Black, White, Grey, and Blue

I love the combination of black, white, grey, and blue this season. It's all the rage on the runways and high-end department stores for Fall/Winter 08. Soon we'll see these colors in the bargain bins at Walmart if Miranda Priestly is correct.

Theory's geometric print

Nina Ricci silk dress

Fendi paneled dress

Dana Buchman's colorblock

Cynthia Steffe Fall 08 chic runway look

Ann Taylor upside down V panel dress

Fun Fashion pt. 1: Monochromatic Wardrobes

I do my fair share of reading fashion blogs and articles, and over the years have stumbled upon many wacky/riveting stories. I'd like to share three of the best: monochromatic wardrobes, duplicating Walmart, and crazy shoes.
New York Magazine did a great article about five people who have monochromatic wardrobes (but not in all black because that would be too easy). Some people go to extreme lengths to make sure everything in their wardrobe is that exact color. Personally, I loved Valeria McCulloch's wardrobe which is in electric blue. It's stylish and bold. She must spend a lot on her wardrobe because she buys Louboutins and colors them in custom blue sharpie.

I think monochromatic wardrobes are a cool concept. People will think of you when they see that exact color. Also you would never have to worry about matching because everything goes with each other. I wouldn’t do it myself because 1) it's too difficult to accrue so many items of the same color and 2) I enjoy being a different color on different days. You can express a lot more through mixing and matching.

The closest I would get to this is probably creating a whole monochromatic look for a day like Susie Bubble and Fops and Dandies.