Last week I said that rolled tab sleeves were fab and too my surprise, I was not in the minority. But there were differences in opinion on when the sleeves look best once rolled up and fastened with the tab. Some prefer the sleeves rolled neatly and evenly in rigid fabrications, whereas others didn’t mind the rolls looking uneven in floppy fabrications.

I enjoy rolled tab sleeves in many different ways. Sometimes I like the rolls to look neat and strict, whereas at other times I like them to look lose and scruffy. When I’m extra casual I leave the sleeve unrolled but still fasten the tab. The untidiness creates a more dramatic cuff which I rather like. And I love the textured effect.

Over the years I’ve had reader requests to show more of my casual style. Well, this is one of my typical casual outfits. Skinnies or clamdiggers, a relaxed woven top, ballet flats and a pearl accessory. We were recently walking our doggies in our Seattle neigbourhood on a warmish Summer day. It doesn’t get much better than that.

That’s our little Jasmine on the bottom left — she loves chewing the long sweet grass. Rosie was with us too (that’s her cute little tail on the right). Both ladies are doing well and enjoying our perfect Summer weather.

You know the look I’m talking about. It’s when blokes wear the waistbands of their pants SO LOW, that they have to physically hold them up with their hands or spread their legs extra wide to keep them from falling down. Sometimes this style of dress bares underwear and sometimes the whole lot is covered up with a long, oversized top. Either way, not so fab.

While I can’t appreciate the saggy pants look, it’s not a crime, as Judge Ruben Franco declared when a police officer ticketed Julio Martinez for wearing his jeans well below his waistline (via the Sartorialist). The police officer maintained that Martinez was acting in a disorderly manner because he was exposing his underwear.

It might be a fashion crime to wear pants so low, but at the end of the day people are free to wear what they want in public places, no matter how distasteful it may seem (as far as I know, Martinez’s private parts weren’t exposed). As long as you are reasonably covered, the sky is your fashion limit.

I’m glad that Judge Ruben Franco declared the saggy pants look legal even though I’d happily never set eyes on it again. This look is part of crazy street style and it makes the world a more colourful place. If we start ticketing people for how they are dressed, where will it all end? I shudder to think.

Using owls as decorative motifs for accessories is nothing new, but they do seem to be gaining more popularity recently. They are available at all price points, from $5 to $500, depending on the value of the metal and jewels that make up the piece. This in itself is interesting.

I like the playful wisdom that the symbol of an owl imparts. A little arty, a little indie, dare I say intelligent, often casual, and definitely fun. Some owl pendants look like something your seven year old daughter or niece would sport, while others achieve a more sophisticated and refined quality. I’d stay clear of the more childish interpretations and look for a style with an avant-garde integrity instead.

As illustrated in the photos of the models below, a relatively ornate owl pendant looks great against a simple neutral background (like a black top). Add a dressy bottom or  pair of jeans and you’re good to go. Simple and easy.

I’ll give an owl pendant a whirl if it’s smothered in white pearls and looks fairly “grown-up”. Do owl pendants tickle your fancy?

For me this is toughest poll to date because I’m forced to choose between two of my very favourite looks of all time: skinnies tucked into boots and sleeveless sheath dresses. Although I do like wearing skirts, Team Dress versus Team Skirt was a much easier decision.

Painfully, I’m leaving Team Dresses and joining Team Jeans. As much as I love my dresses, the reality is that I live in a cool climate. I can wear jeans most of the year and tucking them into boots for wet, slushy weather is ideal. I stay dry, warm and covered. But I bet I’d side with Team Dresses again if I lived in a warmer, drier climate. (I’m really sobbing about leaving Team Dress).

Over to you. Are you Team Jeans or Team  Dress? Were you Team Dress before? Tell us why you chose that Team and remember that you have to pick a side.