I just realized that almost all of my outfit shots for the past few months have included these cobalt jeans. I either:
a.) really like them
b.) haven’t bought a new pair of pants in months (maybe a year?)
c.) am stuck in a fashion rut
d.) all of the above
If you chose D, you’re right! Option C might be a bit of a stretch (they aren’t yoga pants after all), but they’re more comfortable than most jeans. So there you have it, I need new pants. At least my consistency has proven how versatile these ankle jeans are. I’ve paired them with navy and white stripes, leopard print and chambray. In the following photos, I’m wearing them with shades of blue and black and white accents:
J.Crew jacket • Club Monaco blouse • necklace from Shopbop a few years ago • Target belt • J.Crew Outlet jeans • Office loafers • Saddleback Leather bag
I wore this outfit at the Coco Rae Madewell event on Saturday. These photos were taken before the event, so my nails aren’t painted with the new AsianCajuns Double Mint polish (seen here). Speaking of which, you can now order AsianCajuns Double Mint online! I purchased a few bottles this weekend to send to Lar so she can paint her finger nails a cheery, spring color (something that’s very much needed in a cold, gray location like Edinburgh).
Money is tight, so if I’m going to buy new pants it has to be on the cheap. Here are a couple feasible options:
• Ponte Knit Skinnies (in Cobalt of course) – $17.80
• Brightly colored skinny jeans – $22
• Easy Tuck Tapered Pants – $19.90
• Peg pants – $30.52
• Grey Snake Print Skinny Pants – $25.60
Do you know of any other cheap, online stores? If so, send them my way. I need to get out of my cobalt jean rut obsession!
* I realize that our British readers might have a little chuckle at this title. Just know that I’m talking about trousers – not pants! I don’t ever want to say never, but it’s pretty unlikely that I’ll ever have a blog post titled, “I Need New Underwear.”
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Dearest Lar,
I think it’s so funny that you’ve been living in the UK for over a year and already think “pants” means underwear. “Trousers” sound way too formal. What do you call yoga pants? Yoga trousers?
I’m putting together a package for you with mom and I’ll make sure to include a bottle of AsianCajuns Double Mint. Is there anything else that you would like me to include? Burt’s Bees lip balm? Corn tortillas? American mags? Just let me know!
Always thinking of you,
Cath
xoxo
Tehehee – I do chuckle at that now. I still say “pants” by accident every once in a while and then I’ll shout (even more awkwardly) “TROUSERS, I meant TROUSERS!!!”
You look gorgeous Kitcath! I love that Club Monaco shirt — and I seriously never knew cobalt trousers could be so versatile. You never look like you are in a fashion rut to me!
And thanks so much for the package! Don’t worry about sending anything heavy — just some AsianCajun nailpolish and a Kitcath please!
xoxoxoxox,
Lar
You’re the sweetest sister ever! I’m totally in a fashion rut and you know it! ;P
you look adorable regardless if you wear these all the time or not!
Thanks lady!
My situation is the opposite. I have too many pants and I only wear the cobalt ones all the time. I hope you find great and affordable pants! I agree with Kath.love the Club Monaco top!
If I had more pairs of pants I would probably do the same thing!
After FIVE years, I’m ready to throw in the skinny jeans towel. It’s over, I’m so sick of constricting my calves. Thanks for posting some great Non-Skinny options!
Absolutely! I feel the same way. The skinny jean should have died years ago!!
Really?!!? I LOVE a skinny jean. I feel like they make me look thinner than I am!!! Always a good thing.
Love the cobalt pants.They look so good on you! Why not wear them all the time?
I bought a pair of ‘on trend’ black/white printed jean from H&M but haven’t had the b*lls to wear it yet. Maybe this weekend 🙂
Ooohh, I bet those printed jeans look awesome!
I think fitted bootcut looks best on me, so maybe I’ll try to bring those back into style!
uniqlo! they started ecommerce just as i moved from ny [perfect timing] and their stuff is pretty well made. runs a bit small though def read the sizing comments. also, macys is doing winter clearance! dangerous.
love the outfit mix – sparkle jewels and loafers!!
not sure if you’ve ever tried uniqlo before, but their legging pants are amazing! they look great and they are comfy. bonus! i realized, too, that i hadn’t bought any decent pants in a while, so i splurged a little and ended up buying them in several diff colors. you should check them out! http://www.uniqlo.com/us/store/lifewear/women-easy-knit-leggings-pants/075010-13-006?ref=womens-clothing%2Fwomens-bottoms%2Fwomens-leggings they are also on sale for 15 now. 🙂