Rock&Republic is an jean company based in the U.S (yes! there are American designers with potential..lol). The company was founded in 2002 by Michael Ball (we have the same last name, wonder if we are related? maybe i can get some tuition paid) and the presided over by his good friend Andrea Berholtz. Michael originally gained experience in the designing world by creating the designs for his former cycling team which he was involved with. To be a relatively new label, it is gaining a lot of noteriety and establishing itself well amongst its target audience. Rock&Republic has gained a lot of momentum over the years, growing more and more popular as it was originally being carried in small boutiques and now moving to large dept. such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Lord & Taylor. We have come to know them as a jean brand mostly but I am not going to focus on their jeans because if you have not heard about them by now.....im sorry. *well, quick synopsis- their jeans are the ones with the back to back R's on the pockets, sold in urban and rock stores and range from $160 to $400. You can check out their online store http://www.rockandrepublic.com/ and if you like their jeans you can purchase a pair or try and find sites that carry them at a discounted price. You can even try to search ebay for a pair, but watch out for fakes! Ebay has a great guide to buying them- check it out: http://tinyurl.com/fap78.* Ok, my goal for this was to introduce those to another aspect of the company. Although their jeans are really driving the company in the mainstream light, they have a complete line of clothing including women's dresses, suits, jackets and a whole men's line as well. I mean, I was aware that there was more of a line than just jeans but looking at their past 6 runway shows, I did not know that they had such a diverse line (these photos are from nymag.com from 2009 collection). I wanted to present the different things that R&R had to offer because I think it is a very creative line and really blends trends of the time in their own way. They assess what is hot at the moment and put their own take on it to make it into that "punk-rock" type look but could *and most likely would* be worn by many different types of people. I love how they can take one style or pattern and make it work several different ways (a dress, a top, leggings, ect.). I mean, a lot of designers do that but i have not liked it the way I have liked R&R way of doing it. It is like some try to hard to make it different, and can make it OUTRAGEOUS and would not be something a normal, everyday person would wear. Rock & Republic is a brand that is really taking off and making a name for themselves among so many other labels that have been around even longer. We just hope they dont fade into the background like so many labels today are beginning to do.

N.Y.L.A is said to be club-inspired and trend forward and catered towards junior shoe brand with the goal to provide the fastest fashion and look at a great price (amazon.com). These right here are the Isabel bootie with a 4 1/2 inch heel- IM IN LOVE. I thought these were extremely cute and it didnt hurt that I seen a pair of these in the store and wanted them o so badly but they didnt have my size. You know how deeply that cuts into your soul. They were on sale I believe at Amazon.com for $109.95 or it was their retail price- either way, you win, they are not expensive.

This style of N.Y.L.A shoe is called the Shika pump. I have a pair resembling this in charcoal and one in snakeskin and I just LOVE them! I get, well got-i only wore them both once, a lot of compliments on them and I think you would do the same if copped this pair. It too was on Amazon for $104.95 which is more than I paid for my other two but it is still not bad. Especially when they look just like the ones that can run you about $200! So Im savin you guys some money!!

These are Aspen boots by N.Y.L.A and I just think they are so cute. Although boot season is, and has been, over--(well, the ankle boots are still coo) it just lets you know that they have a variety of cute styles for each season. I really think that you guys should try to look at this brand and check it out because they are rather affordable, saving you some money to go out with them in-->how beautiful is that?!?!

This design right here is the one that caught my attention to the brand. I thought that they were OUTRAGEOUS because I mean, I have never seen any leggings like this before. However, at the same time I just thought that they were so cute and different and I just love things that are different and not so typical and could be found anywhere. These are called Virtual Reality and they are part of the ones that are $33.






These are called Pianno lesson and run for $79. Yes, they are one of the more expensive leggings of the bunch but the fact that they are so unique and cute would make them worth it to legging enthusiast and yes there are plenty of them. Some girls love the fact that they look and feel like pants without the idea of actually being in jeans which, lets face it, if they are not made very well can become uncomfortable if worn too long. With leggings you do not really have to worry about that feeling because they conform to your body type.





These are called California Sunset and will run you only $33. I would hope at these prices you would not have to worry about holes appearing or shrinking or getting that linty look after being washed multiple times, do not act like you guys dont know what I am talking about. NOW, we must all remember that leggings only look cute on certain body types! You cant be toooo hefty and want to get into leggings and feel like they are looking good on you. And that is even with just ordinary black leggings! The fact that these are so outrageous and very attention-getting, you may not want to draw too much attention to your lower region if it could easily be mistaken for water-buffalo legs ok people? And I say that with love!

JBrand Jeans has come to be known as the Jeans of the Stars. I mean almost every celeb has a pair it seems. When I was researching this brand, not only did Beyonce (as seen to the left) rock the popular brand but so did Rihanna, Miley Cyrun, Victoria Beckham (all pictured below), Lindsey Lohan, Chanum Tating, Mischa Barton, Christina Aguilera, Angelina Jolie and many more. J brand was founded by denim manufacture Jeff Rudes and former stylist Susie Crippen. They launched exclusively @ ROn Herman's Melrose Jeans bar in 2005. They also created a maternity line called Mama J by JBrand. JBrand's intro of their skinny straight leg made then the 1st American-made premium denim. They are available at such locations as: Bloomingdale's, Saks, Barney's and Bergdorf Goodman. Or you can find them online at their official site: http://www.jbrandjeans.com/ or you can go to other sites such as RevolveClothing, Shopbob, and Couture Candy that may give you discounts on the jeans. They are about as expensive as True Religion jeans so if you can't really afford those, then I would not encourage you to pursue these because their popularity is so high right now I do not see red sales signs anytime soon. So live long and prosperous jean lovers and indulge in these delicious finds.


These JBrands right here are 10" Skinny White jeans. After looking at reviews on the jeans, a lot of customers say that they are true to size so that is always good. They retail at $158 and I did not see any sale on these particular ones on the various sites so I would expect to pay this price for them. I think these are pretty hot and look cute but at the same time they couldnt be bigger than a 24!! You KNOW everything looks better in smaller sizes but they are cute tho, unless white isn't your thing (because it aint mine).





These jeans right here retail at $187 and are 12" Pencil leg, their color is called Torn Dark Vintage (strange I know). I think these are best for those who are not amped about the trend of completely destroyed jeans. They give you a little of the trend going on but it is not completely dramatic. I love the wash of these jeans and I think that they are pretty safe for conservatives who want to be a little daring. It also brings those who are gung-ho about everyone seeing every particle of skin through their jeans into some kind of reserve.




These destroyed jeans are the ones that are being worn on Beyonce with YSL shoes and Rihanna (below) with her Louboutins. These jeans are sooo freakin HOOOOOTTTT!!! O jesus, if I had $217 dollars to spend all willy-nilly on these 12" Destroyed Pencil Leg in Zombie I swear I would. I am lovin the come-back of destroyed jeans (YES PEOPLE, they did leave for a while, I dont care what no one says lol) and think that the designers are making them very stylish so that they had no choice but to be loved by celebs.