Fashion: Upgrading the Denim in Wardrobe

I am still wardrobe building.  I went to Torrid a couple of weeks ago and decided to try something a little different. I fell in love with the red zebra skinny jeans(pictured below).  I couldn't leave them in to store, they were a steal at $21 bucks, originally $64.50. I also purchase the British love shirt as well, which only ended up being $11 bucks. I love the fit of Torrd's Jeans and the quality has definitely improved since the last time I visited one of their stores.  I don't know where I am going to where this outfit, but I am loving that bold prints are still trending for spring and summer 2013.

For Zebra Jeans CLICK HERE For British Love Tee CLICK HERE

 

Trendy patterned jeans aren't the only investments that I am making right now, denim is a staple that goes beyond jeans. The denim portion of my wardrobe currently consist of three pair of dark wash skinny jeans, one pair of never worn white jeans, a  denim vest, cropped jean jack t and now the red zebra skinny's.  I would like to add a couple of additional washes of jeans as well as two more denim jackets, a dark wash denim vest, and a jean skirt.  Since all of these aren't my budget right now I am narrowing my search to a multifunctional denim jacket.

In my opinion a good quality denim jacket is nothing skimp on when it comes to basics in your wardrobe. They can be paired with just about anything from silk blouses to chiffon skirts.  My criteria is a lot simplier this time around. I am looking for a denim jacket any wash, cropped or regular fit that can go with multiple outfits including maxi dresses. I am not looking for anything too fancy,  no studs, feathers, lace, or extra embellishment, just a plain ole jean jacket.

I started my search a week or so ago and here is what I have found so far.

Torrid Denim Authentic Fitted Jacket

Torrid Hidden Dessert Denim Jacket

Ashley Stewart Casual Denim Jacket

JcPenny-JCP Denim Jacket Plus

Not sure which jacket I am going to try yet, but I will be adding one to my wardrobe as soon as possible. What are you wardrobe staples?

Peace and Love,

Najeema Iman, I AM Curly Locks

The Search for the Perfect Curvy Girl Skinny Jean

I am on the search for the perfect curvy diva skinny jean.  My wardrobe is definitely lacking since I became a mom. Most of the items in my wardrobe have been with me since college and have seen better days. Over the next couple of months I will be rebuilding my wardrobe. I will be purchasing staples, which in my world consist of one pair of skinny's, one pair of dark wash boot cuts, a statement blazer, five basic tees, three graphic tees, three pair of chucks, and accessories. I'm no diva, but I do like to express myself through fashion.  I refuse to fall into the trap of stretchy pants, stained tees, mom jeans and all things soccer mom.  

As you may have noticed from my previous post, Plus Size Swimsuit Search   I'm a little picky.  Okay maybe not picky, I just know what I am looking for and sometimes it is hard to find. Over the past week I have been looking for Skinny jeans and here is what I have found...

ASOS CURVE Jet Black Skinny Jean #4

$49.25

Currently on SALE FOR $34.30

ASOS CURVE Super Sexy Skinny Jeans

$35.18

 Old Navy (Women's Plus The Rockstar Jeggings)

$39.94

Torrid (Tripp NYC - The Black Skinny Pant in Tall)

Regular $48 Currently On Sale for $29.99

Torrid(Torrid Denim - Curvy Skinny Jean (Tall)

$58.50

 

 Ashley Stewart(Average Skinny Five Pocket Denim)

$29.50

 Fashion to Figure (Extra-Dark Wash Basic Skinny Jean)

$34

Due to the lack of curvy girl options available near by, I will inevitibly be purchasing a pair without trying them on, online.  We will see how this goes.  I didn't purchase a swimsuit until the end of Summer so I pray my skinny jean search goes better than that.  I am giving myself a deadline and a pair of jeans must be purchased by tonight.  These are all great options and are within a price range that I can appreciate. (I refuse to pay more than $100 bucks for jeans, but I won't skimp on quality.) 

Rebuilding my post-pregnancy wardrobe one piece at a time.

Peace and Love, 

Najeema Iman, I AM Curly Locks(Future Skinny Jean wearer)