While I love a good dress, there's just something about denim. I practically live in jeans. Denim is just so...timeless. And appropriate for so many different occasions. But a few years ago I realized I was getting bored and that was mainly because I only wore skinny jeans. Um, I had to switch that up! Fast.Because jeans are so versatile {skinny, high waisted, mom jeans, boyfriend jeans, cut offs, distressed, etc.}, it's only a matter of finding the fits that work for you and then having fun styling them.5 Ways to Wear Jeans: cut off high waist jeans with a silk top and mom jeans with a crop top

Earlier this month, Target, my beloved bullseye boutique debuted a new collection and it's kind of a big deal. I mean, who doesn't love Target?! But this line in particular was a really exciting venture because per usual, it's affordable, but more importantly, every garment in the collection goes up to a size 26 {versus just some items being plus}. Also, there's a heavy focus on denim, which is an item most women find difficult to shop for {check out Fitting Room Tips to Find the Best Jeans...after you're done reading this!}.
Of course it was my civic fashion duty to check out the Universal Thread line in person, try on pieces and report back the absolute pros and a few cons. Here's another What's In Store.
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I love jeans. Like seriously, I could wear them every single day and never get tired of them. The versatility they offer is just unmatched. From skinny to flare to boyfriend style, there's a jean for every body. For the longest time I exclusively wore skinny jeans. They hug me in all the right places and are easy to dress up or down with the change of a shoe.
I still love my skinny jeans, but over the last two years, I've become a "mom jean" convert. Mom jeans usually have an extremely high waist, tapered leg and as I like to call it, a "long butt." So why would anyone wear them?!
Well, it's all in the styling. Below are a few tips on how to try a different cut of jeans.
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 stylish-ways-to-wear-leggings-leggings-outfit-ideas-looking-fly-on-a-dimeLeggings get a bad rap. I mean, they're comfortable, oh so comfy, but sometimes they can came off as a bit...boring. Or blah. Or like you just threw something on before leaving the house or what you wear when lounging around the house.
But that doesn't have to be the case! Instead of simply wearing them with a t-shirt or tunic, you can rock leggings in a stylish, chic way.

Thrifty Threads: How to Wear Flare Jeans {It's a Flattering Style for All Body Types, Seriously!}Flare leg denim: I never thought I'd wear them. I mean, I'm only 5'2" so I feared they'd overwhelm my frame. But I was so surprised at these NYDJ flare jeans. And instead of being unflattering, they're actually super flattering!
If you're on the fence about flare jeans, and especially if you need tips on how to wear them, read on.