Some people say that the harmonious singing of a bluebird is the harbinger of Spring. Maybe I’m not much of a bird person, or maybe I’m too much of a fashion gal, because I think white jeans are the ultimate signifier of the coming of warm weather. Think about it, darlings. What says “hello, heat and humidity” more confidently than clean white denim?

JackieO'My I love that white denim!

I should admit something before we go any further. I am OBSESSED with white clothing- especially white bottoms and most particularly white jeans. You gettin my drift? My addiction to white jeans has taken me to some pretty low points actually. Aeropostale…bleh! The Buckle…o, the shame! Delia’s…I know, how horrid!

Well, this warm-weather season I will be prepared. I refuse to plumb the dark depths of the

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strip mall again. That was just an unforgivable moment of shopping weakness. I have been doing more research than a frickin’ Dean’s List college student- stores, catalogs, websites.

J.Crew, the obvi teacher’s pet, offers a wide range of styles- skinny, bootcut, capri- all for under $100. Pair the different cuts with other J.Crew pieces and pretty sandals for a Jackie-O homage (<–). Or for a Club 54-esque night of dancing, dress ’em up with major Metallic-a! Bottom line, white denim is deliciously versatile. Spin the color wheel and prepare yourself for endless pairings. Red=NauticalChicness, Black=UptownGirl, More White=Class&Flash. My fave combo- tangerine-orange top and tons of turquoise and gold baubles. Tres Sante Fe, eh?

Despite white denim’s bad rap for fakin’ the fatness, the right cut and fit can hug a curve just as well as dark denim. And isn’t it time to take a walk on the light side?

If you’re wary of paying $100 on a denim style that seems restricted to only a few months of the year, don’t fret, my pet. Ya know they’ll be on sa-sa-sale by the time this post goes up. Recession, our love/hate relationship continues.

For those “Devil May Care”-Becki Bloomwood types, splurge on a designer pair by J.Brand, Hudson or William Rast. I swear you’ll wear them everyday with everything to everywhere, and then you’ll start doing that funky fashion math stylistas use to validate spending buku bucks on clothes. (It’s not $300 for jeans, it’s like $1.67/wear…if you never take them off. Sure, tell that to my VISA!)

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So when “Hot Child in the City” starts a-playing this Spring, I will already be shakin’ my lil tookis in some super chic style, courtesy of one of the above brands. And to quote the musical lyricism of Nelly and the St. Lunatics… “Can’t nothin’ compare to a fresh crispy white pair.”