Everything She Wants

Everything She Wants is thrilled there are more denim brands catering to the "real women" market.  You know, those of us whose figures more closely resemble Kim Kardashian's than Zoe Saladana's. Beija-Flor "Amy" wide-leg jeans. One such denim line is Beija-Flor (pronounced beige-a-floor), a Brazilian brand known as "the butt-lifting jeans."  And anytime I can fit perfectly into a size 6, there must be some magic in their construction.  The name means "hummingbird" in Portuguese, and the jeans were created by mother and daughter team, Kathy Moca and Emilie Whitaker. When she was living in Brazil, Moca noticed how Brazilian jeans works with a woman's curves, instead of against them.  So when she returned to the States, she wanted to share that Brazilian style sensibility through the design of her own line of jeans made with premium Brazilian denim.  Beija-Flor is available in more than 300 boutiques nationwide and online at il...

Since many schools haven't even let out for the summer, I know it's too early to think about back-to-school shopping. But at least Forever 21 gives us something to look forward to.  The affordable retailer has all the trends we need for the fall season.   Everything She Wants got a sneak peek. Urban Chic : Mix-and-match soft and edgy fabrics like sheer lace paired with a cropped sweater and lace-up booties; or the Material Girl-reminiscent faux leather vest and lace leggings look. Hippie Chick: Flowing floral dresses, fringe and faux fur vests, floppy hats, and feather earrings are some of the key pieces for this bohemian trend. Romantic Times:  Be a trendsetter by pairing a lace top and cropped jacket and rhinestone accessories with funky animal print harem pants. Or achieve a vintage look in a lace top, skirt, and tights worn with a sequin jacket and flowery accessories.  Molly Ringwald circa Pretty in Pink would be proud.

Considering I had my first bra fitting not too long ago, next on Everything She Wants' agenda is to get her true jean size measurements . I love this Sterling trouser from DESI jeans. Depending on the cut of the jeans (skinny, wide-legged, boyfriend, boot-cut, etc), I know I'm in the 30-32 size range.  But I have no idea what my inseam measurements are.   You either ?  Well, here are some tips and a tutorial video from DESI/Dish jeans  that will help us out. DESI - Fit Clinic from Desi Jeans on Vimeo .