Fashion Hunt: White Jeans Black Side Stripe

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After seeing Lucy Hale from Pretty Little Liars rock the white pants with black stripe down the side, I have been obsessed with finding a pair for myself. I've been searching for a couple of weeks both in-store and online to find the perfect dupe. I even went to the Rag & Bone sample sale yesterday but the only pants I found had a black leather front with a white back for $250. Unfortunately, even though the original price of the pants was around $600, this was much too steep for my budget! After I came home, I was determined this time to get my hands on a pair so I scoured the internet last night. Today, I went to the Barneys NY Co-Op in SoHo and my research paid off! I was able to score the Rag & Bone White Side Stripe Jeans on sale for $79! Of course, this was still a bit expensive for me but I believe the original price was ~$200. I was glad that I didn't buy the pants online because I believe you need to try these on in-store to find the perfect size. I am usually a size 27, but had to size up to a 28. I believe Rag & Bone pants usually run small and sometimes are true to size. I know that others like me may be trying to get in on this trend so I will post my fashion research below. I wish you good luck on your own fashion hunt!

Macy's ($34.00) 

Notes: White Front, Black Back, Junior Sizing

BDG ($68.00)

Notes: Buy Through Urban Outfitters, High Rise, 5 Pockets

Barneys (Rag & Bone - $79.00 Sale)

Notes: Runs Small So You Might Want to Size Up, Black Stripe is Thicker, No Front Pockets

Free People ($98.00)

Notes: Buy Through Shop Bop, Unbleached Cotton, Black Stripe is Thin/Flap-Like

Net-A-Porter (Rag & Bone - $140.00 Sale)

Notes: I Believe Same Pair as From Barneys, Runs Small So You Might Want to Size Up, Black Stripe is Thicker, No Front Pockets

Hudson ($198.00)

Notes: Color is Bone White, Pants Cropped, Black Stripe is Thin

Loreal Lineur Intense Felt-Tip Liner in Carbon Black

I bought this because I had heard that it's comparable to the Lancome Artliner in Black Noir. Although I've never tried the Lancome Artliner, I wanted to give the drugstore dupe a try first. Since I prefer a more natural look, I usually only apply a thin line of eye liner. Even though people say that thinner brushes/tips are harder to control, I think that I would have liked this product more if the tip was thinner. While applying the liner, I regretted buying the product within minutes because of the "Cons" listed below.

My first impression was that the product wasn't worth the money ($10.99 DuaneReade). After allowing the liner to set for a while longer, I gave it a third try to increase the intensity of the black and this time the color did not drag off. The black became more intense as well. As for how the product lasts...I have oily semi-hooded eyelids and wore the liner without any primer/eyeshadow. The liner did not smear even after 5-6 hours after application and the color did not transfer when I touched the line with my finger. Overall, the lasting power is very good for being a non-waterproof formula. Although I am curious as to how Lancome's Artliner compares to Loreal's Lineur Intense Liner, after testing this product out... I am not sure if I would be willing to pay double the price for the Lancome Artliner.

"Pros"

1. Long-Lasting
2. Easy Cat-Eye/Winged Liner
3. Color can be built up.
4. Easy removal with little to no transfer.
5. Price-point

"Cons"

1. Black isn't "Intense" enough.
2. Felt-Tip not thin enough.
3. Not Waterproof 
4. Application - When I tried to make the liner thicker/correct mistakes, tip removed the color previously drawn on.
5. Takes a long time to set.  


Recommendation: Worth the try.