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I don't have a recommendation for skinny jeans but I can recommend really good shoes for walking all over Europe without looking too dorky- anything from Naot. The are pricey but you can find deals online. I suggest trying them on in the store first then try to find a good deal. Have a good trip!

I love my Old Navy skinny jeans (cheaper than Gap but just as good for my body type), which I bought in a 'short' so that I can wear them folded up a tiny bit as capris, or straight down and they'll be perfect for boots. Good luck!

For look and feel for a regular woman...I'd recommend the true straight leg, not the actual skinny, although they certainly fit like gloves and into boots. I like both Paige's "Skyline" and Citizen's of Humanity's "Ava". And I highly recommend Steve's Jeans in Northwest Portland for service (Steve himself will actually fit your body to a jean) and selection. Good luck and have fun Ali girl!

My favorite skinny jeans come from Loft. Love the fit and they survive millions of washings and still hold their shape.

I saw a gal at Target this afternoon that totally rocked the skinny jeans- they were even cropped- almost capris- and the cut on her was amazing. She wasn't a size 0 or anything like that either- it totally blew my mind and now I am curious. I really think it has to do with the cut- because I've seen them on others and it just looks awful. I was SO tempted to ask her what brand they were. She looked awesome!

Love that quote from your Mom. So glad that you have such a supportive family! Been thinking about you a lot lately- I look forward to reading your blog every day and love creating my projects along with you. You are so inspiring to me, and I am so sad that you are going through a hard time. Sending good thoughts your way....

Thanks for those posts! The articles are really good!

Thanks for showing us some love links Ali, the paper is gorgeous. I need new jeans too since losing weight so thanks for all the tips ladies. I just bought Sam's costume for Halloween and my teen girls are I think too old to go this year so trying to make other plans for them. Love this time of year.

Happy Fall Weekend everybody.

This is absolutely beautiful and I have always wanted to make one of my family. Thanks for the chance to win.

Enjoy your trip, Ali. And thanks for the Todd Henry link. Lots to think about as I clean the house today.

I love this - beautiful - thanks for sharing!

Furthering your link love, Carrie Newcomer has a beautiful song about the holiness in ordinary things. The song is called Holy As the Day is Spent. My favorite line: "Holy is the place I stand to give whatever small good I can."

http://www.youtube.com/user/CarrieNewcomer#p/a/f/2/2qZyoRiBteI

I saw this post on Mary Ann Moss' blog & though you would like the poem. http://dispatchfromla.typepad.com/dispatch_from_la/2011/09/timeandlight.html

Another great giveaway-so much fun, thank you!!!!

Hi Ali, Love the Todd Henry and your mom is so amazing...hugs to all of you I dont have recommend on skinny jeans because I have embraced my chubby self (LOL) anyway I know my Christa, who is close to your build buys J.Crew but she also has gotten some at Target...your in my prayers and blessings to all of you...
Sharon from Phoenix AZ

I'm currently loving 7 for All Mankind High Waisted Skinny jeans as I find most skinny jeans too low waisted for me. The denim is thinner than some jeans, they have a lovely stretch which means they are not skin tight and they are really comfortable.

Did you get your skinny jeans yet? American Eagle has pretty decent ones at a great price. If you're in the mood to splurge, i absolutely love Diesel's skinny jeans (the style is LIVY). I've also heard J Brand skinny jeans are awesome.

Safe travels and have a wonderful trip!

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