Illuminated by Black and White

Sophisticated and timeless, black and white are a duo that never fails. When your decorating budget is slim to none, they never blow your cover. They get along beautifully with other colors and can make the novice decorator look like a bonafide pro. Here are a few lighting options in black and white (and transparent) at various price points. Which are your favorites?

{Bourgie Lamp by Kartell, Kulla Pendant Lamp - Ikea}

{Mother of Pearl Pendant Light by Jaime Young Lighting,

PS Maskros - Ikea}

The sheer black shades of this next set remind me of hosiery and the latest legging crazy that's popping up on the streets and the runways of New York. This may be one of the few wearable trends of Fall 2009. You be the judge.

{Clarita Collection Chandelier by Artcraft,
Shimmer Chandelier by Vienna Full Spectrum}

{Starburst Table Lamp and Cabaret Table Lamp, both @ Spiegel.com}

If you so choose to rock this latest trend, by all means please know the difference between tights and legging (pants)! .

An anonymous person feels so passionate about this offense that they have created a website warning against this very fashion faux pas...and it is hilarious. The site also has downloadable DIY press kit and printable flyers. I'm serious, click the image below to see for yourself.