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!
Feb10
Have you been wondering lately exactly how designers are dealing with the horrendous economy? M.I.S.S. Crew has you covered in this arena - they've uncovered a handwritten note of all sorts of tips from designer Vivienne Westwood on how to stay fashionable in these unsightly economic times.
Amongst them, "Boxer shorts worn as outer wear," preferably in silk. Hey, that doesn't seem too far-fetched or expensive... I just might have to try that one. (Silk boxers with some tights and ankle boots? How very Rumi Neely of me!) Be sure to have yourself a look at the rest of the tips, they're truly inspirational.
