by taylordavies on May 16, 2012
There was quite the debate going on last week over Jenna Lyons and her perhaps-ill-fitting-if-not-daring dressed up denim at the Met Gala. If you thought that was extreme, then you may want to excuse yourself for the remainder of this post.
Never one to shy away from a bit of opulence, Karl Lagerfeld showed his Resort 2013 collection for Chanel on Monday, at the palace of Versailles, outside Paris, France. As fountains spat plumes of water that sparkled in the spring sunlight, models strut through the gravel in fantastical, punk-y interpretations on the era of Antoinette (Marie, that is).
Believe it or not, many of these looks were cast in denim and chambray, giving the dramatic shapes and embellishments a more accessible, contemporary spin. Worn all at once, certainly these looks are a lot for the average woman. But let me tell you, I am loving the military-inspired denim jacket on the far left, and the ornate zip-up dress on the far right.
What do you think about Chanel’s resort denim? Too much? Not enough? See the whole collection here.
[Image credit: style.com]
by taylordavies on May 15, 2012
In these times of trend-heavy denim collections, I often can’t decide how I feel about a certain trend. I have to let it marinate for a while before I can make a call. Floral denim, for example? When I started seeing it at the previews in the fall, I was conflicted. Is this too 90s? Too busy? (As it turns out, it’s a little bit of both and in all right right ways.)
Colored denim was something i didn’t have to be sold on – I’ve been in from the start. Now, ombre colored denim? That’s another story. On one hand, I like that it’s quirky, unusual and a bit bohemian. On the other, I don’t know if I would struggle to figure out how to style a pant that can’t decide what color it wants to be.
Get the look: Genetic Denim shorts ($165); Genetic Denim skinny jeans ($198); Rich & Skinny Legacy jeans ($145); Siwy ombre cutoffs ($163); Bec & Bridge ombre skinny jeans (sale! $141).
What are your thoughts on ombre denim?
[Image credits: Style Scrapbook; Cheyanne Meets Chanel; this Tumblr; Syl & Sam.]
by taylordavies on May 14, 2012
by taylordavies on May 11, 2012
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you guys but this week has been a long one, and I’m very much looking forward to the weekend. I can’t wait to sleep in, go out to a late breakfast and perhaps spend some time in Central Park.
The forecast for New York City on Saturday is looking positively glorious, somewhere around 77 degrees and sunny. That kind of perfection calls for the perfect weekend denim look, am I right?
I’m thinking it’s time to give the skinny jeans a rest, and perhaps pants in general, no? I want to let my legs feel some sun rays (trust me, they need them). So what’s a girl to do? Instead of going with the classic go-to of denim shorts, why not pair a breezy little skirt or dress with a denim jacket or shirt? It’s the perfect way to add a warmer layer in case of a breeze (or the shady side of the street).
I love how Kate of O My Heart!, Helena of Brooklyn Blonde and Anna of See Jane have paired a little denim on top with a short, feminine pieces.
What’s your weekend denim go-to?
by taylordavies on May 10, 2012
Fashion has always been cyclical, but doesn’t it seem like lately the cycles are speeding up a bit? For example, the 1990′s were only about 20 years ago. I have a hard time unearthing trends that pertain to a decade in white I was in gradeschool.
Sometimes though, I can be swayed by the right spin on a too-soon-to-be-revisited trend. A modern piece or updated twist on something from the Saved By The Bell days can make even a southwestern-inspired striped button down shirt and denim vest feel more current than costume.
I can’t put my finger on what exactly makes the above look work for me, but I think it has something to do with her sassy little shorts and awesome hair. The denim vest is one of those almost inescapably ’90s pieces, but you can definitely counter those connotations with the right pairings.
[Image credit: Nando Alvarez]
by taylordavies on May 9, 2012
If there’s one occasion where it seems like denim might be slightly out of place, it’s the red carpet of a major New York City event. However, if you’re Jenna Lyons, the President and Creative Director of J. Crew, you make it work.
At the 2012 Costume Institute Gala on Monday night, Lyons layered an uber-fitted and cropped denim jacket over a crisp white shirt, and paired it with a glamorous hot pink skirt – complete with dramatic sash. The look was definitely amongst the most casual and quirky of the evening, but even so – how amazingly individual and true to her style does she look?
In the real world there may not be so many occasions to take dressed up denim this far, but we can certainly glean some everyday inspiration from Ms. Lyons’ look. Why not pair a teeny jean jacket like this Maison Scotch cropped number or this grey Club Monaco one (zipped and snapped up all the way) with a high-waisted skirt and heels? You could choose something short and flirty like this By Zoe a-line skirt, or a dramatic maxi like this one from MINKPINK.
I’m suddenly feeling very inspired to start dressing up, way up, in my denim jacket. How about you?
[Image source: Women's Wear Daily]
