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Then, I open up my mailbox and am greeted with Grane Electric Stretch Denim jean-leggings.

Essentially, jeggings are a streamlined skinny jean – and I love them. Then are super-slimming, comfortable, and look great with this season’s trendy high boots.

Ladies, note, this style is Juniors-sized, so play it safe and go up a size when ordering online. (Or just go to the store and try a pair on!)

What do I love even more? I just noticed they are on sale for under $30 at Sears right now…meaning it’s totally budget-friendly to stock up!

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Here are a few of my favorite crop jeans that are available right now from Nordstrom.

7 For All Mankind Crop Straight Leg Stretch Jeans
These heavily distressed jeans look hip and cool. They offer 5-pocket styling and are cropped several inches above the ankle. They have a little bit of spandex for easy fit. These jeans are priced at $198.

Hudson Jeans ‘Emily’ Super Skinny Crop Stretch Jeans
These skinny jeans (pictured) are selectively faded in the seat and thighs. They are cropped just above the ankle, so they are perfect if you aren’t fond of shorter crop pants. Get these cool jeans for $176.

Citizens of Humanity ‘Kelly’ Crop Stretch Jeans
These Citizens of Humanity jeans are very flattering. The dark wash makes these jeans a little more slimming than the others. They would look cute with high heel sandals and a peasant top. You can get these jeans for $180.

Maximize your jean shopping experience and follow these tips on how to choose jeans for your body type and trendy styles you need to own.

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The trends are constantly changing, and it’s hard to stay on top of them. As a way of help, I chatted with Kim McGowan, co-founder of a newly launched Markdown Alert. They track sale apparel, accessories and shoes from designers and retailers, and this leads to serious research on each season’s looks. Here’s some of Kim’s thoughts on the denim looks to go for

The trouser pant

This season it is paired with white denim which gives it a timeless, crisp preppy feel. This look is fantastic when paired with a feminine print top (tucked-in, of course) and this season?s bright-colored belt or heel trend. . The trouser jean can be dressed up or down, worn to the office or out for a casual lunch, knows no age limit and you can be assured, as it is a classic, that you will get more than one season’s wear out of it. Good examples of the white trouser from Banana Republic, Joe’s Jeans Trouser in White or the 7 For All Mankind Ginger Jean.

Slim leg denim

The skinny jean is not new to Spring 2009 but how it is being worn is. The runways were full of 80s-inspired blazers over skinny jeans and topped off with cut-out or gladiator heels. If it is too much look, take inspiration from it by swapping the boxy blazer for boyfriend cardigan with a wide belt. A more mature women or one that has a curvy shape, can get the look by replacing toothpick jeans, which hug your legs from the waist to the ankle, with a ankle-grazing cigarette-style jean. MiH Jeans The Paris Cropped Slim (pictured) is a good example of this type of jean. Really trendy skinny style jeans I recommend are J.Crew’s matchstick jean or J Brand Petite 12″ Pencil Leg.

The Denim skirt

It is also making a come back this season. Two styles are note-worthy. The first, are super-minis which look great with bohemian styled tops. The flowy tops look great over the skirt for a casual look or cinched with a studded belt for a touch of street chic. Paired with a skinny belt and a beautiful cap sleeve or ruffled front blouse and you have a subtly sexy look. Check out the Rag & Bone Denim Pencil Skirt.

Distressed, boyfriend jeans

Rolled to the bottom of the calf sport rips in the knees or legs are big right now. Katie Holmes, Rachel Bilson and few other 20-something celebs have flaunted the look in recent months by pairing the jeans with a tee and ballet flats. Some examples include Citizens of Humanity Dylan Drop Rise Loose Fit Cropped Jeans and J. Brand’s 1257 steve in camille.

Image: RevolveClothing.com

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1. I feel the button of my jeans digging into my stomach when I sit down.
2. I constantly wonder if my undergarments are visible when I am sitting.
3. By the end of the day my jeans are a size larger than when I put them on.
4. I’d rather be in sweatpants than my favorite pair of jeans.

If you answered Yes to any of these questions, you may be ready for a new pair of jeans!

Since 2005 Kathy Moca and Emilie Moca Whitaker have been bringing Brazilian jeans to women across the USA who have spent their lives looking for that perfect pair of jeans.

The secret behind Beija-Flor, which is Portuguese for hummingbird (hence the adorable hot pink bird logo on the back pocket) is rather simple: The jeans are designed to work with rather than against a woman’s natural curves.

Every pair is made with a lightweight 4-season Brazilian stretch denim that does not stretch out- no matter how many times you wear them! Every style features a vertical illusion wash with darker shades on the outsides and lighter towards the mid-thigh for a slimming effect. The jeans are not the traditional low-riding styles of Brazil, but rather come with a contoured waist that dips in the front and sits higher on the backside- also helping to alleviate any gaping in the rear.

They really truly work! Check them out here.

Image: Beija-Flor

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And yet, in the past week, I’ve made three new denim acquisitions – all by K. Roque. I can’t even say how great these jeans have been at hiding the holiday bulge (and the peg leg variety looks hot with my over-the-knee boots!)

Muscat Pilazzo High Waist – $198
La Rigosi Flare – $202
Tinazzi Peg Leg – $198

Images: Kroque.com

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I am going to be at an intimate gathering tonight, but still want to look festive. Here’s what I have in mind: From SmartBargains.com, behold this great Yuka Wool Blend Lurex Turtleneck.

A layered look is easy to achieve when the items come ready to wear together. The turtleneck cable knit is layered over knit long sleeves and bottom that ties off to one side. There’s great gold threading shimmering through, making it casual and festive all at the same time.

Lots of fun!

A great look (for me) almost always involves the right pair of jeans. With my tunic, I’m wearing my favorite jeans – the Chelsea Skinny Stretch cut from Joe’s Jeans. Right now selling for $158 at Bloomies, you too must pick up a pair – they can’t help but make your butt look hot!

Generally, New Years Eve is an excuse to wear strappy heels – and truth be told, I did have those in mind! But, there is ICE outside, I had to reevaluate – and thus, I am wearing my favorite standby suede booties.

These are just too cute for words; they are cleverly tattooed across the back of the calf, and are flat boots, so I am less likely to break my ass in them. Plus they are  shearling-lined suede. There ain’t anything more festive than that! They selling for $79 right now at SmartBargains - I ordered them in several shades!

So, what are you wearing tonight? Please comment with your thoughts!

Images: SmartBargains.com, Bloomingdales.com

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