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CRUSH. – Affordable, Ethical Cashmere

CRUSH. cashmere

CRUSH. cashmere sweater // Oak + Fort boots (c/o) // Sunglasses // Jeans // Necklaces

Ethical cashmere is kinda my thing.  I’ve written about my favorite affordable cashmere brands before and just found a new one to add to the list.

I discovered CRUSH. cashmere at one of my go-to local boutiques, Pink Lagoon.  I actually purchased this sweater over the summer and have been dying to wear it.  The sherbet color is SO fun and it’s the softest, coziest sweater ever.  ZERO itch factor.  Plus, it comes in 20 colors.  20, you guys!

CRUSH. stands for: Creative, Responsible, Unique, Sustainable, and Happy.  It’s an indie British brand born out of the pandemic and I couldn’t adore their 100% traceable supply chain, environmentally friendly practices, and whimsical color palette more.  Definitely check them out.  I need to add their ballet sweater to my closet.

Here are some of my other cashmere sweater picks for this fall and winter.  All from my fave brands!

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Fall’s Biggest Denim Trend: Wide Leg Jeans

Wide Leg Jeans Wide Leg Jeans Wide Leg JeansTop c/o Oak + Fort // Jeans // Boots (similar) // Bag // Lipstick

Let me just say that when it comes to fall’s biggest denim trend – wide leg jeans – I’m here for it.

I’ve never been a huge fan of skinny jeans and after purging all my jeans with stretch (go team 100% cotton!), the wide leg jean trend couldn’t be more welcomed.

There are two key differences between the wide leg jeans of the 90s/00s and the wide leg jeans today – rise and leg taper.

Rise

Obviously, most jeans nowadays are high rise (thank goodness).  While I love a high rise, I kind of feel like we’re getting a bit out of control.  A 12-inch rise just isn’t comfortable to sit down in.  But alas, the higher rise elongates the leg even more, and looks great on all body types.

The good news is that as the trend has evolved, so has the footwear.  You don’t need to wear super high heels with wide leg jeans anymore.  The higher rise gives you a lot more versatility with the shoes you pair with them.  I wear a 3-inch heel MAX nowadays.

Which brings me to the next point.

Leg taper

Remember Aliyah in her Tommy Hilfiger?  While that was a total vibe, the wide leg jeans of the 90s/00s really didn’t have much variation in leg opening from waist to hem.  It was basically just a column of denim.  Today we have the advantage of a leg taper that shapes the hips and thighs (a throwback to 70s flares).  Another fabulous feature that flatters all body types.

Here are some of my favorite wide leg jeans right now (including the ones I’m wearing).

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