I’m seriously tempted by the silver- and gold-painted jeans at Topshop. But I’m downright obsessed with the Frida Kahlo-esque heart dress that Jill Sherman posted. I need it! Photo by Laura Munday Seriously. I really, really want this dress.
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These I Could Do
Slashed leggings are the latest fashion blogger must-have (look here, here, here and here), but I don’t think I’m going to go there. I’m (a) not a spring chicken and (b) don’t work at Conde Nast. Some styles demand at least one of those qualities. But these jeans I could do. Split-knee jeans$258 at OakSpotted…
The Latest From Acne Jeans
Here is the latest Acne style to catch my eye. Aren’t these cords a great color? I’m not planning to get them, mind you. I’m just admiring.
Another Convert
When gorgeous client Melissa told me she bought Olivia Morris flats adorned with a Celia Birtwell print, I asked her to send me a photo. I didn’t expect it would come with a bonus: a glimpse of rolled jeans! Way to go, Melissa! Well, we already knew she had good taste. She wears WendyB jewelry,…
Paint Splatter Style on eBay
For people craving bleached-out jeans, this pair by Vertigo has a “buy it now” price of $72 on eBay. Or, you can get a seriously sex-ay Versace dress for $278. UPDATED TO ADD: A few gorgeous bloggers have created their own bleached-out jeans. Kirsty Lee at That’s Just My Vibe did a fantastic job. Kirsty…
PSA: Shutter Shades and Current/Elliott
This is a public service announcement for the people who find my blog while searching for Venetian-blind or shutter sunglasses. 80spurple.com has what you’re looking for in a variety of colors. The site also has a “half-shutter” style. Other people are looking for Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans. Here’s where you can get them: Singer22 Chick Downtown…
More Rolled-Up Jeans
If you want to try the rolled-jeans look but think Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans and Acne’s Generic Girl are too expensive, try J. Crew. New York Magazine points out that J. Crew’s Distressed Vintage Slim jeans are $135. Not a Forever 21 price, to be sure, but less expensive than the premium brands. Buy them here…
Current/Elliott Rolled-Up Jeans
For the brave, fashion-forward souls who like the look of rolled-up jeans, I have another suggestion, in addition to the Acne Jeans that I pointed out last month. These sex-ay Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans are available at Singer 22 for $229. Want more choices? People Magazine identifies Katie Holmes’ jeans as Prps. Amanda Peet has Earnest…
Acne Jeans Sample Sale in NYC
Today through the 24th! Maybe I can try on a pair of Generic Girls and determine if I look sex-ay or vomit-ay in them. Staerk and The Breed are also on sale.
No Need for Clearasil
I was checking out the website of my favorite jeans brand — the annoyingly named Acne — and I’m kind of loving the look of the loose-fitting Generic Girl style. I’m not sure how it would look on me, but the way Acne styled it on their perfect-bodied models makes it look sex-ay. The peach…