Fashion Find: Skinny Jeans

Actually, they're not technically skinny jeans. But that's kind of the allure of the denim legging. Yes, it sounds atrocious in theory. When I first heard the term "denim legging" I imagined something of the acid-washed Jordache variety from the 80s. But other than the fact these babies have no zipper and no functioning front pockets, no one would ever guess they're leggings.

My dear friend Kristen alerted me to these fabulous find last week, and after seeing them on her, I knew I had to have them, plus the stretchiness factor was a big plus. The a.n.a. Denim Legging is available at JC Penney. I got mine on sale for a mere $20.

Because skinny jeans are a pretty terrifying thought for a girl who does NOT have the hips of a pre-teen, I will always wear mine with boots to balance out the "junk in the trunk." And a tunic always helps too. The tunic I'm wearing today is also from JC Penney, and you'll notice the boots from yesterday's blog!

These boots were made for....

I'm not sure what they were made for to be honest, but I LOVE them! This is my first foray into non-Ugg boots (for many reasons, one of which is my wide calves), and I got them for a steal at $30 at Target. While not genuine leather, they are a decent replica. Plus the shaft comes up to the knees and there's decent room for wide calves and skinnies.

Let me introduce you to the Mossimo Kady boot in Cognac. Click here to buy.

And here they are on me paired with a Target Converse All-Star dress in smoke blue color. I couldn't find it on the website, but they should be in the store in about three other colors including gray and black.

 

Who doesn't love $15 sweaters?

It appears it was the weekend of the $15 sweaters -- both Old Navy and Target were offering up the same kind of deal. Though I didn't peak into ON (their sweaters are good for maybe one wear), I did grab up a couple of basic sweaters at Target today.

1. Mossimo Supply Boyfriend Cardigan in Cream

2. Mossimo Sweetheart Neck in Heather Purple

3. Merona Cardigan in Ochre