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Trend Watch: Slouchy Black Pants

Okay - the slouchy fit pants are a much debated topic around my circle of friends.  I personally love the unusual cut and think that if done correctly these pants do look edgy, fashion forward, and modern.

Here are some of the recent comments I got:

Mia:  Kim, why do you want to wear pants that make you look like a conductor in an orchestra?

Daisy:  Why do you want to wear pants that look like you have on a diaper? or that you needed to go to the bathroom?

Of course,I went ahead and purchased this pair at J.Crew despite popular commentary.  I plan on pairing them with a simple v-neck t-shirt and a brown belt with a gold buckle to make them more casual vs. corporate. And of course, platform heels are a must to show off the cropped fit. :)

 And they aren't as baggy as they look in the rear view.  They sit higher on the waist then most of my pants and I like the unexpected exposed zipper.

J.Crew Matte Jersey Curator Pant $168

I also stumbled across this pair by Alice + Olivia and think they would look terrific with summer sandals/ clogs!  

Alice + Olivia Cropped Zen Pants $275 

 

Label Watch: J.Crew

I never go to J.Crew, not because I mean to skip it, but because its just not in my regular shopping circuit. I forgot how much I adore the modern twist on basic pieces.  The current collection is full of flirty ruffles and floral appliques - and fun pieces, like a light denim blazer with roll up sleeves and a dainty skirt paired with a brown leather studded belt for an unexpected look.  I wanted to go on a shopping spree but refrained, had to settle for the virtual closet.

Now, I've been on the hunt for the perfect booties for a long time.  I was looking for a shoe that could fit the following criteria: 1. Wearable Day to Night 2. Wearable in the Rain 3. Moderately comfortable for a high heel of course.  Well, I think we might have found it - this uber versatile ankle bootie from J.Crew in black and cognac (below).

J.Crew Metropolitan Leather Ankle Boots $265

 
 The Model featured above is supposed to be rocking the booties in Cognac - but they look more like the Birch Suede Ankle Booties that are also available online.  I tried them on and the Cognac booties are a really good neutral that do blend with your skin tone and give off a leg lengthening illusion. I'm just not sure that I have anything to pair with them in my closet - that wouldn't look just as cute with a pair of Christian Louboutin Patent Pumps in biege.

I love this take on the military/ utilitarian jacket that is everywhere this season.  The flowers are a fun, girly spin on doing camouflage. (I should have gotten this one instead of the Anne Taylor Anorak - I tried to do the army look and I just felt like I was wearing really sloppy oversized clothing and should be headed camping.)

 J.Crew Black Blossom Blazer $118