How To High Waist

There's no denying it- high-waisted wide-leg pants have hit the fashion world full force. And why not? They take the emphasis off of your legs and create a longer, leaner torso and a beautiful hourglass shape. And the possibilities are endless with shorts, pencil skirts and skinny jeans also hitting the market in high style. But as many things in the crazy world of outlandish designs and eating disorders will do, potential fashionistas are unsure as to how to make this style work.

Rachel Bilson.. the reason I have faith in high-waists and wide-legs

Jeans are the big, big way to work this trend. If you can't seem to find the difference between a high waist and mom jeans, take baby steps and simply opt for wide-leg. Alloy has an excellent selection, priced from $27 to $36. And my favorite part- extended inseams!

Paris Blues, Truck and Piper High-Waist jeans at Alloy.com
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Still can't do it? Go for formal. That way, they can be dressed up with a great blouse and heels and won't seem too trendy. My favs? Victoria's Secret, of course! These girls can turn a paper bag into instant Chanel, but I actually believe that the Christie fit might just look great on regular people, too.

The Christie fit, mid-rise wide-leg, $69.50

Ready to go all-out? I thought so! Urban Outfitters is the place for you. This trend hasn't hit mainstream yet, so if you're trying to be trendy on the cheap, you may end up looking more granny than goddess.

Try your luck with Silence & Noise, $98

This trend looks best on flat tummies, long torsos and smaller boobs, but not necessarily all at once. What do boobs have to do with it? Tucking in. If the waist is high: gravity-defy! Alright, that was terrible.. but tuck it in if you want to win! Err, whatever.. just put your shirt in your pants, unless you have big boosoms!

Oh, Jessica.. no, not today. At all.

Don't get pants so huge that you appear to be a footless wonder. The tip of your (pointy-toe? open-toe platform?) shoes should be visible. Also, be wary if you're short. Too much length can make legs appear stumpy instead of swan-like! The reason we should all rock high-waisted jeans? The ability to bend over, sit down or stretch without double checking for butt cleavage and muffin tops first!

Peace,
The Wannabe

Ankle Boots: Demystified

Ankle boots are still hot for fall, but many people are not quite ready to give in to some of the season's cutest footwear. They can be pretty daunting, but once you figure out the mystery behind the baby boot, it's going to take some Sherlock Holmes work to keep you away!

Skinny Jeans:

I have thighs, therefore, I don't have skinny jeans. But if you can rock them, throw on a pair of ankle boots while you're at it! I love these JC Penney booties for $69.99, and they would go perfectly with either a cropped motorcycle jacket or a flirty top. Hardcore!




Knit Dress:



The knit dress and ankle boot trend is so incredibly hot for fall, but bare legs and ankle boots are pretty much a no-no, unless you're a supermodel. It usually takes tall, thin legs to carry these babies off with ease, and thankfully, opaque tights give this illusion! And even if you are a supermodel, who couldn't use a little help every so often? Invest in a good pair NOW, if you haven't already!

Payless, $29.99

PS; Buy in black or grey!

Be careful when thinking of pairing ankle boots with short shorts or a minidress without tights. Ankle boots can easily go wrong, don't let the hoochie effect happen to you!

No, no Miss Lohan!

Peace,

The Wannabe

Wannabes: Do Not Fear the Sales Rack!

There's that moment. You know the one, when you walk into a really expensive store, and all of the sales clerk give that, "what are you doing here?" look. Yeah, that's the one.

But who cares? When will you ever see these people again? The self-concious feeling is most likely imaginary, but strut proudly to that sales rack in the back of the store, ladies, because there's no doubting the power of a great sale. Believe it or not, some of my friends would rather not walk into a specific store than browse their sales racks! This leads me to believe that this is a subject to be tackled.
This is the way I shop.

One of my favorite stores, Banana Republic, has some rockin sales. They're usually not advertised store-wide sales, but rather, a sole rack or two. And while their prices aren't usually terrible, it's more than I can bear to part with for a well-tailored shirt or two.

This is $58? Sooo not for me!

It takes time, but sifting through those racks will pay off when you find that great drop-waist tunic for only $19.99, dropped from $78.00!

That's more like it!

Amazing! That's the kind of sale to make you do a little dance! And all it takes is a little browsing.

Peace,
The Wannabe