Monday, September 12, 2011

Love a good high-waisted jean



If ever there were a trend that I was ELATED to see come back around - this is it, folks. A few years ago, when jeans weren't only 'skinny' (I still wear straight/skinny jeans at times) - but you literally had zero chance of bending over without fear of a classless 'attack of the plumber' on the poor, defenseless soul behind you.... I thought my life was over. (Yes, I was - and am still - that dramatic). I just knew that real designers and women with real figures and curves would lash out in retaliation, bringing back these wider-leg, high-waist jeans once more for all of us to feel our best once again.

So happy that everyone came to their senses and these jeans are back. Dear fashion industry: let's PLEASE not do the whole 'super-skinny-no-really-they-are-THE-skinniest-extra-ultra-low-actually-so-low-that-you-need-a-Brazilian-wax-to-wear-these-jeans' again, ok? Can we all agree that even with a leopard print top and 5 inch platform heels, this looks much more classy? Thanks.








Michael Kors blouse (thrifted... no longer available, but adding this one to my wishlist), Karen Millen jeans (no longer available, but similar pair here), F21 earrings (similar) and bangles (similar), NY&Co chain bangle (similar), Cynthia Rowley bag from TJ Maxx (no longer available, but here's the one I really need), Gianni Bini heels (no longer available, but here are similar that I really wanted), Michael Kors watch (here)

34 comments:

  1. WOow AND far from sinking in any kind of "Show Off Roaring-ittude" the way you match § wear these animal prints (faultlessly) tend to embody a certain (§ so timelessly appealing) "70's Urban Chic" idea Dear !!!

    à Bientôt, Antoine

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  2. Love this look and couldn't agree more - high waisted flares are infinitely more flattering than the ultra-low's we all used to wear! Btw, that bag is to die for! :)

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

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  3. Love Love Love this! You look fabulous! As much as I liked the skinny jeans, I am happy to see wider leg/higher waisted styles back. SO much more comfortable! Beautiful leopard blouse, looks great with the orange bag.

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  4. Seriously, every time I see a photo of you I want EVERYTHING you are wearing! I absolutely love this look on you. As always you look fabulous. I think my favorite part of this look is the extra pop of color of the handbag.

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  5. You are so beautiful! I love your outfit too, those jeans are amazing! I'm your newest follower (and on twitter too!:)

    xx
    Rachel

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  6. You look amazing! And I totally agree, this look is SO classy! Love that high waisted jeans are coming back in style :)

    Happy Monday!

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  7. Oh I love this outfit! And I am glad to see high waisted jeans are coming back!

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  8. Those are some wicked jeans, its so hard to find a good pair too!

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  9. Love that fun shirt and the bright bag!! Fabulous

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  10. Linda!! Love the pants (70' feelings). Kisses from Brazil ~.~

    http://www.diariodocoquefrouxo.blogspot.com/

    @MissJota

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  11. Oh my gosh, you are stunning! I cannot get over this post! Everything looks so great!! As a designer, I am SO, SO happy about the return to wide leg pants. I never stopped designing them, this just means that--with them back in vogue--more people will realize how much more flattering (not mention comfortable) they are than those hateful skinny jeans. Your shoes and bag are awesome. Those jeans are perfect on you! Love it.

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  12. Great jeans! Love your bag too!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  13. You look fabulous, you know I love leopard prints and that is a fantastic blouse and the high waisted denim looks great on you. Agree with everything you said!

    Fantastic bag, color and leather love!

    www.redsolesandredwine.com

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  14. you look fabulous. i love the leopard blouse... there is an equipment one very similar to yours that i'm dying to scoop up. i too am thrilled that flares are back - SO much more flattering. happy monday! :)

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  15. I am sooo happy that high-waisted flares are back. I hate the muffin top / bum showing, need a brazilian to wear jeans. You put this look together great! And I love your photographer's mad skillz!
    xoxo
    Lia

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  16. I love these jeans on you! I just happy that there is such a selection now, I like to wear all the different cuts except I can't do the REALLY high waisted kind...
    I'm a new follower! Lets keep in touch with eachother.
    Aesthetic Lounge

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  17. Got to love a high waisted jean. You look gorgeous! I love how you've paired them with skyscraper heels.

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  18. You look amazing in these jeans! I have always had a love for the 70's style jean...actually 70's style anything...so I'm equally as happy (although I still love my skinnies too...but not so skinny that I need help getting in/out of them)

    Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired

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  19. hello gorgeous! i just purchased a similar leopard blouse! love this look! btw, i'll be in nashville this weekend! would love to meet up if you're free! :) xx

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  20. You look fabulous in those jeans! Wish I could do high-waisted ones. ;)

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  21. i've actually been inching towards the high waisted look for a while, i think it's looks SUPER chic when done right. i just CAN'T DEAL with the tuck your shirt in thing. it's the only reason i haven't tried it yet. but you look amazing, and omg, the shoes! :)

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  22. also, the ring you're wearing? to die for. it's beautiful. what's the name of that stone?

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  23. You look fabulous! Love the whole outfit!
    JM
    www.closetsandcouture@blogspot.com

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  24. ah ! you look so much better in those kind of jeans than i do. i LOOVE them on you!

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  25. love your outfit! great jeans. I hear ya about the low waisted trend a few years back, glad that those aren't making a comeback!

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  26. I LOVE the top!! and I agree with the jeans.. High waisted jeans are definitely much more chic (and flattering for a woman's body!)

    -Gelene
    gellinjelly.blogspot.com

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  27. Fabulous outfit, love it all!

    Laura

    www.stylenotesbylaura.blogspot.com

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  28. Perfect! I love high-waisted jeans, & trousers. I'm looking for some coloured styles this season. Lovely outfit!

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  29. Love all your looks!!! You are beautiful and stylish. It is nice to have a real woman that is my age looking young, hip and classy! You give me great ideas.

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