit heavy and boring, I featured two looks (above), hope they can give you some idea for staying fresh, cool and stylish.

Olivia Palermo kept her black and white combo season appropriate with whimsical elephant print shorts and a light weight, breezy blouse. The shorts are fresh from Milly for Banana Republic collection that just hit stores last week. As a master of vintage-inspired, Hamptons-ready patterns, Milly designed 60 pieces that are ideal for the coming vacation season and beyond. I have been eyeing the Medallion print top, color block maxi dress and the gorgeous coral bib necklace.

Right-on-trend Oxford can instantly give any outfit, either a lace dress, a tee-and-cropped-pants combo or the classic blazer and button down shirt look on Olivia Palermo above, some street cred. A pair of embellished cat-eye sunglasses add a luxurious touch to her look. This outfit is great for women of all ages and can be transformed for many occasions simply by changing the shoes.

How to wear monochrome look; Black and white trend; how to wear printed shorts/skirt;  On Olivia Palermo: Givenchy Antigona Satchel Bag, Banana Republic Milly Collection Elephant Print Short, YOiM patent leather black oxford, Wunderkind cat eye sunglasses, white printed blouse, black blazer;  Alternatives: Express SHAWL COLLAR black tuxedo JACKET,  J.Crew Collection jeweled boyfriend white blouse,   Tildon 'Astoria' patent leather black Oxford, GIVENCHY Antigona Medium Stamped Tejus in Black,  Karen Walker The Number One leopard cat eye Sunglasses,  Deborah Lippmann red Nail Color "supermodel",

Jacket: Express
Blouse: J.Crew
Shorts: Banana Republic (similar here & here)
Bag: Givenchy ‘Antigona’ (featured here; similar here)
Shoes: Tildon (great style here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker (similar  here & here)
Polish: Deborah Lippmann ‘supermodel’

Zoe Saldana also opted for a fun print–polka dot, which brought a flirty and youthful vibe to the sober palette. Her bright red pumps and lips make the look iconic. The piece on her is actually a dress from Emanuel Ungaro‘s Fall 2013 collection. We can easily recreate it by using this polka dot mini skirt and flowy color block top. The key is balance: use oversized top to balance the sexy, exposed legs. The high contrast shapes and classic color scheme make this look an understated statement choice for those special summer events!

How to wear monochrome look; Black and white trend; how to wear printed shorts/skirt;    On Zoe Saldana at 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival:Oscar Tiye orange suede ankle-strap pumps;Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2013 collection black and white two-tone printed dress with polka dot skirt.  Alternatives:Vince Camuto Split Neck black and white colorblock Blouse,  JOSEPH black and white polka dot Mini skirt, tibi Daria ankle strap heels red,  Marc by Marc Jacobs Huggie Hoops,  Yves Saint Laurent ROUGE VOLUPTÉ - Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15,

Blouse: Vince Camuto (similar here & here)
Skirt: Joseph ($14 here)
Shoes: Tibi (on sale; great buy here)
Earrings: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Lip color: YSL ‘#17 Red Muse’