Cheapandchic

Moschino Cheap And Chic
Autumn / Winter 2009-10 Collection

Ruffle Dream

Moschino Cheap and Chic explored the theme of surrealism and ruffles, with humour using the colors of the season black, yellow and fuchsia.

Ruffles were strongly emphasized through the yellow cloth overcoat with ruffled collar and the ruffled jacket made of a combination of materials such as lightweight taffeta and the ribbed “canneté” fabric and velvet. Other looks from the runway incorporating a dominant ruffle look included the black gauze evening dress with ruffles on the bottom with a train and the small cape-jacket with black taffeta ruffles.

Accessories of the season embodied the ruffle theme including a shoe with colored suede ruffles on the vamp or the heel and ruffled handbags made of a combination of leather and ribbed “canneté” fabric or crackled lamé with an “outer space” look.

Dresses made up of oversized bows and giant pearls were used on dresses, tops and necklaces added the surreal touch to the runway in addition to a men’s belt with a core that holds itself up. Accessories complemented the ruffled and surreal pieces. Humorous hats colorful hats with “Minnie Mouse” ears along with pins saying “Don’t Steal."

Moschino Autumn/Winter 2009-2010

Double Meaning

"Double" embodies the quality of adding value, opportunities, sense and even use, and "meaning" refers to a double existence on two levels, on two wavelengths.

This collection is thus a double expression of classical forms and overlays, conceived, designed and produced in such a way as to create at times contrasts, continuities, and often novelties: new shapes, new volumes, new silhouettes.

Enter the "Torero Moschino" jacket, which can turn into a biker jacket embroidered with small safety pins, studs and small metal buttons or transform into a trench coat embellished with black stone appliqués.

The classic, linear overcoat—its clean, essential lines enhanced by the masculine fabric—is overlaid with a cloud of organza, black on blue, and transformed into its double with a new, different and exciting volume. The hyper-feminine tapered jacket is turned into its double with a layer of organza, detachable to enable addition as well as subtraction. Here, volume is a double choice of opportunities.

Dresses have the same double life: red flower applications are over-layed in black plumetis or black chiffon or 3D-effect printed appliqués.

Finally, double are the meanings of the riding jacket or the hound's tooth redingote and their riding trousers in sheer black organza: modern shapes for a classic content, like the rigid black tulle structure containing the black leather handbag.

"Double meaning" stands for the synthesis of a double ability to obtain results as they were initially imagined and conceived, therefore willed to existence.

Reminder: Mother's Day is Coming Up

Today we perused the JudeFrances jewelry line and selected a few pretty baubles that you might want to gift your mother with for Mother's Day.

You can find the jewelry below on their site, www.judefrances.com.

Here's what they say about themselves on their website:

JudeFrances Jewelry is featured at Neiman Marcus. In just five years, JudeFrances Jewelry has grown from being sold in just three stores to 29 stores. Oprah Winfrey bought a piece of Jude Frances jewelry at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills.

Jude and Frances met at a charity dinner in 2002, and have turned their line into a multi-million dollar company. "We are there for each other through thick and thin. Not a day goes by when we don't talk," says Jude.

Frances, mother of two and former owner of an interior design firm, oversees design and operations for JudeFrances. She was born in the English countryside and favors the more romantic, classic styles. Her favorite piece in the line is a JudeFrances diamond monogram necklace that Jude designed especially for her as a birthday gift. Frances is inspired by architecture. In fact, the new Venetian Collection launching in June 2007 was inspired by a trip she and Jude took to Italy for Frances' 40th birthday. "The iron grill work I saw in Venice inspired our new diamond overlay designs."

Jude, mother of three, leads sales and marketing. This Texas native inspires the edgier side of the line. Her favorite piece in the line is a white gold cuff bracelet with a diamond cross that Frances gave her as a birthday gift. Jude is inspired by fashion and style and has a knack for staying ahead of fashion trends.

JudeFrances Jewelry is headquartered in Southern California. Clients include Oprah Winfrey, Kristen Chenoweth and Paris Hilton. The 18kt. gold jewelry line is designed with diamonds and beautiful semi-precious gemstones. It features a unique interchangeable hoop and charm concept along with beautiful necklaces, bracelets and engagement rings.

Jude Frances Large Lattice Clover Pendant $3100

JudeFrances Beaded Marquis Pendant $5120

JudeFrances Diamond and Pearl Chain

JudeFrances Lattice Fleur Diamond & Pearl Pendant $3170

JudeFrances Leather Cord

JudeFrances Diamonds by the Yard

JudeFrances

JudeFrances Verona Lattice Pendant $2630

JudeFrances Beaded Wrapped Diamond & Turquoise Pendant $1850

How Clean Is Your House?
Spring Cleaning Marathon

Feel better about all the spring cleaning coming up by tuning in for five full hours of America’s dirtiest, dingiest, nastiest, and most foul-smelling abodes. It’s a ten-episode marathon of How Clean Is Your House?, the cringe-inducing show that sets dust-busting divas Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie on some of the most disgusting and disorganized homes you’ve ever seen this side of the Atlantic.

How Clean Is Your House? Spring Cleaning Marathon, Sunday, March 22, starting at 3 p.m. ET/PT

"Pam's" Real-Life Wow Factor

Jenna Fischer may play a no-nonsense receptionist bride-to-be on NBC hit “The Office,” but in real life, she cleans up well. Very well. She wore a multi floral print silk chiffon V-neck gown with crystal embellished waist from Zuhair Murad’s Resort 2009 collection to the Golden Globes. At the SAG awards, she chose Pamella Roland’s dove grey silk chiffon v-neck gown with yellow beading.

Hoop-De-Loop

Hoop earrings are back -- with a vengeance. Get hippie chic with Sand Jewelry, which offers The Hippie Hoops ($34) and Mini Hippie Earrings ($30) feature an organic blend of round wood hoops and jade accents. Retails at www.shopsandjewelry.com and other select retailers.

Heigl Not Hiding


She may or may not be leaving "Grey's Anatomy" (our bet is on the former), but rumors have never stopped celebs from doing what they do best, spending all that hard-earned cash. Shopping. Katherine Heigl was out and about getting some much-need retail therapy. She wore the “Aten” sunglasses in Oasis from Sama Eyewear’s new Sahara Collection while out shopping in Los Angeles. These sunglasses are part of the Sama Eyewear Spring/Summer 2009 Collection.

Peaches and Daisy

Peaches Geldolf and Daisy Lowe, London-girls-about-town and fashion favorites, sat in the front row of the Issa runway show and Lowe couldn't seem to get enough of glaceau vitaminwater, which she carried with her throughout the day, much like a baby grasps a binky (or for you Brits -- this is taking place in England, after all -- like a baby grasps a dummy). Not only was she photographed constantly with it, she told a local reporter that the beverage "keeps me fresh and hydrated when I'm running around." Ever being the fashionista, Lowe chose a glaceau vitaminwater, in a hue that coordinated perfectly with her dress.

White Bank

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White On!!
The Time is White


BeansTalk can no longer ignore that white denim is quickly becoming one the season’s “must have” items. We still adhere to the belief that white is a bad investment, is hard to keep bright, and isn’t flattering for the less-than-perfect figure. Still, nearly every “known” jeans line is creating and promoting a line of white denim.

On the plus side, it is fashionable now, and white goes with everything. There’s a freshness and versatility to white jeans, a crispness that harkens to mind something nautical and clean. White, it has been said, is ideal for spring-into-summer because it seems hopeful and optimistic.

Fashion experts have pointed out that in situations where even the most expensive and darkest of denim isn’t appropriate, white denim is accepted in almost any situation, it can be dressed up or down. White jeans are never casual and perhaps disrespectful, as standard jeans can be construed.

As for that issue we initially brought up, about white being difficult to maintain in its original state, denim is an easy-to-care for fabric and is easily washed in hot or warm water with like colors.

We’ve compiled several styles in varying price range of what’s available in white denim right now – you’re bound to find one within your budget and body-type.

LTB Jeans ($85 to $110) are seen left, in image above.

Left, Charter Club Classic White Denim, $35. Right, Levi's 545 Boot Cut White Denim, $44. Both, Macy's.

Left, Xhilaration Skinny White Jean, $22. Right, Converse One Star Barrett Jeans, $35. Both, Target.

Left, Burberry's Atlantis, $195. Right, 7forallmankind, Gwenvere, $169.

Left, Eileen Fisher, $168. Right, Donna Karan Collection $595.

Left, Christopher Blue's Hannah Jean, $175. Right, Dolce & Gabbana Skinny Jean, $650.

Left, Just Cavalli, $295. Right, Lafayette 148 New York, $268.

Left, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $69.50. Right, Michael Kors, $495.

Left, True Religion Stella, $114. Right, William Rast Sadie, $220.

Left, St. John Collection Skinny, $345. Right, Tory Burch, $175.

Left, Paige Premium, Blue Heights Skinny, $269. Right, Paige Premium, Skyline, $279.

Left, Not Your Daughter's Jean's Skinny White Denim, $104. Right, Ralph Lauren, Black Label, $425.

Japanese Fans a
Twitter Over Twilight

'Twilight' stars, from left, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, react against a wind upon arrival for a red carpet ceremony to promote their latest film, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, in Tokyo Friday, Feb. 27, 2009. Stewart selected a pale one shoulder green (yes, we think it looks white in photos, too, but maybe it’s a “barely mint” kind of thing, a la Sarah Jessica Parker at this year’s Oscars?) silk jersey gown by Parisian couturier Herve Leroux. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)

Wonder at the White House

First Lady Michelle Obama and her husband, President Barack Obama hosted 'Stevie Wonder In Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize' in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, 25 February 2009.

The first lady wore an emerald green, empire waist, tea length, silk chiffon dress by Kai Milla. Milla, recently profiled in Harper’s Bazaar, is married to Wonder. Former freelance art director Milla has shown her designs for five seasons and her friend, actress Eva Mendes, was one her first supporters

The celebration aired on PBS Thursday, February 26, 2009. Stevie Wonder was the recipient of The Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize, which was bestowed on him by President Obama. Wonder, who serenaded the first couple, received musical tributes from other musicians including Tony Bennett, Paul Simon, Will.i.am and Martina McBride, each with their own rendition of Wonder's hits. (photo: Michelle Obama/AP Gerald Herbert; photo: President and Mrs. Obama Reuters/Gerald Herbert)

The Chairman of the Board's Favorite Show is Back!

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