Designer threads aren't always on-trend

Rachel Bilson was spotted in these beautiful Paige USA Womens Silverlake Shorts in the Friction wash (see title link) on July 20 of last year. Seems like she'd be a great fashion icon, no? But these $149 shorts are far from the trend these days...in fact, Daisy Dukes are a don't with the theme of being somewhat classy. Opt for longer shorts instead of these teeny-tiny cutoffs. The heavy 12.5 oz. fabric will weigh you down, too.

Designer Jeans

I rarely blog about jeans because I rarely find special pairs worth noting. I have come to realize that if you want jeans that are eye-catching, you better be prepared to pay the price.
Exhibit A: These Womens Skyline 10" Ankle Peg w/Zipper jeans in the Kingston shade are from Paige Denim and retail for $198 on the Paige USA website (see title link). Although it's hard to tell from the small image to the left, they feature ankle zippers, that gorgeous skinny style that shows off any figure, a 14" leg opening, and a 98% cotton material to keep you cozy and comfy in that 11.5 oz. of fabric. No doubt about it, jeans that fit well show. But are they really worth the price?