Timeless classics' are two buzz words in my chats with my fashion girlfriends; can't miss the economic blues all over the news -- (read all about it on Style.com, WSJ and Washington Post if you have the stomach for it) -- basically, American's are rewriting the mix-and-match appeals of this Falls and Spring 2009 fashion plate.

A recent shopping trip at Macy's (enter the contest) reintroduced me to Levi's, a brand that my partner swears hugs the words timeless classics in all the right places.

So last weeks invite to get an up close look at the latest Levi's styles was added to that to-do list; turned out to be a great evening of shopping, wine and good people.

The ladies were slipping in and out of jeans, new eco styles; skinnies -- and the new destroyed style was love at first sight....

..... a few pairs now sit in the closet ....

no buyers remorse here: 'money well spent!

Here is some video and pictures from the evening ....