Cheap Chicas on Nate Berkus show sharing about 8 items every lady should have in her wardrobe...including the ponte knit pant

Here is the show and a couple of ideas for how to style your new ponte knit pants:)

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The new must-have pant according to Cheap Chicas

Ponte Knit Pant by fashionalities featuring ponte knit pants

1.  Women's Alexander Wang Ponte Knit Track Pants $450 crazy high, but thought I'd share designer version as well;)  2. Lilliana's fave!  Simply Vera Vera Wang Skinny Ponte Pants on sale for $33.60..maybe get a coupon and take a little more off:)  3.  Rachel Roy Skinny Ponte Pants $207 4.  BCBGMAXAZRIA Mason Ponte Knit Pant $118  5.  Similar to above: MICHAEL Michael Kors Petite Pants, Skinny Leg Ponte Knit $29.99  6.  The pair I think I'm getting by Gap of course:)  Gap Ponte Pant (they seem to have a variety of styles in ponte knit) $16.99

After watching the Nate Berkus show last week an item that Lilliana Vazquez of Cheap Chicas was gushing over caught my attention.  The Ponte Knit Pant.  Now she says this is an everyday pant for any lady...from home to office...it's an upgrade to the legging, but just as comfy.  I'm excited to try them out...but, wanted to ask her a few more questions and thought I'd share:)
NOTE: Here is the show that I am referring to over and over:)

*Why would you say every woman needs a pair of black ponte knit pants in their wardrobe?

IT’S A STAPLE...JUST LIKE A CLASSIC WHITE BUTTON DOWN.  THEY'RE EASY TO PAIR WITH OTHER CLASSIC ITEMS OR USE THEM TO EXPERIMENT WITH MORE FASHION FORWARD ITEMS.  I'M ALSO ALL ABOUT PIECES THAT MIX FUNCTION AND FASHION--PONTE PANTS ARE SO COMFORTABLE AND THEY CAN GO SUPER CASUAL OR DRESSED UP.  AND IN MY OPINION, THEY'RE THE PERFECT HYBRID--THE COMFORT OF A LEGGING WITH THE STYLING OF A TROUSER THANKS TO THE DOUBLE KNIT INTERLOCK FABRIC THAT MAKES THEM FIRM AND RESILIENT BUT STILL FLEXIBLE AND SOFT.

*I don't own any yet and I'm searching for the right pair.  Which brands do you recommend trying?

I REALLY LIKE SIMPLY VERA VERA WANG AT KOHLS.  HERS HAVE GREAT DETAILING (SEAMS, POCKETS), GREAT STRETCH THAT BOUNCES BACK AFTER WASHING AND THEY'RE SUPER AFFORDABLE!  OLD NAVY ALSO MAKES SOME GREAT ONES THAT HAVE A MORE MODERN FLAIR! (She got these in December…I didn’t see them online.  But, I say check out your local store.  They have huge sales going on right now and you might be able to test this new pant out for nothing:))

*How would you style the black ponte knit pant?

I LOVE A PONTE PANT WITH AN OVER SIZED SWEATER AND FLAT BOOTS IN THE WINTER.  FOR A DRESSIER LOOK AT THE OFFICE OR A NIGHT OUT THEY ALSO LOOK SUPER CUTE WITH A SILK BUTTON DOWN, A BLAZER AND HEELS!

*Please include anything about the pant I should share:)

THEY HAVE TO HAVE DETAILS LIKE SEAMS AND/OR POCKETS-- THE FABRIC SHOULD ALSO FEEL THICK AND STRUCTURED, OTHERWISE IT'S JUST A LEGGING!

 

I'm LOVING how interior designer, Sheila Bridges is rocking stripes on the Nate Berkus show!

I'm so inspired!  I've never seen anyone where stripes this way!  I'm so going to make this happen ASAP!  Stay tuned!  P.S., I love her wallpaper too:)

Great DIY tips from the Nate Berkus show on how to update your accessories on a dime!

Erica Domesek from P.S. I made this on the Nate Berkus show!

Home Must-Have: Mirrored Accents

Since I am now home with my daughter during the day I now watch shows like Martha Stewart and Nate Berkus (might I add, women LOVE him!!:) and I've become addicted to home decor on another level:)  I also LOVE to read online magazine Lonny Mag and Rue Magazine which inspire me even more...even bloggers like The Glamourai, B Jones Style, Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere and Love Maegan share pictures and DIY's from their home that I also look to get help from.  Finally, catalogs like West Elm, Jonathan Adler and Pottery Barn also make me so excited to get the mail.

I say all of this to share that the home trend that Nate Berkus shared that I have to have is the mirrored tray (which I'm showing here from Target for only $17.99). To be honest...I want all five of them, which you can find out here.  But, I am just really digging all things mirror in my house right now.  And the fun thing is you can add it to your home regardless of the style of your decor, genius!

Great beauty tips from the Nate Berkus show that are natural and/or reusing items

Some of these I didn't even know so I had to share!  Tips for teeth, nails, shoes, and more!  Here is the link for the information.

These are two ideas from the Nate Berkus show that I am doing right away

P.S. These are good gift ideas too.:

Magnet Brooches
A great way to repurpose an old brooch or vintage earrings or jewelry is to turn your old item into a new, decorative magnet. Cut off the back of the brooch with a wire cutter, and add a magnet from the craft store with a glue gun. You'll have beautiful magnets that you can use on your refrigerator, in your home office, or any space where you can hang a magnetic message board. Instead of wasting space in your drawers, you'll be able to admire and use your brooches every day!

Framed Trays
Turn your vintage frames into decorative serving trays with only an 1/8th of a yard of fabric! Put your favorite fabric underneath the glass of your frame, and you'll create a beautiful tray you can display in your bathroom, on a side table in your living room, or even use as a serving tray. Everything looks better if it's displayed on a beautiful tray!

Before you give anything away in your home for good, consider these last ditch design ideas and turn your trash into treasure!