The S/S 2012 collections for Jil Sander, Stella McCartney and Nina Ricci, to name but a few, all introduced us to the white trend this Autumn.  McCartney’s designs are sexy, simple and emulate masculinity in comparison to the very feminine and fairy tale like designs of Nina Ricci.  Despite the pretty patterns and womanly shapes in Ricci’s collection, there was a stark contrast between the white outfits and the navy blue, deep purple and black ones which ran alongside. Take this how you will but I like to think that there is a hidden message of good versus evil here. Imagine the combination of Natalie Portman’s portrayal of both swans in the film Black Swan. That is the concept you should aim to achieve with this trend.

Take a simple white body con dress, team it with some black platform wedges, work dark smoky eyes and tousle your hair a bit. It’s all about mixing up self-image; tough meets pretty.  I am a huge fan of floaty white pieces, which are ideal for summer days, but right now… it’s the season of the party dress. White glitter, sequins, and silk dresses can be found everywhere at the moment. White in this context screams sexy and expensive, just try not to spill your red wine over it!

Samantha Stretch Dress, French Connection, £33.50 (In Sale)

White Beaded Bodycon Dress, Topshop £85

When I think of white and fashion, I think of Victorian girls in beautiful lace petticoats, the frosty Ice Queen in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Wilkie Collin’s eerie TheWoman in White and Marilyn Monroe in that dress. White has represented so many different things throughout history and this season it’s time for you to give white an edge.

“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”

Coco Chanel 

  Do the White thing this year…

Bek xo