This is for my poor friend Lindsay who got in a terrible car accident last Sunday. Thank goodness she’s going to be okay. As for her favorite pair of denim capris…the docs had to cut them off of her in the ER (I don’t even think she would have allowed McDreamy near them with scissors). Hence, I’ve taken it upon myself to find her a new pair.

Linds is 5′7″ with long, thin, highly coveted legs. She prefers a boot style crop vs wide or skinny leg because she doesn’t need to elongate/slim the appearance of her legs…don’t you feel sorry for her?! She also wants a pair that will universally match most of her wardrobe.

Her former fav’s were the Seven pink A-pocket capris. Let me know if you know anywhere I can find them other than eBay. I’ve checked all the big guns, and no luck yet…

Here are a few styles I found awaiting her approval (click on the image below for deets):

Styles above (from top left): 

• Citizens Paley Ankle (normal sizing): Revolve Clothing
• J Brand Capri (normal sizing): Bloomingdales
• Citizens Cropped Kelly (normal sizing): Bloomingdales
• Paige Roxbury Crop (runs one size small): Revolve Clothing

Given we don’t all have Lindsay’s long, slender legs, here’s a little round up on cropped denim suggestions for other body types: 

I’m 5′5″ with short legs and a long torso. Cropped or not, I need a jean that will lift my booty and make my legs look a little longer. I’m also kind of fussy about where the hem hits my leg.

So far, Siwy and J Brand are my picks for cropped denim (I just ordered the Siwy Hannah’s today and will post on them soon):

Styles above (from top left):  

• Siwy Hannah in Purity (runs one size small): Active Endeavors
• J Brand Capri in (sizing is normal) Revolve Clothing
• Siwy Hannah in Kiss (runs one size small): Manhattanite
• J Brand Capri in Summer (sizing is normal): Bloomingdale’s 

My girlfriend Shel is a petite little shorty. She prefers a shorter crop…no explanation needed, right?

She likes the Seven Dojo Short (via Revolve Cothing):

Finally, my friend Jess has a cute athletic build and likes her denim low-rise, loose-fitting and in typically darker shades.

Her pick for this summer is the Seven Crop Dojo (via Shopbop):

Available shopping codes for stores mentioned above: 

For Revolve Clothing, use code PEOPLESTYLEWATCH for 20% off through May 25.

For Bloomies, use code BEST for 20% off through May 14.

For Active Endeavors, use code GRECHEN for 20% off (expiration unknown) 

For Manhattanite, use code SPRING2008 for 20% off through June 19.

Photo Creds: eBay, Polyvore,  Revolve Clothing, Bloomindale’s, Shopbop, Manhattanite, Active Endeavors

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I’ve been obsessively scouting a certain pair of ankle jeans (posting on them soon) to compliment my off beat shoe collection, but also love the look of rolled-up, straight-leg jeans.

It’s amazing how the right shoes can add flavor to a somewhat vanilla outfit.

Wearing:

• Top: Target
• Jeans: People’s Liberation
• Platforms: Jeffrey Campbell
• Necklace: Forever 21
• Bracelet: Express

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Most of you probably know I won’t buy anything online without a discount shopping code which is why I LOVE how magazines offer stellar monthly deals & steals.

Here’s a round up of the best deals from InStyle Magazine’s May issue:

For your summer wardrobe…

 20% off Intuition 

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

20% off at Willow St.

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

If you feel like splurging on a designer purchase…

 25% off at Diani Boutique

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

Accessorize…

20% off at City Soles

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

20% off at Rare Device 

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

Stock up on Hanky Panky’s…

 20% off at Hip Undies

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

20% off at Coup de Foudre 

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

Show off your bikini bod…

25% off at Swimwear Express

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08

$50 off at Malia Mills

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08 

Get flowers for your mom this Mothers’ Day… 

 25% off at Starbright Floral Design

Code: INSTYLE 08

Expires: 5/31/08 

Photo Credits: InStyle

P.S. Happy Cinco de Mayo - I updated my Shopping Codes page with lots of new offers!

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Bloomingdale’s just launched a promo for today and tomorrow where you’ll receive a $100 gift card on online order $250-$499, and a $200 card on purchases over $500.  Instructions on how to redeem your gift card will be sent via email by May 16.

They are also giving free shipping on orders of $150 or more with code: BSHIP

Deets:

Free Shipping: *To receive Free Shipping on purchases of $150 or more refer to promotion code BSHIP at checkout. Offer valid now through Tuesday, May 6, 2008 on Bloomingdale’s By Mail catalogs and Bloomingdales.com only. Delivery charges and applicable taxes are additional. Offer is valid for standard shipping only, delivery charges and applicable taxes are additional. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. No adjustments to prior purchases. Offer excludes Electronic Gift Cards, Beauty, Furniture and Mattresses & Electronics. Offer is not valid at Bloomingdale’s stores or bloomingdales.weddingchannel.com. Click here for details *Spend $250-$499.99 and receive $100 Online Gift Credit. Spend $500 or more and receive $200 Online Gift Credit. Offer valid on purchases made through 5/6/08. Online Gift Credit awarded for each qualifying transaction. Delivery charges, taxes and Electronic Gift Cards do not count towards qualifying transaction total. Online Gift Credits and redemption instructions will be delivered by 05/16/08 via email to the address used to make qualifying purchase. Each Online Gift Credit must be redeemed in a single online purchase. All Online Gift Credits must be redeemed by 6/9/08. Online Gift Credits may not be used to pay account balance, to make any adjustments to prior purchases or to purchase Electronic Gift Cards, Furniture or Mattresses. Offer not valid at Bloomingdale’s stores or bloomingdales.weddingchannel.com. Click here for details.

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In case you have a tendancy to get bored with your wardrobe like me, it’s always fun to play with layers that don’t necessarily make sense to see what you can come up with.

Here’s my latest wardrobe reivention:

Wearing:

• Blouse: Urban
• Dress: AA
• Skirt: Topshop
• Belt: Limited
• Heels: Aldo

 And here’s some polyvore fun in case you want to try this look:

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Lately, I swear my best source for outfit inspirations has been my childhood photo albums…knee highs, full skirts, neon colors and now one-pieces? I’m pretty sure I lived in playsuits everyday from age five to seven.

I bought this playsuit a couple of weeks ago and am waiting for Seattle to get a little sunnier before I take it out on the town.

Wearing:

• Playsuit: Karmaloop
• Tank: AA
• Trouser socks: Target
• Platforms: Aldo
• Shades: Urban

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Anyone else notice an abundance of playsuits, jumpsuits and rompers popping up everywhere?!

The trend has been trying to come back for awhile now, but it looks like it’s finally setting in as we continue to embrace fashion from the 90’s.

Celebrities seem to be picking up on it…

Fashion-spirers:

Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen (Ashey’s pic, on left, is from 2005!)

Sienna Miller

Faux no you didn’t!

Alicia Keys

Rihanna  (a lot of ppl like this, but I feel dizzy just looking at it)

Aside from celebs, Rumi at Fashion Toast has been onto them for awhile as I’ve noticed in both her outfits and her vintage eBay store, Treasure Chest Vintage.

Here are some options I put together in case you decide not to go the vintage route (I have the Obey playsuit on the bottom left and will post a pic soon): 

Also, Vyque of Fasshonaburu posted some cute suggestions last month:

Photo Sources: People, OSOYOU, The Fashion Police, Fashion Toast, Fasshonaburu

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Today’s outfit was lacking color, so leave it to me to add a bright teal ribbon.

Wearing:

• Deep v tee: AA
• Tie waist skirt: Limited
•  Toeless trouser socks: Nordi’s
• Platforms: Aldo
• Bag: Forever21
• Bracelet: Express

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So I’ve been tracking JuliAM of Over the Undies since she set out a month ago to create her own version of “Burberry badass-ness” inspired by the studded platforms pictured below. Though the Burberry’s were love at first site for me also, I wasn’t feeling near as ambitious as JuliAM, so I decided to watch from afar to see where her talents led her… The end result? AMAZING!

Inspiration: Burberry Studded Platform Sandal, $940

Starting from scratch:

Supplies included black platform sandals (try these Carlos Santana’s from Zappos), pliars, hundreds of pyramid studs, multisurface adhesive and countless hours of time (and patience).

In experimenting with different glues, I think she found this adhesive worked best.

Mid-way: Looking good!

End result: Jaw-dropping!

JuliAM, if you’re reading this, we’d love to know how long it took, where you purchased the sandals and any final thoughts on the DIY. Seriously, this is truly fashion-spiring work!

Photo sources: Nordstrom.com and Overtheundies.blogspot.com

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I wore this outfit last week to a fundraising luncheon for Washington Women In Need, a charity in Bellevue that provides low income women with life-changing grants (for school, medical, dental and counseling). Since I normally dress a little quirky (especially for Seattle), I thought it’d be best to tone it down and dress like I was going to tea with Grandma Babe.

Though the outfit blended in just fine, I was secretly pacified by the fact I had converted my Kate Moss Topshop dress into a frilly shirt by layering a skirt over top.

Wearing:

• Dress/top: Topshop, $120
• Skirt: Limited, $20
• Gold wedges: Bebe, $110
• Necklace: Urban, $18

Here’s a pic of the dress (as a dress) from my post last month:

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