Confession Time

I went to Bicester yesterday Christmas present shopping.  And bought a bag and some jeans.  Which weren't exactly on my list of gifts that I needed to buy.  I did however redeem myself ever so slightly by getting one rather fabulous gift for The Husband which he will completely love and use on a daily basis, so am rather chuffed with that. 

In my defence (rather clutching at straws here), I am so over thinking Christmas parties, glitz and glamour (and waiting for a discount code to materialise from Me+Em so I can buy the dress I desperately want!) that when I saw the most perfect pair of skinny jeans it was a no brainer and took me about 5 mins to decide that I had to have to them. 

I absolutely love wearing my navy tie dye jeans and so with my new love of black, a grey pair were the answer to my every day dreams.  Plus, they will look fantastic in the evening and it's probably not a bad idea to start thinking forward to the Spring (ha ha ha, I know that sounds insane and it's not exactly around the corner but it sort of is.  Not counting the massive dumps of snow that I fear we may be due for this year. GAH).  These would be absolutely ideal with my silvery stone leather Gap sneakers, grey sweatshirt or a white tee/black blazer and I'm off. 

So whilst I was getting carried away with thinking about all things Spring, it did occur to me that, as great as it is to get that perfect Christmas outfit - there really are only a number of nights that they can be worn (unless you are a complete party animal and have a gazillion parties to go, in which case ignore me and shop yourself to sequin oblivion). This won't of course stop me over thinking those valuable few nights, but a break to think about every day clothes that in reality get a lot more wear, can only be a good thing. 

As we haven't even broached the subject of skinny jeans in forever I don't think, this is long overdue.  With print at that.  Like I've said, I love them with a plain tee, jumper and a whole new lease of life with my new found shirt obsession (and where the heck is my ASOS order?....).  With ballet flats, sneakers, loafers, stilettos or ankle boots - the opportunities are in fact endless, to both dress up and dress down. 

I have a fair few pairs.  And one more now.  I personally find I get more wear out of the more neutral coloured ones with only a couple of tones in, but then I am a total cowardly custard when it comes to colour and normally print.  Pathetic I know but it scares the bejeesus out of me and we all have our comfort zones that we like to swim in. 

There aren't actually that many out there - interestingly the skinny jean is still going strong but in the winter, people do seem to like to stick to a dark, plain theme.  I plan on keeping the plain bit on top and let my legs do the talking. 

Mango Paisley Print Jeans £34.99  When we're talking of Spring, these would be completely ideal.  And for now, they look great teamed with black, white or grey. 

Ted Baker Tallya Romantic Timeless jeans in light pink £109  These are definitely a nod to summer but I think would look lovely with navy or grey. 




Ted Baker Danelle Tea pot Printed Jeans £109  I will admit, for me, these are on the edge of bright but they would be a fab Spring jean. 




Diesel Liver Super Stretch Jeggings in Blue Floral now half price at £65  Ideal for a laid back denim look.



Now these are rather reminiscent of the tie dye navy ones I have which I absolutely love and which meant I could completely justify the grey ones I bought.

Denim & Supply by Ralph Lauren Marbled Skinny Jeans now £98



Staying with the tie dye, I have toyed with these from Gap and they would indeed be perfect for the Spring.  

1969 tie dye legging jeans, now £35.96




I also managed to find these at FCUK, only in small sizes but an utter bargain at £28! 

Summer Nancy Jeans from French Connection 




Now if you are looking for something more mainstream and - yes, clearly I can't help but have one mind on those nights out (of which I have so many, not) but these are just gorgeous.  Would also look fab to take you through into the Spring with black ballet flats, white tee and a black blazer.  Super smart. 

Hallhuber Printed skinny jeans now £39 (half price)

My faves that I have been living in are the Great Plains leopard print ones which are a slightly lighter shade.  These I completely love and will definitely be wearing them into the Spring. 

Leopard Denim Slim Leg jeans - £65