Luxetips Best of 2011 Giveaways Day 5: GAP Super light weight skinny leggings

Hello Divas!

The winner of the Paris Amour Bath and Lotion set is Elisabeth. Congrats!  Please email at latoicha007@gmail.com to claim your prize.

GAP 1969 Super Lightweight Legging Jeans are a must have!  I love GAP skinny jeans. They are comfy, stylish, come in multiple colors and affordable! Win.Win.

The winner will receive a GAP certificate to purchase a pair super lightweight legging jeans.


The contest will run all day and end at 12 midnight. 

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A winner will be chosen randomly.  Contest will end 12 midnight!

Toodles!

GAP 1969 Jeans and Perfect Trousers: Comfort and Style

Hello Divas!

I hope life has been wonderful for you fab people!  I discovered several things this past week. God still performs miracles everyday and choosing to be happy or miserable is a choice!

Well I have returned from Blogher 2010.  It was fabulous and exhausting!  The sessions were awesome.  My session, Mastering Intellectual Property Law on the Internet went very well and we answered so many questions we went over time.  I am glad we could give some Bloggers some insight on this very important topic. Also there were amazing keynotes, hundreds of Bloggers to meet, and plenty of parties! Whew! What a conference!

Before heading to NYC, GAP graciously offered to style me and provide a mini-wardrobe for my Blogher trip.  To say I was floored is an understatement.  See I heavily shopped at GAP in college and law school and always loved the clothes.  They are affordable and of good quality.  As a matter of fact, I still have a pair of GAP flat front stretch Khakis and a GAP polka dot blouse from mid 90s.  Plus I ALWAYS shop at GAP for luxe son's clothes.  The are sturdy for an active elementary aged boy and stylish.  I had just purchased him several pairs of GAP cargo pants and shorts for school.  

So of course, I said yes! Who wouldn't want a complimentary mini-wardrobe with free styling from GAP.

GAP gave me one denim look and one Perfect Trousers look.  GAP is currently promoting their 1969 Jeans and Perfect Trousers pants.  The 1969 Jeans are made with heavy denim with plenty of stretch and they are comfy.  I chose a skinny jeans pair because I love skinny jeans!  My stylist Chad also chose a buttery soft but stylish tee and fitted black blazer to complete the look.  Here is my outfit.

Chad

Next Chad found me a pair of City Flats and a City Tote to compliment the outfit.  These sparkly flats had just came in that day and I jumped on them! Love them!  I wore them almost everyday in NYC and they were so comfy.  I highly recommend them.  Plus he found me a cute but functional tote to complete the look.  I actually carried my laptop and all of my essential belongings in this bag from Thursday until Monday and still had plenty of room! I love this bag!

GAP Perfect Trousers are just that Perfect.  They are soft, the fit is right and Chad chose me a blue pinstripe pair.  I guess he figured she is a lawyer and what lawyer does not love a pair of perfect pinstripe slacks.  He paired the trousers with a nice white high neck blouse and I was officially done.  He suggested red platform pumps to complete the look and I thought "that is why he is a stylist."  He just knew what items go together to create a perfect look.

Of course I rocked the City Flats, City Tote and denim outfit at Blogher.  What do you think? 

Me and Tech Guru, Adria Richards

Toodles!

Disclaimer:  All Gap clothing were complimentary courtesy of GAP. However my opinion of the clothes and accessories is my own.

Jeans: Several variations of a Classic

Hello Divas!

I hope this week has been great! At a recent girlfriend gathering, we started discussing jeans and the different types and fits. One of my girlfriends wanted to know what was the difference between boot cut and straight leg jeans. Well we both thought that this would be a great post. Check out some popular jean styles below. What are your favorites?


1. Skinny Jeans. My all time favorite. Do you guys remember Jordache Jeans back in the 80s. The first skinny jeans. As a little girl, I coveted them then and I still think they are the best skinny jeans on the market. I wear mine all the time and get so many compliments. Plus they only retail for about $80.00. Considering the high price of jeans today, this is a bargain! Skinny Jeans fit snug to your body all the way down to your ankles. They look great with heels, flats, and of course you can easily tuck them into boots! Pair them with a fitted jacket, chunky sweater, or billowy top.

2. Straight Leg. Straight leg jeans have a straight narrow leg but do not flare at the ankle nor do they fit snug to the ankle. I call these the classic jean cut. I like to wear these jeans with high heeled sandals or pumps. I am not fond of them with flats..the jeans usually drag on the ground or with boots....it takes too much work to put them in the boot. Wear them with a jacket for a more casual look or with an embellished top for a night out on the town.

3. Boot cut. Boot cut jeans fit straight and narrow throughout the leg but they slightly flare at the bottom to make room for boots. When I was in college, I was a huge fan of boot cut jeans. We all used to wear those chunky ankle boots back then. Now I want to show my boots off because they are too fabulous! So I have given up on the boot cut. But they are still a classic. Pair these jeans with a cardigan or a fitted sweater.

4. Trousers. I love love these jeans. They actually look like trousers but are denim. I feel very comfortable wearing these to work. I pair them with a great pair of pumps and blazer and I am office ready.

5. Wide Leg. Of course I had to mention one of Fall's hottest trends, the wide leg jeans. I love the look of this style! So funky! You can pair these jeans with platforms and a cropped jacket or sweater. Hot!

Toodles!