6 New Favorite Things...'cause 5 ain't enough

Random collection of 6 this I foud this week that I wish I owned like no other.

 From Top To Bottom; Jacqui Aiche, Hermiker Prong Stud Earrings, $143.00; Tibi, Skinny Ankle Pants, $298.00; Marc by Marc Jacbos, Knit Fur Vest, $398.00; Winter Kate, Lucy Dress, $285.00; L.A.M.B., Plum Suede Wedge Pumps in Grey, $275.00; MiH Jeans, Marrakesh Flare Jeans, $189.00; all from shopbop.com

Winter Fashion Is Upon Us...

Ah winter, with it's chilly winds, general overcast, and snow, snow, and more snow. With winter comes goodies like sweaters, furry boots, knit hats, and that dewy flush look. Unfortunately winter comes with dry cracked skin, static, and boxy clothes. So, dear readers (I know that you exist somewhere), I'm arming you with my dear winter checklist.

I live in Michigan where winter starts in mid November and ends in April, so instead of giving you one vague checklist, I'm going to spoil you and give you a long full out list until Christmas. I promise you one check list per week in addition to other articles that I promise to be more diligent about writing.

My Battle With...

Cargo Pants

I personally detest Cargo pants. Unfortunatly, this seems to be a "trend now". I'm more of the person who likes classic style and not trendy style. It occurs to me that some of you probably enjoy this look and think it's cute and what not. Instead of me, however, letting sew your wild oats completly on your own, here are a list of some of the cargo pants that I find acceptable (dare I say cute).  So if you choose to participate in this trend, please try these before you go all Sears little boy section on me.

From Top to Bottom: AE Military Jegging, $29.95, ae.com; Haute Hippie's Drapey Carg Shorts, $195.00, shopbop.com; Current/Elliot's The Skinny Cargo Jean, $248.00, shopbop.com

My Battle with...

Jeggings

When I first saw "jeggings", I personally was morally opposed to them. I thought that they were among the most hideous things I had ever seen. But as jeggings are getting more popular, they are starting to get made with better designs and materials. There are several designers  and upscale companies that have come up with some very cute style for these pants that were once crimes against humanity. I now have two pairs of jeggings and realized that they are actually quite magical...once you find the right pair. Since I dance and run, I have the calves of a Slavic strongman so finding skinny jeans that fit in the calves and are tight around is a basically impossible task. But this is no more thanks to jeggings. And as an added bonus, they aren't to baggy around the waist nor do they gap at the back.

So I have compiled a group of jeggins that I don't find completely unattractive.
Levi's Jeans, Red Tab 535 Skinny Legging, Black Wash $24.99, Macy's; Joe's Jeans, The Legging 25" cropped inseam zip legging $98.00, joesjeans.com; Denimocracy, Black Acid Moto Skinny $85.00, denimocracyusa.com; American Eagle, Jegging Dark Indigo Wash, $39.50, ae.com; Abercrombie & Fitch, The AF Jegging in Rinse, $58, abercrombie.com;

And Now...

Miu Miu's 2010 Fall and Winter Women's Wear Line

Miu Miu's spring and summer line was well received among fashionistas around the world. Fun patterns reminiscent of art deco cartoons filled the clothes and accessories. The fall and winter line, however, displayed no colorful patterns that we've grown so used to from Miu Miu. This contrast was refreshing though. Strong, bold cuts and clean lines are the staple of their winter line. Wool coats and high necklines filled the runway, and large bead embellishment. And yes, patent leather.