Gap has introduced new premium-style jeans for men & women.  Seven new fits, each available in a couple of different washes, for either $59.50 or $69.50.  Why “1969″?   They’re named for Gap’s founding year and feature completely reworked patterns designed for a modern fit but to feel like you worn them for years.  Some pairs are even “destructed” or pre-beaten with rips & holes, just like your favorite $250 jeans.  The new fits for women?  Perfect Boot, Sexy Boot, Real Straight, Long & Lean, The Boyfriend, Curvy and Always Skinny.  Thank you, AGAIN, Gap for hiring Patrick Robinson to retool your business.

Studs are everywhere you look for fall.  And not just for an edgy rocker/biker chic either.  (Although, there’s a great studded black belt on 50% off at the new Revolution store at the Epi-Center).  We’re talking lady-like studs, “hardware.”   Like this Tory Burch bag , soon to be at MONKEES and these Manolo boots from NEIMANS.  And this bag by novellaroyale.  More in my price range, however, are these Steve Madden boots and pumps.  And this bag from Express.  There will be a stud or two in your future, so warn your significant other.  They go with the return to the 80’s we are all dreading.  Leggings, leather, big shoulders.  Adam Ant.  Grace Jones.  I’m stickin’ with my studs.  More pics if you click. (more…)