Color it Right: Lani's Guide To The Colored Jean Trend

The Colored Jean Trend: everything to gain and nothing to fear! Some trends seem too expensive for only one season's worth of wearing. This is not one of them. Not only do colored jeans come at totally affordable prices but they seem to be sticking around. Don't be intimidated! I'll show you some great ways to wear them and take away your FEAR OF THE TREND. By the end of this post, you'll be wondering which color to buy first!

Let's start with neutral colors. A pale jean is a great foundation for any outfit--you can dress it up or down, and add pops of color or pattern without looking too busy.

HELMUT Jeans Gloss Wash Five Pocket Skinny $230

Doesn't this neutral, earthy color look like autumn? Pair these cords with booties and sit down to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte!

AG Corduroys--The Legging $168

Ash Footwear Nevada Boot Black Suede $295

One jean that a lot of women fear is the "winter white." Be fearless! Try them with bold pumps for a sleek nighttime look.

Gap 1969 Always Skinny jeans $69.50

Joan & David Qasina $209

Want to have more fun with the trend? This flared jean would look great with chunky pumps.

DL 1961 Joy Flare $178

KORS Michael Kors Kempton High Heel $250

When you think "brights," you probably think of summer. This fall is all about bright jewel tones!

REISS Ross Dart Slim Leg Jeans $170

Do the colorblocking thing with a bright blue jean on bottom and a pale blouse on top.

rag & bone The Legging Mid-Rise Plush Twill $187

J.Crew Collection Luxe Silk Crepe Blouse $198

Even bright orange is fall-appropriate... think pumpkin orange, not Halloween orange!

AG Jeans Stilt Crop Jeans $95

Colored jeans in a muted tone are great for daytime. This pair is casual with a nice zipper detail.  Add a chambray blouse and you have the perfect errand-running outfit.

Gap 1969 Ankle Zip Legging Jeans $59.99

J.Crew Perfect Shirt in Chambray Polka Dot $88

Try the color of the season, Oxblood, on jeans. Throw on a leather jacket for a tough-but-lovely look.

Aqua Denim Basic Skinny in Oxblood $68

KORS Michael Kors Zip Detail Moto Leather Jacket $365

Back to basics: show that colored denim is not just for jeans by 

pairing a basic black jean with a colored denim jacket.

Madewell Rail Straight Jeans in Black Frost Wash $98.50

Earnest Sewn Denim Jacket in Cabernet $198

Cheap, Chic and On-Trend: JCP is the New H&M!

This blog post is dedicated to the readers who have been giving me a hard time for only posting $3,000 bags. If those high-price, on-trend items are out of reach, here's some good news: JC Penney has rebranded itself as JCP and its reinvention gives shoppers an in-store experience closer to what they get when shopping for luxury brands. Even the clothes got a make-over! Now, you can even buy designer brands there, such as Betsey Johnson's Betseyville, Nicole Miller's nicole By Nicole Miller, Charlotte Ronson's I 'Heart' Ronson, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's Olsenboye. This season, JCP has a lot of trendy looks for very friendly prices, so you can get them even if you don't live in a big city with an H&M or Forever21. Here's a taste:

This season is all about embracing patterns and trying new shapes. How about a mod shift in houndstooth, one of the most prevalent patterns this season?

ICE Colorblock Houndstooth Dress $40

Or if you're feeling daring, try a large-scale pattern in color. This one is so Prada!

Helene Blake Short Sleeve Tile Print Dress $35

This top kills two trends with one stone: a pattern and leather sleeves.

Worthington Faux Leather Sleeve Top $20

Not enough leather? Rock the head-to-toe leather trend with this tunic.

Worthington Faux Leather Tunic $20

Pair the tunic with short leather biker boots and leather leggings to complete the look.

Arizona Harper Motorcycle Boots $45

The leather moto jacket is a key item for the black leather trend.

Bisou Bisou Faux Leather Moto Jacket $50

This elegant top is simple and sexy. Accessorize it with a jewel-toned brooch and earrings to make it pop, or try another trend, mixing prints, with the animal print skirt below.

Liz Claiborne Sleeveless Bow Tie Neck Top $22

MNG by Mango Metallic Snake Print Mini Skirt $30

Don't you just LOVE this mod orange coat? This is modern minimalism at its best. I'd love it over the Liz Claiborne patterned blouse and metallic snake print skirt!

Worthington Single-Breasted Mod Coat $70

The Peplum is one of the most important shapes this season. Gotta show off your waist or create one!

Worthington Belted Peplum Blouse $22

This dress is a great example of color blocking. Did you ever think brights mixed with black would be back? I sure didn't!

Worthington Colorblock Shift Dress $30

Fur trim and accessories are everywhere this season. A fur scarf looks luxurious, and with this one, you don't pay a luxurious price. Try it over a sweater or a coat.

Mixit Faux Fur Stole $40

Oxblood/burgundy is the color to rock this season. Try this ladylike shoulder bag. This color matches EVERYTHING, so you don't have to change your purse! Love that as a busy mom!

nicole by Nicole Miller Nancy Clutch with Braided Chain $40

The slipper is the shoe of the season. Comfy, chic, inexpensive... what's not to love?

Cosmopolitan Marston Womens Slip Ons $25

If you love the equestrian look this season, you'll need a good riding boot.

Call It Springs Hope Riding Boots $85

Any brides out there? Can you believe this dress costs $90???

Liliana Ruffle One-Shoulder Ruched Wedding Dress $90