It’s probably our chilliest spring in years here in NYC, which raises the question of whether to dress for mid-day sun and heat, or morning/evening cool breezes and shade. A happy medium is a simple look pairing spring floral print jeans with a knit top and a black blazer, allowing you to remove layers and add them again as needed. Le Blog de Betty has always been a great source of layering inspiration, and this floral denim jeans look is now exception. Get this functional and stylish spring look below.
1. Helmut Lang Gala jersey-twill blazer 2. James Perse Cotton T-shirt 3. Free People Printed Skinny Jeans in Hawaiian Floral
Street style images via Le Blog de Betty.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: black blazer, floral denim, floral printed jeans, le blog de betty, printed denim, skinny jeans, spring style
Ombre jeans are the perfect answer to your spring style dilemma: how do I update my look? Without going the way of intense patterns or neon hues, you can give your denim collection an update by adding a pair of ombre gradient jeans, like this pair of high-rise jeans pictured on street style blogger Katrina Bay of Pumps & Kicks below. Paired with a simple short sleeved top and a brimmed hat, it’s an instant casual-cool look you can wear from day to night effortlessly.
Image via Pumps & Kicks.
Shop our favorite ombre & gradient jeans below:
1. Nasty Gal Cloud Daze Skinny Jeans 2. Free People Ombre Cropped Skinny Jeans 3. Oasis Skinny Jean In Ombre Effect
4. Cheap Monday Narrow Jeans 5. Nasty Gal Fade Out Skinny Jeans 6. alice + olivia Ombre Dip Dye Skinny Jeans
Love this trend? Let us know on facebook or twitter!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: gradient jeans, high rise jeans, ombre jeans, pumps & kicks, skinny jeans, spring style, street style denim
With spring comes the chance to amp up your look, and we’re all about new beginnings. Pair two of our favorite style points this season to make a major statement: Neons and denim (any wash, seriously) are a match made in heaven. We’ll let these fresh picks do the talking.
Below: 1. Current/Elliott The Boyfriend cropped straight-leg jeans 2. J.Crew Neon Cashmere Cardigan 3. Absail Jewel Drop Earrings
Below: 1. Burberry Brit Mid-rise skinny jeans 2. Kenzo Neon Chunky Knit Sweater 3. Topshop Neon Jewel Aliceband
Below: 1. MiH Jeans Vienna low-rise skinny jeans 2. Mason by Michelle Mason Neon fine-knit cashmere and silk top 3. Blue Transparent Sunglasses
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: denim and neon, how to wear boyfriend jeans, how to wear neon, how to wear skinny jeans, neon cardigan, neon headband, neon sweater, neon top, spring style, spring trends 2013
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
So you’ve got the colored jeans—the mint green, the printed denim, the pastel—but you’re hungry for more color in your closet? We feel you, and we’re in love with this solution. Topshop‘s neon denim biker jackets are here for spring/summer, and you’d better grab yours before they sell out!
Grab one! Moto Neon Denim Biker Jacket in Orange / Moto Neon Denim Biker Jacket in Yellow
Wear them with a long elegant dress or a pair of cut-off shorts. They’ll look great over your bikini at the beach this summer too.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: biker jacket, denim jacket, neon denim, neon jacket, spring style, summer style, Topshop, what to wear
We love talking denim, but let’s face it, we’re not wearing denim in our hair, on our feet, or on our lips (okay, fine, there are some theatrical exceptions to that in photograph form somewhere). But denim-love aside, we’re sure you’ve been hunting around for some universal spring shopping advice too. After all, a good foundation, sunnies, and cute accessoires are just as crucial as your on-trend neon jeans. That’s why we’ve rounded up 9 essential accessories staples we’ll be buying…
1. BaubleBar Candy Striped Bangles
3. BareMinerals SPF 15 Light Powder Foundation (available in 20 skin tones)
4. Camelbak Blue BPA-Free Water Bottle
5. Lilly Pulitzer – Trellis Tote In Gold Metallic
6. Movado ‘Small Bold’ Metallic Marker Watch
7. Butter London – Dressing Table Duo (Tart with a Heart & Fairy Lights)
8. BaubleBar Neon Stoned Drop Earrings
9. ASOS Spike Stretch Bracelet
Happy shopping!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: baublebar, neon earrings, pink frames, pink sunglasses, shopping guide, spring 2012, spring style, Spring trends, what to buy, what to wear
Welcome to your morning dose of denim news, links, sales, and inside info! Catch up on what’s happening and browse our personal picks for the most interesting what-not that turns up during our morning web crawl. Got a tip you think we should include, a sale you want to share, or a style you just saw and can’t live without? Email us!
1. DL1961 is releasing cute printed denim for summer, including a whimiscal pale pink polka-dot jean.
2. Paige Denim has announced that they will partner with Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) to launch RAINN Blue. The special collaboration color will be released in the Silverlake Short, Vermont Jacket, Skyline Ankle Peg, Kylie Crop, and Lou Lou styles.
3. Former Azzaro designer Vanessa Seward debuted her capsule collaborationwith A.P.C. in Paris. We’re obsessed.
4. The Rag & Bone Metallic Leggings are now available—they’re going to be huge for fall but they’ll gain head start momentum this spring and summer, we promise. Grab yours while you can.
5. Get up close and personal to a pair of Hiut Denim regular selvedge jeans (and learn a little something about the brand’s history).
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: hiut denim selvedge jeans, Paige Denim, pink jeans, polka dot jeans, printed denim, rag & bone metallic leggins, spring denim trends, spring style, vanessa seward x APC, what to wear
Browsing lookbooks from designers the world over, from start-ups to established brands, a denim ensemble that we seriously love pops up now and again, resulting in a pressing need to pass on to you guys. While the brands don’t all specialize in denim, the inclusion of their quirky denim looks relay the versatility and universal appeal of our favorite textile. Below, five looks from five designers that will put a little spring into your warm-weather wardrobe.
An emerging design team (Susanne Ostwald and Ingvar Helgason) from London who specialize in combining modern technique with natural fabrics and applications. Beadwork and artistic bleaching/dying are common. We’re in love with this chambray cropped jacket from their latest resort collection.
2. EOTOTO (エオトト)
Known for an overload of tribal/ethnic prints and a tailored approach to free-spirited menswear, this Japanese brand released a spring 2012 collection with several denim pieces we’re coveting, most of all a denim patchwork shirt that stands out among its graphic counterparts.
3. NYGÅRDSANNA
The Swedish label responsible for this ethereal lookbook (which you can see more of here) is Anna Bengtsson. She creates her designs using natural materials and infuses a specific brand of Swedish culture into each look. She also plays with the balance of masculine and feminine elements in her designs. This utilitarian dress caught our eye because it is a perfect example of that balance.
4. Gorman
Australian brand Gorman produced this super-cute collection ripe with prints, colors, and feminine silhouettes includes a pair of light-wash jeans printed in oversize polka-dot.
5. 69
LA-based unisex brand 69 (pause here to reflect on the cleverness/audacity of the name) released a spring 2012 collection that utilizes large shapes and minimalist aesthetic (and lots of denim, which helps some of these more feminine pieces stay unisex, we think). Everything is made in LA.
Don’t forget to click through and learn more about each of these designers!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: denim dress, Denim Overalls, NYGÅRDSANNA, OSTWALD HELGASON, printed jeans, spring 2012, spring denim trends, spring style, what to wear
Today one of our blogger’s, Sandoval, gives a few tips about his personal style for spring:
“If one thing’s absolute by now, it’s that denim work shirt have transitioned from “work” to no-fail chic. In fact, it’s become a transitional piece between casual and luxe style. And for those of you fashion junkies like me whose personal style is in the midst of these two, this a pretty amazing thing. The key to merging two distinct aesthetics and highlighting both at the same time is to keep things simple. Here I’ve paired a light washed denim work shirt with a pair of slightly high-waisted, cropped white trousers. Opting to keep the color palette on the neutral side and light really helps to establish a fresh and spring-ready mood.
The thoroughly buttoned shirt with slightly rolled up sleeves and cropped pants keep things modern, while the nude oxfords and a gold watch add just enough interest. The overall subtle approach really gives you room to take this look pretty much to any extreme. Add a thin belt in a bold primary color for a super trendy look or nix the dress shoes and throw on a pair of gladiator-style sandals to casual it up a bit more. No matter what you’ll still manage to keep an overall luxe feel as long as you keep it clean and keep it simple!
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: ask the denim stylist, casual-luxe looks, denim trends, Denim Work Shirt, high-waisted cropped trousers, menswear, spring fashion, spring style, spring styling tips
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