Finding A Great Gift… March 3, 2008

March to me equals lots of parties….LOTS OF BIRTHDAY PARTIES! (March 20 is my birthday btw) And I always have a hard time finding a great gift for people. My bff and I celebrate our birthday together every year. She’s the kind of girl that has pretty much everything! She never seems to have enough of anything though…so since we both love jeans…I thought I’d buy her a new pair of great fitting jeans. Does anyone have a hard time finding great fitting jeans?? Cuz most of the time…I do. However, there are 2 brands that never fail me are Rock & Republic Jeans and Paige Premium Denim.  Does good fit have to come with such high cost though? Eeek.

I found a great site http://www.zafu.com/ that helps you find the perfect jeans, just by answering a few questions. Not only can you find the perfect fitting jeans, you can find perfect fitting pants and bras!! Zafu shows you a list of brands that will flatter any body type. But if you’re not a brand name whre or can’t justify paying hundreds of dollars for a pair of denims…Zafu also offer tips on what to look for when you are shopping for less pricier jeans.

 Here are my fav top 5 perfect fit jeans that I think every shape and size would love!!!

1)Petite:

Seven Jeans Edie Flood Jean, Ankle-length denim pant with 5-pocket styling and single-button closure. Tonal stitching at back pockets. 13″ opening at skinny leg.

2)Wide Leg/Trouser: 

Citizen of Humanity Faye Wide Leg Jean. Citzen’s ever popular Faye feels spring appropriate in a soft, lightweight denim. Lightweight denim pant wtih 5-pocket styling and single-button closure. Contrast ‘h’ stitching at back pockets and whiskering at front. Mild distressing throughout. Tonsal topstitching at waist and hem. Wide leg.

3)High Waist:

J Brand Cass Jean. Like the second coming of that perfect vintage pair that our mom’s wore to shreds. Denim pant with patch pockets at front and welt pockets at back. Drawstring at waist and mild distressing throughout. 3 button closure. Wide leg.

4)Boot Cut

Willliam Rast Stella Classic Rise Boot Cut Jean. Celebrity favorite William Rast’s brilliant take on teh classic boot cut. Denim pant with 5 pocket styling and single button closure. Stitiching detail at back pockets and whiskering at front. Mild distressing throughout. Subtle boot cut.

5)Maternity:

Chip & Pepper Getting through those last two trimesters? So much easier with Chip & Pepper. Denim pant with 5 pocket styling and lycra band at front. Stiitching detail at back pockets. Whiskering at front and moderate distressing throughout. Boot cut.

                                                       

Sharing is Caring February 27, 2008

Sexy, single, and ready to mingle. That’s my typical moto for pretty much any Friday night. My weekends are usually my couple of days to dress up and feel pretty. During the week, my typical school attire looks like any other university student. Lots of Lululemon’s…lots of t-shirts…hair tied up in a messy bun…not so sexy. So when the weekend rolls around, I love to heat up that curling iron and slip on something that makes me feel FABULOUS!

It’s all about putting on  head-turning pieces at great university student prices!!! Another one of my favorite moto’s….SHARING IS CARING!! I am going to share some of my favorite pieces that I have in MY closest that I have found online for c h e a p C H E A P c h e a p ! ! ! (Under $200)

Something for a Friday dinner with the girlfriends and some late night dancing:

Sequin stripe halter (Forever21.com)  paired with 5 pocket DARK denim James Jeans subtle whiskering that are on SALE!! (shopbop.com), for my feet GREEN, yellow, and black striped platform pumps (ebay Urbanoriginal Store), and a Silver snap clutch (Forever21.com).

 

 

 

Saturday night drinks with friends at a lounge calls for:

Silk Chevron Stripe Caftan top (bebe.com) and paired with black knit leggings (Forever21.com). My feet are dressed in Yellow Patent Classic pumps (ebay Urbanoriginal Store). Making use of the Silver snap clutch for night #2. Chandelier earing to match my clutch (Forever21.com)

TaDa!!! Fabulous!!

Spring Wardrobe February 12, 2008

 

 

So we’re in the beginning of February, we should all vow to not buy one more Winter item and start looking for Spring clothes. Don’t start throwing your Winter clothes into the back of your closet because some trends are here to stay through Spring.
Here are a few basics that every girl needs to keep in her wardrobe, and some where she’ll find through retail therapy.
Things to keep:
- A vintage inspired leather biker jacket
- Jeans that you want to wear everyday, keep those skinny jeans they’re still HOT!!
- A fitted white button-up shirt. Something with a bit of Stretch (Lycra)
- Black pumps, still HOT!!
- Ballerina flats, something in a B O L D color
- Red heels, because they spice up any outfit!!
- A soft linen wrap scarf
- Off the shoulder or one shoulder tops or dresses. Let your shoulder be the focal point; skip the necklace, and pick great dangling
earings.
- Overszed clutch
Spring Splurge:
- Tie-dye
- Gladiator sandals
- Boho top (Bohemian)
- Soft pastel lip gloss **red is soo going out**