Jun02
I blogged about this photo on my other blog (ROCK. CANDY. LUXE. Check it out!), and how I fell in love with this photo... (The denim was originally available at Fruition, but I'm not sure if it is anymore. Check out the original article at M.I.S.S. Crew for more details.)
Image via M.I.S.S. Crew
Anyways, this photo has become one of my all-time favorites and go-to's for outfit inspiration. I used to associate destroyed denim with laid back outfits, hippie tops, etc. etc. - but this shot negates all of that. It proves that destroyed denim can be glam if you just know how to dress it up (a pair of Chanel shades and black heels never hurt either). I immediately fell in love with these jeans, but with a price tag of $210 (for destroyed denim, no less), they were way out of my price range. Then I thought, "why don't I just do this myself (to an old pair of jeans)?" Which was quickly followed by, "Well, I've never actually done anything like this before." I've created denim shorts out of old jeans, but I've never tackled a project like this... Which left a lot of room for completely destroying a pair of jeans - and not in a good, stylish way.
Thankfully, the folks over at Denimology have posted a tutorial all about how to create your own unnecessarily destroyed denim. Luckily for me, it doesn't look too difficult, either! Seems like the perfect project for a rainy day.
Image via Denimology
Check out the post in its entirety over at Denimology (linked above). If any of you try this out, please send over shots of your results! E-mail them to hellooogorgeous.blog@gmail.com. Good luck!
May21
Earlier today I was expressing my love for super-destroyed denim. I know it sounds ridiculous, I mean as a real "adult" I should be buying clothes that I can actually wear in an office... to a real job. But I can't deny my new obsession with destroyed denim, I feel as though it's dressed down with a grunge feel but at the same time so chic. Some new denim is launching at Fruition, check out a pic:
Image via nitro:licious
See what I mean when I said 'destroyed?' I first found out about these babies through the M.I.S.S. Crew blog - head on over there to find out more details about these jeans (they come in white and black, too) and how to purchase (I can tell you they're $210, and that's about all I know.)
As cool-looking as I think these are, I doubt I'd spend $210 on them. No, let me re-phrase - I wouldn't spend $210 on any denim. Plus, these inspire me to want to try the trend out on my own. One of the perks of unemployment is having lots of time on your hands to do cool projects at home, so I will most definitely be using these as inspiration for my own version. It's kind of ironic, because destroyed denim often costs more than regular non-torn-up jeans... when in reality you're paying more to have someone ruin your jeans before you even wear them. Weird!
Mar05
I heart all of these pieces. Have a look.
Cheap Monday Statira Skirt
$50.00 by Cheap Monday at Urban Outfitters
BDG Cozy Pullover Tunic
$42.00 by BDG at Urban Outfitters
Truly Madly Deeply Cabbage Rose Tunic
$48.00 by Truly Madly Deeply at Urban Outfitters
Levis 631 Skinny Premium Jean
$68.00 by Levi's at Urban Outfitters
Sam Edelman Woven Heel
$158.00 by Sam Edelman at Urban Outfitters
UO Encircle Sunglasses
$24.00 by UO at Urban Outfitters
Can you tell that I'm loving tunics right now? When it comes to tops, I'm loving airy, flow-y shirts that allow for breathing room but can be form-fitting with the cinch of a corset belt. For cooler spring nights I'm lusting after jeans that are somewhat unconventional looking. Those Levi's are under $70, can you believe it? Also loving the high-waisted skirt trend. And, I'm dying for a pair of round-frame sunglasses. Cheapies of course, since I'll break or lose them.
Jan06
Wow, when I read this I just couldn't resist posting about it. Now, I've seen some knockoffs, but it seem as though Levi's has made NO effort to create their own original brand of footwear. SoleBlvd had a great article pointing out all the types of shoes Levi's plans to release - and how they are each copies of other popular brands! Victims include Supra, Converse, and my beloved Vans. From SoleBlvd:
"Vans (Authentic) and Converse (Chuck Taylor) also fell victim to the denim brand’s copy-and-paste tactics. They must have some balls huh? Well the process isn’t that simple. The way these rip-offs work, is that an outside company, (in this case GMI USA) approaches a proven brand like Levi’s and offers to produce footwear for them at cheaper cost it would take the established company to do it themselves. The company that’s actually doing the cutting and sewing is then allowed to stamp the product with the reputable brand’s name, making it more likely for the shoe to move units. Sounds like a flawless plan right? Not really.
"As you can see sometimes the cheaper way doesn’t always work out, especially because the consumer who’s familiar with the Skytop, or the Vans Authentic, can’t be outsmarted."
I smell a lawsuit! Hope Levi's has a stellar legal department cause they're in deep!
To see what I've been talking about, check out the Levi's take on Vans:
Now check out Levi's 'design':
Umm, couldn't they have at least thrown on a different pattern or something?
All images via SoleBlvd
