The GAP makes a return in my book

The GAP always seems to take a break for me for a couple of seasons and this season I have to say is a HUGE return...I went into the store yesterday because of what I saw in the window and was pleasantly surprised.  Even though the store is getting a lot of flack because of the new "logo" that came and gone I think the style is definitely here to stay.
FYI-sale right now online: everything is 20% off today and 15% tomorrow.  and...mark your calendars...Pierre Hardy in Gap stores next week!

This is my must-have!  I want it in ivory:)

I love the sleeve and color of this!

Love the sleeve!

Dress up or down.

I wouldn't pair this with the "matching" top, but once again, I love the color.

Black on sale for only $19.99!

Cute and comfy!

Everyone needs this!

FALL into The GAP

I love the style of the skirt w/ the cummerbund detail on the waist...it's casual with the fabric used---but, it looks really chic for fall.  And you can use the pieces as separates for the entire year.
It looks like cropped trousers remain strong this season.  I love the sweater that looks like a cloak...and great layering.  Patrick Robinson shows how to layer in Glamour magazine.
Loving the sweater!  Plus the neck detail is a MUST!
I am in LOVE!!!!  I already know what I need for this fall...I am on a roll skipping over summer like this...I am just ready to get out of this AZ heat!:)

Low-Rise is O-U-T and Hi-Rise is on the rise with designer labels like Diesel Jeans

I still don't understand how low-rise jeans were "in" for anyone beyond high school.  As my father-in-law always says, who wants to see someone's crack?  Which I totally agree with...who wants to sit down and not be, sure???  And it's funny because even the ladies that snicker about someone's Victoria Secrets hanging out still go on and do the same tragedy.  What I would like to share with everyone today (even though it seems that the high waisted style did its thing last season) is that a pair of high waisted or at the waist jeans do not need to look like mom jeans where it gives you that pooch in the front:)  Here are a couple of styles that flatter and accentuate a great body without showing any of it:)Designers like Diesel Jeans, Levis, and The GAP are doing just that and I think that this is a trend that a fashionista should follow.  When you begin to see brands going in a direction, that usually means it is going to be an industry focus...now, I am not saying I think the low-rise style was a plus, but everyone jumped on board...so, hopefully this is one that will go up again.Styling:

In this image they have the Diesel Jeans styled with the blouse on the outside, but I think that the great part of a higher waist jean is you have the option to tuck the blouse in or leave it out to make it more casual.  With low-waist jeans the only option is to leave the top out or else you get this muffin top affect. 

Levis actually offers two styles---at the waist (not ad dramatic) and hi rise...you can opt for either and get the same effect-a covered bum:)  And as you can see in the styling above, the top is tucked in and you can see all of the details of the accessory, the belt-which is a strong accessory these past few years, so why hide it by a blouse because your jeans go too low??

Benefits:

Wearing higher waist jeans not only keeps the crack from showing, but also gives you a longer leaner look.  The only time I would wear them with flats is if the style is a high waist cigarette jean.  Otherwise, just reaching for the sky in this style wearing high heels or wedges.