Hayden Panettiere was seen grabbing some pizza in NYC while wearing a super-cute Topshop denim dress, leggings, and classic fall boots. She belted the dress with a thick leather belt and wore her hair in a loose boho-friendly side braid. Can you think of any more chic-and-easy fall combo than this?
Good news, denim lovers. You can have this dress in your choice of dark wash or light.
Topshop Stud Denim Dress / Topshop Stud Denim Long Sleeve Dress
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: celebrity denim, denim dress, fall fashion, Hayden Panettiere, studded denim, studded dress, Topshop
Looking to add a little badass to your look this fall? A simple studded denim collar can zing up an outfit in a snap, whether worn free-floating with a low-neck top or as a faux-collar on a button-up shirt. The best part? You can make it yourself in about 25 minutes.
Step 1. Find an old denim shirt at your favorite thrift store, or your closet. Be sure the shirt’s collar is thick enough to hold studs without tearing.
Step 2. Carefully cut the collar away from the shirt as shown.
Step 3. Gather your studs and small-tipped round nose pliers.
Tip: shop Etsy for deals on studs and embellishments. I used 34 total—your count will depend on the desired look.
Step 4. Place your first stud on the collar. Use the sames to guide you.
Step 5. Push the prongs through the back of the fabric. Push fabric down on either side of the prongs using your pliers.
Step 6. Use your pliers to fold the stud prongs down and curl them into the fabric so they are secure.
Step 7. Repeat, and fill up your collar with studs!
Step 8. Wear it out! If you need to wash it, be sure to do so by hand.
Enjoy, and let us know how it goes on our Facebook page!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: denim collar, denim DIY, Denim Therapy, how to stud denim, studded denim
So don’t get us wrong… we’re fascinated by Lana Del Rey. Sultry voice, unique personal style… and she wears denim when she isn’t decked out in floor length evening gowns, crooning away. But lately she’s had a few outfit offenses we can’t ignore. While a recent performance saw a very cool pair of Urban Renewal studded denim shorts, she paired them with an extra-long badly proportioned fringe tee we wouldn’t even have worn in the ’90s. Then she hit the street wearing a chic pair of G-Star Midge Bell Ankle Jeans, but the trapeze top she wore was all wrong for the silhouette. And yes, both looks were sent off the deep end by her ever-growing bouffant hair and intense eyeliner.
How to fix these looks? We’d hack that trapeze number into a crop top and switch out her shoes for some fresh metallic flats, and the fringe top would be much cuter if it were a vest over a bandeau (or else, hack that fringe to thigh length).
None the less, Lana sets some great denim examples when it comes to brands and cuts. Grab a pair of Urban Renewal studded denim shorts or some G-Star Midge Bell Ankle Jeans if you like (at least that much of) what you see.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: cropped jeans, dark-wash jeans, denim cut-offs, g star raw denim, Lana Del Rey, studded denim, urban renewal studded shorts, women's jeans
Studs, fringe, ombre, stars & stripes… list these elements in a row and you might imagine the ultimate overkill, but Kill City Jeans has mastered the art of quintessential rock’n'roll. Their denim, 80% of which is manufactured domestically, is shredded, studded, dyed, and treated to appeal to your inner badass. Both sexes are treated to plenty of color and texture (with the colors desaturated and the texture well-played), and more basic washes for days where you don’t feel like dressing for a music video.
The men’s line comes in three basic fits and features wax coats, reverse mineral wash, and distressed yarn-dyed styles. The women’s line is a bit more playful, including (our favorite) purple ombre cut-off shorts, ready to be DIY’d (they even come with a bag of studs). Best sellers like the navajo print and stars & stripes jeans continue to lead the collection, but this is a good place to start if you’re looking to expand way beyond the generic blue jean for spring this year.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
Check out Kill City Jeans online.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, denim trends, dip dye, distressed denim, DIY, Kill City Jeans, ombre, project show, spring 2012, studded denim, wax coated jeans
From what we saw while previewing the Blank NYC spring 2012 line, the brand intends to keep it rock’n'roll with destroyed denim (we loved their super-short white shredded cut-offs) and even some whimsical, skull-shaped studs. They showed us a pair of black jeans with destroyed back pockets and ghastly little faces partially lining the contour (the missing studs are intentional and create the look of worn-in-beat-up). The cut-offs were adorned with boho belts, and in a more preppy turn of aesthetics, pastel denim was abound. Two picks we adored were the pastel denim pencil skirts. They also showed classics like basic washes in your standard styles and a covetable denim workshirt.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: blank nyc, Boho style, destroyed denim, enk coterie trade show, pastel denim, skull studs, spring 2012, studded denim, studded jeans, studded shorts
DIMITRIS ZOZ is an Italian denim brand with a lot going on. They’re not a jeans company—they produce high quality denim products that extend far beyond the baby blue’s you wear on your legs. Their aim is fashion-forward design that survives the whims of passing trends and seasons, and they execute this through sportswear (workshirts, outerwear, jeans) accessories (tote bags, shoulder bags), a line of denim home furniture, and most recently, a collection of pastel shorts, covered in studs. You may not be ready to commit to a denim couch, but we can bet you’ll wanna rock these shorts in the spring!
See the behind the scenes of their Autumn/Winter 2012 photo shoot below:
Their e-boutique is coming soon—you can sign up for their newsletter for updates. You can also follow them on facebook.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: behind-the-scenes video, denim accessories, denim bags, DIMITRIS ZOZ Denim, spring fashion, studded denim, studded jeans, what to wear
Few celebrities can make us want to toss our Fall coats on the sidewalk to reveal a black one-piece the way Leigh Lezark does in the July/August 2011 issue of Urban Magazine. And when you pair that one-piece with a super-studded denim jacket, the desire to be like Leigh increases tenfold.
So what do our readers think about the beautiful jean being bedazzled in multicolored spikes all along the cuffs and collar? Take a look and tell us on Facebook!
—Sarah Greene
Tags: denim jacket, Leigh Lezark, misshapes, studded denim, urban magazine
Denim Therapy had a visit with Genetic Denim at their showroom in the garment district last night (literally next door to our office) to see the latest developments in their women’s and men’s collections. Known for killer collaborations (dubbed “Genetic Visionaries”), Genetic’s latest includes a collab between the brand and Estee Stanley. The capsule collection features pieces inspired by kick-ass females from films like Kill Bill, Le Femme Nikita, and Pulp Fiction (that explains the studs). We also had a chat with creative director Ali Fatourechi about his own journey within the denim industry, and heard his tale of traveling to 42 cities interviewing women on what they love (and hate) to wear before he began orchestrating what he describes as a cult-favorite denim brand of women from coast to coast. And after pulling on our own Genetic’s, we couldn’t agree more.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: collaboration, Estee Stanley, Genetic Denim, genetic visionaries, holiday preview, Kill Bill, Le Femme Nikita, mens denim, showroom preview, studded denim, womens denim
Pictorials such as this one that features Model Liza Golden donning sexy denim duds while drinking a Pepsi, remind us of how much we actually loved the 90s while slightly causing a temporary dementia of how much we despised it (remember mullets?!). So when we came across this little gem it was definitely a nostalgic moment. It seems like we fell in love all over again with the bedazzled denim shorts and the high waisted shorts paired with the leopard print tank top. Let’s not forget the big hair and sultry makeup that scream Cindy Crawford in her heyday. The look perpetrates a style that we all tried to mimic (we idolized Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell) and whether or not we acheieved the look, we can all agree it was hot! Modernize this look for present day, by pairing high waisted shorts with wedges or motorcyle boots if you desire a rocker-chic look. Don’t forget the red lipstick and big hair for added oomph, just make sure you don’t get into a fight with your blowdryer the morning you decide to test this look out for a run.
Images via fashiongonerogue
— Ashlee Mellowes
Tags: 1990s, cindy crawford, high waisted denim shorts, Kelly Kapowski, Liza Golden, Pepsi, rocker style, saved by the bell, studded denim
The perfect pair of short jean shorts make a summer-to-fall transition less painful for those of us who adore running around in our bathing suits for three months out of the year. Take the best of summer with you into fall with a pair of sexy DIY-inspired cut-off shorts at Coal N Terry vintage! We’re in a free jeans kind of mood this week, so we’re letting you in on a little secret. Right now they’re running a contest that could score you a $200 gift card to spend at their online store! Read on for instructions below…
COAL N TERRY VINTAGE GIVEWAY
- Receive a $200 Gift Card which you can use to purchase ANYTHING in our online shop
- All countries are welcome to participate (WE SHIP WORLDWIDE)
- Winner will be choosen randomly
HOW TO WIN:
- “Like” COAL N TERRY VINTAGE on Facebook
- Reblog this as many times as you want HERE (no likes)
- Share this with your friends on Twitter, Facebook and Blog
- Must be following COAL N TERRY VINTAGE on tumblr
- Leave a comment on our Facebook Telling us what you will purchase with your $200 Gift Card
- This Giveaway will end September the 5th 2011
Good luck!
—DT Staff
Tags: coal n terry, colored denim, cut off shorts, dip dye denim, diy denim, free jeans, studded denim, vintage denim
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