the buzz log
Skinny Jeans Workout Wows the Web
Two of the scariest words in the English language: Skinny jeans. The mere thought of exposing a normal bod's bumps and curves to the super-tight style is enough to strike fear among the bravest of fashion-forward souls.
Good news on that front: A new workout claims it can get your fat derriere into the tightest of denim. It's the Skinny Jeans Workout, aimed at the abs, butt and thighs — the arch-enemy of suck-in-your-gut jeans. Converts of the new exercise craze claim they've dropped a denim size or two. Ultimate goal: to zip up the painted-on pants.
Denim denizens have gone wild for the exercise trend, causing "skinny jeans workout" to strut up the search box. And in case you are hoping this whole skinny-jeans thing will just go away, no such luck. Lookups on "skinny jeans" still tops denim searches over the last 30 days.
Still, if you want to trade in your mom jeans for skinnies, this booty boot camp is no easy fix. According to CNN, the class is a real workout, with a mix of "ballet, butt-burning stretches, and light weightlifting." Stick to the regimen, the class promises, and even you can be skinny-jean worthy.
Maybe fear is the greatest motivator.
Obama on Mom Jeans: "They're Comfortable"
Last week, when President Obama threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game in St. Louis, he was probably more concerned with getting the ball over the plate than with his choice of attire. Call it a rookie mistake. The president's baggy pants were mocked as being... brace yourselves... "mom jeans." Now, the leader of the free world has responded to his fashion critics.
In an interview on NBC's "Today Show" that mostly covered serious topics, President Obama acknowledged that he "looked a little frumpy" in his baggy jeans. In his defense, Mr. Obama said that he hates to shop and that "those jeans are comfortable." The President went on to say: "For people who want a president to look great in tight jeans, I'm sorry." No apology necessary, Mr. President. The thought of our Commander-In-Chief wearing skinny jeans is a terrifying prospect.
The interview, which in our unofficial estimation marks the first time a sitting U.S. president apologized for not wearing tighter denim, sparked renewed interest in the infamous jeans. Searches surged on "obama's mom jeans" and "obama wears mom jeans." We even noticed a few queries on "what kind of jeans does obama wear?". Perhaps some brave souls are looking to copy the President's devil-may-care look. If it'll help stop the skinny-jeans menace, we're all for it.
Filed under: Barack Obama, Jeans
Dominika Cibulkova, Nancy Reagan, Skinny Jeans: What's the Buzz
Our top picks from the day's hottest searches.
1. Dominika Cibulkova (Searches increased 1,941%). The tiny Slavic player trounced popular Maria Sharapova (+331%) in the French Open. She faces Dinara Safina (+414%) Thursday.
2. Earth 2100 (+860%). ABC's "bleak" Tuesday night special on global warming got people thinking and searching.
3. Effeminate (+372%). The adjective that jumped out in an AP report mentioning North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's middle son, who was bypassed as a possible successor.
4. Nancy Reagan (+348%). The former First Lady, 87, witnessed the unveiling of a statue of her late husband, former president Ronald Reagan (+158%)
5. Skinny Jeans (+292%). Spoilsport medics say too-tight jeans can cause meralgia paresthetica, aka tingling thigh syndrome.
Filed under: TV, Tennis, Recaps, North Korea, Presidents, Jeans, Global Warming
Searching for the Perfect Jeans
Trends come and go. Jeans are always in fashion. But not all denim fits the same (especially around the ol' keister). Folks often have trouble finding the perfect pair of jeans to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. Redbook magazine has come up with a comprehensive list of the best jeans for a variety of butt shapes, from bubble to non-existent.
Some advice from the denim experts...
Flat butt? Look for jeans with lycra or spandex for "lift." Steer clear of stiff jeans.
No butt? If you're looking to create the illusion of a fanny, you'll need jeans with "eye catching details" on the back pockets.
Wide butt? According to Redbook, avoid wearing wide-leg jeans. They make a wide fanny look that much wider.
For the full scoop on which jeans to buy based on the size of your rump, check out the full article. In the meanwhile, take a look at the top searched-for brands over the past seven days. We can't guarantee they'll fit you in all the right places, but they are popular with Yahoo! searchers. That's as good an endorsement as any.
| 1. | True Religion Jeans | 6. | Lee Jeans | |
| 2. | Seven Jeans | 7. | Wrangler Jeans | |
| 3. | Lucky Jeans | 8. | Apple Bottom Jeans | |
| 4. | Diesel Jeans | 9. | Guess Jeans | |
| 5. | Levi Jeans | 10. | Red Monkey Jeans | |
Filed under: Jeans
Forever in Blue Jeans
To the layman, jeans are just an article of clothing. One pair is as good as any other, right? Wrong. There are an endless number of brands, colors, and styles to consider. Black jeans, skinny jeans, high-waisted jeans—think of an adjective, place it in front of the word "jeans" and odds are somebody's wearing 'em.
When we last tracked down the top 30 brands in Search, Seven Jeans were number one. They've been surpassed by a brand that's a little firmer in their faith in denim. Here's how the blue jeans break down...
30 Pairs of the Hottest Jeans
With dead-heat elections, slap-down campaign ads, and Madonna driving a wedge between us, at least there's one thing we can all unite on: We like jeans.
From skinny legs to maternity models, low-rise cuts to men's options, the rough-hewn cotton pant never wavers from our wardrobes. And though some stiff suits predicted the bursting of the "blue jean bubble," designer denim remains hot, pricey, and hugely popular in Buzz. To find the most sought-out brands with online shoppers, we browsed the Web's garment rack of top "jeans" searches. 'Cause nothing comes between us and our Calvins. Or True Religions. Or Sevens...
top movers
| Rank | Subject | 1-Day Move |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford 400 | Breakout! |
| 2 | Indonesia Ferry | Breakout! |
| 3 | Jordan Chandler | 3481% |
| 4 | Evan Chandler | 2322% |
| 5 | American Music Awards | 1841% |
| 6 | John F. Kennedy | 1529% |
| 7 | Turkey Stuffing Recipes | 1361% |
| 8 | Liam Hemsworth | 1172% |
| 9 | Lou Dobbs | 1142% |
| 10 | Hendrick Motorsports | 888% |
top leaders
| Rank | Subject | Move | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Friday | +340 | 1290 |
| 2 | NFL | +489 | 670 |
| 3 | Jennifer Lopez | +451 | 515 |
| 4 | New Moon | -67 | 250 |
| 5 | American Music Awards | +236 | 249 |
| 6 | UFC | -36 | 239 |
| 7 | Miley Cyrus | +66 | 169 |
| 8 | Hulu | -11 | 154 |
what's the buzz?
A subject's buzz score is the percentage of Yahoo! users searching for that subject on a given day, multiplied by a constant to make the number easier to read. Weekly leaders are the subjects with the greatest average buzz score for a given week.
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