Old Navy Boyfriend Capris

I had been sitting on a low balance Old Navy giftcard for almost two years - so when these boyfriend jeans were on clearance with an additional 25% off during ON's anniversary sale, I took my chance to get rid of it without shelling out extra cash (shopping ban preserved this time).

I sized up to an 8 in the Old Navy version and the fit feels just like my Gap Sexy Boyfriend jeans. These feel like they have more stretch, but the weight is like my lighter weight Gaps, too. I see there aren't many sizes available right now, but it is early in the season, so there is a decent chance they will restock, maybe in a heavier weight. If I wasn't shopping my closet I'd check out the boyfriend khakis, too. :)

If you're on a tight budget, or if you're realllllly unsure about the trend, it might be worth taking a look at your local brick and mortar store.

First pic: Old Navy Boyfriend Capris (size 8, unbleted)
Second pic: Gap Sexy Boyfriend Jeans (size 6, belted)

Look for Less: Rick Owens Type Jacket at Bebe

When I bought my Bebe faux leather jacket, someone mentioned that it looked a bit like a Rick Owens. In my travels, I came across this jacket that is similar to mine and looks a lot like another Rick Owens style. Bebe's online photos are always pretty terrible IMO - looks way better in person and in the September catalog. Reviews say the same. $159 vs. $3,720.

Rick Owens:

Bebe:

One-Dollar Dailies: 2/5/12 - 2/6/12

No Superbowl for Hubs and me! Our TV doesn't get that channel anymore (yep, we're two freakish luddites with NO cable television - horrors!), not to mention the fact that neither of us like football.

However, yesterday was very special in that our band, Bemular, had a song appear in a Lucky Strike Bowling commercial -- plot summary: sexy blonde girl falls down. But it was a pretty good commercial, overall, and was co-produced by Hubs' friend Dennis (also a comedian and Youtube spoof star). The song is called "Down in the Oven," and can be downloaded for free by liking the band on Facebook.

To celebrate, we went out for burgers and a nice walk - the weather was nice enough for shorts, but a little breezy near the beach, so I was able to wear this lime sweater, which is usually either too warm or too cool to wear anywhere.

This week, I am taking part in the Neutrals Challenge over on the YLF forum. I was glad to have this outfit waiting in the wings, which I'd put together while trying to decide whether or not to keep the dress. I'm glad I did end up keeping it - it is very, very comfortable - and it was about 1/4 the price of the near-identical styles at Anthropologie.



Bailey 44 Tiered Stripe Dress - $178

 One-Dollar Wonders
NY&Co Lime Cowl Sweater
Lucky Brand Shorts
Brown Leather Belt

Honorable Mention
Flyaway Cardi - $12 via Target
Fergie Major Smog Boots - $35 via Overstock, Overstock CC $20-off promo
Francesco Biasia Burgundy Leather Bag - $40 via Ebay

Other
Fergie Major Black Boots - via Nordies clearance
Cha Cha Vente Tiered Striped Dress - via Macy's
Specialchoice Bag - via Ebay