Even with the endless denim brands out there, J Brand is a clear favorite for many, including myself. So when you put the much coveted designed behind Proenza Schouler on J Brand jeans, you get magic and fireworks. Kind of literally here. These free form hand painted jeans are all one of a kind and they remind me of the dazzle and excitement of a fireworks display. High waisted skinny jeans is the most current denim fit for Fall and is perfect for this collaboration. Extra care is recommended with the wear and wash and at $550 I would dry clean and avoid sitting on grass =) At Proenza Schouler online.
It is 3am right now (though by the time you read this, it will be high noon-- a decent hour to be shopping online) and I just ordered two pairs of James Jeans. I'd heard about them through my friend Jay Jaekal (designer of J.Line) and she swears by these jeans. The line is designed by a married duo, James and Seun Lim. Seun is an expert couture pattern maker and drapes each denim style pattern by hand, updating until each style is perfect. I will be receiving my jeans this week and will give you an update. So excited, I ordered the Skinny bootcut above right and a pair of high rise flares but am tempted to get the Reboot slim boot cut but will wait until I see how they fit me. It's always exciting to find a new denim line, hope they live up to my (very high) expectations! What about you, have you tried James Jeans?
Shopbop Reboot Slim Boot Cut Jeans
What was Henry Holland thinking with this collaboration with Levi's?? And more importantly who in the world is buying this? Lil Kim? Tacky and unflattering, these looks also seem like they're incredibly uncomfortable. I'm not a big fan of denim, but as a Project Runway fan I know that covetable looks (other than pants), can be made out of the material. I think Henry Holland is a unique talent, but he should stick to designing t-shirts.
What do you think about this collaboration? Snob or Slob?
Fake jeans that are actually leggings are gross. But super thin real jeans that can easily tuck into boots are awesome! My calves are such that when put in boots there is not much room left for jeans of normal thickness, so instead of pouting about not being able to wear boots over jeans, I have these J Brand Denim "Leggings". They are jeans in every way except wafer thin. They are stretchy and oh-so comfortable!! I have 2 pairs in gray and dark denim and they take turns being on me. At Net-a-Porter for $170.
I have had a gray obsession for years. It's a softer alternative to black and is always so chic and pretty. I especially love wearing tonal gray shades together; it gives your outfit depth and keeps it from looking blah or depressing cuz let's face it, gray is not the most cheerful of shades! Gray is sophisticated with silver jewels but with gold it is stunning and unexpected. To add a bit of gray to your wardrobe, I found a few of my favorite grays of the season. Starting clockwise from the left:
Dacute Light shearling jacket $1295
Rebecca Taylor The Socialite satin dress $295
Preen Line Asymmetric cotton trench $690
Lee Angel Serena glass-pearl necklace $285
Pringle of Scotland Rabbit-trim cashmere scarf $1350
Adam Woven jersey sweater $275
7 for all mankind Roxanne corduroy skinny jeans $180
Milly Jersey long-sleeved dress $395
Brian Atwood New Davis suede boots $1475
I am obsessing over motorcycle pants and jeans but can not find a pair that looks normal on me. Katie Holmes had a pair of Current/Elliott 's "The Moto Skinny Jean" in Overcast the other day that looks quite promising. My problem with moto style jeans is that they bunch up on me and look sausage-y. Hoping this pair has the proper amount of stretch! Have you tried any moto jeans? Suggestions?
Spotted over the weekend in Philadelphia wearing spotty jeans-- Pink sure loves her Black Orchid Black Jewel Skinny jeans in Milkiway. We cringed the last time she sported the jeans (with a white top and black hat) and the second time was not much better although she switched out her vest for a leather jacket and traded her flats for peeptoe heels. Black Jewel Skinny jeans in Milkiway retail for $114.00-- what do you think of the splattered look?
I'm not a big denim person. On occasion I'll wear a pair of skin-hugging Sergio Valente jeans when I go out and when I'm feeling particularly lazy during the day I'll opt for some of my Old Navy ones (which are amazing actually! Old Navy has the BEST affordable jeans). Most of my other jeans are a big waste of space (I'm feeling guilty about them just sitting in my closet as I write this...). Oddly enough though I'm totally loving a distressed denim vest that I found in my closet at my parents place (must be at least 7 years old -- just goes to show you never know when something will come back in style!). I've been wearing it over a white tank with lots of layered necklaces. You couldn't pay me to wear jean skirts, over-alls, or a jean dress, but the vest works!
What do you think about denim vests for fall? Snob or Slob?
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