Before we get to the Pants Party, I want to acknowledge that today is my 300 Days of Makeup No-Buy!!! And this will be my final No-Buy badge before I’m finished my yearlong ban.
I’m SO psyched to be finished my No-Buy, you can’t even imagine! 😀
Random: Did you know that in 10 pin bowling, 300 is the perfect score? This is achieved by getting a strike 12 times in a row. 😮
So, I recently bought FOUR pairs of pants! I haven’t bought pants in ages. Hence, the Pants Party:
That’s Brick, from Anchor Man… I just couldn’t help myself, heh. 😛
First, I stopped into Express. I haven’t been in Express for a while and was thinking of getting some new work pants – I’ve been stuck in a rut of black and grey dress pants lately. I was in an adventurous mood and took a risk with trying these on:
Columnist Ankle in Geo Print
People who know me, know that these are totally out of my comfort zone! I do NOT wear patterned pants, nor do I like tapered legs. Something possessed me to buy them, and I actually liked how they look. Since it was BOGO 50% off for pants at Express, I also bought the same cut of pants but in a solid maroon colour:
Again, this is totally out of the norm for me. I do not own a single pair of pants outside of the black – grey – navy colour spectrum. Until now! I received a bunch of compliments when I wore the Geo Print ones to work (sporting heels just like the model!) So I guess I chose well!
Then I noticed a new pop-up shop at the mall called Hyba. It’s a Lululemon-esque yoga / active lifestyle type of store focused on offering a wide range of sizes from XS to 2X. Turns out it’s a sub-brand of Reitmans, a Canadian women’s apparel chain, which also operates Smart Set, RW and their namesake Reitmans, stores. Hyba was running a promotion in the store where their athletic bottoms were all $34 each (regularly $40 each) or buy 2 for $60. So I decided to take the plunge into 2 pairs of slim yoga-styled pants:
Hyba Slimming Pants in Grey Mix and Black
This is NOT my usual look – I mostly wear jeans on the weekends – but I’m willing to try something different. I can wear these with flats / sneakers or boots. What I loved about this store is that they offer a pant length called “Ultra Petite” with a 28″ inseam, and it was perfect for me. 😀 They also carry regular (32″), petite (30″) and tall (34″) – talk about catering to everybody. Can’t wait to wear these!
So that’s my Pants Party. Have you purchased any clothes lately?
300 days! You deserve a medal!!!
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Thank you! 🏅
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First off, huge mega congrats on reaching 300 days! That is incredible!
Ooh, I love the maroon pants! Sometimes going outside of the comfort zone can be so worth it!
Yesterday I bought myself a forest green slouchy knit hat, a pair of burgundy pj pants, and a purpley-burgundy sweater. I haven’t bought myself anything in ages. Earlier this week I was gifted a super soft boucle knit scarf in a purple-toned blue (like a dusty navy with purple tones) and a pair of leather gloves with a zipper at the wrist.
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Thanks! 😀
I asked the sale associate to show me non-black or grey pants and she brought those maroon ones to me in the fitting room, I was like, ok why not? And they’re made of a great quality fabric too.
Oooh sounds like you’re all set to be wrapped up in cozy accessories for the upcoming weather! What was the occasion that you were gifted these lovely items?
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No occasion – just a thoughtful gift!
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I love the patterned pants! And congrats on making it this far with your no-buy, it’s quite the accomplishment.
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I never wear patterned pants because I feel like they make my butt look big but these ones don’t do that. 🙂 Thanks – no-buy has been a challenge but I credit this blog with helping me stay on track!
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Yes the accountability here is a definite plus! Hahaha big butts are in these days, so it’s okay if they do!
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Congrats! I would have to invite you to my cardigan party. Just got 3 more from JCrew (maker of the absolute best cardies).
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Oooh I love me some good cardigans ! I haven’t shopped much at JCrew since I find their prices SO inflated. I do have a couple of items from them and yup, they’re cardigans too! 😛
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Wow! 300 days! Good for you! I like the printed pants, but like you, they are so out of my comfort zone, I love rocking a black jean, haha
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I love jeans so much lol! I find them so comfy… I guess this just gives me more options. Variety is the spice of life, after all. 😉
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Agreed! 😊
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Congrats on 300 days. So 28″ inseam in Ultra Petite!!! Who knew I was Ultra anything??? I swear that average petite used to be 29″ but most petite pants are still too long for me to wear with flats.
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Actually 29″ is perfect for me but I went up a size on these pants so they sit a bit lower on my hips… I just didn’t want them to be super tight around the crotch area… 😉 You should definitely check out Hyba for the perfect inseam!
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I pretty much live in skinny jeans! But I do like patterned pants as well, I love that first pair from the examples.
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Wow congratulations on your 300 days .. that is AMAZING! I also love the maroon and patterned trousers so much !
Saira
throughtheglitterglass.wordpress.com x
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Thank you! 😀 Yeah those pants are definitely opening up new world of patterned and colourful pants to me haha.
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Yay make up no buy is almost over!
I like the selection of pants for each and it’s nice that you got out of your comfort zone. It must have been hard for you to pick out patterned and colored pants, but I do like those express ones!
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Patterned pants are all the rage now and I wanted to be a cool kid ok! 😛
Hey we should do a swap when our makeup no buys are over. Wanna? 😀
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When is your makeup no buy over? December also?
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It’s over December 31st…. 😛
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YAY! We’re both in December – Just at opposite ends is all!
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awesome style sweetheart xxxxx ❤
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Thanks! ❤
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now i would love to see YOU wearing them xxxxxxxxxx come on already xxx
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300 days, you deserve more than a medal, well done you!!! 🌟 I also love your sense of style, I find it extremely hard to find petite range clothes here in the uk with the same sort of style. 😊 x
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Thank you! Petites are starting to be more of a norm here which I’m thankful for. I hope the trend will make its way over to the UK – short people need style too!
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Congrats on 300 days! You’ve come a long way!!
That Geo Print is so daring, but so chic! I love the maroon one, that should not be hard to pull off at all, hardly stepping out of the comfort zone! I personally feel like tapered pants don’t suit my body shape, unless some company out there makes ones that suit stick people haha. But I always see classy outfits with them all over the internet, so I envy you! >.<
In terms of the 28" inseam, how tall are you?
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I’m 5’3″. 🙂 I normally do 29″ inseam but these pants I chose a size up and wore them lower on the hips since I don’t want no camel toe… 😛
I also feel that tapered pants don’t suit my body but apparently they looked fine. I think the slightly cropped length helped.
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amazing!!
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Congratulations, gorgeous girl! 300 DAYS – you should have your own Ted Talk … ‘Beauty Addict Doesn’t Buy Makeup For A Year’; it would be a HIT! (and I’d watch it over and over again, to motivate myself to have a No Buy that is longer than 100 Days next year).
Pants are wonderful things and can add so much style to an outfit. Don’t be afraid of colour or patterns – embrace them, hunni!
Once again, congrats – YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND ARE THE POSTERGIRL FOR NO BUY!
xx
// Bea //
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Thank you! Haha Ted Talk lol. 😛
I wore the maroon ones today and got compliments on them too! 😀 I think I’m getting out of my comfort zone.
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YAAS HUNNI – rock the colour (and compliments!) Just like you challenged me to challenge myself to not buy cosmetics for 100 days, challenge yourself to wear more colour and pattern.
xx
// Bea //
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Congrats on reaching 300 days! That’s a HUGE achievement and I’m super impressed. You are so close to the end!
LOVE the pants from Express!
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Thank you! The end is in sight… I just need to focus on Christmas shopping for others and then I should be ok… I also need to avoid Boxing week (month) sales!
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300 days?!?!?! How on earth did you do that?!? HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!! What an achievement 🙂 LOVE the pants…. those purple ones are just too fabulous for words! Great post, thanks so much for sharing huni & once again really well done on your badge of honour ❤ XXXXXXX
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Thank you Karen! I mainly keep on track by avoiding temptations and shopping my stash! I have so many lovely makeup items in my collection, I just need to give them more attention. 😉
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What a great attitude – I think I need to take a leaf out of your book. I’ve lots of makeup I’m still yet to try out, could be doing with saving a few £’s instead!!! 🙂 XXX
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Wow 300 days is so amazing. What an achievement, you should be so proud!
Also absolutely love the burgundy pants, very sophisticated 😀
xx Anne
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Thank you Anne! I can’t believe I’ve made it this far honestly. Having this blog definitely helped!
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Really, I always get so tempted by seeing stuff other people blog about. But I can see how documenting the journey would be helpful and supportive.
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I need pants!
I’m sick of wearing skinny black jeans to work. Yesterday I went looking for a pair of sensible black pants..similar to the ones you bought in the print and maroon. Print freaks me out as well..it looks a litte too busy? I do like the ones that you got though. Maroon is a good work colour as well..especially since you guys are getting into your colder months though.
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It’s tough finding a good cut of pants. We have dress-down Fridays so we can wear denim but all the other days I’m either in suits or dress pants so I need a variety. I totally hear you about prints being busy. I tend to stay away from prints in general – I have a small frame so I feel prints tend to overpower me. Today I’m wearing navy and charcoal lol… so typical of me!
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I LOVE those pants – particularly the maroon ones! Might have to go try those on. I love the look of ankle length pants with heels – so chic! Plus they fit easily into taller boots!
Express makes great work clothes! I love their Portofino blouses; they have them in so many different patterns and colours and they look great with dress pants and jeans. I own 3 of them and I want more!
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I was surprised at Express’ work wear offering. We’ve only had Express in Canada for a few years so it’s opened a whole new world to me. I even have a suit from there and every time I wear it, people ask me where it’s from. I only have 1 of the Portofino shirts and I’ve been meaning to get more… I didn’t colours I liked the last time I was in there.
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Wow I used five exclamation points in one comment – that’s got to be some kind of record.
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I am guilty of using a lot of exclamation points in online interactions, I just get so excited! 😛
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Good to know I’m not alone in that! 🙂
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You’ve done so so well with your ban! Bet you can’t wait til next year hahaha
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Yes I can’t wait til next year HOWEVER, I think I’m reformed because I do realize I really truly do not need to go crazy shopping… I will allow myself a free for all shopping month in January and then I might do a “low buy” and set a dollar amount monthly budget (like a normal person 😛 )!
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I’m all about the black pants but I’ve got to admit both of those pairs are super cute! Now you just have to make sure you wear them 😉
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I wore the maroon ones this week with a black top and little booties. Tres chic! 😉
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Congrats!!! And I’m loving those maroon pants! May have to invest in some myself.
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Thank you! I wore them yesterday and they were also a hit! 😁
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