A Neiman Marcus catalog came in the mail and I was very taken by this pair of gold-on-gray Cavalli jeans.
These are on sale. Only size 10 is left. Click to shop.
I like the eye-catching-yet-somehow-neutral color. But, to be honest, I am also fantasizing that my legs would look as long as the model’s if I wore those jeans.
That reminds me that in 1999, I got a pair of Cavalli jeans with slit bell-bottoms and a clear, shiny coating that gave the jeans a snakeskin look. (One of those daring things you buy because you’re on vacation.) Because of the coating, the jeans made a “whiff, whiff, whiff” sound as I walked, like corduroys. I’ve always hated that sound. After a few years, I decided the jeans were over-the-top and unflattering and I got rid of them. But I’m no longer sure that I would agree with my 2004/2005 attitude about crazy jeans. I wish the old jeans were still around so I could give them another try.
Back in the here and now, the gold Zara pants worn by blogger Folake of Style Pantry have me seriously considering the gold option.
Click for the original Style Pantry post.
I love the bright color of those pants. But, to be honest, I am also fantasizing that a similar pair would make me as stylish as Folake. I mean it. I’m not just saying that because she gave my jewelry such a nice shout-out recently. Maybe with those gold pants I’d manage to put together casual outfits that don’t include a black t-shirt. Forget The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and the jeans that magically fit everyone. I want the jeans that make me realize that lime green and leopard look awesome together.
Meanwhile, the New York Times is telling me that mint-green pants are going to be the next hot thing.
Mint-green suede leggings by Acne, photo courtesy New York Times.
But how will those look with a black t-shirt?
Have a look at the Joe Fresh gold jeans. A friend of mine bought them and they look great!
Will do!
I was just thinking about gold pants the other day and considering weather or not I can pull them off! The verdict isn’t in yet. lol. Also, I wanted to say you have some really awesome jewelry pieces! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog and your lovely comment!
My first thought upon seeing the title of this post – “Omg, gold! lol
Hi my dear-mint green is fresh, but the gold pants Style Pantry has on are gorgeous!! She has styled them perfectly xxx
Folake can rock ANYTHING:) She looks great in bold gold!!
I think the mint green jeans would look perfect with black….:)
I actually prefer Folake’s jeans, but then she looks fab in everything. The skinny Cavalli legs look a bit too praying mantisy, I prefer a bit of flesh for my gold leg perving.
When I look at the Cavalli runway shows I’m always so overwhelmed by the excessive styling but those jeans on their own are fantastic! I hope you find your perfect pair!
It’s funny to think about weird things that I used to wear in high school (Class of 1998) suddenly being on trend now. My school was decidedly preppy, very conservative with nary a fashion freak in sight, oh except me. I used to wear the craziest shoes that literally every head would turn in the library when I wore them. Now they’ve been repackaged and labeled Jeffrey Campbell.
Anyway your post reminded me of that. I think the gold jeans are cool, not sure if I could pull them off but maybe I should embrace my crazy teenage self every now and then.
Wendy, lime green and leopard look amazing together as evidenced above! I wear the two as well. I’ll have to see if I have a crappy pic to send you. Between your jewelry and this post you’re making me crave gold and I don’t even like it that much!
XXX
Suzanne
I know what you mean about fantasizing about how clothing might look based on the model. It usually works in your case.
The mint green suede pants would look great with a black tee shirt.
ooo gold jeans, i do believe that is the first time i have seen them and Folake in the green sweater is definitely rock’n them
brett
I LOVE THOSE PANTS. Holy eff. I so want to wear them walking down the street to make all of the bitches jealous. Bam.
I was admiring this outfit on Chictopia! It’s a mix of the best things ever: shiny, shiny pants, neon green, and leopard. And somehow it all comes together to look chic, not crazy.
So now i think we’re both on the hunt for gold pants.
Ooh Folake looks awesome in that colour combination! Not everyone can pull off that look but she looks AWESOME!
So many new options, all of which would look GREAT on you!
a shiny bottom would pretty much guarantee me mention in someone’s blog, but not for the right reasons…
Bring on the shiny belts!
Pear-Shapedly Yours,
Pearl
gold pants… and a silver motorcycle jacket.
nah, it wouldn’t work! 😉
Mint green suede and black would be lovely. The Cavali are fabulous and you would look stunning in them. Hope you find just the perfect pair.
The gold pants are brilliant. I love Folake’s look. The Cavalli pants are fascinating. I suspect they’re dry-clean only, right?
Try on some mint-green pants with a black t-shirt. CREATE a trend.
There is something magical about Folake’s beauty and style. I think she could literally make anything she wears look good. A garbage bag would be on my wish list is I caught her wearing one, I swear. She has a beauty that constantly takes my breath away, and a cool girl style that makes me always sit up and take notice.
PS: I totes could see you rocking a pair of gold jeans. And yes, your legs would magically stretch just like Cavalli’s model.
Love the gray-and-gold jeans. I have been wearing wildly sparkly gold shoes for day lately, with a sedate pencil skirt and belted cardigan.