Wednesday 15 February 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: Valentine's Day Date Night

For Valentine's Day NotBlondeHusband and I went to see opening night of Zack Braff's new play "All New People" at the Kings Theatre here in Glasgow. Blondie Boy's Auntie Jefy very kindly came to watch him so we could take in the show and a cheeky meal afterwards.


Zack Braff All New People

We had amazing seats (front row, grand circle) and while at times I felt the play was trying a bit too hard we both enjoyed it. I love going to the theatre and hadn't been in ages. We grabbed dinner at Bath Street Pony after the show and all in all I'd say it was a great Valentine's Day.  Did you see what NBH got me? Yea awesome Valentine's Day.

So I decided to wear an outfit combining some of my favourite trends from the outfits y'all link up each week: leggings, blazers and leopard print. The leggings are amazing shapewear from Hold Your Haunches that utilize medical grade compression under super stylish leggings. 

As someone with a c-section tummy I love these pants; it noticeably minimized my middle and smoothed out that dreaded c-section overhang. NBH said my butt looked higher too; I don't check out my own ass so I will take his word for it!


hold your haunches pants trousers


Ruffled Top- HM
Leopard Print Heels- Dune (TK Maxx)

I finally used my Versace for HM bag! I have no idea why one leg looks shorter than the other; I think NBH needs to let me look at pictures after he takes them next time! 

I originally bought a black and white polka dot top to wear but I thought it felt to business-like so I went with the low cut, ruffle top instead. I was super comfortable and hopefully super cute, too!

The awesome ladies behind Hold Your Haunches are giving y'all a chance to win a pair (boot cut or straight leg) of your own! Use the Rafflecopter widget below (if you are on a mobile you'll need to use a computer-sorry) to enter! Competition closes 28/2 at midnight.
a Rafflecopter giveaway








Transatlantic Blonde was provided leggings for review and giveaway but all opinions are our own.

188 comments:

  1. I think I'd go for the straightleg as I can't get my jeans to look good inside my tall boots!  I'd wear with boots and a feminine cut blazer and scarf.  They look a great idea, not heard of them before reading this blog!  I could do with some uplift!

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  2. I'd do bootcut as well with some cute ballet flats.

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  3. I'd get the HYH Bootcut and style it with my favorite gray top and my leopard print shoes for a much needed date night with the hubby.

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  4. Thanks! I couldn't resist the heels when I saw them at TK Maxx

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  5. i would love the straight leg and i would wear them with my new silver and black dress top which i havent yet worn

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  6. these look great,bootcut for me x

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  7. I would choose HYH Bootcut - perfect to go with wedges

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  8. Im loving the bootcut and would wear them with my new super sexy Jimmy Choos.

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  9. I prefer  HYH Bootcut style

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  10. Bootcut leggings teamed with fitted long line tunic

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  11. the bootcut with my fab new Yumi top

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  12. I would go for the boot cut ones

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  13. straight leg with a floaty top, blazer, killer heels and fab accessories

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  14. I'd choose HYH Bootcut and wear them with black boots and a loose, sparkly red top.
    @maisietoo / Maya Russell

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  15. I would choose the boot cut and wear them a leggings under some of my too-short dresses. Thanks!

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  16. straight leg tucked in my rocket dog boots & a big bold top

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  17. I love your leopard heels! :)
    -barbie @
    Style of a Mrs.

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  18. I would get the boot cut and wear them with a Silver/Grey sweater, silver jewelry and grey suade ballerina flats!

    kim c.

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  19. i'd go for the straight cut ones, which i'd team up with an animal print chiffon floaty blouse which are fab for covering any bulges and totally on trend this season and a pair of matching animal print heels. if i was feeling a bit bare or it was a bit chilly i'd team it with a black blazer. smart chic and wearable regardless of age or size

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  20. i'd get the bootcut and wear a layer bluish gray top w/a gray tank underneath w/ silver fan earrings! 

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  21. I'd have the bootcut ones and wear them with a long top and maybe a long cardigan.

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  22. I'D LIKE THE
    HYH Straight Leg & WOULD ROCK THEM WITH A TUNIC! kytah00@yahoo.com

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  23. The bootcut ones are more my style, with a designer top to go with them.

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  24. I'd for the straight cut and team them with some lace pumps, a long-line draped t-shirt and a striped blazer.

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  25. The straight cut ones, under a short dress, perfect!

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  26. I'm entering because I need all the help I can get!

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  27. I'd love a bootcut pair, I would wear them with a floaty chiffon shirt, killer black patent heels and a gorgeous bag :)

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  28. i'd like the bootcut ones to wear under my nursing dress

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  29. Would you get bootcut or straight leg?

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  30. I'd choose the bootcut ones, I think they would look great with a simple tee shirt and my red heels :) thanks!!!

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  31. I would love the bootcut ones, I'd wear under my little dresses to hide my mummy-of-four tummy! :-) x

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  32. straight leg, comfy v-neck oversized sweater or tee with chunky jewelry (earrings, necklace) and definitely black wedge sandals and my black jlo bag...

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  33. the straight leg, i would team them up with my boots and bimer jacket

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  34. Oh that sounds like a fabulous date!! 

    http://capsulecontents.blogspot.com/

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  35. Rafflecopter works on my mobile...

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  36. How funny! I wouldn't have noticed the shorter leg if you didn't say something! You look great!

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  37. thanks so much for hosting glad you had a blast at the play!

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  38. I was always anti-legging before getting pregnant.  Now I'm slowly slipping to the dark side... I think I'd want the straight leg ones so it doesn't look like I'm just sausaged into a pair of super-tight pants.

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  39. If I had the option to get the leggings, I'd get those but if not, I'd get the flare leg because it's young, hip, and very versatile. I would style either with a billowy blouse that has nice flowy sleeves with a cute pair of flats or some boots. :)

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  40. Hands down I would love a pair of the Leggings... Oh wow these sounds just fabulous... Never heard of them before, but now I just might be obsessed. Coming from a Mama who has not quite lost it all. 

    XO
    Tairalyn

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  41. I'd get the straight leg and wear it with a lace top and a faux leather jacket

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  42. HYH Straight leg please! did everything else for entering :)

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  43. As always, love your look. Didn't know about Braff's now play - will keep an eye out for that one. 

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  44. Happy V-day, thanks for the chance to win, and for the linky.

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  45. http://holdyourhaunches.com/hold-your-haunches-shapewear-pants.htmlI think I would pic these.  I think you could wear them so many ways, maybe with a graphic t and cardi.

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  46. I love the outfit super cute.  And  love the bootcut leggings. So awesome.

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  47. I saw your tweet about the play! I was so jealous! I love Zach Braff :)  This outfit is great, especially those leopard shoes!

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  48. I would love to try the boot cut style like you did - they look like they fit great! I would wear them with flats and a sheer tunic style top.

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  49. Love this giveaway!! I would go for the bootcut ones and style them with a cute top and cardigan.

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  50. Party Hardy!!!  AND look great too!

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  51. Boot cut style all the way... a pair of glitzy pumps and a vest top! Perfect for a night out :)

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  52. i would wear the bootcut ones with my nice heeled boots and team it with a nice pastel coloured tight top and a nice loose flowing cardi, with a nice long beaded dress necklace

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  53. Boot Cut for me with a lovely cropped jumper and some zebra patterned pumps x

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  54. I adore my Hold Your Haunches trousers and would totally LOVE a straight leg pair!!  


    BTW Rafflecopter works on mobiles if Flash is up to day (I think) 

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  55. Oooh aren't those clever - straightleg for me, together with a dress I bought in Denmark with droopy pockets, my new DKNY shoeboots and a snood

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  56. Oooh these look fabulous! I'd go for the bootcut. I'd wear with my floaty spotty green & black top and some pumps. 

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  57. I'd get the skinny ones and style with a stripy jacket (i've seen the perfect one in river island), shirt, my heart printed snood and awesome high heels! 

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  58. Never had boot cut leggings those look great. You look great. So pleased you liked the play and had a well deserved date night. I would get the straight leg and where with my knee high boots and a nice top. 

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  59. Straight cut I think.  I'd wear them with knee high boots and a tunic top.

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  60. I would choose the boot cut style as that would suit my figure best I think.

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  61. I'd love the straight cut worn with heels & my glittery top.

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  62. I'd love the straight cut worn with boots & my purple party top.

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  63. i would love the straight leg and MAY be brave enough to try them with my short red and black part top, rather than the long long red tuni i normally wear to cover my bottom lol 

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  64. I told you that jacket rocked!

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  65. Love blazers and leopard print!  So chic!
     

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  66. You look wicked, these are the sort of things I long to ware. I just need to get my a skinny butt.

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  67. love that versace bag!  cuuute!
    xo
    andee

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  68. I would LOVE to win the straight leg ones! :-D

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  69. I would love the bootcut!! and would pair them with a form fitting tank and blazer.

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  70. I love the look of the straight leg pants!  So cute!  I'd definitely wear them with boots!  I love your all black outfit!  Very Chic! ~ Lisa @ OC

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  71.  I would choose the
    HYH Straight Leg   
    and id wear with my slouchy silver jumper and a pair of glittery ballerina pumps for a cool casual day look.

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  72. Having a bit of shoe envy at the moment....love the heels!  Sharing my style post with you today.  Happy Wednesday :D

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  73. Straighght leg for me I would wear army boots a vest top and a long cardi with them!

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  74. Thanks for the chance! Love the leopard shoes! I have zebra flats with red piping which I would wear with the straight legs, a black silk vest and a tuxedo jacket.

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  75. I would choose the boot-cut. I think a lovely turquoise/grey mid-thigh dress with flats would look casual, and i would wear my silver and turquoise necklace to dress it up a bit.

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  76. Cute! I think I'd get the straight-leg version.

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  77. I would choose the staraight leg and I would wear some ballet pumps, a nice long vest and a short leather bomber jacket with them

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  78. Thanks so much for hosting!  Those leggings name cracks me up!  Love the leopard shoes... come see me, newly following you!  Orangies Attic

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  79. I would get the boot cut ones. I'd pair them with a nice flowy top and a cute pair of flats.

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  80. Great date night outfit.
    Thanks for hosting...
    Daphne.

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  81. I'd go for the straight legged.

    Thanks for the chance.

    @baggiesbabe69 

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  82. Wheeeet Wheel... you look amazing!  LOVE the leggings, having not long had a c section I'd love to try these out! x

    Ps... think I'd go for the straight leg! :)

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  83. I never heard of what I wore Wednesday...looks like a fun wednesday!!  just fun!  you look great...makes me want to go out again!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  84. I would love to get the
    HYH Straight Leg!




    Thanks!

    Jenn from How
    to Make Loopy Bows



    learnquilling@gmail.com

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  85. You look super cute! The purse is tres chic too!

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  86. looking fabulous! and those shoes are gorgeous! t

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  87. I would be all about the straight leg and I'd wear them with tunics and short dresses for work! Thanks for the opportunity to win! They look great. 
    http://one-girl-vs-world.blogspot.com

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  88. I'd choose the straight leg and wear them with an oversized jumper and vest top. 

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  89. I'd wear a bootcut with boots and a warm jumper.

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  90. These look marvellous! I'd choose the straight leg and pair them with a black vest, my new electric blue chiffon shirt and my black high-heeled ankle boots :-)

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  91. I'd choose the Straight Leg & wear them in a long top and a pair of heels.

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  92. I would get the straight ones and pair with a flowy top

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  93. Thanks Andee! I can't believe I waited so long to break it in :)

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  94. You can link up any outfit post from the past week :)

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  95. Thanks Ashley but they are actually heels! Taller than kitten heels but not too tall :)

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  96. That you did! I'm glad I went back for it. I feel like you need to be my stylist :)

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  97. Thank you! I got it when I got to shop Versace for H&M early but this was the first time I used it!

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  98. Thanks Rachel! I've been dying for a pair of leopard shoes for ages so I couldn't resist myself when I found them at TK Maxx!

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  99. Thanks Ania! It really was inspired by WIWW!

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  100. Thanks Ashley! It truly was inspired by WIWW!

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  101. Thanks! I wanted the shoes to pop on their own :)

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  102. Thanks Pippa :) Honey you've SEEN my butt in person (Before HYH) and you know it isn't skinny! You could totally rock these!

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  103. Thanks Chandra! I'd been searching for *the* perfect pair of leopard heels for a while now!

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  104. It was good but some of it just felt like he was trying too hard if that makes sense? Like you know people who swear a lot to be cool? 

    I'm so glad I finally found my perfect leopard print shoes :)

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  105. I thought it didn't? Good to know!

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  106. Thank you! I can't believe it took me so long to bust out the purse!

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  107. Lol thanks! All your blazers finally wore me down into getting my own :)

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  108. would have to wear a bootcut, with heeled boot and jacket..you look great..i went out Valentines night.. to pick hubby up from football..tweeted to crazydog89..

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  109. I like the  Hold Your Haunches Straight Leg and I would wear my black boots with them and flowing girly blouse on the top

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  110. I´d go for the straight leg style and wear them with a boxy t-shirt and slipper-style flats.

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  111. I´d choose the straight leg cut and wear them with a boxy t-shirt and slipper style flats.

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  112. I would pick the bootcut and wear red heels and a silky top!

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  113. I would go for the Bootcut and wear them with my new gold glitter heels.

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  114. I´d definitely go for the bootcut and wear them with some boots I have.

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  115. I know exactly what you mean!!!

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  116. I must admit that I've never heard of Hold Your Haunches before but they look great! In fact this whole outfit is great. Absolutely loving the blazer and hooray for finally cracking out the Versace ;-) 

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  117. I love that your leggings are boot cut.  They remind me better looking yoga pants.  Which is awesome because I think I could live in yoga pants if allowed.  Plus, I love your shoes.  I am always scared of doing pattern but the patterned shoes would be perfect for that phobia.  

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  118. Think i'd go for the straight leg in long boots @MummyFever 

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  119. You look great!

    I'd go for the straight leg and if they're as good as you say I'd wear them with everything!

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  120. I would choose the bootcut and wear them with my new shoes. they look great.

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  121. gotta be the straight leg, I'd wear them with a long sweater top & ankle boots x
    Love your look for valentines - your studded bag is gorgeous!

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  122. Boot cut look great flattering.  Styled with a nice fitted top and accessories. 

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  123. I would go for the straight leg and wear them with my black buckle knee boots and a new cream top that I bought last week.  They look fab - would love to try them!

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  124. I'd go for the boot cut leggings with camel ankle boots, a black long sleeved top and a furry camel gillet!

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  125. I would love a pair of boot cut and I'd wear then with my gorgeous ankle boots, black and white blouse and I would buy a gorgeous tailored jacket to show them off properly

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  126. I would go for bootcut i have just bought some lovely new shoes and a new top which wud go perfect with them :) Following on GFC
    Great blog xx

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  127. I would go for straight leg :)

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  128. I'd pick the straight leg pair and style them with a knitted dress and funky woolly hat

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  129. The bootcut look classy, with a sparkly top and heels

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  130. You look fabulous!!  I have a c-section tummy too and the pooch is just awful. There's no taming it! lol 

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  131. I just checked out their site and I LOVE the straight legs! I'd style them with a tunic top, unless they somehow really made my booty look fabulous. Then I might show it off with a shorter top. ;)

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  132. These look amazing! I'd love a boot cut pair to wear with boots, tunics, tanks, everything :)

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  133. I really like the straight leg pair and would love to wear my kelly green v-neck tunic and woven booties with them!  Thanks!

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  134. I would wear the straight Leg pair with a white tee (slightly baggy) a mens blazer. Oak effy mulberry bag with a long necklace to add some detail to the top. A pair of cute Marc Jacobs mouse pumps for a pop of fun :)

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  135. I have no boobs, so am a leg girl.... they're okay, so it would def be the 
    HYH Straight Leg for me

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  136. I have large calves so would be bootcut. I would wear a long length t shirt and some nice heels with them. xoxo

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  137. I'd wear the straight ones with boots and a bright clashing top and shoes combo. Nice!

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  138. I'd go for the straight leg and wear them with ballet flats and a loose, soft Tshirt.

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  139. Straight leg - they'd be great with my biker boots and jacket with a tea dress :)

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  140. I'd go for straight cut with my winter boots! :)

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  141. love the bootleg and i would wear them with a long tunic top

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  142. straight leg with killer heels

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  143. The straight ones with boots or heels.

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  144. Got to be the bootleg to balance out the curves, with an oh so sexy mans whit shirt

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  145. straight leg with high heeled boots

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  146. I don't do skinny, so I'd definitely pick bootcut.  I'd pair them with a floaty steel grey jersey tank, a chunky black necklace, and a colorful bag.  Thanks for the chance!

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  147. Bootcut with a fresh white blouse

    @littleboo_21 

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  148. Bootcut ones with a  blue/white T-shirt and a short jacket

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  149. Bootcut - so flattering - with a flowy tunic top, chunky accessories, high heels :)

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  150. Bootcut for me... 
    I got short legs you see...Hold your Haunches...to hide my Paunches...Super Stylish Leggings I am begging..Win Win Win, Me Me Me...:)

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  151. Bootcut with black heels and either leopard print or zebra print top

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  152. I would like straight leg, to wear with my big chunky Madfish boots and my Biffy Clyro t-shirt :D

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  153. I could definitely do with a pair of these! Straight leg with girls pumps for school run

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  154. I'd go for the straight legged

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  155. Straight leg with high top trainers

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  156. the straight leg with a cute blouse and shoe boots

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  157. HYH Bootcut - this dtyle goes with every thing, 
    such a flatering style.

    @00annabellee00

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  158. Straight leg with some gorgeous boots that have a kicking heel!

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  159. HYH Bootcut for me pair with simple blouse and high heels.

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  160. HYH Straight Leg with a blouse, and flats. Maybe with a leather jacket. 

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  161. HYH Bootcut with a nice top and pair of shoes

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  162. I'd love some bootcut leggings and I'd team them with a long top to hide my bum!

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  163. straight leg with killer heels 

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  164. I'd go for the straight leg, and probably team them with a jumper dress & mary janes. Or for variety WEDGE mary janes. I am so predictable, I bore myself.

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  165. HYH straight leg.  i would be soooo excited to win!! :) 

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  166. I'd definitely go for the bootcut ones, I didn't even know you could get leggings like that.  I have a fab purple breast-feeding tunic and some black suede wedges that would great with them.

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  167. Bootcut for me. Would team them up with a pair of high heeled boots a camisole and a leopard print scarf... @Bobbity666 

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  168. Great link to buy HYH pants! www.followchristine.com

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