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| ($69.50, Gap) |
Actually, I don't HATE them or anything. They're so deliciously Olivia Newton John in the last scene in "Grease" that I almost appreciate the sentiment. Anyway, like 'em or not, in the words of Radiohead, "this is really happening."
Showing posts with label jeans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jeans. Show all posts
OMG. Wax Stirrup Jeans ARE HAPPENING!
Actually, I don't HATE them or anything. They're so deliciously Olivia Newton John in the last scene in "Grease" that I almost appreciate the sentiment. Anyway, like 'em or not, in the words of Radiohead, "this is really happening."
Guys, 1970s Flared Jeans Are SO Coming Back!
AND I'M SCARED!And I know that Tory Burch is going all '70s, and so is Rebecca Taylor, and Etro and Derek Lam -- especially Derek Lam. But I don't know if I can commit!
So, Topshop's got a handful of flared jeans for fall. Thoughts?
I don't know dude. They're just SO Those '70s jeans. And SO '90s. I don't know if I'm ready to wear 1994 all over again.
I'm more tolerant of these jeans as they're less elephant bell, more biz-cashe trouser.
But I am TOTALLY tolerant of these Rebecca Taylor high-waist zip-pocket flare jeans. Hearts!
So, Topshop's got a handful of flared jeans for fall. Thoughts?
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But I am TOTALLY tolerant of these Rebecca Taylor high-waist zip-pocket flare jeans. Hearts!
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| Rebecca Taylor Spring 2011/ Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com |
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| Derek Lam Spring 2011/Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com |
I ALMOST Bought These Serfontaine Jeans (And Still Might)
I stopped by the perfectly lovely Kaight boutique in the Lower East Side. It's an eco-friendly boutique, but I'd call it more eco-forward, since it's got really cute stuff that isn't all hemp-y/ Hare Krishna looking, you know? Like eco-friendly stuff -- Melissa troupe + Alexander Herchoivch Oxford wedges and the like -- that doesn't look like it was stitched together from corn husks found on the ground at a farmer's market. (Look, I get HIGH off of recycling and energy efficient light bulbs and reusing stuff. I have ABSOLUTELY nothing against preserving the planet. I just don't wanna dress like it.)
($152, Serfontaine, CoutureCandy.com)
They were. SO. EFFING. COMFORTABLE. It was like sitting in a perfectly worn catcher's mitt made of denim. In a good way. They felt absolutely custom-made for my ass and mine alone. And I LOVED the slightly dusty, semi-'70s medium rinse. And they were soft as a kitten's ear. I rolled them down since I'm 5'2" and certainly can't do the denim capri look without look like a dwarf (side note: I'm NOT into the denim capri look at all anyway). Remarkably, I left without buying them, only because I wasn't in love with the cut of the ankle, which was a little too wide.
Kaight had them on sale for $132. Looks like Kaight doesn't offer Serfontaine online, but if you're into Serfontaine jeans -- and you should be! -- CoutureCandy.com has a ton.
Anyway, the shop is sweet, as are the employees, and I fell in love with a great pair of Serfontaine jeans.
($152, Serfontaine, CoutureCandy.com)
Kaight had them on sale for $132. Looks like Kaight doesn't offer Serfontaine online, but if you're into Serfontaine jeans -- and you should be! -- CoutureCandy.com has a ton.
Chill Out, J Brand! Hudson's Doing Skinny Cargos Too, Mkay?
Remems back a few Fridays ago when Catherine posted about lots of fashiony types sharting themselves over J Brand's Houlihan skinny cargo pants and how Bloomingdale's practically exploded trying to keep them in stock? Well, everyone, please calm down and take your seats. Because Hudson Jeans is quietly doing pretty much the same thing, okay?
Observe: Hudson Jeans' Skinny Cargo Pocket Jean from their fully covet-worthy Resurrection line, which is all military inspired.
SickaThanAverage has a great round-up of all of Hudson's Spring 2010 collection, including Resurrection and DIY, which has exposed zippers like you would not believe.
AND, check out Rich & Skinny's Cargo leggings, if you're still serious about skinny cargos:
($172, Rich & Skinny, Couturecandy.com)
($176, Hudson, Saksfifthavenue.com)
Observe: Hudson Jeans' Skinny Cargo Pocket Jean from their fully covet-worthy Resurrection line, which is all military inspired.
SickaThanAverage has a great round-up of all of Hudson's Spring 2010 collection, including Resurrection and DIY, which has exposed zippers like you would not believe.
AND, check out Rich & Skinny's Cargo leggings, if you're still serious about skinny cargos:
($172, Rich & Skinny, Couturecandy.com)How great would these look with a chunky cream-colored cowl-neck sweater, or a big, boss black sweater?
And if skinny cargos bring out the "aw hell no!" in you, might I suggest some of my all-time favorite, most-comfiest jeans? Hudson's Signature Bootcut Jeans in a light wash. They're kitty-cat soft and hang purrrfectly on my hips, to further the cat symbolism.
And if skinny cargos bring out the "aw hell no!" in you, might I suggest some of my all-time favorite, most-comfiest jeans? Hudson's Signature Bootcut Jeans in a light wash. They're kitty-cat soft and hang purrrfectly on my hips, to further the cat symbolism.
($176, Hudson, Saksfifthavenue.com)(* Disclosure: I was gifted the Hudson Bootcut jeans. But I really do love them.)
Fashion Shame
I've sure everyone has been bombarded with enough eco-consumerism today, so I'm not even going to mention it beyond: Earth Day. Okay? Moving on....
I'm just going to tell you about the jeans I purchased the other day. With my lovely co-blogger, in fact, who approved the purchase. We'd gone to Uniqlo, which has tons of cute stuff for cheap, and long fitting-room lines to match. After we were done buying things (jeans for her; a faux-leather light gray skirt and short-sleeved sweatshirt for me), Tamar wanted to check out the jeans at Express. Now, I'm not too ashamed to admit that I have shopped at Express in the past, but I'm not totally unashamed, either. Eighty percent of the clothes in that store are cheap-looking, ho-y, or just plain embarrassing (Tamar to me: "Step away from the sequins"); eighteen percent is boring workwear; and two percent is what you and I might call acceptable. And usually that two percent resides in the accessories department. Annoyingly, Express has gotten more expensive over the years, but I digress.
Point being: I bought jeans. And I kinda love them!
Express Ultra Skinny Stella jeans, $79.50. They weren't even on sale! Something about the ratio of bleach to dark rinse and the level of distressing (and lack of retarded sequins or embroidery) appealed to me. And they fit me pretty righteously. All that said, I do work in a bastion of high fashion. I can't be walking around with an Express Fashion tag on my ass. And so, dear reader, I took my stitch-ripper and ripped it out. Shame!
And with that, I have to go eat some dumplings and see some rock music. Happy Thursday! (I mean Earth Day....)
I'm just going to tell you about the jeans I purchased the other day. With my lovely co-blogger, in fact, who approved the purchase. We'd gone to Uniqlo, which has tons of cute stuff for cheap, and long fitting-room lines to match. After we were done buying things (jeans for her; a faux-leather light gray skirt and short-sleeved sweatshirt for me), Tamar wanted to check out the jeans at Express. Now, I'm not too ashamed to admit that I have shopped at Express in the past, but I'm not totally unashamed, either. Eighty percent of the clothes in that store are cheap-looking, ho-y, or just plain embarrassing (Tamar to me: "Step away from the sequins"); eighteen percent is boring workwear; and two percent is what you and I might call acceptable. And usually that two percent resides in the accessories department. Annoyingly, Express has gotten more expensive over the years, but I digress.
Point being: I bought jeans. And I kinda love them!
Express Ultra Skinny Stella jeans, $79.50. They weren't even on sale! Something about the ratio of bleach to dark rinse and the level of distressing (and lack of retarded sequins or embroidery) appealed to me. And they fit me pretty righteously. All that said, I do work in a bastion of high fashion. I can't be walking around with an Express Fashion tag on my ass. And so, dear reader, I took my stitch-ripper and ripped it out. Shame!
And with that, I have to go eat some dumplings and see some rock music. Happy Thursday! (I mean Earth Day....)
Hello, Moto!
It took almost till the last day of September, but I've finally given up the summer ghost. That little spate of Indian summer was nice, to be sure, but as of yesterday, I've told myself no more open-toed shoes. Sweaters. Tights. BOOOOOOOOOOTS!!!!! And this means shopping. Hooo boy, do I love shopping. Here's what I picked up on two separate, very quick shopping stops yesterday. Shopping at its most efficient!
First, this awesome, faux-leather moto jacket from H&M. It has that washed/crinkly effect and I daresay it's quite good-quality faux leather.
It looks hot on, will go with lots of stuff in my closet, and was $49.99. SOLD!
Also scored at H&M (one of the last three remaining) was this great blousy print dress. It has a tiger on it.
ROWR! It was $29.99. SOLD!
That was my lunch break. After work, I was headed to a happy-hour party in Williamsburg. On the way, I stopped in to Mini Minimarket. There I found the following awesomeness:
Blowfish "Willis" booties, $83 at Zappos. I've never been a big ankle boot person, as I think in general you need to have skinny-minnie legs to pull them off, but these worked on me for some reason. I think. I love the wide opening and the chunky heel and the overall shape, and the bonus-fun purple interior.
I had a moment where I thought, Maybe I should look around, see what other ankle boots are out there, if ankle boots are indeed an option for me, and then I thought, No. These are obviously the booties for me. SOLD!
I also bought a pair of skinny jeans, partly to tuck into the ankle boots and party just because Levi's fit me really well and are really well priced. I think I got these Levi's Superlow 524 Poetic Skinny jeans, $32, in the "dark sky" wash.
And then I got some Hue tights in dark indigo and medium gray. I just hope I'll be able to pack them into my already overstuffed tights drawer.
Bring it, autumn!
First, this awesome, faux-leather moto jacket from H&M. It has that washed/crinkly effect and I daresay it's quite good-quality faux leather.
It looks hot on, will go with lots of stuff in my closet, and was $49.99. SOLD!
Also scored at H&M (one of the last three remaining) was this great blousy print dress. It has a tiger on it.
ROWR! It was $29.99. SOLD!
That was my lunch break. After work, I was headed to a happy-hour party in Williamsburg. On the way, I stopped in to Mini Minimarket. There I found the following awesomeness:
Blowfish "Willis" booties, $83 at Zappos. I've never been a big ankle boot person, as I think in general you need to have skinny-minnie legs to pull them off, but these worked on me for some reason. I think. I love the wide opening and the chunky heel and the overall shape, and the bonus-fun purple interior.
I had a moment where I thought, Maybe I should look around, see what other ankle boots are out there, if ankle boots are indeed an option for me, and then I thought, No. These are obviously the booties for me. SOLD!
I also bought a pair of skinny jeans, partly to tuck into the ankle boots and party just because Levi's fit me really well and are really well priced. I think I got these Levi's Superlow 524 Poetic Skinny jeans, $32, in the "dark sky" wash.
And then I got some Hue tights in dark indigo and medium gray. I just hope I'll be able to pack them into my already overstuffed tights drawer.
Bring it, autumn!
WTF Files: Tie-dye Jeans At Topshop
Topshop, I love you, but you're killing me. Also, these don't look tie-dyed. They look airbrushed. But why split hairs? They also look like the miserable, previously unthinkable combination of Mariah Carey's "Rainbow" album cover and an acid trip at Coney Island. Also, I PRAY that the term "tie-dye jeans" is both an oxymoron and one that I'll never hear again. Ever.
In terms of the lesser of two evils, which is better/ worse -- these or the Cheap Monday polka dot jeans I found?
In terms of the lesser of two evils, which is better/ worse -- these or the Cheap Monday polka dot jeans I found?
(I won't lie though. I do fucking LOVE "Heartbreaker.")
WTF Files: Cheap Monday Polka Dot Jeans
($49, Cheap Monday, Urban Outfitters)Look, I've worn a lot of Really Stupid Shit. Usually on purpose. Usually at parties, and usually because that Stupid Shit's only gotten funnier as the night's gotten later. Also, I can take a joke. And I LOVE Cheap Monday. But the joke's gone too far this time. These polka dot jeans are an affront on good taste. Seriously, can we just not and also say we didn't?
Enter To Win Current/ Elliot Jeans!
Want these shoutrageously adorable high-waisted flared current elliot jeans? They remind me a little of my beloved Yanuk jeans, which I *ahem* outgrew... err... they shrunk. That's it... Anyway, of COURSE you want these Current/ Elliott jeans because mama didn't raise no fool, and because they're freaking FREE... if you win the FashionBinge giveaway! Also, they're only available in sizes 31 and 32, so know that.
Anyway, tell us why you PHYSICALLY NEED THESE JEANS, and they could be yours. (Only open to U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Contest ends Wednesday, 5/20/ 2009 at 9:45PM EST.)
GET IT, GURL!
Anyway, tell us why you PHYSICALLY NEED THESE JEANS, and they could be yours. (Only open to U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Contest ends Wednesday, 5/20/ 2009 at 9:45PM EST.)
GET IT, GURL!
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