Jeaneology

Everybody has a favorite pair of jeans.  Mine have holes all over them from wear and tear but I just can't let them go.  What if I can't find them again?  What if I find a replacement pair and they just aren’t the same? Major jean anxiety. 

BUT for spring/summer there are so many amazing styles that I have to delve into my pockets and purchase a pair (maybe 3).

Skinnies seem to always be on tap but the current denim trifecta is; flare, cropped and white.

The flare is back and in full effect. They are very slimming and look good in any wash.

Cropped are coming in strong this season.  Perfect for the hot weather and give any outfit an extra dimension.  The most popular are in the light wash however like the flare they look good in any shade.

Last but certainly not least, white.  From trouser to boyfriend (and everything in between), white denim is HOT.  A lot of people think that white makes them look bigger but it’s the cut, not the color, that is the culprit.  As with any jean, try them on.  You will find the right fit for you.

Find your style below.  If you don’t like them, don’t fret, check out the TallSWAG jeans page. 

Tried on jeans and just can’t seem to find what you are looking for?  Make your own!  There are many places that custom make jeans.  My personal fav is Indi (Indicustom.com).  They have every length, size, cut and color for a great price.

Happy shopping!

Cropped

CROPPED JEANS. Featured styles (left to right): Joe's Jeans Kicker Crop Jean in Elizabeth Wash ($158 Bloomingdales.com), LEL Tall Skinny Capri ($79 Tallwomensclothes.com) and Calvin Klein Jeans Plus Size Jeans Zip Hemmed Crop ($79.50 Macys.com). Click the pic to visit the TallSWAG jeans page for a full list of Tall denim.Flare

FLARE JEANS. Featured styles from left to right: Citizens of Humanity Angie Super Flare Jeans ($228 Saksfifthavenue.com), The tall Kat Flare Jean ($140 Tallwaterjeans.com) and Avenue Zip Pocket Cropped Flare Jean ($34.90 Onestopplus.com). For more flares click the pic to visit the TallSWAG jeans page.White

WHITE JEANS. Featured styles from left to right: Hudson Signature Bootcut Jeans ($165 Bloomingdales.com), Tall Heather Skinny Jean ($148 Heightgoddess.com) and Not Your Daughters Jeans Stretch Ankle Jeans Plus ($108 Nordstrom.com). Click the pic for more jean options at the TallSWAG jeans page.

Direct links:

Cropped

Joe's Jeans Kicker Crop Jean in Elizabeth Wash. $158. Bloomingdales.com. Sizes 24-32.

LEL Tall Skinny Capri. $79. Tallwomensclothes.com. Sizes 4-18.

Calvin Klein Jeans Plus Size Jeans Zip Hemmed Crop. $79.50. Macys.com. Sizes 14W-24W.

Flare

Citizens of Humanity Angie Super Flare Jeans. $228. Saksfifthavenue.com. Sizes 6-12. 34" inseam.

The Kat Flare. $140. Tallwaterjeans.com. Sizes 6-14. 38" inseam.

Avenue Zip Pocket Cropped Flare Jean. $34.90. Onestopplus.com. Sizes 14-26. 25" inseam.

White

Hudson Signature Bootcut Jeans in white. $165. Hurry! Sizes limited.

Tall Heather Skinny Jean. $148. Heightgoddess.com. Sizes 27-33. 35"-39" inseam.

Not Your Daughters Jeans Stretch Ankel Jeans Plus. $108. Nordstrom.com. Sizes 14W-25W. 27" inseam.

Cross Colors

I reached into my handbag yesterday and something was terribly wrong.  I didn’t really know how bad it was until I pulled my hand out and there was ink all over it.  You guessed it.  A pen had exploded in my brown cross-body bag and ruined it :(

Of course there are WAY worse things happening in the world but for a split second my fashion world had ended.  Straight handbag blues. BUT my frown quickly turned upside-down where I realized that this meant I could search for a new one…and the race was on!

I looked up the one I had, no luck, but then I found some that brightened my day in 2 ways; 1) they were ca-uute and 2) the colors were so bright that they literally brightened my day (#supercorny:).

Cross your body in color.  Check the links below.

CROSS BODY BAGS IN COLOR. Featured styles from left to right: Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Preppy Nylon Sasha’ Crossbody Bag (top left, $178, Nordstrom.com), Michael Kors Lily Shoulder Satchel (middle left, $348, Macys.com), Hobo International Aster Small Cross-Body (bottom left, $138, Endless.com), ROXY Shangri-La Sling Bag (middle top, $42, Zappos.com), Prada Striped Canvas Flap Bag (middle bottom, $795, Saksfifthavenue.com) and Leatherette Embossed Reptile Skin Handbag (right, $20.80, Forever21.com).

Direct Links:

MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘PREPPY NYLON SASHA’ CROSSBODY BAG at Nordstrom.com. $178. Shown in vibrant red. Also comes in black.

MICHAEL KORS LILY SHOULDER SATCHEL at Macys.com. $348. Shown in Sun. Also comes in vanilla and black.

HOBO INTERNATIONAL ASTER SMALL CROSS-BODY BAG at Endless.com. $128 - $138. Shown in spring green. Also comes in black, ivory, sea flower and apricot.

ROXY SHANGRI-LA SLING BAG at Zappos.com. $42.

 PRADA STRIPED CANVAS FLAP BAG at Saksfifthavenue.com. $795. Shown in fuchsia. Also comes in green.

LEATHERETTE EMBOSSED REPTILE SKIN HANDBAG at Forever21.com. $20.80.

Maxed Out

I love the effortlessness of the maxi dress.  You can throw it on, put the hair up in a bun and BAM POW!..instant glamour.

Side note: with summer clothes, shaving increases, but with the length of a maxi dress you don't have to shave your legs (and with stems as long as ours you know it takes FORever).  A day less of shaving is a beautiful thing.  Go ahead, call me lazy, I accept it and embrace it:)

Max out the lazy days of summer with one of these beauties!

TALL MAXI DRESSES. From left to right: Tall Women's Halter Tea-Length Dress ($29.50 at Oldnavy.com), Tall Jersey Maxi Dress ($69.95 at Gap.com), New Maxi Dress (84.50 at Longlegs.ca), LEL Maxi Dress ($89 at Tallwomensclothes.com) and Embellished Shoulder Maxi ($135 at Longtallsally.com). Don't see a maxi you like? Click the pic to visit the TallSWAG dress page to find one that is perfect for you.

Maxi links:

WOMEN'S HALTER TEA-LENGTH DRESS at Oldnavy.com. $29.50. Sizes tall S to XXL. Shown in agave nectar. Also comes in atomic purple, grey and jurassic green. 50" from top to bottom.

TALL JERSEY MAXI DRESS at Gap.com. On sale for $55.96. Sizes S to XL. Shown in jade stone. Also comes in true black knit.NEW MAXI DRESS at Longlegs.ca. $84.50. Sizes S to XXL. Shown in melon. Also comes in black and fushia. 64" from shoulder to hem. The maxi is 4th down on the page.LEL MAXI DRESS at Tallwomensclothes.com. $89. Sizes small to extra large. Shown in wine. Also comes in black and teal. 58" from shoulder to hem.EMBELLISHED SHOULDER MAXI at Longtallsally.com. On sale for $89. Sizes extra small to extra large. 53" from shoulder to hem.

Let's Get Candid

SWAG comes in many forms.  One of which are accessories.  You can take any outfit from a 5 to a 10 with a simple piece of jewelry.  If you want something funky, edgy, original and just plain gorgeous, check out Candid Art. 

Artist Candice Cox hand makes every piece.  From feather to chain to leather, she brings a new flavor to the accessory game.  I have a one-of-a-kind chain neck piece (no, you can't borrow it:) that I wear with almost anything.  From jeans, a simple black tank and blazer to a brown low-cut cocktail dress, the necklace is the perfect piece to polish the fit.

Recently I got the chance to hang out with Candice and check out her line in person.  I purchased many pieces (again, no, you can't borrow those either:) and can't wait to rock them!  Wanna see the line in person?  Candid Art will be in Los Angeles and San Francisco in May.  For more information click here. 

Can't make it to LA or SF?  Never fear. Dun dun na na...the online store is here.  Browse, select, purchase and you will have your very own Candid Art (to share or not:) in no time!  

         CANDID ART at Candidart.bigcartel.com. Unique handmade accessories. Featured items: Loud and Clear (top left, $40), Chain Game Earrings (top right, $20), Leslie Fan Necklace (middle left, $35), Outspoken Long (middle right, $30), Flirty Girl (bottom left, $30), Waterfall (bottom center, $85) and Speak to Me (bottom right, $50).          Candid Art creator, owner and designer, Candice Cox (left) and I in NYC. She is wearing LOUD AND CLEAR ($40) and I have on FLIRTY GIRL ($30).

BFT Me

Ok.  Listen carefully.  If you have not been to Barefoot Tess lately (or ever) you are doing a disservice to your shoe collection.  They have A - MAZ - ING shoes in sizes 9 to 15.  For example, the new Gwyneth Urbana wedge (pictured top left).  Are you kidding me?  Simply sick!  Honestly, you could wear these with anything.  No offense to your clothes but nobody will be noticing what you have on because they won’t be able to take their eyes off of your foot art.

I was feeling wedgy so I selected some of their wedge beauties but BFT has every shoe you could ever think of in extended sizes that won’t produce foot cleavage (if you don’t know what that is put on a shoe that it too small for you and you will get it).

3…2…1…click!  Your feet will thank you.

BAREFOOT TESS. Amazing shoes sizes 9 to 15. Selected styles left to right: Gwyneth 'Urbana' wedge (top left), 80%20 'Feather' Wedge (bottom left), BFT by BaefootTess 'Milan' Wedge (center), Ciao Bella 'Aruba' sandal (top right) and 80%20 'Flora' Bootie (bottom right).

Specifics:

GWYNETH 'URBANA' WEDGE at BarefootTess.com. $169. Sizes 11-14. Comes in grey and brown.

80%20 'FEATHER' WEDGE at BarefootTess.com. $159. Sizes 10-15. Comes in Maize Stirpe and Black.B.F.T. BY BAREFOOT TESS 'MILAN' WEDGE at BarefootTess.com. $79. Sizes 11 to 15. Comes in Olive, blue and Tan.

CIAO BELLA 'ARUBA' SANDAL at BarefootTess.com. $59. HURRY! Limited sizes available. Comes in camel and black.80%20 'FLORA' BOOTIE at BarefootTess.com. $119. Sizes 10-15. Comes in khaki and black.

Tall Glass of Water

You gotta love tall fashionistas Lynn and Kate for what they are doing for tall women!  These tall twins (6'2" and 6'3") created an amazing line of jeans and pants called TallWater Jeans.  They come in sizes 6-14 with...wait for it...38" inseams!  They are cut correct for a women blessed with height and super cute!  It's their first line and I am sure they will be flying off the shelves (if they haven't already!).  Get rid of your high waters and order some TallWaters now...click quick!

TALLWATER JEANS at Tallwaterjeans.com. Check out the brand new collection! Sizes 6-14. 38" inseam. Comes in the Elle cut ($140), the Kat Flare ($140) and the Brooke Yoga Pant ($60).