Today's post borrows without returning its title from Celerie Kemble's 2011 book of the same name. While I am the first sing the praises of bright happy colors and rainbows and tie dye, on a day to day basic neutrals like b&w work best. Celerie's book and the images below show that there is nothing boring about the basics if you focus on textures and patterns and aren't afraid to show your legs (I'm looking at you clawfoot bathtubs).
Most of the stylish looks below were captured on the streets of this past fashion week in Paris, which goes to show even the most forward thinking fashionistas know when to pair things down. Need a little inspiration? Grab your boyfriends oversized white button down and pair it with black jeans and a leather jacket. Try wearing a white chunky knit sweater, like a fisherman sweater, with a black lace mini and boots. Slipcover a chair in a simple white linen cover with contrasting trim. Rehang photos in inexpensive b&w gallery frames. Change out your Anthropologie style floral rug for something more graphic like Ikea's striped favorite.
There a million ways to make room for black & white and a bit in between.
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| Kristin Buckingham |
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| Amanda Brooks |
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| Mary McDonald |
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| Aeirn Lauder's library |
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| Thomas O'Brien in his studio |
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| Emily Weiss of intothegloss.com |
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| Mary McDonald |
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| Thomas O'Brien |
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| Windsor Smith |
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| Mary McDonald |
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| Thomas O'Brien |
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| Mary McDonald |
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| Rachel Zoe |
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| Leighton Meester |
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| Shala Monroque |
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| Jenna Lyons bathroom |
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| Thomas O'Brien |
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| Reed & Delphine Krakoff living room |
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| Thomas O'Brien |
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| Gwyneth Paltrow's Hamptons kitchen |
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| Thomas O'Brien |
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| Pampelmousse Design in West Village, NYC |
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| Thomas O'Brien |
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| Michael Smith |
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| Farrow & Ball colors |
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