Make a major style statement with one of hottest color trends of the season: Black and white. Wear the palette head-to-toe, enhanced by neutral or metallic accessories, to stay sophisticated, on-trend and oh-so-chic.

Click below to check out some of the hottest black-and-white pieces for the season.

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Kelly Killoren Bensimon - model, fashionista and author of the book "I Can Make You Hot! The Supermodel Diet" - dishes out style advice to amNewYork's readers.

What is the must-have item for spring/summer? It's been since 1953 that Gucci created the horsebit detail on the classic loafer - so in celebration of the 60th anniversary, invest in a pair! Today, the classic loafer comes... » more

"Mad Men" is back April 7 - and Banana Republic's capsule collection inspired by the hit AMC show is returning, too.

Banana is releasing its third and largest "Mad Men" collection on Feb. 27. The collection is designed by Banana Republic and Emmy Award-winning "Mad Men" costume designer Janie Bryant and features more than 50 pieces of men's and women's apparel... » more

This spring, designers are taking you on a trip around the world. Jet off to places like the Far East, Africa or Latin America without the travel time and airport-induced headaches. So choose your destination and get shopping!

Above: Zara top, $35.90 and pants, 29.90, at Zara stores; Levi's sandals, $118, at Levi's stores; Lia Sophia necklace, $168; at liasophia.com

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Balenciaga L'Eau Rose eau de toilette Oliver Polge has created an insouciant new scent in his trilogy for Balenciaga that is more than your standard deviation from the familiar thorny flower. Sparkling, ethereal floral top notes of violet and, less emphatically, rose, dissolve after an hour, allowing the base notes to emerge. The blackberry accent isn't fruity - just refreshing. $90 (1.7 fl. oz.)... » more

Shop and save this Presidents' Day -- it's your right as an American.

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Bloomingdale’s 1000 Third Ave., 212-705-2000; 504 Broadway, 212-729-5900 Save 20-50% on clothing for women, men and kids, plus handbags, shoes, home items and fine jewelry.

Brooks Brothers various locations Select items in store are reduced up to 60%.

Express various locations Take 30% off all... » more

Eva Mendes is putting her fashionista skills to use.

The always stylish actress has signed a multi-year agreement with retailer New York & Company to create a seasonal capsule collection starting this fall, the company announced Tuesday.

The clothing and accessories will take inspiration from Mendes' fashion-forward red carpet looks and her personal style, and will easily transition... » more

Colbie Caillat is getting ready to make new music.

The singer - who collaborated with Gavin DeGraw on the tune "We Both Know" for the new flick "Safe Haven" - is hard at work on her next album.

"I want it to have a classic rock vibe to it - some hippie-ness to it," the 27-year-old told us before the Badgley Mischka fashion show Tuesday.

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amNewYork caught up with womenswear designer Rachel Roy, who is showing her fall 2013 collection through a digital presentation on Feb. 14.

What is your Fashion Week motto? Take a deep breath and dive in.

What's most notably new this season? I think the level of embellishment is new for me this season. We do it in a number of ways, whether it's beading on a strong shoulder... » more

amNewYork caught up with celebrity stylist turned reality star turned womenswear designer Rachel Zoe to get the scoop on her fall 2013 collection.

What was your inspiration for fall? I drew inspiration from the 1970s equestrian lifestyle. I wanted to incorporate romantic menswear elements and intricate baroque detailing with something tougher and edgier in a nod to... » more