Fallin' For White

As autumn gets closer, I find myself "falling" for white. Those of you who fell for the myth that you can't wear white after Labor Day, get over it! It's a new day, honey. White is wearable all year 'round, it all depends on how you style it. A white collar shirt is a key essential for your wardrobe.

You can definitely spice it up this fall, here's one simple way: Throw a Halogen pleat shoulder cardigan from Nordstrom over this Halogen Poplin button-down blouse and you can stay cozy but still alluring when the temperature drops. This look is perfect for the office.
Here are a couple of other great office looks from Ann Taylor, including the ruffle button down shirt, which you can transition into cocktail hour by adding a little bling to your neck. A white button down shirt with a pencil skirt and a great heel can be a hot mix when heading to your business mixer.

Since we're talking about white, I found one very interesting white vegetable that you might have a hard time tracking down in your produce aisle: white carrots. If you do happen to find some, congratulations! Let me know where, so our other readers can try them too. White carrots have plenty of phytochemicals, aka antioxidants which you've read in previous posts help fight diseases. A quick aside, did you know carrots also come in purple and red along with the white and traditional orange? But I digress. If you just can't find the white carrots to complement your stunning white apparel, don't be sad, there's still plenty of white to eat at your fingertips, like mushrooms.
You have many kinds to choose from like Shiitake and Portabello. These fungi are fun to eat, guys, (haha) because they're low in fat and cholesterol, but high in Vitamin D. So if you're lactose intolerant, and can't handle the dairy, here's a good white alternative.

Remember, with Palette 2 Palate color (and white) is in all year 'round!