Black vs. White: Where to put your $$$ this season

Bet on Black Black has for decades been the most eye catching shade of all. Why? A timeless classic, black has the uncanny ability to dominate any hot-spot, party, fashion-show or magazine. It is no wonder that time and time again black governs the latest trends and accompanies the newest accessories. Lucky for us, black enters the fashion scene again this season, this time providing a buffer to the season's hottest looks, yet still proving to be an ensemble all on it's own. Black evolves, continues and persists. White is a trend, an illuminating color for the spring or summer which ought to be piled under your bed once Labor Day comes. Sure, the classic, crisp t-shirt or summery white skirt is perfect in mid-July, but a frosty white turtleneck in the middle of December is no longer bright in the already icy days of winter. The real attention-grabber is that perfect black piece of clothing so drastically bold when compared with those cloudy white skylines or freshly fallen snow. Whether you're a totally confident babe who fears not even the latest runway fashion, or you're more self-conscious of the pounds you might pack on after next week's Thanksgiving dinner, black is always ready to conceal that extra curve you might not want to be so visible. Unlike any bright white piece of couture (one that was certainly too eye-catching to be worn too often in the summer, and now just seems far outdated) that perfect black pair of pants or sleek top can reappear again and again and still look just as fabulous. Black sparkles with glamour; it compares to no other shade, accessory, or fashion must-have. In getting ready for a fun night with friends, that special boy, or any essential event that you must attend, black is the first ingredient in any trendy mixture. You can accessorize an all-black outfit with bulky jewelry, that perfect new pair of stilettos, or that hip new purse you've been dying to show off. Black is happy, if need be, to take the back seat to your fabulous accessories. This season's trends feature black as a base, a base that can shed those pounds, highlight that gorgeous new necklace, or function to be that alluring sleek ensemble which demands attention from all corners of the room. Designers have used it as the central color in their chic jackets, their velvet cocktail dresses, and even as dramatic accessories that will shine all on their own. You won't notice white dominating any style-sections any time soon, at least not until the spring hits.