Let’s just get this straight, as wonderful as Sevens, Citizens, and J Brands are, jeans are just not that comfortable period. Call them freaky or call them fabulous, there’s no denying denim leggings provide some stylish advantages. They provide the ease and comfort of leggings coupled with the look of denim. Pair with an oversized chunky knit sweater or with your fave bf blazer. These are “jeans” you could literally wear all day. But the best part of all is they’re an absolute cinch to get into boots. Because really, who hasn’t nearly fallen over trying to jam their skinny jeans into their boots?

Juicy Couture Seneca Denim Leggings $120 CAD

Faux Denim High-Waist Leggings $48 CAD, American Apparel

Silence & Noise Pull On Jean $70 CAD, Urban Outfitters

Jan Tong, The Style Spy
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Diane von Furstenberg Iggy Stardust Reversible Jacket

At a recent editorial meeting the conversation quickly turned to discussing our favourite online shopping sites, and of course everyone mentioned  Shopbop.com -the mother of all shopping sites. I hadn’t been on the site for a while but decided to poke around last night. With yesterday’s downpour paired with the chilly mornings and nights we’ve been having recently I immediately looked at the knits section to search out the perfect fall cardigan. However, in my quest to find the perfect chunky cardigan, I found this instead. I’m definitely lusting after this instead of that chunky knit.

Aliyah Shamsher, The Style Spy
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So last night it was The Hills, are we all on board for Team Kristin? Tonight we’ll be heading to NYC, as Whitney and crew take on Season 2. Erin’s out - supposedly there was a “fall out”. Not sure if I’m digging this new girl. The gorgeous but conniving Olivia moves on to Elle Magazine. Welcome Elle’s Creative Director Joe Zee to the show. And Whitney moves on from DVF, back to Kelly Cutrone, her previous boss and PR bad ass. She’s been doing it for 22 years bitch! Oh, the drama, not the same as The Hills, but still good.

The City Season 2 premieres on MTV at 7pm and 10pm tonight.

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Is it just me, or on this episode of GOSSIP GIRL most of the action took place in the last 15 minutes of the show. Meaning, that weird Old Navy cardi-coats commercial that aired about a billion times while I was watching had more content than the first 45 minutes of the show. And on that note, let’s start our countdown.

1. Well, I’ll start off by saying that I thought this episode was all about exclusivity - a Sotheby’s auction and a secret society - however my dreams were crushed when I found out this so-called society about a table was all a sham. Thanks a lot Georgina… way to crush all my hopes and dreams for an ultra-exclusive secret society without that creepy Eyes Wide Shut reference that happened last season. As for the auction, we’ll get to that in a minute.

2. Scott doesn’t even go to NYU, OH SNAP! Well this explains a lot. But it still doesn’t explain how Vanessa got in. (Think about it, it doesn’t make sense.) Although she has covered her door (inside and out) with a ridiculous amount of unidentified stickers and notes in record time, but I would too if I never really had a home.

3. Why did Rufus want the whole family to go to the Sotheby’s auction again? Probably the same reason he wanted everyone to go to the Charity Polo Match in episode one. Oh right, there is and was absolutely no reason for either. I guess they no longer have those wonderful school events to attend, which allowed for those amazingly awkward/dramatic events to happen, but come on… a Sotheby’s auction… please.

4. Okay, but in all fairness, I have to admit that the scene with Blair and Chuck in a bidding war, and then Serena having the last word with her paddle was just… well…. SO GOOD.

5. Did you all catch the Pretty Woman moment Serena was having with that dress she wore to the auction… okay, so she did choose the moment when Julia Roberts was still hooker… but I’ll accept this Pretty Woman reference and move forward.

6. Did you also love Georgina’s detective work to find out Scott’s real identity… it was just like Harriet The Spy!! And really do love that movie. (Although are we really supposed to believe Dan doesn’t know how to use google, I’m pretty sure 6 year olds know how to use it.)

7. The doorman at Lily’s apartment told Scott’s frumpy mother that they were all at Sotheby’s… right… because that’s what a good doorman would do… tell every stranger who asked that you’re not home, and then proceed to tell said strangers exactly where you are at that moment in time. Seriously… really?

8. Let’s go back to discussing Chuck and Blair because I really am enjoying every single scene they are in together. And I’m falling pretty hard for Chuck, he has this swagger every time he leaves a room (always walking a tad to slow with one hand in his pocket), he wears pink bow-ties, white shoes and buys hotels! I think I’m in love.

9. O.M.G HERE COMES THE CLIMATIC MOMENT WHERE SCOTT REVEALS HIS TRUE IDENTITY…. oh wait that never happened…. I waited 45 minutes for that??? “I’m your son’s brother and I just wanted to meet you.” Are you kidding me!! This, plus Vanessa’s hair still looks like a birds nest… this is just way too much disappointment for one person to handle.

10. More information I can’t handle… whats-her-face knows Carter meaning she will be on the show for more than three episodes… which is already three episodes too many. And Hilary Duff appears next week… oh joy… can’t wait.

Extras + Quotes:

Dan has his shirt off and looks really good… what?

Crepes instead of waffles, plus spaghetti and fried artichokes…. we get it Josh, you love carbs and think everyone else should too. Trust me, we already do.

Blair: “I did this to protect you.”
Chuck: “Me, I just hate the guy.”

Serena: “You and Chuck are two of the most self-centred, damaged people I know.”
Blair: “I’m not following you.”

Whats-her-face: “Go ahead and run, you know daddy loves to hunt.”
My boyfriend: “Hey, isn’t that the girl from Privileged!”
Me: “What’s Privileged and how do you know about it and I don’t?”
My boyfriend: *blank stare*

Aliyah Shamsher, The Style Spy
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