M2F continues to provide colored denim enthusiasts with a richer approach to wearing brights. Their thread-dyed jeans and denim garments possess a unqiue vintage look that says, ”I’ve been wearing these since high school!” (even if you just bought them yesterday). They continue to expand their selection and color range, featuring a pale minty green flare-leg, faded magenta cut-offs, and semi-destroyed grape purple boyfriend jeans. How can you say no to these?
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, eco-friendly, green jeans, m2f denim, pastel jeans, pink jeans, purple jeans, sexy jeans, spring 2012
For an utterly breezy and casual springtime outfit, take a cue from style blogger Andy Torres. Light wash jeans look excellent with bolder hues up top, but they’re in a whole new element when worn with chilly neutrals. She paired her destroyed skinnies with a gray sweatshirt top and classic trench coat, and pulled it all together with solid silver and black accessories. Get the look below!
1. Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen Coat 2. 7 for All Mankind The Skinny 3. James Perse Top 4. Jeffrey Campbell Boot
5. ALIENINA Necklace 6. Cheap Monday Sunglasses 7. Pampille Bag 8. Emporio Armani Bracelet 9. Michael Kors Watch
Images via Style Scrapbook
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: destroyed jeans, get the look, light blue wash, light wash skinny jeans, skinny jeans, trench coat, what to wear this spring
Today, Sarah’s going to show you how to pair yellow and blue jeans with some of her personal favorite tops and accessories. Since the color trend is only getting bigger, we figure it’s time to pull the last few of you non-believers onto the bandwagon and take off on a summer of super colorful style.
Watch the video below.
Let’s summarize what we’ve learned!
How To Wear Yellow Jeans
Look 1.
Go nautical with a striped white & navy top.
Look 2.
Create high-contrast with a color-wheel friendly yellow & purple combo.
Look 3.
Opt for spring pastels with a white/pink floral top.
How To Wear Blue Jeans
Look 1. Take the color wheel route and go with a bright red t-shirt.
Look 2.
Go neutral with an oatmeal colored sweater.
Look 3.
Mustard yellow and cobalt blue? Match made in heaven.
Which hue do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below, or on facebook!
—Michelle Christina Larsen & Sarah Greene
Tags: colored denim, how to wear colored denim, pastel denim, pastel jeans, spring 2012, Spring trends, what to wear
Miley Cyrus, whose personal style is really making leaps and bounds in recent months, was snapped shopping with her mama in a pair of Citizens of Humanity Avedon skinnies (in Satellite wash). She paired the jeans with some oversized round sunglasses and a killer neon yellow leather jacket. Rock on, ladybird!
Grab your Citizens of Humanity Avedon skinnies asap!
—DT Staff
Tags: avedon skinny jeans, celebrity denim, Citizens of Humanity, Miley Cyrus, spring 2012
Raven Denim continues to be a breath of fresh air to the denim market, with their super flattering mid-rise and comfy on-trend chinos. Designer Ya-el Torbati adds some flair to the pieces with painted elements and a fresh, earthy pastel color palette. The brand is doing some exciting things, like their collaboration with Stephen Burrows (the brand’s first designer collab) and their organic and recycled men’s jeans. Stand-out pieces include orange chinos and coated denim that give an updated take on the leather look.
—Renee Sykes
Tags: colored denim, denim shorts, printed denim, printed jeans, raven denim, spring 2012, Ye-el Torbati
If you were to break down what denim must-haves to acquire for your closet, where would you start? We went by our favorite denim staples for any man, for every occasion this spring, and pulled out several solid pieces that can be worn and loved for many seasons: (1) the denim jacket, (2) the denim shirt, and the various cuts of jeans that are fashion director approved: (3) the slim fit jean, (4) the straight leg and (5) a men’s skinny jean. The next question is, can you choose just one?


—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: A.P.C., BLK DNM, Denham The Jeanmaker, denim basics, denim essentials, denim must-haves, favorite denim, Jean Shop, jeans for men, meltin' pot, men's jeans, menswear denim, Momotaro, Naked & Famous, Nudie Jeans, Pierre Balmain
Siwy Denim‘s spring denim collection is as sassy and fierce as ever, with colored denim options to brighten up your wardobe in a snap. Our favorite of the bunch? Dip-dyed cut-off shorts, perfect for pairing with filmy summer tanks, bandeau tops at the beach, or even a tailored blazer to rock at a (fashion-forward) summer internship.
Below: Alia in Tropical Ice / Camilla in Sunrise / Camilla in Air Kiss
Check out how we would style each pair for a breezy summer look below…
Below: Alia in Tropical Ice / Alice & Olivia Top / The Row Sunglasses / Dolce Vita Archer Flat Sandals
Below: Essie Steel-ing The Scene Polish / Topshop Crop Top / Camilla in Sunrise /Steve Madden Sandals
Below: Camilla in Air Kiss / Dasher Pointelle Sweater / ASOS Chain Bracelet / Whamm Espadrille Wedges
Shop Siwy Denim online and keep up with them on facebook.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: cut off shorts, destroyed denim, dip dye, Siwy Denim, spring 2012, spring style, tie dye
Can’t leave your favorite denim overalls in your past? We don’t blame you. They can be a super chic way to rock tomboy style and set yourself apart from the standard t-shirt and jeans crowd. Refinery29 has a few ideas for you, from rolled overall shorts to full length numbers you could seriously wear to work.
See the full slideshow here.
—DT Staff
Tags: denim onepiece, Denim Overalls, denim trend, How to wear it, overalls, spring 2012, what to buy, what to wear
We’re all about versatility (the very nature of denim, right?), especially when you can re-purpose a look over and over again, to very different results. We’ve picked Hudson’s ‘Chelsea’ Jean and this Dion Lee Cutout Blouse as our starting point, and put together three looks for very different occasions: casual, work, and going out in the evening. Check them out below!
Daytime Casual Look:
1. Blouse 2. Jean 3. Prism Antwerp sunglasses 4. Thomas Paul Tote 5. AllSaints Damisi
Work Look:
1. Blouse 2. Jeans 3. Vanessa Bruno Jacket 4. Jean-Michel Cazabat Pumps 5. Alexander McQueen Tote
Evening Look:
1. Blouse 2. Jeans 3. Rafe New York Clutch 4. DAY Birger et Mikkelsen jacket 5. Christian Louboutin Asteroid
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: denim outfits, denim styling tips, Hudson Jeans, jeans for going out, jeans for work, versatile denim outfits
—DT Staff
Tags: celebrity style, jessica biel, Joe's Jeans, skinny jeans, what to wear