Man Repellers

My sister and this girl agree, sometimes buying into fashion trends means giving up any and all sex appeal. Enter my favorite new style of pant - the Man Repellers, inspired by the fantastic website hyperlinked above. I read a story last year in Harper's Bazaar that said relaxed trouser pants which taper at the leg can surprisingly flatter most body types. Um, sure - I'll buy what your selling.  But I think when you go for it with a pair of harem trouser pants, you just have to know the look is completely unflattering and accept it. 


I bought a pair that I wavered on FOREVER, to the point that my coworkers were about to return the damn pants for me. I couldn't let go of the notion that all my pants need to be skinny in order to prove Yes I Do have a nice butt.  I got mine from my happy place on earth, Zara, for only $40. If you look on the website, they have a ton of pleated/tapered options so clearly this trend is here to stay. I say go bold and give it a try. Just do it on the cheap so you don't waste money. 

Saving Lives For Fashion

I walked outside the other day wearing my (faux) fox fur vest and was very excited about my bomb.com outfit.  A woman watching her dog defecate in the street uttered "UUCCHHH" in a really disgusted tone, and naturally I imagined it was in reaction to her foul little creature. I heard her ask as I passed, "Is that real fur?" I gladly turned around, grinning like an idiot, and shared excitedly, "Nope! Totally fake, was only $80 from Rachel Zoe for QVC," thinking I was dropping some stellar insider fashion knowledge. I look up to see her face and realize her disgusted tone was directed at ME, not the mangy mutt.  "Thank God, thought I'd have to run out and grab some red paint," she quipped. Naturally, since I'm a sassy priss, I gave a big ol' fake smile and sashayed off.  Almost pissing off a Peta member,  now THAT'S how you know you bought a great fake fur. True story.

You can get my faux fox fur vest here from QVC.com, they also have a really cute one in coyote that I also dig.

small tip: the vest tends to shed big time, but I spray hairspray around the areas where my arms rub the vest and it kept the shedding minimal.



God Bless the Kardashians

I eat up any and all celebrity news. When someone shamelessly airs their dirty laundry for the adoring fans, I'm in hog heaven. So imagine my delight when I tuned in to the Keeping Up With the Kardashians finale tonight. Kim tapes a conversation between her and Reggie, and man does the truth come out. I will admit, I was CRUSHED when they broke up, screaming WHYYYY to the sky above. Turns out, HE broke up with HER?! And then he wanted to get back together for a third time?? AND he was texting groupies?? Judge on that, harshly. Bet he regrets it all after seeing Kim naked and painted silver in all her glory inside the November issue of W. We also get to see his jealous envy when Kim moves on to Miles. Don't worry Reg, I still have faith that you'll win in the end. Miles is already out of the picture and we aaall know you two belong together.

The entire hour episode was full of juicy gossip perfection.

Skinny Cargos

As much as I love fashion, there are some trends that don't quite have me convinced. Clogs, tie dye, and the subject of today's post, skinny cargos. I have seen the It girls strutting their stuff in a pair from J Brand, but we all know that celebs in clothing don't always translate to the common folk. Kate Bosworth and Jessica Alba love them, but they don't got thighs like me. Only when I saw my girls Kim and Khloe wearing skinny cargos did I believe that perhaps I could pull them off. 


Although the J Brand 'Houlihan' are cute, I didn't want to fork over the $231 for a pair (left). I ended up trying on a couple of pairs in cheaper versions from GAP and Old Navy. The GAP pair (middle) fit looser in the leg and the pockets don't lay very flat. The fit added bulk to my thighs (a major fear when trying the trend) and I wasn't a fan. But the Old Navy pair (right) win hands down. Tight through the leg with a pocket that lays flat and is positioned more towards the front of the leg than on the sides, they were lengthening and slimming in all the right ways. The material pulls a little in the crotch, but for such a cheap price tag I could handle that. They run for $34.50 online, but I just purchased a pair in store for the special price of $19. Can't beat it.

Fall Shopping at Forever 21

Cross Over Jacket - $37.80; Oversize Collar Jacket - $39.80; Contrast Lapel Jacket - $29.80

Army Green Twill Pant - $24.80; Zipper Trim Pant - $17.80; Knitted Sweater Legging - $14.80

Braid Trim Boot - $32.80; Studded Peeptoe Clogs - $34.80; Workman Laceup Bootie - $27.80

Sway to the Music

I love this picture of Reese Witherspoon. She is so happy in the zone, geeking out in sweats on the set of the movie This Means War. She is really into it - eyes closed, lips pursed, mid sway - and it's just so hilarious. Love that she has no fear of looking silly or uncool. The whole world is always watching her every move, why should this moment of her jamming out be any different. But my favorite part of this photo is the girl to the left watching. She clearly got decked in an outfit she thought was trendy enough for a movie set and looking over with judgement in her eyes. Like, "For the love, I'm clearly cooler than Reese, why am I not famous??" OR she could be thinking like I would had I been there, "When will she come over, talk to me, and realize we should be best friends?"

*image from zimbio.com



Boot Camp

As the weather turns frigid up north, I'm forced to accept the next six months with my legs covered and embracing boots. I have been looking at the boots in my closet lately and wondering why I wasted money on a few cheapies instead of consolidating the money into one luxe pair. Definitely missing from my line up are tall wedge and over the knee flat boots to dress up my day looks. Though I can probably only afford one new pair this time around, there are a few pairs that have caught my eye.

Clockwise from left:

MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Calista Vicuna' - $295

Kelsi Dagger 'Hattie' - $240

See By Chloe 'SB15063'- $475

Chinese Laundry 'Nitro' - $79

DV by Dolce Vita 'Bronson' - $159.50

Chloe Cutout Leather Boots - $1,295