Ah, let us know how the Big Star skinnies go, Mo. We just started carrying Big Star in Nordies petites, and I really like the straight legs I got (they are blue, however).
I have 100% cotton ecru TR Camerons, which are great for summer, but the BF fit feels to airy for summer, and the yellow stitching too casual for work. I would LOVE to find a thick, rigid (possibly 100% cotton), LOW rise (6.5-7"), skinny pair with no contrast stitching. So far, there have been none of those to try.
For those who like a low rise but need stretch, I did like a pair of Abercrombie ones I nabbed at the flea market. Too soft and stretchy for me, though.