Style File Holiday Gift Guide: American Apperal

Finally American Apparel has done it they have created a "wishlist" function for the online store. Better late than never I say, but I'm sure you'll have to hurry up to create yours if you plan on getting anything before the Holiday! Here's my actual wishlist ( well most of it):

Cotton Spandex Jersey Contrast-V Bodysuit Size: MColor: Black

Unisex Shiny Wind Breaker Size: SColor: Lamé Black

Shiny Legging Size: MColor: Lamé Black

Unisex Helvetica Alphabet T-Shirt Size: SColor: White / Black Kk

Unisex Tri-Blend Long Sleeve V-Neck Size: SColor: Athletic Grey

photo cred: American Apparel

Dare to Wear: light burst zip ankle leggings

I admit it some of the things that I think are cute are a little out there, just ask my mom ( she reads my blog so she is going to love her shout out!). Of course these light burst zip ankle leggings are no exception, even though I put them in a “dare to wear” post they are only 14.80 and if there was any price point to take a risk at 14.80 is that price point. These leggings have all the elements that make them fashionable, fun, edgy and obviously daring.

photo cred: Forever 21

Style File Find of the Week: Sublimated Leggings

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the skinny jean, and the pair shown is as skinny as it gets. Wait hold on those aren’t jeans, wait are they? No they are leggings, the Sublimated Legging from Urban Outfitters to be exact. It’s like my two favorite pants options from the past 3 years got together and had a baby, a perfect, eclectic, funky, edgy little baby! These would look great with a longer plain white tee shirt, a great leather/faux leather jacket and some wonderful riding boots! I would be as bold as to wear them like they were jeans and not even doing a typical long tunic which I would normally say is the best choice for leggings. These leggings are really indescribable ( in a good way), and the most unique and fun thing I have seen in a while I can’t wait until Friday ( pay day yes) I’m getting my pair then!

photo cred: Urban Outfitters

Sneak Peek: AA Nylon Tricot Zipper Leggings

Yeap the obsession continues. Remember all the drama behind my Knock it off: LnA Vs. Royal Bohemian post, then you also remember me saying “I personally am going to keep waiting until the zipper leggings go on sale or someone else makes a more reasonably priced version hint hint American Apparel.” I’m not sure if someone at American Apparel is reading my blog, but they have gone above and beyond my legging hopes and dreams, and are coming out with the Nylon Tricot Zipper Leggings. And leave it to AA to do it like no other company before them, their zippers go all the way from the waist down to the ankle and I have to say out of all the zipper leggings ( Lindsay Lohan’s, LnA’s, and Royal Bohemian’s) I have seen they have done them the best. Unfortunately they are still on the coming soon page, so I’m unsure of the price or when they will become available, but rest assure I’ll keep you updated.

Update: Now avalible online check them out here

Photo Cred: American Apparel

Dare to Wear: Costume Dept. Leggings

Okay I know this post is going to show how obsessed I have become with all things leggings. Costume Dept. is now feeding my obsession with its line of pattered, shiny, and even patterned and shiny leggings. With no celeb designer, and fairly new roots in the fashion industry, Costume Dept has managed to bring a new flair to the leggings trend by playing up the print factor. Costume Dept is primarily made of dead stock fabric from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s which means it’s keeping it’s carbon footprint small ( eco friendly yes) and means each leggings stock is limited edition( sold out really means sold out) clearly setting them apart from any other brand. The eccentric line will also leave a small cash footprint with prices ranging from $33 to $80 dollars ( depending on the rarity of the fabric). There aren't any stores in the Bay Area that carry this line yet, but if you’re bold enough to wear an ethnic themed bold print leggings ( I know I am) you can pick up a pair or two at costumedept.com or support me and Costume Dept. and pick them up at my online store.

photo cred: Costume Dept.

Knock it off: LnA Vs. Royal Bohemian

photo cred: Shop Intuition and Shopbop

Which is the LnA zipper leggings I featured a few months back and which is the Royal Bohemian brand? I honestly have to say I’m not really picking at this Royal Bohemian brand just for the simple fact that I’m still on the fence on the leggings trend. Truth be told, the Royal Bohemian Zipper Legging ( available at shopintuition.com) aren’t as pricey at but are still few bucks. I personally am going to keep waiting until the zipper leggings go on sale or someone else makes a more reasonably priced version hint hint American Apparel.

P.S. bottom = LnA and top = Royal Bohemian

Dare to Wear: Lindsay’s Leggings

Now information is trickling in from all over the internet in regards to the Lindsay Lohan legging line. Apparently she has decided to try her hand at a clothing line yet her line will focus strictly on leggings ( weird yet cool). I’m still on the fence as many of you are on the highly contested “leggings” as pants debate. I’m not totally against them, yet I’m not sure if they are a mass market type of item either (so much can go wrong). Hell lets just be honest, “we” are afraid we are going to look a fat hot mess in them! Rumor is and as the picture indicates the line includes a variety of styles and colors including one similar to the LnA Zippered ones. Regardless of what is going on in this girls life I kind of like her personal style and I hope that she extends the line of just leggings to a full clothing line. I’ll reserve further judgment on the leggings until I get to see the entire line.

By the way out of all the info that has saturated the net , I haven’t found the lines name....more to come!

Dare to Wear: LnA Zipper Leggings

Many of you loathe them and some of you can’t live without them yes I’m talking about leggings the most argued about “comeback” fashion of the past couple years. As we have seen in some of the Fall 08 runway shows the 80’s inspired trend hasn’t yet died out and what’s more 80’s than leggings? Well LnA has put a new spin on the old uh, new legging trend with the addition of some well placed hardware the ankle zipper (somewhere Tim Gunn is screaming). I for one don’t like the leggings as pants look yet the addition of something as simple as this zipper has moved my view a bit and made them more pants worthy. I could see myself wearing this rocker chic look for a night out with an oversized off the shoulder tee or a very long tunic (no booty peeks). If you’re ready to take this fashion risk you can get your pricey pair ($110 a pop) at Singer22.

photo cred: Singer22