School has been awfully busy these past couple of weeks.

Dolman Sweater: Jacob, Tank: Garage, Jeans: Seven For All Mankind A-pocket in NYD, Pearl necklace: Smart Set c/o Cheryl ♥

This is probably my most worn necklace. Goes with everything!

Nu får det vara nog, sa maken idag.

Det finns en massa saker jag borde sluta med (glass, smågodis, ostrukturerad shopping, slänga kläder på badrumsgolvet, bloggande, kanelbullar) så det tog ett tag innan jag fattade vilken last han avsåg. Det var kanelbullarna. Eller kanelbullar i kombination med glass och smågodis.

Bebisen har under veckan som gått hunnit bli 7 månader. Därmed tycker maken inte att jag kan motivera ett post-natal socker-intag längre. Naturligtvis har han rätt. Han har nästan alltid rätt (förutom när han band räntorna förra sommaren).

Jag kan som sagt inte räkna men t.o.m jag kan räkna ut att 20-11 inte är lika med 0 (inte ens nästan).

Du kan väl börja träna sa maken. Göra lite ”mag-övningar”, inflikade 3-åringen som tycker det är mycket skojigt att se när jag försöker åla mig i mina jeans. (Seven for all mankind – my ass! Borde heta for all skinny mankind).

Gym är uteslutet. Det skrämmer det livet ur mig.

Sluta med kanelbullar skrämmer också livet ur mig. Så för att rädda äktenskapet ska jag börja promenera.

Frågan är bara, hur lång tid tar det att promenera bort 9kg kanelbullar?

Just last week I mentioned its been awhile since I bought some new jeans and look what I came across: the 1st Official Seven for all Mankind Public Warehouse Sale!

My current jean collection hosts brands ranging from the lower end of Forever 21 all the way to premium denims such as Rock and Republic but hands down my favorite pair of jeans are my ripped “A” pockets. I LOVE em! and I’ve had them for years. I may not make the short trip to NY just for jeans but anyone in the area should definitely see what the sale has to offer.

click HERE to RSVP for the New York Sale

Wanna know more about the brand? Visit the Official website here

I have come to realize that I have a ridiculous amount of things that go unworn, worn once or twice or don’t fit anymore. I am working on this massive project now and will be putting it all up in my eBay store very soon.

My eBay Store

Items will include

• Designer Jeans from Citizens of Humanity, Seven, Page, Marc Jacobs and more…..
• Dresses from Marc Jacobs, Miss Sixty, DKNY, Free People, Club Monaco and more……..
• Vintage Perfume from Avon
• Handbags and Clutches by Marc Jacobs
• Shoes from PRADA and Miss Sixty

Many, Many more items from the following designers

• Hugo Boss
• Marc Jacobs
• Miss Sixty
• Prada
• Coach
• Burt’s Bees
• Juicy Couture
• Trina Turk
• BCBG
• Forever 21
• Sharagano
• Free People
• LaRock
• Theory

I have come to realize that I have a ridiculous amount of things that go un-worn, worn once or twice or don’t fit anymore.  I am working on this massive project now and will be putting it all up in my eBay store very soon.

My eBay Store

My eBay Blog

Items will include

• Designer Jeans from Citizens of Humanity, Seven, Page, Marc Jacobs and more…..
• Dresses from Marc Jacobs, Miss Sixty, DKNY, Free People, Club Monaco and more……..
• Vintage Perfume from Avon
• Handbags and Clutches by Marc Jacobs
• Shoes from PRADA and Miss Sixty

Many, Many more items from the following designers

• Hugo Boss
• Marc Jacobs
• Miss Sixty
• Prada
• Coach
• Burt’s Bees
• Juicy Couture
• Trina Turk
• BCBG
• Forever 21
• Sharagano
• Free People
• LaRock
• Theory

We’ve seen a few days of sizzling temperatures and now shorts season is in full swing. However, there are those of us that don’t feel all that comfortable with putting our knees on display for the world to see. Or if you’re like me, you may occasionally want to sport something in the denim department that is summerish, but with a bit more coverage. This is where the cropped jean comes in. They’re cute with heels, sandals, or a pair of sneaks and offer the ease of your favorite pair of jeans with a warm weather friendly silhouette.

Citizens Cropped Kelly in Nikos and Seven Crop Roxanne in Honolulu

Joe’s Jeans Flap Pocket Socialite Kicker in Iris and J Brand Capri in White

AG Jeans Capri in Party and Seven Crop Straight in Vintage Nakita

Shop all Crop Jeans on shopLAstyle.com!

We missed last week’s #1 – sorry!  I was on vacation.  This week we have two week’s worth of top sellers for you.

Last week (July 12-18) our #1 seller of the week was the Seven For All Mankind Roxanne in Super Vintage Nakita.  We knew this jean would be a hit when we saw the response to our blogs about it, so we ordered a ton, but we still couldn’t keep it in stock!  We’ll have more sizes coming by the middle of August.

This week’s #1 seller was an old favorite – the C&C California Bold Tank!  We have carried this tank for years, literally, and it continues to be a customer favorite.

See all Top Sellers of the week on shopLAstyle.com!

]]> http://whohastwothumbs.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/if-jesus-wears-jeans-are-they-heaven-for-all-mankind/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:06:08 +0000 mollybuckley http://whohastwothumbs.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/if-jesus-wears-jeans-are-they-heaven-for-all-mankind/

When I think of the Son of God, a few things come to mind:

1. Son of God
2. The “BIG BANG”
3. Turning water into wine
4. Moses
5. Being holy
6. Resurrection
7. Miracles
8. Religion

Things that DON’T come to mind:

1. Modern technology
2. Abercrombie + Fitch campaigns
3. 21st Century fashion
4. Jesus on the cross in Jeans.

Okay, so we’ve already heard rumors about being able to call and leave a message for God and stuff, but the 4th item on the list… the whole “Jesus on the cross in JEANS” thing, that was new for me. Well, Father David Buckley (no relation to me, I swear) in East Sussex, England unveiled a sculpture that cost 35,000 pounds (not pounds as in weight, but POUNDS as in the British currency) (which is the equivalent to $57,260 in the U.S.), of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in jeans.

MY Jesus is formal, but he also likes to party.

The sculpture was unveiled to depict Christ as a man of the 21st century. Okay, I get it. Christianity is always trying to get new people on board, and I am totally fine with that. But I don’t think Jesus in a pair of jeans with a neatly trimmed beard is going to convert an entire nation. [Also, as mentioned in the title of this blog entry, would the jeans happen to be HEAVEN-FOR-ALL-MANKIND? Because if so, I want those jeans. Only as long as they have awesome pockets. I have an affinity for nice jeans, and well, I tend to purchase my jeans based on the styling of the pockets.]

Back to the subject at hand. If Jesus is now a man of the 21st century, then what else does new, hip Jesus do?

• Jesus speaks profoundly and chooses his words wisely, so I say Jesus would DEFINITELY be on Twitter. I am going to guess that his Twitter name would be @theSON. The drawback? He would only be allowed to save 140 characters at a time.
• FACEBOOK. This has actually been taken care of for me. You can actually be a FAN of Jesus on Facebook. Although Jesus is a bit behind in that he hasn’t yet registered a USERNAME. Come on, man! Get with the TIMES.
• Cell phones. I am positive that Jesus would be an iPhone man. Let’s call it, for him, SKYphone. I have a feeling the “Knock on Wood” application might be his favorite.
• Transportation? He would absolutely drive a Toyota PRIUS, but we shall, for Him, rename it the PRAYUS. Logical AND economical.

I’m going to keep brainstorming more things I want to see in my 21st Century Jesus. But for now, I’m going to get back to watching Paris Hilton’s My New BFF. I don’t care what you say, but THAT show is addicting.

All for now.

I recently had the displeasure of facing the challenge of packing for a week long visit to the east coast. Hooray for a getaway! A hearty boooo to all of the prep work! It was during this time that it became incredibly apparent to me that the 7 for All Mankind Josefina Jean may be this year’s MVP of denim. Ladies, go with me on this. You know what happens when you’re packing your suitcase and the time comes to select jeans. All of a sudden, you turn into Sybil and somehow decide that all of your personalities need their own pair, which inevitably leads to over packing, which in turn leads to laying on your luggage while attempting to zip it closed. Not fun.

However, I assure you, the Seven Josefinas are the solution to all your travel wardrobe worries. The distressing and relaxed fit is a nod to the wildly popular, laid back vibe of the Boyfriend Jean, while the skinny silhouette and 2% elastane makes it body conscious, therefore giving it subtle sex appeal. These can literally be worn just about anywhere with almost anything. They’re my “Everything Jean”.

We now carry the Seven Josefina in two washes – the original Vintage California and the brand new Vintage Honolulu!

7 For All Mankind Josefina in Vintage California and Vintage Honolulu

]]> http://blog.shoplastyle.com/2009/07/13/jessica-alba-in-7-for-all-mankind-roxanne/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:18:13 +0000 shoplastyle http://blog.shoplastyle.com/2009/07/13/jessica-alba-in-7-for-all-mankind-roxanne/

Jessica Alba was spotted this weekend in 7 For All Mankind’s new Roxanne in Super Vintage Nakita.  Her daughter, Honor, is so cute!  There hasn’t been a jean this hot since the 7 For All Mankind Josefina first shipped!  We’ve had it in for less than a week and we’re almost sold out.  Don’t worry – we have more stock coming soon.

See related post:  Celebrities Wearing Seven Roxanne in Super Vintage Nakita

Customers have been emailing us for weeks inquiring about the release date of two popular celebrity styles, and now they’re finally here!  Cameron Diaz first wore the 7 For All Mankind Roxanne in Super Vintage Nakita to the Kids Choice Awards this year, but they weren’t available for sale until now.  Rihanna also recently debuted the J Brand Twill Tie-Dye Pencil Leg Jean in Oz.  We’re pleased to offer them now on Shop LA Style for our customers…get them while you can, because we have a feeling these won’t last long!

Shop all New Arrivals on shopLAstyle.com!

How to shop for great items on a tight budget
By: Ashley Williams

With every screech of the metal hanger before, the search for the perfect fashion piece becomes more intense. Browsing through the racks and racks of shirts, dresses, skirts, and pants, brings about the excitement and thrill of finding the perfect item in any vintage store. This store in particular hosts garments and accessories from the 1940s to the 1990s. Each piece, unique and one-of-a-kind, subdues any shopper’s passion of finding items seemingly created solely for them. Looking through this quaint vintage store, the super short, shapeless mod dresses from the 1960s and the knit off the shoulder sweaters from the 1980s all hit the right spot in my fashion-filled mind. But as I glance over to the accessories counter in the little vintage shop, I notice a 1960s vintage Dooney & Bourke bag that only my grandmother could have owned. When I realized Dooney & Bourke bags cost about $300 plus I knew I had to have it. Retail price: $60. The all leather, emerald green, navy blue, and cream handbag with brown detailing is the perfect fit for my purse collection, actually, the perfect fit to anyone’s collection. So of course, I got the bag. A unique find like this can be achieved by anyone. Having a good eye and knowing where and when to shop are all factors of buying on a budget for any fashionista, or anyone interested in fashion, that is. With some tips and hints I’ll show you the best places to shop when you want to buy a great piece on a tight budget.

Thrift Stores Companies like Goodwill and Salvation Army have been around for over 100 years, and many people have utilized their services. However, many others have shunned them, only shopping at department stores, boutiques, and malls. When we think of items at the Goodwill or Salvation Army, we think – sequined holiday sweaters, pasty black high-waisted “mom jeans” and run down Reeboks from the 1980s. Nonetheless, through some of the fashion faux pas throughout the store, there are many hidden gems to be found. Mostly, it takes a lot of patience and a good eye for a good find. Remember that many of the people who are able to donate their clothes away are usually have somewhat of an idea of current fashions. When they no longer can use these items or simply don’t want them, they know that donating to these services is a tax write off and a great way to give back. Searching through these stores, you can find many great designer pieces that are either gently worn or have never been worn before (with tags). A great item I found on shopgoodwill.com is a silver Diane von Furstenberg cocktail dress that was auctioned off for $26. Originally this dress was about $485 and is still being auctioned off on websites such as ebay.com at this price. Finding items like these are not always going to be easy, but when you do come across them, you know it was definitely worth the try. Ekom Ekwere, a fashion merchandising major, purchased a black and pink, Bisou Bisou, three-quarter length shirt with a black detailed bow on the back for $4.99 at a Goodwill store in Pembroke Pines, FL. Remember that if you have no luck at one particular thrift store, most likely there is another somewhere around your town. What one Goodwill or Salvation Army might not have, another may.

Fashions Recycle When one style goes out, it is only gone for so long. While shopping at Goodwill or Salvation Army, you may come across vintage clothing that was once out of style but now is in fashion and for a much cheaper price, such as denim wide leg jeans from the 1970s that have now hit the runways in 2009. Vintage boutiques are also a great way to find once out-of-date clothing at cheap prices. Now, not all vintage boutiques are inexpensive, especially in cities like New York or London, but nonetheless, you can find those great gems in the midst of the racks. While shopping at Sick Boy Vintage right here in Tallahassee, I found a vintage 1970s Florida State Football shirt for only $7. Usually, our FSU logo shirts run around $20-$30 at the bookstore. I was also able to find vintage 1980s Levi’s 501 high-waisted jeans for only $14. Currently, the Levi’s 501 jean runs from $68-$78 on levi.com.

Vintage You must have patience and an eye for what you want while shopping vintage. While there can be many great finds within vintage shops, just be careful of broken stitches, zippers or holes that compromise the item. Because these items have been passed along for so many years, some malfunctions may occur that can ruin a piece. However, something great about all vintage clothing is that they are one-of-a-kind. For young girls shopping for a prom dress, vintage shops may be better than going to the mall because of the unique selection. Or even for young women going to a cocktail party where they want to stand out; vintage clothing can set you apart.

Grandma’s Closet If your grandmother is like mine, and keeps almost all her key pieces throughout time, then you may find some special items hidden in the back of her closet. Grandmothers are a great way to reminisce on previous trends and fashions throughout the 20th century. Especially since many of the high-end designers we know of today (Lacoste, Chanel, Yves St. Laurent), weren’t as expensive during their time. I know that my grandmother bought many designer items back in the 50s and 60s, which were considered cheap back then, but now can cost well into the thousands of dollars. That’s how I snagged my vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy bag, which goes for about $700 today. Okay, so you may not find that perfect dress for a first date or high-wasted 1950s dark denim that has made a come back in 2009, but accessories like jewelry, bags, and scarves are always items that never go out of style.

Discount Retailers If you’re not the type of person to shop at thrift stores, or you don’t like the idea of used garments passed along from the 1970s, then another great way to go shopping on a budget is at discount and off-price retailers. Examples of discount and off-price retailers are Wal-Mart, Target, Tj Maxx, Ross, Marshall’s, and Steinmart. Discount retailers are companies that sell their items at a discounted price to the customer, while off-price retailers are companies that sell merchandise that did not sell at other department stores. Today, discount retailers like Target have big name designers within their stores to offer quality clothing at affordable prices. Designers like Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, and Liz Lange are all featuring their items at Target for the woman on a budget. Stores like Tj Maxx and Ross offer designer clothing passed down from department stores. Many times these are the items that did not sell in the department store, while other times the manufacturer made a surplus of clothing and sold it to the off-price retailer. Latia Walker, a co-worker at Steinmart, stated they currently had in stock a “BCBG jogging suit that cost $52 for both the pants and a hoodie, while Macy’s sold it for $198 for each piece separately.” With a keen eye you can find great items for much less than if you were to go directly to the department store. Many people complain that off-price retailers are out of style and not up with the current fashions. Sometimes this may be true; however, other times, there are many pieces that naturally never go out of style, such as a little black dress, or a basic medium-wash bootcut jean. Jessica Octavien recently told me she “found Seven For All Mankind dark denim jeans for $50 at Tj Maxx.” These run almost $200 on 7forallmankind.com. Rarely do you ever find designer clothing on clearance, or even marked down a few dollars. However, knowing the right places to shop and at what time, you can find great deals or great items.

Good Sales After every fashion season, the items that did not sell usually go on clearance. But to know when this happens, you have to know some background information about the fashion industry. One, fashion only has two seasons – autumn/winter and spring/summer. At the end of each season is when items will go on sale, usually the months of February and August. At the end of February the spring items usually are coming in and the sweaters are going out. Same with August and summer items such as tank tops and shorts. During these times, and sometimes a little earlier, you’ll find great clearance prices on items that did not sell during the season. This is an easy way to pick up the knit sweater you wanted but couldn’t afford from Nordstrom’s to wear next winter. And if you happen to be looking for a gift for your sweetie, Justin Fort said that he bought a Perry Ellis, long sleeve button-up shirt from Dillard’s for $9.99 during the end of the autumn/winter season. Kirwich Joseph stated he purchased the trendy and stylish Creative Recreation sneakers, that sell for $100-$170, for $70 at a Nordstrom’s in Miami. Second, just because it’s the end of the season and these are the items no one wanted, doesn’t mean you can’t wear them next time around. Sometimes trends don’t catch on until the next season, and if you’ve already purchased those trendy items, you are ahead of the bunch.

Precautions There are, however, some outlets of shopping to take precautions with: outlet malls and online shopping such as ebay.com. Outlet malls are usually made to carry the items from the manufacturer at a cheaper price because they were usually overstock or they are items made specifically for the outlet store. With that, sometimes you aren’t getting the best deal possible. At Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg, VA, I purchased Lacoste polo style shirts for the same price as they would cost at a Lacoste retail store in the mall, around $70-$80. Make sure to know the retail price of items set by manufacturers and retailers before you look for sales. This will help you to instinctively know if you’re getting a good deal or not. Also, beware of sites such as ebay.com when shopping for designer pieces through the web. Although you can find great deals on used items (some new) through the site, you need to check for authenticity of the items and the ratings of sellers. Many people (myself included!) have been scammed on eBay and it’s difficult to get that money back. Nonetheless, if the seller or eBay can verify authenticity and the seller has positive ratings (not just a few, but a significant amount) then eBay is a good way to purchase designer pieces for a cheaper price.

While always wanting the best of the best, but not having the best of resources can often times be painful, finding ways to shop without breaking your bank account can be really simple. Knowing where to shop, how to shop, and what to look for will be extremely beneficial to your pockets. And although thrift, vintage, discount, and sale shopping may not seem all that glamorous, finding those hidden gems amongst the faux pas can bring allure to any closet!

This week, Gilt Groupe is having a wonderful sale featuring Rachel Roy, Peter Som, Seven for all Mankind, Ali Ro, Ellie Tahari, Stuart Weitzman, Judith Ripka, & Oscar Blandi among other phenomenal designers. All of the current sales will end at midnight, on July 2nd or July 3rd. There is a lot of merchandise sold out already so be sure to check out Gilt Groupe very soon!

About Gilt Groupe: “Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to Men’s, Women’s and Children’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts 36 hours and features hand selected styles from a single designer”.

Click here for your invitation to !

This week’s #1 seller was the 7 For All Mankind Dojo with Pieced Pocket in Dark Jamaica!  The Dojo is always a popular style and this unique pocket makes it a special piece for the Dojo collector.  The Dark Jamaica wash is an easy wash to wear year round.

Seven For All Mankind Dojo with Pieced Pocket in Dark Jamaica

See all of This Week’s Top Sellers at shopLAstyle.com!

]]> http://blog.shoplastyle.com/2009/06/10/on-trend-light-wash-denim/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:36:26 +0000 Dionne http://blog.shoplastyle.com/2009/06/10/on-trend-light-wash-denim/

Hayden Panettiere, Rachel Zoe, Teri Hatcher, Kate Hudson, and Salma Hayek

The runway shows suggested it and many of our favorite celebrities have agreed… Light Wash Denim is what we should be wearing this summer. I, for one, am pleased as can be since I have a really cute pair of pale, super flare Sevens from last summer that I lived in until chilly temperatures and rain would no longer allow it. This year, I intend on wearing them until they literally fall apart, so as a back up, I have my eye on several light washes from Citizens of Humanity, J Brand, Hudson, and of course, Seven for All Mankind. I can’t decide which ones to make my move on. Would it be excessive to just buy them all? Trust me, that option is seriously up for consideration!

7 for All Mankind Bootcut in Vintage Anguilla and Hudson Bootcut in Primm

Citizens of Humanity Kelly Bootcut in Glastonbury and J Brand Love Story in Loveless

7 or All Mankind Sunrise A Pocket in Holland and Joe’s Jeans Cropped Ex-Lover in Rya

Shop all Jeans on shopLAstyle.com!

]]> http://blog.shoplastyle.com/2009/06/09/short-story/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:13:42 +0000 Dionne http://blog.shoplastyle.com/2009/06/09/short-story/

Generally, when you live in LA you see people wearing shorts all year around and are perfectly within your rights to join in. But despite sunshine and mild weather that knows no seasonal bounds, somehow I always feel a little odd bearing my thighs and knees in what most of the country considers to be the dead of winter. Needless to say, the seasonal change has given me permission to indulge in the carefree, casual styling of what I lovingly refer to as “the abbreviated pant”. Here are a few pairs that are fun, flirty, and functional.

Seven for All Mankind Shorty in Vintage Connecticut and C&C Cotton Short in Navy

True Religion Disco Sophie Big T Bermuda in Medium Del Mar and Hudson Jeans Meg Cuffed Short in Calico

Seven for All Mankind Dojo Short in Honduras and Citizens of Humanity Shorts in River’s Edge

Shop all Shorts on shopLAstyle.com!

The frenzy has begun!  Seven For All Mankind leaked a few pairs of their new jean – the Roxanne skinny jean in Super Vintage Nakita – to celebrities and Seven lovers everywhere are trying to get their hands on them!  So far, Cameron Diaz and Teri Hatcher have both been spotted wearing them.  This distressed skinny will be available on shopLAstyle.com this summer!

Cameron Diaz in Seven For All Mankind Roxanne in Super Vintage Nakita

Teri Hatcher in Seven For All Mankind Roxanne in Super Vintage Nakita

Comment below or sign up for our email list and we’ll email you as soon as these jeans are in stock!

Shop all 7 For All Mankind jeans on shopLAstyle.com!

I mentioned Patrick Demarchelier in one of yesterday’s post and realised I’d neglected to blog about him specifically.

Patrick is great.

Really great.

So great he got a mention in The Devil Wears Prada.

Here are some pictures….

Sasha Pivovarova and Coco Rocha in Shine A Light -American Vogue, December 2008

Aline Weber in La Vague du Folk -Vogue Paris, June 2008

Sasha Pivovarova in Boy Meets Girl -American Vogue, March 2009

Anja Rubik in Where the Wild Things Are -British Vogue, December 2008

Iris Strubegger in Drama Class -British Vogue, January 2009

Ymre Stiekema in Agricouture -Vogue Paris, April 2009

Natasha Poly in Fit to a T -American Vogue, April 2009

Spring/Summer Ad Campaign for Seven for All Mankind

]]> http://shoppingpr0n.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/mens-dating-tips-fashion-style/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:31:33 +0000 dinsquared http://shoppingpr0n.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/mens-dating-tips-fashion-style/

It’s so good to see you again, my darling pr0n pals.  I apologize for the prolonged absence; it was unexpected, and I’ve longed to get back to you.  Here’s what’s inspired me today: last night I met up with a gentleman caller of whom I’m fond, but have not seen in quite some time.

Commes Des Garcons Degrade Sport Shirt - $445, Barney's Coop

They say you’re only as young as you feel, and while that’s true, it’s been a few years since either of us saw 30.  My gentleman caller, who is a handsome fellow, showed up wearing an Old Navy Polo, cargo shorts, and casual shoes.  It’s not the worst style that your blogger’s ever seen, but not the best, either.

In my caller’s defense, he confessed that he did not know how to dress; this is an affliction from which many a young man suffers: Fashion Challenged.  In today’s post, I’m going to answer the question:  how does one dress these days when one is courting a young lady of the new millennium?

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Sometimes I think fashion is so simple, I wonder how so many get it wrong.  But I recognize that the basics are shown, it can become second nature for all.  I’ve done a man’s semi-casual outfit once before, for Sunday brunch; the date outfit is not so different from the brunch outfit.

We’ve got the usual April heat wave here in DC, where it goes from 50 to nearly 90 inside of a week.  I know your dear blogger was caught off guard, and thanked her lucky stars her summer wardrobe was machine washable.  So for our first option, let’s cut our gentleman caller some slack and show him how to properly wear shorts when drinking with a lady.

Here are two different flat front shorts: khaki if you’re a little bit country; plaid, if you’re a little bit rock and roll.  My gentleman caller told me he shops at Old Navy, so I found these at Old Navy’s grown-up siblings: Banana Republic and J. Crew.

On top, I like to style a button down shirt, with a tee underneath; I’m a bit old-fashioned that way.

You can stay on the safe side with a solid color long sleeve – just zhoozh bit, in the words of Carson Kressley.  You don’t have to be so tucked in, and you can roll the sleeves up haphazardly; you’re learning how to dress up casual wear, and dress down work wear.

Women know the dirty little secret of fashion is that you spend time to look fantastic, so you look as if it’s taken you no time at all to look that way.

Don’t be afraid to try something a little different and show some personality.  Put a clean, well-maintained, logo t-shirt in a different color underneath the button down; humor is fine within reason.  Just make sure you are positive about your lady friend’s sense of humor.  Or try a micro-plaid or stripe with your plaid shorts.  The general rule for mixing patterns is one big, one little; one big plaid, one little plaid.

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Gordon Rush Dark Brown Leather Sandals, $135.15 at Bluefly

Few subjects in the fashion world are as controversial as the “mandal”: the man’s sandal.  Is it a do or a don’t?  In this blogger’s opinion, the problem lies not with the poor, maligned mandal, but with the feet that possess them!

Men, it’s time for your first pedicure.  Not only is it incredibly relaxing, and pleasurable, but it makes your feet look good.  Again, women’s dirty little secret is, that our tootsies don’t look this way just because of an extra X chromosome, we pay.  As should you, if your feet plan to see the light of day after March.

If I hear even one of you asking me about flip-flops, there’s no telling what I’ll do!  Flip-flops are for the beach.  When you are not on the beach you will wear a shoe.  *breathes in*  It’s okay, I’m alright, I’m not going to hurt anyone.  Yet.

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Let’s move on to long pants, which can be known as “khakis”, even when not khaki colored.  Their proper name is of course “chinos”, but lots of things which are proper will get you looked at strangely.

Observant pr0n prawns (hehehe) will note that while I put a long sleeve shirt with a short, I’ve put a short sleeve shirt with a long pant.

Of course there will be situations where both of one or the other will be necessary, depending on the weather, but playing with proportion adds interest to an outfit.

Men should not fall into the trap of buying clothing that is too big; check that your shoulder seams are actually at your shoulders.  The shirt can be a bit loose or trim, depending on the particular style – try a slimmer cut shirt if you’re a trim fellow.  It won’t make you look bigger, but buying bigger will make you look smaller.

There’s nothing necessarily wrong with a casual shoe, but it depends on the shoe.  A plain sneaker or athletic type shoe does not tell your lady guest that you have put thought into your appearance.

Puma Green Leather 'Scarred Street Low' Sneaker, $111.34 at Bluefly

A sneaker with some color and style, paired with a solid or patterned top (choose one color from the shirt for your shoes), says that you are a gentleman of some distinct joie de vivre or je ne sais quoi, and what lady would not want that?  Of course, leather is always appropriate, and a simple driving moccasin is simple, classic, and comfortable.

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A simple wardrobe of easy to mix and match pieces is what everyone should strive for. When meeting a member of the other gender, one wants to make a good impression – but perhaps not too good.  One should look attractive, color coordinated, neat, and just a smidge dressed up.  Let your clothing tell your lady friend that you have been looking forward to your outing together.

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In my next post, we’ll talk about ladies, and what to wear when their gentleman comes calling.

As always, it was good for me. Tell me; was it good for you?

Today is the day to show your Mother some love. No, not the human one (though, it’s a good idea to love her, too)…I’m talking about Mother Earth! I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that it sure is great to have such a beautiful planet to call home. In honor of  Earth Day, we at Shop LA Style want to encourage you to show your eco-conscious enthusiasm today and every day. Here are a few of our favorite Earth friendly, organic garments.

Vince Organic Cotton Vest in Grey

C&C California Organic Slub V-neck Tee in White

C&C California Organic French Terry Hoodie in White (also available in Faded Black)

Seven For All Mankind Organic Crissy Bell in California

Shop all Organic on shopLAstyle.com!

Psst! Here’s the secret to snagging some goodies from the new Nordstrom Rack — without losing your mind in the process.

-Be patient. You’ll have to sift through racks and weave between other eager shoppers.
-Plan ahead. The dressing room always has a line, and if you go on a weekend you’ll most likely spend some time finding a parking spot.
-Keep an eye out. Like its counterparts Saks Off 5th and Neiman Marcus Last Call, there are some super steals from hip designers just waiting for you to take home and cherish.

Top three reasons to run to the Rack:

1. Rich & Skinny boyfriend jeans: These babies are going fast, so be speedy and get your hands a pair of Spring’s hottest denim. If Rich & Skinny isn’t your style, opt for Seven For All Mankind, Joe’s, Citizens of Humanity, Earnest Sewn, or AG by Adrianno Goldschmeid.

2. Accessories: From flats to sandals and pumps to purses, these are timeless items that will never go out of style. Other great accessories include Juicy Couture sunglasses, Michael Kors bags and Pashmina scarves.

3. Shoes: (Because we might have a fetish) Your tootsies will look trendy in Sam Edelman, Dolce Vita, Havaianas, Reef, Via Spiga, Ed Hardy, Nike, Lacoste … the list is endless!

Your friends will envy all your fashion finds; and they’ll be even more jealous that you paid only half the price.

Nordstrom Rack is located on North Central Expressway east of 75 across from NorthPark Center

Jaimie Siegle

This week’s #1 seller was the Seven For all Mankind Low Rise Ginger Jean in Tahiti!

The Low Rise Ginger has been a long-standing favorite of our customers and the Tahiti wash is a perfect lighter wash for Spring and Summer.  With warmer weather headed our way, we’re not surprised it’s this week’s #1!

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Juicy Couture Smocked Stripe Maxi Dress in Maldives.  Looking at this dress makes me want to go on vacation!

Juicy Couture Limited Edition Blue Whale & Yorkie Charm.  Open the whale’s mouth to reveal a cute little Yorkie…how Juicy!

Seven For All Mankind Crop Straight in Vintage Nakita.  A slimmer boyfriend jean for those who like the look of a distressed crop without the saggy baggy styling.

Susana Monaco Open Back Dress in Peonies.   I love the back cut-out and pleated front of this dress.

Vince 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan in Cream.  The perfect summer weight for over tees or dresses.

Shop all New Arrivals at shopLAstyle.com!

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