I'll Take Them All...

No theme today. Just a general grab bag of what I'm lusting over...

Roxanne Lace Openwork Leggings from StockinGirl

Polka Dotted Corset with Lace-up Back from Babygirl Boutique

MaxMara Dimma Tattoo Tights

Pamela Mann Flocked Rose Seam Tights from MyTights

Jana Sheer Heel & Toe Stockings from Secrets in Lace

What are you lusting for these days?

Mann on Tights

Here is some of the latest in leg wear from the gorgeous-yet-affordable Pamela Mann. One style in particular, reminds me of something I bought from Anthropologie a while back. But all of these are worth taking a look at:

Jive Stockings With Lycra

Fluorescent Sculls Tights


Flocked Rose Tights

Color Me Happy

We're shedding our basic tans and blacks today for a more colorful look. As the day's get shorter and the temperature drops the time comes to break out the colorful tights. And oh are there plenty of options out there, whether you're looking for solid colors or prefer a pattern. Following is just a sample of what's out there right now, with more to come in the future:



Celeste Stein Designs Lurex Tights

65% nylon 35% cotton

$32












Jonathan Aston Rose Glass Lace and Opaque Tights

86% nylon and 14% elastane; 40 denier

£ 10.00 ($16.79)

Oroblu All Colors 50 Slide Touch Tights

90% nylon and 10% elastane; 50 denier

Available in 15 different colors.

£ 10.00 ($16.71)

Jonathan Aston Spot Seam Tights

91% nylon and 9% elastane; 15 denier

Available in 3 different colors.

£ 8.00 ($13.43)

Aristoc Wet Look Tights

90% nylon and 10% elastane; 80 denier

Available in 2 colors

£ 14.68 ($24.65)

Jonathan Aston Leopard Print Tights

95% nylon and 5% elastane; 40 denier

Available in 4 colors.

£8.95 ($15.03)

Pamela Mann 50 Denier Tights

Lycra based tights.

Available in 19 different colors!

£4.99 ($8.38)

Cette Manhattan Fashion Tights

66% polyamide, 27% polypropylene, 6% elastane, 1% cotton

40 denier

Horizontal lines. Available in 2 colors.

£13.65 ($22.92)

Trasparenze Fedora Tights

85% polyamide, 15% elastane, opaque tights.

Diamond shaped pattern. Available in 2 colors.

£12.95 ($21.75)

Wolford Velvet DevLuxe 50

84% nylon and 15% elastane; 50 denier

Available in 13 different colors.

£18.00 ($30.23)

So....what's YOU'RE favorite color?

One of Three

One style of leg wear that has been surfacing quite a bit lately, is the dog tooth tights. Dog tooth is certainly not a new pattern, as it's been the fashion of choice is Tuscaloosa since the mid 1950s. But even The Bear, himself, never wore it as good as the following three options of tights (at least that any of us know of ;-)). But which is the best? As always, I'm hoping you all can help me choose. Whichever of these three gets the most love in the comments section will be bought and reviewed by me in an upcoming post. As always, I can't wait to hear all of your comments.

Thanks, as always, for your comments last week. In quite the resounding fashion, the Hue Black Liquid Leggings won out. Quite honestly I was hoping they would be the leggings of choice, and they were. They'll be reviewed in an upcoming post, very soon.

On to this week:

Levante Chevron Dogtooth Tights

The pattern on these is a bit more understated, as it is done in a gray on gray. That said, the Levante Chevron Dogtooth Tights are quite nice looking, very versatile, and look warm and comfortable. With the temperature outside due to drop like a rock any day now, I think I'm liking these even better.

They are an opaque tights and the smart looking pattern allows them to be worn in a business setting as well as with a more casual skirt and sweater look. The tone of them, as well as the Levante quality, will allow these tights to be worn over and over as it's unlikely the wearer would get sick of them or the pattern would grow old.

These tights are made from a blend of 88% nylon, 10% lycra, and 2% cotton. I don't have a denier count available, but it seems as though it would be in the 40 (or perhaps higher range). They are made in Italy and available in gray only. They come in medium, tall, and extra tall allowing them to be worn by people with heights up to 6-foot-1. These are also pretty reasonably priced, as they will only set you back £8.65.

Jonathan Aston Dog Tooth Coloured Tights

If the Levante's were understated and conservative, the Jonathan Aston Dog Tooth Coloured Tights are anything but. Certainly Aston decided to go in the exact opposite direction, wanting these tights to help the wearer stand out and get noticed. They're pictured here in 'Ochre', but they are also available in velvet-purple, peacock, and jewel pink.

Similar to the Levante's, these are a more opaque tight and the bright colors help make them perfect for the winter months both by adding plenty of color and by keeping the wearer warm while bearing one's legs. Jonathan Aston is always a leader when it comes to bright colorful patterns, and unique styles, and these tights are no exception. While many of the other dog tooth tights I saw while looking around were done in blacks and grays, these couldn't be more different.

The tights are made from a blend of 93% nylon and 7% elastane. They are warm and opaque at 40 denier. They come in the 4 colors listed above in two different sizes. Once again, they're a pretty reasonable price and good value at £7.90.

Pamela Mann Dogtooth Tights

I've been turned on to Pamela Mann tights a bit more recently than the Jonathan Aston's, but I'm ever bit as happy to have found them. Similar to the options above, Pamela Mann tights are always a great quality at a good value, allowing you to think you wearing tights that were much more expensive than they really were.

The Pamela Mann Dogtooth Tights are available in two different options. If you want colorful like the Aston's, you can get them in a purple and black combination. If you want a more traditional look, you can go for the more basic black and white. Either way the thing that stands out about the Pamela Mann tights, is that the dog tooth pattern is much bigger on these than either of the other options. It depends upon personal preference, but the big pattern really works on these tights, in my opinion.

These tights are 100% nylon. They appear quite opaque, but I can't seem to find a denier count anywhere. They are one size and available in the 2 colors listed above. They cost £10.00, so they are only slightly more expensive than the two styles above.

Despite the fact that we're going with one pattern here, there are three quite different looks here. It's all a question of how distinct or subtle you like this pattern. It all depends on how colorful you like your warm winter tights to be. So which will it be? I'm looking forward to hearing what you think.

It's Gettin' Cold......

Three things I'm not ready for:

1. The first time someone walks by my office and says, "Hey, did you hear how much snow we're supposed to get tomorrow?".

2. Weather reports that include the wind chill.

3. Being late for work behind a driver who is apparently encountering a quarter-inch of snow for the first time in his/her life.

Three things I'm already sick of:

1. Every time someone says, "It's supposed to be a really cold winter this year".

2. That I keep hearing, "We're well below average temperatures for this time of year".

3. That we've already reached the point where everyone asks each other "How is it out there?" every time someone comes in from outside.

Yes I know, Winter is almost upon us. And while cold temperatures don't bother me as much as some people, I hate when fall comes to an end. I especially hate the constant reminders of how miserable winters are around here. Yeah I know...I've lived here all my life.

But it's inevitable in a death and taxes sort of way. When my parents came to this country, they picked New England...and for some reason I never left, so this is what I deal with.

At least its an excuse to start looking at the heavier tights. As always, there are some great looks out there, and you don't have to spend a fortune. Let's look at some below.

How about some merino wool? The Trasparenze Gennifer Merino Wool Tights will help keep your legs warm throughout the winter. They are made of 70% wool, 15% microfibre, and 15% elastane. They're also sheer to waist with a reinforced toe. They have a matte finish.

The best part? These tights come in 10 different colors. You can find a color to match virtually any look you might be going for. So there's no need to sacrifice comfort in the name of style. Just pick a color, throw these comfy tights on, and you're ready to rock your favorite outfit.

These tights come in 3 different sizes. They cost £12.20 (about $20).

The Pamela Mann Monochrome Tights are a fun two-tone pattern that are said to be "Chanel inspired". Good thing is, because they're Pamela Mann, you won't be paying Chanel prices.

These tights come in two different color options, either black/white or nude/black. They're a fun way to dress up a winter look and still stay warm. They're 40 denier, so they have decent thickness to protect the leg from the cooling temperatures.

These tights are sheer to waist and have a reinforced toe. They also have a matte finish. They're 90% nylon and 10% elastane. These tights come in one size fits all.

Once again, a little extra warmth won't cost you too much, as these tights are £8.95 (about $15).

Textured tights are also a very good option. Aristoc is always one of my favorite go-to brands when it comes to value. The Aristoc Wool Texture Diamond Opaque Tights here are made from a wool blend, but have a nice diamond pattern to them.

Aristoc did a great job of making a warm tight fashionable. These tights are sheer to waist and have a sheer toe. That would make them a good option for an event where you need to be dressy (maybe open-toed dressy) but the weather outside isn't so warm. These tights are made from 64% nylon, 30% wool, 5% elastane, and 1% cotton. They have a matte finish.

They're available in two different sizes in black only. They cost £11.74 (about $19). These tights are advertised as "thick and cozy" and are said to keep you warm throughout the winter.

Also available from Aristoc are the Striped Pellerine Tights. These tights are a comfy wool blend done in a very nice pattern. The nice texture and pattern again allow you to dress these tights up as much as you want and still stay warm.

These tights are a very opaque 60 denier. They're also 80% wool, combined with 17% nylon, 2% elastane, and 1% cotton.

I really like the way these look with just a pair of black pumps in the picture. They'd look just as good with a pair of knee boots, I think.

The tights come in 2 different sizes in black only. They cost £11.95 (about $20).

We're not done yet. After all, what says 'winter' more than a blue star design on a gray background. I love the way these look with the silver pumps in the picture. These are the Stellar Star Cozy Wool and Cotton Tights, by Jonathan Aston. These tights look perfect for a holiday party, or even just going out in the middle of the Winter.

Wool and cotton just sounds warm, doesn't it? They're a very opaque 80 denier, so there will be some thickness between your legs and the cold winter air. These tights are a blend of 40% wool, 40% cotton, 15% nylon, and 5% elastane.

These tights are available in one size in this pretty Zinc/Royal color. As with all of Jonathan Aston, these appear to be a pretty good value at £11.70 (about $19).

I'll keep updating on the latest cozy styles as the Winter rolls on. Just don't tell me how much snow we're going to be getting. I don't even want to know.

Stay warm, my friends.

Tights for a Happy Autumn

With the change in seasons upon us, lots of new styles of tights have emerged. I thought I'd take a minute to highlight a few of the ones that have caught my eye.

One of my all time favorites, Falke, has just introduced one of their most opaque tights yet. The Falke Pure Matt 100D Tights are perfect for the fast-approaching winter weather. They are, as you've probably guessed by now, 100 denier, so they are built to keep your legs warm and allow you to continue to wear skirts and boots throughout the season.

They come in a huge variety of colors allowing a match for virtually and clothing combinations. They're also advertised to be extremely soft (as Falke always is) so they're certain to be extra comfortable during the season when you need it most.

They come in seven different colors. They are available in S/M and M/L. They have a matte finished, sheer panty, reinforced toe, and cotton gusset. They cost £17.00 (about $28).

Another of my current favorites is the Levante Sheer Lines Tights. They are sheer black tights that are dressed up with darker lines running down the length of the legs throughout. I think these have a very sexy look and can work with a variety of looks, either dressy or more casual. I think they'd look great with a pair of heels, rather than boots, since the stripes help elongate the look of the leg.

These tights are made in Italy with luxury yarn. Judging by the several other pairs of Levante tights that I own, these are a fabulous value for the money.

These tights are a blend of 85% polyamide, 13% elastane, and 2% cotton. They are significantly more sheer than the Falke tights, with a denier count of 15. These are available in sizes medium, tall, and extra tall, all in black only. These tights cost £9.95 (about $16), and, as I said above, that is an excellent value.

Another option, that is excellent for this time of year is the Pamela Mann Opaque Open Holes Tights. With a more opaque finish and much larger holes, this is an excellent alternative to fishnets. These could be worn with either boots or heels, or perhaps even over another pair of colored tights, to create an even more unique look.

This really is a look that can certainly catch the eye of onlookers. I think this would be a perfect weekend look for going out to concerts or parties.

These tights are 87% nylon and 13% lycra. They are one size only and also available just in black. I think these are very reasonable at £8.95 (about $15). I've seen similar styles from places like Leg Avenue which make a really low quality product. The Pamela Mann option here, for just slightly more money, should prove to be a much better fit and much more durable.

Finally, I just had to throw a pair of tights with some sort of effect into this post because, as you must know by now, I am always a huge fan. The Le Bourget Ofelia Tights, which are made in France, have a stunning lace up boot-like effect, that I am absolutely in love with.

These are sheer black tights that, just below the knee, start out with a woven lace effect. It has a lace like effect up either side of the front of the leg and and the look that the lace is crossing the front of the leg, all the way up. The laces come to a nice bow knot at the top. At the bottom the lace effect continues around the top of the foot.

These tights have quite a bit of gorgeous detail. I've seen a similar type done with Wolford, but these from Le Bourget go into quite a bit more detail. These tights would be great for any occasion that called for a unique look and a bit of fun detail.

These tights are 85% nylon, 10% lycra, and 5% polypropylene. The denier varies as they are both sheer and opaque. They come in four different sizes allowing them to fit anyone from five feet to six foot one comfortably. These tights cost £19.95 (about $33).

Not Ready for Winter?

I must not be, because I'm still breaking out my spring-like tights. I actually bought these a while back (in the spring, maybe?) but never got around until reviewing them until now. Quite honestly, I don't know why. These tights are gorgeous to look at and quite nice to wear, as well. Furthermore, they're a tremendous value, which may be a bit overdue after a weeks worth of highlighting La Perla, Eres, and the like.

For this price, it is always easy to buy cheap tights that don't even make it through one wear. But I was hopeful for these since Pamela Mann has a reputation for being an excellent value for the price. The Waterlily Tights, pictured here, certainly live up to that reputation. If you're looking for a comfortable yet feminine pair of net tights, look no further.

For net lovers, these tights are a great diversion from the basic net patterns. In these tights, waterlilies and leaves wind their way up the entire length of the tights, save for a small reinforced toe. Indeed, it is one of the many creative and interesting patterns currently available from this designer.

The tights are a blend of 84% nylon and 16% lycra (I love when they add up to 100 ;-D) . They're one size, which often worries me, but in this case, they have a tremendous amount of give and seem to keep their pattern well no matter how stretched they get. The best part is, they cost £6.99 (about $11 USD). Honestly, I've been seeing a lot of patterned tights around lately, and I think this stands up to the nicest of them. I'd say they're versatile enough to fit a number of different occasions, and they look and feel good enough, that you'll probably end up wanting them too.