does houndstooth count as white?

I never did understand the "white after such & such date" rules, who is making these anyways?If you see them, please ask if black and white houndstooth counts, even if it does, you will be seeing it on me,I have never been one for rules & houndstooth my new favorite thing. What I Wore: glasses- BonLook Drink the Koolaid Black & Clear {win $50 towards new glasses from BonLook HERE!}, necklace- Gypsy Warrior, blazer- Talbots {thrifted}, micro print houndstooth blouse- thrifted, leather shorts- MikkatMarket, loafers- Urban Outfitters. bag- Kate Spade. Don't forget to check out my Bonlook $50 give-a-way! Enter HERE!