Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: 12 Black Walls Done Right

Painting your walls black can seem like a dreary and macabre design choice, but there’s no need to be afraid of the dark! With a little natural sunlight and colorful accents, black becomes classic and dramatic. Start small with just an accent wall. Because like a classic LBD, black is the new black! Now, get inspired by this moody hue and get ready to paint it black.

1. Cozy and Eclectic: Big windows bringing in lots of natural sunlight work well with black paint. A unique hanging chair, eclectic rugs and a stack of books make for one heck of a cozy space. (via Oh Happy Day)

2. Pine and Sunshine: Again, natural light is the way to go with this wall color. Wooden window frames and furniture add a rustic and masculine touch. (via Mod-Home)

3. Black Walls With Patterned Rug: Light fabrics like the couch above and patterned rug pop against the black wall. (via Design Manifest)

4. Romantic Bedroom: Black in the bedroom contrasts well with white sheets, flowers and some vintage photos. (via Eight Birds)

5. No Headboard Necessary: Black makes such a statement you don’t even need a headboard! Artwork, a nightstand and a window are all you need. (via Rue Magazine)

6. Chalkboard Wall Workspace: Chalkboard paint offers a versatile backdrop for your desk. You can constantly switch up your board with photos, inspirational quotes and to-do lists. (via Smitten Studio)

7. Textured Black Wall: Black and brick… do it! The black paint adds texture to the space’s industrial vibe. (via Brunotarsia)

8. Playful Kid’s Room: Maximize the space of a children’s playroom with chalkboard paint! Twinkle lights are another great way to lighten up the wall and surrounding area for nighttime or if the room is light on windows. (via RH Baby and Child)

9. Bookshelf Backdrop: Black in the back of floating shelves allows for colorful trinkets and books to really pop. (via 364 Living)

10. Gallery Wall: A sleek black space is the perfect blank slate for a gallery wall. (via Live Creating Yourself)

11. Soot Colored Fireplace: This black fireplace ties everything together in this living room. It simultaneously stands out while allowing everything else to pop out against it. (via Apartment Therapy)

12. Polished Black Kitchen: Matte or glossy black and even charcoal gray look polished and refined against glassware, tableware and wood furniture. (via One Kings Lane)

Would you paint your walls black? How would you design the rest of the room? Let us know in the comments section below!

Last year celebrity stylist Law Roach sent a shockwave through the fashion industry when he announced his retirement from styling. Although his Instagram post dedicated to his decision has been deleted, his caption is still fresh in our minds. He wrote, "If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not! The politics, the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win … I’m out.”

However, the styling legend is back on the scene just for his #1 client — AKA his little sister and a personal B+C fave — Zendaya! It was hard imagining him taking a step back from helping her serve looks so we're grateful the duo is back. Roach is known for making waves over the last few years thanks to his architectural and design-oriented eye — his choices are bold, beautiful, and all of his clients look like walking pieces of art. One client who constantly makes headlines for her looks (and is a personal B+C fave) is actress Zendaya, who started working with Roach in 2011. In honor of his career, and their sweet bond, we wanted to round up some of our favorite looks from over the years.

Who is Law Roach?

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There are many amazing celebrity stylists, but it's easy to find Law Roach's signature touch. He combines his clients' personalities with innovative outfits that have the power to propel their stardom forward and he makes sure his appearance is also on point. No one can do it like him and he's absolutely proud of it.

When did Zendaya start working with Law Roach?

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Prior to becoming a stylist, CNN indicates Roach owned a vintage store in Chicago called Deliciously Vintage. When he realized he could build an actual career as a stylist, he started working his way towards actually being one. He said, "I worked really hard to figure out the ins and outs of being a stylist because I didn’t really have a mentor, I was never anyone’s assistant or an intern.

Well, this hard work paid off because it led him to meet Zendaya while she was filming the Disney series Shake it Up. Together they've created an amazing roster of awards looks that allowed Zendaya's star power to truly shine!

So, was Zendaya the reason Law Roach initially announced his retirement?

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Negative! After some rumors that there was drama with the actress after he announced his retirement, Roach cleared the air. In honor of them working alongside each other again, here's 14 of the best looks Law Roach styled for Zendaya!

Best Looks Zendaya Has Worn

"Dune" Looks"

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"Dune" Red Carpet - The 78th Venice International Film Festival (Sep. 2021)

From Zendaya's tresses to her gorgeous Balmain gown, this ensemble tops our "Dune" looks coverage. With the addition of the stunning emerald Bvlgari jewels she wore, we dare say she looks like a true personification of a stylish mermaid.

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UK Special Screening of "Dune" in London ( Oct. 2021)

One thing Law Roach is going to do is drape Zendaya in a look that matches the theme of whatever event she's attending. For the UK special screening of "Dune" in 2021, Grazia shared that he styled his muse in this celestial Rick Owens gown that had asymmetrical sleeves. Adored in tiny glitter sequins, the gown highlighted Zendaya's makeup and braided updo.

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"Dune: Part Two" World Premiere in London (Feb. 2024)

Law Roach is known to step outside of the box to create or pull memorable looks for Zendaya, but I don't think we've fully recovered from this. Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter's watchful eye, we know this futuristic look was designed by the one and only Thierry Mugler. We love that it's a part of his 1995 couture collection because it signals that he was ahead of his time. If we didn't know better, we'd say this outfit was designed with someone like Zendaya in mind.

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"Dune: Part Two" - Press Conference (Feb. 2024)

Zendaya and her co-star tuned bestie Timothée Chalamet turned heads for all the right reasons at a press conference in Seoul, South Korea for "Dune: Part Two." Fashionista reported that the pair were dressed in matching boiler jumpsuits from Juun.J's Spring 2024 collection.

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"Dune: Part Two" Premiere at Lincoln Center (Feb. 2024)

Zendaya was the picture of perfection at the Dune: Part Two premiere at the Lincoln Center in New York. ABC News learned Law Roach styled her in a jaw-dropping gown from Stéphane Rolland's Spring/Summer Haute Couture 2024 collection. It's yet another look she's worn that complements the theme and undertones of the Dune franchise.

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Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Met Gala (May 2018)

If Saint Joan of Arc were reincarnated, she'd come back wearing this metallic piece worn by Zendaya at the 2018 Met Gala. The theme was "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination" and Law Roach understood the assignment. Harper's Bazaarnoted that she wore a "custom metallic Versace gown"

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Met Gala Camp: Notes on Fashion (May 2019)

The electric update to Cinderella's dress at the 2019 Met Gala signaled Zendaya's move from Disney media to more adult roles like Euphoria. This look was fitting because Law Roach feels like Zendaya's fairy style mother! Enlisting the help of designer Tommy Hilfiger, W Magazine reports this gown was specifically designed to light up.

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Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Event And Believe In Dreams Campaign Launch (May 2018)

This '60s-inspired outfit screams Jackie O. In addition to the feminine jewelry and bow neckline, we love Roach's playful attention to details like polka dot heels and a voluminous silhouette.

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CFDA Fashion Awards (Nov. 2021)

Not only did Zendaya wear this lovely Vera Wang design that makes us want to give bandeau tops and peplum silhouettes another chance, but she also wore it while accepting the CFDA Fashion Icon Award in 2021!

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Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Los Angeles Premiere (Dec. 2021)

Law Roach didn't have to conjure up this custom Valentino gown for Zendaya the way he did in 2021, but here we are. It featured an intricate web design that was on par with the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home and we think we're still trying to recover from it!

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94th Annual Academy Awards (March 2022)

Leave it to Law Roach and Zendaya to make a cropped, satin button-up top and a flowing sequin maxi skirt look amazing. It's a classic look that received the highest of upgrades and feels like something that can be worn in 2024.

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HBO Max FYC Event For "Euphoria" (April 2022)

Her character Rue on Euphoria may be a mess, but this tailored Fear of God outfit was not! Law Roach took another classic silhouette and helped it make a statement.

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74th Primetime Emmys (Sep. 2022)

For her history-making win at the 2020 Emmy Awards, where she became the youngest actress to win Best Actress in a Drama, Zendaya wore this strapless black peplum dress that gives the sweetheart wedding dress a twist. It was super chic and sweet just like the starlet.

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54th NAACP Image Awards (Feb. 2023)

Zendaya's green and black look (paired with her already-iconic bob) was the talk of the internet at the 2023 NAACP Awards. We're obsessed with how the bright green offsets the simplicity of the dress.

Law: Thank you for coming back!

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Some kids grew up watching cartoons. I grew up watching TLC. There was nothing — and I mean nothing — like waking up on a Saturday morning, grabbing my favorite breakfast, and tuning in to watch dramatic wedding prep, family reunions, or, in the case of What Not To Wear, total makeovers. Every episode featured hosts Clinton Kelly and Stacy London giving a "style felon" — nominated by friends and family — $5,000 to completely rehaul their wardrobe.

When Clinton's 2017 book I Hate Everyone, Except You hinted that there was tension between him and his co-host, and then Stacy blocked him on Twitter, it seemed like their onscreen BFF relationship wasn't a reality. But on September 28, the TLC icons finally reunited publicly — and announced they're taking What Not To Wear on tour this fall.

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See TLC's Stacy London, Clinton Kelly reunite live on TODAY

Making an appearance together on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, Stacy London admits that being on What Not To Wear wasn't easy. "When you grow up a little bit — and we did grow up together on television — there was a lot of points of pride that I don’t think either of us were willing to cop to,” she says.

Clinton Kelly's book, which mentioned he "either adored [Stacy] or despised her, and never anything in between," created a painful, and very public, scenario. “I don’t think that what he wrote was unjustified,” Stacy also says. “What I was more upset about was, if it was public, then the audiences who thought we were best friends — some even thought we were married — then that illusion was broken.”

That quote from Clinton's book was continually used out of context and, over the pandemic, after seeing a clickbait title and deciding he'd had enough, he reached out to Stacy. “I was like, ‘Can we put this behind us? Let’s talk it out,’” he says. “And we had a really emotional conversation."

Now, in light of both their reconciliation and finally admitting how hard filming the show actually was, the duo is taking What Not To Wear on tour! The The Stacy & Clinton Show will tour ten cities in total (check out the dates and cities below) and the official site promises a good laugh, even more details about their falling out, and some seriously nostalgic reminiscing.

They'll talk about the feud, as well as give style advice for audience members who want to participate. But they'll also talk about forgiveness.

“If you don’t let go of it, the famous line is like it’s drinking poison expecting the other person to die," Stacy London says. "So do not hold on to grudges. Don’t do it. Find a way through.”

The Stacy & Clinton Show — What Not To Wear Tour Dates

  • October 5 — Birmingham, Alabama
  • October 7 — Phoenix, Arizona
  • October 13 — Boston, Massachusetts
  • October 14 — Washington, DC
  • November 3 — Columbus, Ohio
  • November 11 — Seattle, Washington
  • November 16 — Houston, Texas
  • November 17 — Dallas, Texas
  • November 18 — Austin, Texas

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Other than having a massive range of tasty coffees and teas, Dunkin’ Donuts’ breakfast menu is stacked with food options. Like its competitor, the Dunkin’ Donuts’ breakfast menu includes breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and snacks. But what are the absolute best things to order from the Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast menu?

If you’re in a pinch for your morning meal, I got you. As a former barista and fast food aficionado whose taste-tested a vast amount of Dunkin’s offerings, I’m equipped to spill the beans on which foods from the Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast menu will satisfy and slay. Let’s get into it!

Wake-Up Wrap

The Wake-Up Wrap reigns supreme for me when it comes to the Dunkin' Donuts breakfast menu, TBH! It scores massive points for convenience, since you can eat it with just one hand. It's a killer road trip snack, or even a great morning commute meal if you're short on options at home.

Stuffed Bagel Minis

Oh my gosh, I could literally eat 20 of these stuffed bagel bites! As opposed to a traditional bagel (in which you'd have to smear on the cream cheese yourself), these convenient little guys are super easy to just pop in your mouth! The flavor is also impeccable and I think the balance between bread and cream cheese is expertly done.

Donuts

It wouldn't be the Dunkin' Donuts breakfast menu without donuts, of course! My favorite is definitely anything rainbow-sprinkled, but there are so many flavors and types of donuts to order, like: Churro, Cherry Blossom, Apple Crumb, Coconut, Glazed, Eclair, Buttermilk, Boston Creme, Chocolate, Cinnamon, and more!

Hash Browns

Dunkin's hash browns are heavenly, straight up. I love that they're shaped into bite-sized pieces for on-the-go enjoyment. They're even better when you stuff the Wake-Up Wrap with a few of 'em. 😉

Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Turkey sausage is so tasty, and I'd argue this sandwich from Dunkin' beats out the regular sausage one. The amount of cheese is just perfect, too.

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

You really can't go wrong with a SEC sammie. I love that Dunkin' serves theirs on a croissant bun rather than your run-of-the-mill English muffin or biscuit. Slather some Sriracha on this bad boy, and you're set up for an amazing morning!

Muffins

The absolute best muffin on the Dunkin' Donuts breakfast menu is Blueberry, no questions asked. The muffins are also available to order in Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Coffee Cake, and Corn. I love how they taste alongside an iced latte!

Egg & Cheese Sandwich

The Egg & Cheese is pretty basic, but I love that it's a convenient option for the vegetarians stopping by Dunkin'. I wouldn't order it myself (I like my breakfast a bit heartier), but it doesn't deviate too far from the rest of the breakfast sammie lineup on the Dunkin' Donuts breakfast menu!

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

I want to like bacon, but I just don't. That's why I can't quite recommend this Dunkin' Donuts breakfast menu item. But, if you're big on bacon, you'll devour it in mere minutes.

Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich

I hate to say it, but the sourdough bread on this sammie has let me down many times. It's always come out quite hard, which makes getting a bite of the bread and the soft insides really difficult.

Snackin' Bacon

Again, I'm not a bacon stan. I'm sorry!

Bagels

I've never met a bagel I didn't like, and I think the Dunkin' bagels are decent for what they are. They're available in many different flavors: Cinnamon Raisin, Plain, Everything (my fave), Multigrain, Sesame Seed, and White Cheddar Twist.

Croissant

This plain croissant leaves much to be desired. I don't care for it too much since it's lacking in flavor and always seems enjoyably dry. I'd love to see Dunkin' add more croissant flavors to their menu!

English Muffin

The English muffin from Dunkin' is pretty much what you'd expect. It's not fancy in any way, but still a reliable form of sustenance, especially if you're looking for a breakfast menu option that's on the healthier side.

Munchkins Donut Holes

The smaller donuts, Munchkins, come in Butternut, Cinnamon, Glazed Blueberry, Glazed Old Fashioned, Jelly, and Powdered. I love the Glazed Old Fashioned and could probably eat an entire batch if I was feelin' crazy.

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