How To Perfectly Mix Black & White Stripes Like Janelle Monae.

Janelle Monae wearing black and white is nothing new but when she mixes prints and wears a skirt, you must take notice. The songstress hit the red carpet at the Black Girls Rock Awards taping on Saturday wearing a black and white stripe skirt and a black crop top with white lines along the collar and sleeves. She finished her look with cage sandals, a studded clutch, red lipstick and a curly updo.
I love seeing Janelle switch up her look while staying true to her black and white color palette. Her outfit is simple yet bold and refreshing. It’s an easy look to recreate for every event on your calendar this Spring. Get inspired with these three options I found online:

Look #1: Alexander McQueen top / Joie sandals
Team an Alexander McQueen top with a Charlotte Russe skirt and Joie sandals. Finish your look with a Torrid clutch, Freyrs sunglasses and MAC lipstick.

Look #2: Jonathan Simkhai top / Alexandre Birman sandals
Style a Jonathan Simkhai top with a Tibi skirt and Alexandre Birman sandals. Bring the look together with a River Island phone case, Chloe sunglasses, a Rare London bag, an Olivia Burton watch and Guerlain cosmetics.

Look #3: A.L.C. top / Sophia Webster sandals
Pair an A.L.C. top with a Max Mara Weekend skirt and Sophia Webster sandals. Round out your look with a Jimmy Choo clutch, a La Mer watch, Topshop earrings, Ksubi sunglasses and Vincent Longo lipstick.