![Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown by Mara Hoffman Beaded Silk Chiffon Gown by Mara Hoffman](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/25263146_011_01.jpg)
We’ve been encountering technical difficulties in the past several weeks — called life — here on aliology. Seriously, though, it’s good to find the time to think about silly, wonderful things like fashion.
![Could You Be Loved Dress by Free People Could You Be Loved Dress by Free People](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/26189381_003_01.jpg)
I won’t pretend to be original now when I say that white is a stunning color for Spring. What I will pretend is that I’m the first to notice a black and white trend for Spring. There are some really stunning and unusual uses of high contrast out right now — and here a few of my favorites that don’t involve black-and-white stripes (as much as I love those).
![With Flair Lace Top by Free People With Flair Lace Top by Free People](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/26158881_011_a.jpg)
![Black Bloom Peplum Dress from Nasty Gal Black Bloom Peplum Dress from Nasty Gal](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/24252.0.zoom_.jpg)
![Retro Peplum Top by Free People Retro Peplum Top by Free People](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/27249671_001_a.jpg)
![Damrak Embroidered Tunic by Free People Damrak Embroidered Tunic by Free People](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/26792531_004_a.jpg)
!['Shadow Of Doubt' Printed Woven Tee by Evil Twin 'Shadow Of Doubt' Printed Woven Tee by Evil Twin](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image4xxl.jpg)
![Beaded Wool Dress by Mara Hoffman Beaded Wool Dress by Mara Hoffman](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/25263385_011_a.jpg)
![Delicate Darkness Tee by Nasty Gal Delicate Darkness Tee by Nasty Gal](https://aliology.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/25608.0.zoom_.jpg)