Ok first I have to make fun of myself for titling this post "must have." I always laugh at magazine articles that tell me what I "must have," because A) they are not buying it for me and B) it's super convenient for them to profit off of my insatiable desire to be cutting edge. Lest I lose you, I'll hop off of my soapbox since, let's face it, I am hardly the poster child for anti-consumerism. So, I'm resigned to using the phrase "must have" because, seriously you have to have these items. ;)
Now I have been on a fashion fast of sorts (now my earlier rant is making sense huh?), trying to avoid the mall, stores, and fashion magazines. Why, you ask? Another post for another time. The only reason I even mention it is as a disclaimer that I might miss something over the next few "must have" posts. Ok now on to more fun topics. My first fave for fall is....

If you're looking for a happy medium between 39.50 and 190, I think you've found it. I love these Gap Legging Jeans in faded black wash. I love how they aren't cheesy looking and look substantial enough to not make you wish you had the shape of a 12 year old boy. You can celebrate your curves in these. And I LOVE the wash. Not quite black just looks edgy without even trying. I could see wearing these with Chuck Taylors or something closer to the almond toe platforms the model is wearing. One word: SEXY.

Stay tuned for more posts on must haves for fall (Thanks for the idea Lulie!).

Happy Shopping,

Love Tiffany

Now that I can finally fit back into my pre-pregnancy jeans, I'm totally craving a new pair. Of course I want a pair of Rock and Republics or J. Brands, BUT since I'm trying to be a frugal fashionista, perhaps Gap will do. If I wasn't already convinced, this current promotion might just do the job.

And here are a few of my favorite picks:

So I can't exactly say this is 'breaking news' but I just discovered Rock and Republic's "Recession Collection!" Since I was laid off a few months ago I haven't exactly been shopping for designer jeans (never mind the fact that I purchased a pair of J. Brand jeans a few days before I was laid off and loved them so much that even after I had no income I couldn't bear to return them!). Well many people are in my plight (or fear becoming unemployed) and in response R&R launched their "Recession Collection" back in March. I think it's a phenomenal idea and I LOVE R&R jeans and think they are amazing. I'm not sure if I'm the only one who gets annoyed when looking at "Looks for less" in magazines and finding items like earrings, a purse, or a scarf, for $150. I'm sorry...is that really their for less?! Because my for less for a scarf would be more akin to $7.99. That said, these jeans are still relatively expensive for the average American (whose median household income in 2007 was just over $50K). However at about $130, they are much less than the typical pair which range in price from $175 to an astounding $345. The jeans are amazing! They look pretty much the same as the 'normal' pairs minus a few bells and whistle embellishments...and seriously you can't beat the price for designer jeans! Buy them at amazon.com!