Category: ‘jeans’

Oprah Loves CJ by Cookie Johnson Jeans, And So Do We

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Whenever Oprah talks about something, we feel compelled to check it out. Her affordable gift ideas and skincare advice have turned out to be quite good, so when it was revealed that Oprah loves Magic Johnson’s wife’s line of jeans, CJ by Cookie Johnson, we had to take a look. She even wore the brand on her October cover of O.

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Cookie Johnson took up the torch to create the denim line after struggling to find jeans that accommodated her healthy, size 8 curves, so the fit is a top priority.  As the designer herself says, these jeans are meant for “a mother, a daughter, a grandmother. She has curves, and she has style.”

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Of Cookie Johnson’s classic looks, our favorites in the line include this hip black pair of Grace bootcut jeans and the Truth high waist jeans in a dark rinse.

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What really impresses us about CJ by Cookie Johnson, though, is that the line doesn’t make you sacrifice a fashion-forward look in order to get a great fit.  We love the very of-the-moment gray Love boyfriend jeans as well as the line’s Joy legging-style jeans.

Whether you want a basic bootcut or a trendy fit, CJ by Cookie Johnson makes jeans you can count on, so shop the full range to try out every style.  Oprah recommends owning a complete set of lingerie, and we think pairing these jeans with the right skivvies might be just the ticket to never having to hike, push, pull, or tug at your outfit again.

Just in case you’re still on the hunt for perfect denim, take a look at the best skinny jeans, fall-appropriate black jeans, and boot cut jeans to cover all your bases.

Deal Of The Day: Take Up To 60% Off Designer Denim At Saks

We love designer jeans, but it’s tough to have real fun in them at  those designer prices.  For all the styles you love, look no further than Saks, now offering huge markdowns on denim from some of our favorite brands.

Rock and Republic Skinny Jeans

We love the trendy dark wash of these skinny jeans ($78  from $132) from Rock & Republic. Wear them with heels or tuck them into a pair of slouchy boots this fall.

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A classic boot cut jean in a light wash will always come in handy.  We like this pair from 7 For All Mankind ($86 from $215) for its useful contoured waistband – so you’ll never suffer embarrassing underwear sightings.

Gwen White Jeans

For fall’s popular rocker-chic motif, sport these form fitting white jeans ($92 from $185) with black motorcycle boots and a [faux] leather jacket. If you’re searching for a more 80s pop-inspired look, try them in sky blue.

We’ve got all the pants your gams will love, so flip through our guides for the best in designer jeans, cheap pants, and leggings.

More Sales and Deals:

Kohl’s: 30% Off entire stock of LC by Lauren Conrad

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Old Navy: The Sweater Event – women’s sweaters starting at $19

Deal Of The Day: Take Up To 60% Off Of Trendy Denim From Martin + Osa

When it comes to quality clothing that strikes a careful balance between classic and modern, Martin + Osa knows best. Their comfy denim designs come in an array of cuts and washes, and at these mouth-watering prices, we’re stocking up on a jean for every occasion.

Osa Straight Leg

This lightweight, straight leg style ($30 from $79.50) in a medium wash has the perfect amount of stretch – so it’s a great everyday jean for fall.

Osa White Jeans

You’ll look lean and mean in this flattering cut ($40 from $99.50) that flares at the knee. Worried about the white after Labor Day stigma? We’ve got the skinny on what to wear with white jeans this fall.

The Osa Bootcut

For a slightly more modest flare, try this bootcut pair ($30 from $89.50); these would fit nicely over some heeled ankle booties for dress-down Friday at the office.

All the denim your heart desires is in our guides for the best boyfriend jeans, black jeans, and discount designer denim.

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Endless: Save 40% And More On Fall Boots

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How To Wear White Jeans (Yes, It Can Be Done) This Fall

Taking those summer duds and making them fall-worthy is a careful art form; if you can don a few essentials all year round, you’re golden, literally and figuratively. So, in the spirit of saving some bucks, we’re here to dispel the age-old myth that white jeans can’t be worn after Labor Day. In a season when prissy style is out and tough chic is in, we think that if they’re done right, white jeans can make just the statement.

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For a tough-chic but still classy look, we suggest starting with a fitted pair of cigarette jeans in white. To offset the summery pant, go with grays and blacks on top: a loose-fitting, softer than soft button down, and a more structured faux leather bomber. To get in on the cut out trend we’ve been loving, try a sleek pair of peep toe booties and to top it all off, a very fall chunky gold necklace.

Gwenevere Skinny Jeans

7 For All Mankind Gwenevere Skinny Jeans, $169

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LNA Button Down Blouse, $121

Silence and Noise Faux Leather Jacket

Silence & Noise Faux Leather Jacket, $98

Nine West Bootie

Nine West Phantom Bootie, $99.95

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Banana Republic Layered Chainlink Necklace, $86

Experiment with summer styles for fall and browse our choices for the best in tees for your shape and sunglasses. And don’t forget to pick up a versatile blazer to throw on over those chic summer frocks.

Toughen Up Your Denim Collection With Trendy Black Jeans

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For sophisticated denim, our pick is always a black wash; sexy and slimming, these sleek, dark jeans can be worn casual or fancy (with the right top, a good pair is a comfortable alternative to dress pants).  So, in the spirit of the tough-chic craze, take a look at our guide for the best in black jeans. We’ve got the skinny on black tapered denim you’ll love, flattering bootcut pairs, and office-appropriate wide leg designs – they’re all there, assembled for your shopping pleasure.

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For more of our favorite denim, peruse our picks for boyfriend jeans, bootcuts, and denim for your shape.

Deal Of The Day: Up To 60% Off Designer Denim At Saks

As I reluctantly take my lightweight, faded summer jeans out of rotation, I have a lot of fun hunting down crisp new denim that’s already marked down.

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These Love Moschino skinny jeans ($142 from $355) have interesting piping detail.  Also, white’s not just for pre-Labor Day anymore.

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Citizens of Humanity expertly uses a unique wash and zipper detailing to make this a particularly stylish, notice-me pair of jeans ($129 from $216).

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A pair of pencil leg jeans works all year round, particularly if they’ve been made by J Brand ($125 from $209).

For more denim picks, check out cheap jeans, celebrity denim, and black jeans.

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Piperlime:  Up to 50% off women’s shoes

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Singer 22:  Up to 75% off clearance clothing and accessories

Trompe l’What? The Hot New Trend Not Just For French Speakers

It’s official – the couture houses are obsessed with trompe l’oeil. French for “trick of the eye,” this art world technique uses prints to create fabrics that are not always what they appear. So far this look hasn’t been seen much outside of the runway, but we managed to track down some very wearable alternatives to the designer duds.

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1. Mary Katrantzou’s perfume bottle inspired dress ($1,115) accentuates -or creates – the sexy curves of the (probably rich and thin) wearer. Accentuate your own curves for less with a Mara Hoffman frock ($297) and look a little like a chandelier while you’re at it.

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2. Sure, Inside Out’s zipper print jean ($310) has the grungy cool look down pat, but Free People’s Lace Stencil Skinny Jeans ($98) offer a slightly girlier take on the trend.

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3. So far, none of the ready-to-wear brands are making anything similar to Comme des Garçons’ blue illusion jacket ($1,240).  We know that Forever 21 is always the first to produce carbon copies inspired imitations of high fashion, so for now we’ll have to do with their trompe l’oeil inspired zipper tee ($12.80).

Shop our guides for more tees, trendy jeans, and dresses for every occasion.

Ask SheFinds: Can I Wear Dark Jeans In The Summer?

A reader recently sent us a very timely query-
Dear SheFinds,
Can you wear dark jeans in the summer?


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We feel your pain here. Dark jeans are so flattering, but they can look out of place in the summer sunshine. Just remember,  light and flowy on top balances dark on the bottom.
For a night on the town, try pairing your dark skinny jeans, like this flattering pair ($90), with a loose tunic ($42) and some open-toed heels.
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Another great time to break out the dark jeans in July – casual Friday. A tailored wide-leg jean makes you look professional. Try this trouser by Anlo ($207) – which I happen to own and adore – with this breezy, yet structured J. Crew cami ($88).

Browse our choices for evening tops and flattering denim to go with them.

Have a style question you need answered? Send to tips@shefinds.com and we’ll get on the case.

Taste Test: Which Boyfriend Jeans Will Cost You Big Bucks?

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Test your fashion skills with our other Taste Tests.

And check out our denim guides for more styles that fit every budget.

Sponsored Post: Express Denim, All Dolled Up And Ready For Fall

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It’s still summer, season of dresses and flats and usually-frizzy hair, but more-formal fall is just around the corner. And – as always when the weather cools down – dark denim can easily anchor a sleek evening look, and Express has a couple of pairs perfect for the job

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Express’s Stella Barely Boot Cut Jean ($49.50) is an easy place to start: the uniform dark wash and minimal embellishment makes it easy to dress up or down. But especially up.

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We’d add a sequined tank ($68) topped with a cropped blazer ($78) for cool nights – the slim camisole and long leg line are incredibly flattering against the blazer’s more boxy cut. To make legs look really, impossibly long, add platform sandals ($385) in a dark color.

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With such a festive shirt, accessories can be clean and simple: an oversized clutch ($95) and turquoise earrings ($4) for a pop of color.

Deal Of The Day: 50% Off Jeans From Lucky Brand

Just because you want to wear skinny jeans doesn’t mean you should wind up shelling out for something that’s not right for your body type.  Lucky Jeans makes great denim that fits well and is well-priced, to boot.

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I like the reasonable straight leg going on here, with a slim shape that’s still relaxed ($80 from $160).

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For those of you who can’t get enough of white jeans, or already ruined your first pair (like me) try this white denim from Lucky ($49.50 from $99).

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I love the fresh, summery color of these straight-legged jeans. Pair with a breezy white top or simple black ($57.50 from $115).

And check out our other denim picks to beef up your jeans collection.

More Sales and Deals:

Banana Republic:  Save up to 70% online only during their summer clearance

Ann Taylor Loft: Save 20% off all full-price items with code STYLE20 through July 19

Swell:  Save up to 70% off clothing and accessories

Top Five: The Very Best Of SheFinds Guides

We’ve got a newly re-vamped, fabulous site and we’ve hardly done a thing to celebrate!  However, in looking through all the guides we’ve put up, we realized we had some faves, and they look even better on the brand new site.

So while you’ve got time over the holiday weekend, why not check them out?

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1. Jeans, jeans, and more jeans.  It’s a garment you’ll never tire of, so make sure you know all your options.

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2. Whether you prefer a tiny clutch or a jumbo tote, we’ve sized up all the handbags out there to find what works for everyone.

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3. Our beauty guides are helpful whether you’re a one-swipe-of-mascara kind of girl or you like to do a full cosmetic application each day.

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4. From low heels to high,  SheFinds knows what to look for when it comes to having the perfect shoes.

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5. The celebs know what to wear, and we know all the latest duds that the starlets are sporting.  So that leaves you with all the info you need.

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