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Agonizing over fun stuff (help me pick!)

catgirl

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So I want to add a couple of new items to my "casual" wardrobe, now that I can go all out UWP on my off days. I'm thinking of some coated skinnies that look like leather (since I can't afford real leather!), or moto skinnies. And I need better grey skinnies to replace my AEs. Which of these if any would you pick for me? And other suggestions welcome!

Most basic/versatile:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jo.....n=wishlist

Grey:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jo.....n=wishlist

Coated and moto: OTT?

http://www.freepeople.com/seamed-moto-skinny/

ETA: Me in my spare time, in my dreams:

http://tramped-rose.blogspot.g.....-2012.html

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Latest reply was from Vicki

Jaime

(website)

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The first coated black pair seemed the most striking.

Diana

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Coated and moto:
http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....CH_RESULTS

They also come in olive.
http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....434132.jsp

Also, coated snake.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cu.....1767?origi

catgirl

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Oh, the OLIVE! Love the reddish color too but the olive hits so many notes and is probably easier to mix into my wardrobe....

Anonymous

I also want to recommend the coated biker legging jeans from Gap!

catgirl

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Ceit, I checked those out in the store but they seemed pretty stiff, which I can't handle. Do you have them?

Anonymous

I have them in black and navy and I can't wait to wear them!

Transcona Shannon

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Oooohhh I love the olive ones that Diana linked to.

Peri

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I'm going to be the oddball and vote for the grey ones...love them!

Anonymous

I like the free people best. Why?- because the cool feature won't be covered up. I actually love, love, love the Paige but those cool zippers might end up always covered by your top.

ManidipaM

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The olive ones are fab. The grey feels too plain Jane for you. The freepeople has my vote for casual use only, though.

rachylou

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The first black coated jeans are totally lust worthy. I'm also partial to the patchwork jeans.

catgirl

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Tracina, that is a great point - what is the point of the detail if I'll end up covering it. Hmm, will need to think it out now!

rae

(website)

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I am so pinning from that link!

Love the dark Free People motos! The button up front is awesome. I have not seen those on, but these FP moto leggings look awesome on my customers, so maybe the jeans are just as flattering. Tracina's point about covering up the detail is what I thought of, too.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....rsonalized

Also really love these:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ed.....wordsearch

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bl.....wordsearch

catgirl

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Rae, I pinned the Edyson pants a couple of days ago! Just not sure I can wear that color. I am trying to see how few pants can cover all my bases without overkill: skinny, moto, leather look, grey or black... too many choices.

Funny, I saw those FP leggings in store but thought they were too legging-like for me. Maybe I should reconsider.

CocoLion

(website)

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This is tough because I love all of these choices! They each have a different look so it depends on your need. Or, if you can afford them, get two pairs! I like the first coated black ones and also I like the grey ones of course as I have a whole collection of grey jeans now, grey is the new black for me. I still love black but am moderating the amount I wear because I don't have the right coloring to wear so much black. But you totally rock black!

I have these, great price, love the length. The fading is not as dramatic as pictured.
http://www.shopbop.com/strech-.....4302090711

You can see me in them in my today's posted WIW.
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....n-my-break

catgirl

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It may have to be two pairs to cover all bases. This is where some spreadsheet skillz would come in handy, if I had any.

goldenpig

(website)

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Yes! Two pairs! I love the first black one and the olive one for you. You need to wear the black one with the red snake shirt.

pastrygirl

(website)

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I love the first pair you linked to and the olive pair Diana linked to.

(Patchwork jeans have been getting my attention lately, but I immediately go back to 4th grade when I thought I was "cool" because I had a pair of really cheap horribly made patchwork jeans from Alexander's or other low-end department store. I think back and CRINGE! I can't wear pink and gray together for the same reason.)

shedev

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I want one of each.

rute

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Love the first ones (the coated black skinnies) and the second, the grey skinnies. I love grey skinnies, it goes with everything!

Anonymous

OH! I might see a replacement to my moto jeans here! Mine have flap back pockets that I don't like, but those Free People ones look like they might just be the ticket.

Kristin L

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I like the first pair and the gray pair.

Glory

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how about these ones
http://www.danier.com/leather-.....colour=950|666666&mc=yes

Vicki

(website)

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Love the first pair in a huge way, and I think you would make good use of these. Don't agonize; buy the merchandise!

P.S. I like the way you dream! What a beautiful blog to keep the imagination exercised.