Like every other woman in America, I have problems finding jeans that fit well and look good. Over the years I have collected some tips for finding jeans that fit and flatter. Today, I will share them with y'all. I'm focusing specifically today on jeans that flatter the curvy lay-days. ;)

Tip #1: Leave the distressed jeans for the teens. Holes, rips, acid spots and extreme fading are not chic or flattering. I especially despise the jeans that have huge faded areas ON THE FRONT OF THE THIGHS. Like I WANT to draw attention there. Heh.

Tip #2: Stick to a mid or high rise. (Rise is defined by the measurement between the crotch of the jeans and the top of the waistband.) Any rise that is less than 8 inches will give you, the....muffin top. Ugh.

This season Armani Exchange takes you to Metropolis XX, a modern city sharply divided between style and scandal, an urban arena of social wanderers where the manner of dress is strong, confident and seductive.

With 2011 marking the brand’s 20th anniversary, the new A/X collection is an evolution of the brand’s heritage of city-sleek sophistication. The A/X fall 2011 collection offers a highly wearable limited-edition capsule collection grounded in a retro-luxe style meant to appeal to international youth.

For women, that means feminine flight suits, palazzo silhouettes, ultra-graphic motifs, and flowing dresses.

Rio de Janeiro's winter fashion week has kicked off on a sober note with a utilitarian collection in industrial-strength denims from Alexandre Herchcovitch.

For his second line, the cheaper and more youth-focused Herchcovitch label, the designer looked to the proto-hipsters of 1980s-era New York in his show Tuesday.

Models were sent out in shirtdresses and bustier catsuits in bleach-splattered raw denim. Cropped leather jackets and vests topped off the outfits. They were accessorized with '80-style sunglasses and wedges with translucent plastic heels.

The Buckle, Inc. announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011 increased 10.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended October 2, 2010. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended October 1, 2011 increased 13.0 percent to $98.4 million from net sales of $87.1 million for the prior year five-week fiscal month ended October 2, 2010.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 35-week period ended October 1, 2011 increased 8.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the 35-week period ended October 2, 2010. Net sales for the 35-week fiscal period ended October 1, 2011 increased 12.2 percent to $646.2 million from net sales of $575.7 million for the prior year 35-week fiscal period ended October 2, 2010.

Karl Lagerfeld is launching a new affordable womenswear collection entitled Karl.

The 100 piece range will feature both evening and daywear and will be inspired by rock and roll. Silver jeans, little black dresses and denim are all key pieces in the new line.

Prices for the garments start at US$60 and rise to Us$450. "It's my today's taste and style and a reflection of how I think a great number of people would like to be dressed now," Lagerfeld told reporters.

'I just want not too expensive clothes that people may like and perhaps want to wear. That was my concept for a long time, but my business partners in the past wanted to be like Chanel or Fendi without putting behind what is needed to be like that.'

After a weeklong dream ride, Wrangler's top ten True Wanderers have successfully completed the journey filled with mean paths and terrains across India. But the journey did not end there. Praveen Selvam from Chennai was announced as the Winner of Wrangler's search for the True wanderer and was gifted the brand new 678 cc super bike Hyosung ST7 on 22nd October 2011 during an event held at the Express Avenue mall, Chennai, India. The event was graced by the biker, MTV VJ turned actor, Ranvijay Singh who handed over the bike keys to the winner.

A panel of biking experts from xBHP declared the winner based on the quality of content generated and the experiences shared by Praveen on his blog as well as number of votes he got on his blog. Wrangler believes that, on his 7 day long journey Praveen certainly had a lot of interesting stories to tell through his experiences, hence undoubtedly is the perfect True wanderer.

Don’t be surprised if you find higher price tags on jeans and cotton shirts hanging on retailer’s clothing racks this spring. Clothing prices have dropped for a decade as tame inflation and cheap overseas labor helped hold down costs. Retailers and clothing makers cut frills and experimented with fabric blends to cut prices during the recession.

The price of cotton has more than doubled in price over the past year, hitting all-time highs. The price of synthetic fabrics has jumped roughly 50% as demand for alternatives and blends has risen.

Clothing prices are expected to rise about 10% in coming months, an analyst predicts, with the biggest increases coming in the second half of the year. Levi Strauss, Wrangler jeans maker VF Corp., and J.C. Penney, are all planning price increases.

More specifics on price increases are expected when clothing retailers such as J.C. Penney and Abercrombie & Fitch report financial results this month.

A lot of attention has been given to the return of 1970s-style flare, but 1950s-length cropped pants will be as big a trend as bell bottoms this season. Think chic and feminine, a la gamine Audrey Hepburn.

Brands such as Current/Elliott, MiH Jeans, J Brand and James Jeans are making crops that look great with a demure ballet flat or a low kitten heel.

Current/Elliott's Pony Boy crop, for instance, ends unmistakably above the ankle. The length looks good with a nautical striped top, slouchy T-shirt or even a short-sleeved, girlie blouse.

J Brand's Gigi style has a kicky flare at the bottom that feels fun and quirky.

Preppy fashion meets high street luxe in the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 Denim Lookbook. The stylish parade of outfits will definitely win the heart of those who long for a more refined casual chic wardrobe. Tommy Hilfiger decided to target the fashion pack that devotes special importance both to comfort as well as alternative and unique style ideas.

The denim collection envisioned for the warm season was inspired by the world presented by John Hughes as one of the greatest movie icons of the 80s making a smashing debit with the cult blockbuster 'The Breakfast Club'. The relaxed and uber-cool looks presented below are perfect for casual occasions as well as school. Therefore those who were lusting after a brand new line of jeans and denim shirts will have the privilege to take a peek into the wide array of outfit ideas popularized by the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 Denim Lookbook.

The fashion gods have declared what will be hot for 2011. And it is a retro flashback. Wow.

Not just any flashback: the '70s.

Several years ago, it was the '70s, with the boho chic take-over. Then the '80s, with bright colors, skinny jeans, pattern tights and baggy off-the-shoulder tees. Then last year it was the '90s, with flannel and Docs. Completely out of ideas for something original, fashion designers -- apparently too busy Facebook-stalking ex-lovers and reading tabloids -- decided, "Meh, what the hey, let's do '70s again. It's easy. And we certainly can't keep the styles stable for more than a few months. It could completely derail the need to go shopping and consume."