Denim Dilemma

Sarah Jessica Parker in mom-mode

I've been seeing so much denim in so many different forms lately...  And this Vogue.com article on denim-on-denim caught my eye (with images below).  Can you have too much of a good thing when it comes to good ole blue jeans? 

Photo (from left): Hugues Laurent; Martin Karius/Splash News (Stella McCartney); Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW (Derek Lam)

Photo: (from left) Monica Feudi/GoRunway.com (Céline); Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW (Derek Lam); Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW (Stella McCartney)

I, for one, love mixing chambray with denim a la Sarah Jessica Parker, above. And a good denim tunic or shirtdress could be a wardrobe classic... but I am not so sure I could pull off the full "Texas tuxedo" look. What do you think?

Going Wide

Derek Lam

I've been going skinny for a few years now... squeezing myself into the tightest jeans I possibly can -- even when I was very pregnant. Despite my husband telling me that even Kate Moss doesn't look good in skinny jeans (I beg to differ), I persisted. And since I've gone skinny, I'm not sure I can ever go back. 


I admit that I recently bought a pair of J.Brand bootcuts to wear over a pair of high Louboutin boots. I tried them on for my sister, who gasped and said, "What is this 1998?"! Back to Saks they went. I even tried the whole "boyfriend" jean thing -- and just felt sloppy. Sticking with my skinnies.


But maybe now is the time to go to the other extreme -- super wide-leg denim. There is something chic for spring about the flared jean -- seventies jet-set. They actually can be quite flattering, if worn right. Heel height is important -- unless you are supermodel tall, the higher the better when it comes to footwear. And I love a platform with wide-legs. I'm into the high-waisted style, too, with a blouse tucked in or even a basic tank or tee.

Notify jeans

MIH jeans

A look from the new Rachel Zoe collection

So, I'll give wide a try this spring -- but I am not giving up my skinnies! 

Flats with Flash

Since we all can't walk the red carpet in glamour gowns, whimsical footwear is an easy way to work a color trend (see the Golden Globe parade of brights) into your look - - especially if you find yourself to be a monotone dresser like me.

These chic flats would surely add some spring to your step. (Balenciaga, Lanvin, Proenza Schouler, Manolo Blahnik, Derek Lam, Christian Louboutin all from Barneys.com). The green Balenc flats and the patent Louboutins are on my wishlist.

Sale Alert:

These Delman flats are currently up on Gilt Groupe for $99.