Gap Jeans Reinvented

I don't know what Gap did with their jeans but whatever it is, it's good. Real good. I bought two pairs of jeans recently that I have to say may very well be the best jeans I have ever bought. And I have a lot of denim. A whole drawer full of denim. Some of which cost me in the triple digits and these jeans still beat that!

I am a proud owner of the Real Straight Jeans $69.50

And the Always Skinny Destructed Jeans $69.50

The fit is just fantastic. The rise is not too high, not too low. Plus you get an automatic butt lift!

More Leather Jackets Under $300

Apparently everybody coming to this blog is interested in finding a cheap leather jacket. Here's a couple of more jackets that stay below the $300 mark.

Urban Outfitters Members Only Leather Aviator Jacket $250

BB Dakota Rogers Leather Jacket $286

Candela Distressed Leather Bomber Jacket $260

Truth & Pride 'Baileys' Leather Jacket $298

Bernardo Washed Lamb Bomber Jacket $199

MICHAEL Michael Kors Quilted Inset Leather Scuba Jacket $199

Kenna-T Quilted Leather Moto Jacket $299

DKNY Jeans Cropped Leather Jacket $248

Sparkly Sequin Party Dresses

Tis the season for sequins! Not since the 80s has this trend been so hot! Here are some sparkly party dresses to get you through all of those holiday parties.

Aqua Blue Sequin T-Shirt Dress $118.40

BCBGMAXAZRIA Silk Chiffon Dress with Sequin and Bead Detail $498

Nicole Miller Chain Sequin Tunic $475

Eight Sixty Sequin Printed Mock Two Piece Dress $78

ABS by Allen Schwartz Illusion Yoke Sequin Shift Dress $318

Alexander Wang Stretch Sequin Dress $815

Nanette Lepore Love Theme Dress $358

Forever 21 Fab Shoulder Sequin Dress $15.50

French Connection Lust Dress $288

French Connection serpant stripes dress $268

White House Black Market Sequin Mini Dress $108

Juicy Couture Sequin Sunburst Dress $348

Young Fabulous & Broke 32 Flavors by YFB Sequin T Shirt Dress $168

Rent the Runway

Need a gorgeous designer dress for a special occasion but don't feel like paying retail price for it? Check out Rent The Runway. Sign up for a membership (there's a waiting list right now) and you'll have access to lots of expensive party dresses that you can rent (prices are from $50-$200/dress).

RTR sends you the dress of your choice, plus an extra size, just in case, at no extra cost. With your rental, you will also get a kit that includes double-sided Flash Tape, deodorant Wipe Outs, and a Magic Clip bra converter to help avoid any wardrobe malfunctions.

There is a $5 insurance fee which basically covers you if you end up spilling something on the dress (or any other minor damage)...unfortunately that $5 doesn't cover you if you completely destroy the dress (you break it, you buy it).

You have 4 days to return the dress (8 days if you rent it for longer). To return it, just put into the pre-paid, pre-addressed return envelope that it came with and pop it into the mailbox. Easy!

Oh and if you live in NYC, that dress can be at your door by the afternoon if you order it in the morning.

Check out Rent The Runway to get all the details and sign up for the membership.

Puffer Coats for a Cold Winter

I can't believe it's November already. Which means winter is just around the corner and the puffer coat needs to come out of hibernation from the coat closet. In case you don't have one of these lightweight down coats to keep you warm this winter, here's a couple that bring the warmth while still retaining the style.

Bogner "Fire + Ice Doris D" Three-Quarter Down Coat with Cinched Waist $599

Add Down Belted Down Three-Quarter Jacket $423

Via Spiga "Bertie" 3/4 Down Coat with Fox Fur Trim $354.17

DKNY "Bethany Cire" Down Coat $278

Elie Tahari "Lisa" Tie Collar Satin Puffer Coat $395

The North Face 'Metropolis' Parka $279

Soia & Kyo Quilted Down Coat $315

J.Crew Long Belted Puffer $235

Gap Hooded Long Puffer $128

L'eggs Profiles Collection

L'eggs hosiery has introduced a new product line called L'eggs Profiles Collection. This collection is meant to compete with the popular hosiery brand Spanx, which has quite the celebrity following.

The L'eggs Profiles collection features three product categories: Smoothers, Toners and Tights, with two levels of control, moderate and firm.

-- Smoothers include: Mid-Thigh Smoother, Capri Smoother, Waist Smoother Mid-Thigh, and Waist Smoother Capri; available in black and nude, all firm control
-- Toners include: Mid-Thigh Toner Silky Sheer hosiery, with and without Anti-Cellulite (moderate), and Waist Smoother Toner Sheer Energizing hosiery (firm); available in sun beige, black and nude
-- Tights include: Tummy Toning Opaque Tight with Anti-Cellulite (firm), and Cool Comfort Energizing Leg Tight (moderate); available in black and brown

All of the products in the L'eggs Profiles Collection are under $10, which compared to Spanx (the power panty will set you back about $30) is a pretty good deal. The Profiles Collection is available at select discount, drug and food retailers nationwide.

New Moon Clothing Collection at Nordstrom Available

The Twilight Saga: New Moon fashion collection is now available at Nordstrom and at nordstrom.com.

Created by Awake, Inc. for Nordstrom, The Twilight Saga: New Moon fashion-focused apparel collection includes T-shirts, tanks, hoodies, dresses and jackets that reflect the mood and spirit of the film. Prices range from $30 for a T-shirt to $48 for a jacket. The collection of silver and gold-plated fashion jewelry created by N.E.C.A. for Nordstrom includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and key chains.

My only question...is the Edward cut-out for sale?

Free DKNY Carryall at Neiman Marcus

Receive a Neiman Marcus Exclusive DKNY carryall with your select Women's Sportswear or Dresses purchase of $400 or more.

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2009

It's here. It's online. And it's waiting for your credit card. While most of the gifts in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book would be considered budget-busters, they do have a category for $250 and under. But who are we kidding? We want to see the good stuff!

Check out some of the "Fantasy Gifts":

Customized Cupcake Car (for real) $25,000

Algonquin Round Table Experience (Dinner and conversation with Christopher Buckley, Roz Chast, Delia Ephron, Nora Ephron, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Gopnik, John Lithgow, Anna Deveare Smith, George Stephanopoulos, Ali Wentworth at the Algonquin Hotel) $200,000 (all the money goes to charity)

His & Hers ICON A5 Sports Aircraft and Pilot Training for Two $250,000

Hall Artisan Wine and Art Experience (includes resort stay, winemaking lessons, make your own personal wine and it will be bottled and delivered to your house) $20,000

Showin' Too Much Boob?

You have to wonder how people come up with these ideas. I'm assuming a woman invented this because no man would create something that would hide breasts.

CoverTiques. Little pieces of fabric that stick to you and your clothes to make it look like you are wearing a tank top or a camisole under your low-cut shirt. Put one on for work, then rip it off when it's time for happy hour! Brilliant.

CoverTiques come in packages of 3 (one black, one white, one beige) which include double-sided tape. The pieces are washable and reusable. Price: $19.99.

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Perfect in Plaid

Not since the days of grunge has plaid been so hot. Unlike the shirts of the early 90s, these plaid shirts are more fitted and have been updated with feminine details such as ruffles.


American Eagle Plaid Ruffle Tunic $39.50

American Eagle Shrunken Flannel Shirt $39.50

Banana Republic Long-sleeve plaid ruffle shirt $60

William Rast Drop Shoulder Plaid Shirt $161

Free People 'Menswear' Cotton Top $69.90

Anthropologie Peeping Plaid Blouse $78

Anthropologie Pattern Duo Tunic $78

Splendid Cotton Plaid Shirt $123

What Comes Around Goes Around "Kurt" Shrunken Plaid Shirt $195

Abercrombie Ashley Plaid Shirt $58

WGACA Vintage Flannel Plaid Shirt with Red Rhinestone Spray $190

Marc by Marc Jacobs Plaid Voile Blouse $158

L.A.M.B. Tartan Shirt $165