During a recent trip to Miami, my friend and I started noticing an odd trend: blinged out butts… on men! Well, male mannequins at first. Every other store we passed in South Beach featured jeans with crystal designs on the back pockets. Window displays were one thing but then we saw a man wearing a pair at a cocktail party at Viscaya—with a matching studded jacket no less. It was hard not to grab the girl he was holding hands with and tell her to ditch her fashion disaster date ASAP!
I still have my Sevens with sparkling zigzags lining the backside. But I retired them in 2005. I wish the men in Miami, at least the straight ones, would do the same. (And sorry about the quality of the photo. I had to take it from far away because I couldn’t exactly say, “Sir, may I take a picture of your bum?”)
Loading ...
I own more jeans than I care to mention. But I only have two pairs of skinny jeans that I adore: my Paige Blue Heights ($179) and my Desert Blue Bullhorns ($148). Desert Blue was founded by former model Miranda Carmona, who was inspired by the American West. The organic cotton jeans are durable and made with Italian bio-denim. The Bullhorns are part of their denim legging collection and are seriously the most comfortable jeans ever—I’m wearing them today, in fact. I have yet to try the other styles but I have my eye on the High Wind Dexters ($198). Everything is 30% off right now, plus free shipping, so it’s a good time to add to your denim collection.
Visit www.desertbluejeans.com to learn more about the line.
The Glamourai loved Marni’s necklaces just as much as I did. Her DIY version is ridiculously impressive.
Already Pretty uses brooches for her sparkling DIY-and provides a step-by-step how-to guide.
Fashionista shares my desire for jeans that don’t need hemming.
Red Carpet Fashion Awards caught Posh in ridiculously fierce LV heels.
Refinery29 shows the animals at Fashion Week.
Frugal Fashionista goes gray for under $100.
College Fashion breaks down coupons and sales.
Threadbanger makes zippers bloom.
The Budget Fashionista says wigging can save you money.
Mystyle gives a Shout-Out to Lucy Liu for her stunning Rachel Roy dress.
Stylehive finds temporary ways to spice up your walls.
OMG! Heathers is heading to Broadway. Talk about some serious 80s fashion.
Slaves To Fashion gives us a sneak peek of the new American Ab Fab. Loved the UK version.
Photo credit: Star Pulse
Spoiled Pretty gives a step-by-step tutorial on chiseling your cheekbones.
Already Pretty makes punk sophisticated.
Mystyle says even height-fearing fashionistas can rock spring’s platforms.
Closet Therapy inspires me to buy a new laptop sleeve.
Stylehive makes me want wine gadgets for my Wino Wednesday America’s Next Top Model screenings.
College Fashion gives tips on how to shop like a pro.
Red Carpet Fashion Awards rounds up spectacular star style.
Second City Style rounds up the worst.
Lookbook is giving away Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans. You know, the ones that just about every celeb is wearing?
Flat Broke & Fabulous points out Gap’s fab new footwear.
The Budget Fashionista says Forever 21 knows Plus Size is “in.”
Girlpaint gives a quick ‘n’ easy eyeliner demo.
Kristopher Dukes is wanting, using, hating steel wallets.
Omiru shows how to wear a sweater vest.
Stylehog says it’s all in the details.
Photo credit: Dominique Charriau/Wireimage
For a sleek, sophisticated look, try a monochromatic outfit. As long as you mix fabrics and textures, it’s not the least bit boring. Recently, celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon and Dita von Teese have been stepping out in various shades of gray. Above, I’ve created an outfit that you can wear from day into night.
My favorite part of this look is the jacket. The belted waist balances out the voluminous sleeves. Chunky heels, statement necklaces, ruffles and snakeskin are all trendy for spring; the rose tint on the sunglasses add a subtle touch of color; and you can never go wrong with a neutral pair of gray jeans.
Paul & Joe Cleandre Coat ($980 $588), D&G Stretch Stovepipe Jeans ($265), Nine West Thyme pumps ($79), Anne Taylor Faceted Black Diamond Necklace ($59), Banana Republic Silk tiered blouse ($69), Helena de Natalio Giselle Clutch ($220), Betsey Johnson Rose Hinged Sunglasses ($69)
