These are Erik M. Lunsford’s photos from the shoot, I styled on location at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton.

Check out the full story here:

“White: The underrated, yet virtuous hue.”

When it comes to fashion and color, black gets all the accolades and white gets all the grief.

We have a suggestion: Fear not stains and smudges. Go bold, you won’t regret it. There’s something a little cool about the conscious choice to defy practicality.

Models: Courtney Fulton and Ann Adams, Centro Models/Talent Plus

Hair and makeup: Katie Hilgendorf of Oliver’s Studio, Lafayette Square

High and low-end clothing, jewelry and shoes from Plowsharing Crafts, 6271 Delmar Boulevard; Kohl’s Department Store; Fashion Bug; Susan Lynn’s, 1122 Town and Country Crossing Drive, Town and Country; and lijastyle.com.