want: MM6 legging

Some amazing leggings just popped up on Creatures of Comfort. MM6 with an allover striped juxtaposed geometrically as if they were cut up and re-attached. A perfect legging to put together with simple dresses or wear as pictures with pop colors shoes. And kind of a steal at $135...I bet these sell out quickly.

And speaking of the shoes, from the Spring/Summer Woman by Common Projects, the red slip-on oxfords are just beyond words. I would like to look around and see if they come in black or maybe navy. As much as I love the red, I know they would be much more versatile in a darker color, especially because they are pretty pricey at $449.

madewell

So on my recent shopping trip to NYC, I scored at J.Crew's less ruffle-y sister brand, Madewell. My bounty included: perfect-fitting tight black ankle jeans, loose cuffed boyfriend jeans, two great striped tops, a cute plaid button-up and these awesome cropped black leggings with a gold zipper detail at the bottom. And my total was amazingly under $500. At Barneys, it wouldn't have even been under the $1000 mark.

Well I have been a little forlorn wearing any of these great items since there is no Madewell store here in Portland and none of the stuff has been available online (with the exception of a smattering at shopbop). ... Until now! what a nice surprise that Madewell's online store has just opened!

Check it out here: Madewell. And don't be put off by the kind of cheesy black&white photos. I think they are still working out the kinks on their image. Trust me, the clothes are good, both the fit and quality, and not a million dollars.

Here are a couple of my scores:

Zip Leggings (only $35!)

skinny black ankle jeans

boyish but sexy plaid shirt

basic black&white striped tee

another striped tee but I bought it in red

And I love these shorts too. Might have to place a "small" summer order.

denim leggings done well

If you can believe it, these denim leggings are from Urban Outfitters and are only $39. I love how the waistband is like leggings but how they still have back pockets like jeans. And the price is so good, you can afford to buy more than one color. And there are quite a few to choose from. Take a look here.

spring Acne

Some amazing pieces from Acne's pre-Spring collection: several well-tailored silk pants and shorts, a nice asymmetric dress, spot-on denim leggings, and FINALLY a long dress. (I love long dresses and they have been almost extinct for the last several years. This dress would look great with a textured cardigan and a low shoe.)

All items available at Creatures of Comfort.

LOVE these leggings

These leggings are AMAZING! They are by Future Classics and have a buttoned placket all the way down the front. Unfortunately they are $350. I am sure H&M will be doing the knock-off version soon. In the meantime I will continue to sweat these. See below for them styled in a look.

They are available at totokaelo. Although the grey is already sold out (!) but you can still buy them in black.

liquid leggings - for KIDS!

Not to give too much credit to celebrities and their stylists but 3-year-old Suri Cruise tipped me off on this one. Liquid leggings have been in for a while now. Even becoming somewhat mainstream. Now they are available for the toddler set. And for only $25! So cute!

Realistically they are probably quite slippery for those still toddling around and definitely not the most breathable fabric. Very chic nonetheless.

Available here.