cropped pants

Denim, khaki, linen, twill — no matter the fabric, crop those pants. Long bottoms have their place, but short ones feel especially modern at the moment. To achieve the look, you can either cuff your long pants, cut them, or buy them 'ready cropped.

This Victoria's Secret Chambray Cargo Crop Pant ($50) screams fresh. The pockets lend utilitarian chic, while the drawstring ankles give the ability to make them as fitted or loose as desired.

You know, it's really hard to try to incorporate color into your wardrobe when Supers like Claudia make black, white, and nude look so good. Claudia attended the 2009 Fashion Fringe launch party in London looking like a modern Barbie doll. I also want to give a shout out to her wearing pants — you can do a lot with cool pants, but so many celebs veer toward skirts and dresses. And cropped pants no less. An animal print blouse spices things up while nude suede sandals elongate. Some fun is even delivered via a baubly bracelet. I think I'm in love . . .

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If anything stood out on the Spring runways it was the new pant styles. Harem, bermuda, pedal pusher, leggings, rolled, tailored — we witnessed them all. As someone who has always been keen on cropped pants — what better way to show off your Fab shoes? — I am psyched.

I know what you're thinking shorter-than-thou ladies, and 'tis not true; you too can get in on this fresh trend. Just add some heels (wedges are cute here) for height and keep your silhouette loose and lean and you'll actually appear that much taller. The real beauty is there are so many styles to choose from and you can create looks from items you already own.

My favorites are these cool gray scrunched leggings from the slick Celine runway, Derek Lam's simple black slims, and, for drama's sake, McQueen's yellow harem pants.

To see more of my favorite cropped pants of Spring, read more

On the heels of her Spring Yves Saint Laurent ad release, Claudia struts her supermodel stuff in a perfectly layered ensemble. Her street style is absolutely admirable. While not everyone can pull off cropped pants and ankle boots — I only recommend that if you're tall and/or lanky — there are other creative things going on here. Her palette is totally Fall, her fur jacket is plush, and her bowed scarf adds a touch of aristocratic flair. You're not Super without big sunnies and a designer bag — local Brit Anya Hindmarch in this case. Keep on strutting, Claudia.

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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The cloudy skies of London don't deter THEHOUSEOFSTYLE from looking good, no, great. She's poised to perfection in her fresh ensemble. Her citron yellow top adds a burst of vibrancy to her dark cropped trousers and check out the gold detailing on her booties and belt. Quite the stylista!

Here's what she has on:

• Top: Love Label
• Trousers: Jobis
• Belt: Vintage
• Scarf: Unknown
• Boots: Kurt Geiger

Congrats to THEHOUSEOFSTYLE!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Scenario: It's cold, raining, and you don't know what to wear. A dress proves to be too flimsy and wearing pants would leave you soaked and muddy all day long. Believe me, I know what it's like to sit around in wet hems. I present to you ankle skimming pants. Wear these sleek and polished pants with heels or some super cute flats. They just make sense.