Day 2: Cigarette Pants

Smokin' Hot

 

I cannot say it enough: the looks of the 50's and '60's are the ultimate for ladylike attire. I always aspire to be more of a lady. Frequently, I admonish my mother for not saving any of her clothes from her younger years. Not that I would be able to wear them, but I love the authenticity of her handsewn a-line shifts in Pucci-like prints.

 

Currently, I am on the search for some cool cigarette pants to wear with soft gamine mohair sweaters so I can pretend that I am Rizzo from Grease. I found a couple of  options:

 

The Love Moschino is a classic black pant with front pockets and faux back pockets. Back pockets are so necessary on a cigarette pant because of the flat straight fit. You do not want to flatten all of your curves. As Moschino describes, " [cigarette pants are ] a heavenly habit you can't extinguish!' I agree. The Love Moschino Cigarette Pants are now $260.00 at Zappos.com.

 

BDG has both twill and corduroy cigarette pants. The  BDG Twill Grazer Cigarette Pant  comes in a mustard color suitable for the last days of fall. It contains both cotton and spandex, providing a little give in the hips, where you may need it most. The BDG Twill Grazer has both front and back pockets and  a medium rise. I cannot say how grateful I am for the medium rise pant.  I cannot go into the 30s with low rise pants. I could barely do it with  20-something hips.

 

BDG Corduroy Ankle Cigarette Pant  comes in a playful maroon color.  Like the BDG Twill Grazer, the Corduroy Ankle Cigarette Pant has both front and back pockets, a medium rise, and a percentage of spandex. What I love about both of these pairs are the amount of wear you can get by pairing the pants with funky heels in early fall, flats in early spring, and boots in winter. Despite its length, the cigarette pant is a very versatile. Originally, $49.00, the BDG cigarette pants are on sale now for  $ 29.00 at Urban Outfitters.

 

 

Until tomorrow,

 

Chamele

Day 11: Oxford Booties

Hello Divas!

I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving Day!  I am still stuffed from yesterday, but I have lots of food to nibble on for the next few days.

Chamele loves Oxford Booties. I do too!

 

The oxford is one of this seasons biggest trends. Last season found young ladies in flat oxfords and no socks  with dresses and pants alike. This season's trend combines the bootie of past seasons and the lace-up oxford for the ultimate in menswear inspired dressing- the oxford bootie. While I find the flat oxfords absolutely adorable, I tend to stick to heels.  Even at 5'7 I am still on a quest to elongate my legs.

 

A good friend with an amazing shoe closet purchased a pair of lace-up oxfords to wear with jeans and button-downs. She picked an incredible wine color that was sporty and unique. I was green with envy at her wine colored purchase, the Nine West Trixy shown below.  The Trixy is a lace up oxford with a 3. 5 inch heel. It comes black leather, dark gray and  brown leathers $87.16 at Zappo's.

 

Some other spins on the trend include the Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan "Air Swan" Oxford Pump, $228.00 at Dillards. The Air Swan is a patent leather version of the oxford bootie that is topped with the velvet bow. A great dress-up shoe to keep the tickies warm. 

 

Anthropologie also carries a purple suede oxford, the Caladoc Heel, for $228.00.

 

Chinese Laundry: Avona Boot!

Hello Divas!

Despite the ups and downs, Life Is Good!

Chamele is back with the perfect short fall boots!  Did someone say distressed blue is the new "hot" neutral?  Check it out!

Day 23

I have been on the hunt for some chic blue suede boots. "Why blue suede," you ask?  I have no idea. Sometimes, I have these feelings of whimsy that come and go. I get inspired. What can say? I was thinking of an over-the-knee boot in an inky midnight with a cone heel and round toe. Unfortunately, I have not found that exact match. I did however find a cute pair of Chinese Laundry denim colored mid-calf boots perfect for fall weather.

The Chinese Laundry Avona comes in ink blue distressed color, a blue that is gray enough to become a neutral accessory. (Remember last season's neutral was pale pink. Just add a little white or a little black and you have your new neutral.  I will leave the lesson in color theory for another day.) It has a cone heel and is not too high that it can't accompany a day look.  The boot has a slight slouch that would look great paired over dark leggings and a tunic top. The Chinese Laundry Avona can be found at Zappos for 129.95 in the ink blue distressed shown above and in : mauve distressed, stone distressed and black suede.

Until tomorrow,

Chamele