black and white and f-ing rad all over.

As you may or may not know, Amy and I are kind-of fans of black/white patterns, outfits, decor etc. (Amy's wedding was even decked out in black and white and I went so far as to adopt a black and white dog to further feed my obsession...) But all joking aside, bold black and white patterns were seen all over the runways of fashion week Spring '09. Everyone from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel to Michael Kors to Prada showed some variation on the black and white theme. And if you can't quite get behind all those jumpsuits and harem pants-also seen on those same runways- opting for a graphic black and white outfit is a perfect way to easily update your spring wardrobe. FOR CHEAP. Pictured here is our good friend and model, Ashley, wearing a dress from the 1980s with a subtle yet strong all over pattern. Available here at FOUND for just $40.00 this dress is light and easy to wear and looks like it could've fit right into one of this season's fashion shows..... the v-back cut and revived black and white pattern are both current and accessible. Like I said, I may be a bit biased, but I happen to think this is an easy and fun look that is guaranteed to make you feel current- yet in your own unique way.
And yes, the Chanel dress- the second one- IS to die for but magazines and websites won't even give you prices on these puppies. "Price upon request"=more than a month's rent. So that $40.00 number looks even better now.... yay recessionist fashion at FOUND.