Thanksgiving is officially over, and to kick off December with a bang, indiDenim has some very exciting news to share. So resist Facebook and G-chat for un momento, por favor, because ladies and gents, this is big.

Now through December 15th, indiDenim is teaming up with SheKnows.com to do a sweepstakes where you—yes you—can enter to win a $200 indiDenim gift card. You can’t make this stuff up, people!

Here at indiDenim, we couldn’t be more excited about partnering with SheKnows! By providing daily content and offering advice, information, or just a new spin on everyday life, they are truly committed to helping close to 11 million visitors lead healthy and happy lives.

We’re amazed at the depth of information they offer their audience, covering everything from entertainment, parenting, health and wellness, money and career, dating, beauty tips, and of course style. No question—SheKnows.com is a one-stop shop for women who are eager to learn more and improve their lives.

Truth be told, I’ve been on their site all morning (shh don’t tell). So go ahead and check out SheKnows.com and enter to win a gift certificate with indiDenim. All you have to do click and sign up, it’s really that easy!

Win a $200 indiDenim gift card at SheKnows.com

posted by: abigail on November 30, 2009 at 11:56 am
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With the kick-off to the holidays just a few hours away and bikini season no where in sight, let’s face it—this is the time of the year when part of our bodies may get, well, a bit bigger.

But never fear, jeans are here to the rescue!

Even when times get tough and it becomes impossible to resist that extra helping of stuffing covered in oh so delicious gravy, jeans will stay by your side to hide that tummy—so no one has any idea your waistline may be expanding, ever so slightly.

So for all you ladies who are trying to hide your tummy during the holidays, here’s our best advice for finding a pair of jeans that will flatter your figure:

* Read my lips: no low rise jeans! This is a big no no if you want to hide your tummy. Low-rise jeans will draw attention the exact area you want to hide.
* Instead, pick a pair of mid to high-waisted jeans that will flatten your stomach, hide any evidence of muffin top, and flatter your curves.
* Embrace the bootcut. These jeans will give your legs shape—unlike skinny jeans, which taper to your ankles and, as a result, can make your tummy look larger.
* The darker, the better. Dark jeans promise to make your body and stomach appear slimmer than lighter jeans. So, say hello to indigo.

Bottom line: Eat on sister. With the right pair of jeans, you’ll look like you’ve got nothing to hide…

image courtesy of clevelandleader.com

posted by: deborah on November 25, 2009 at 4:01 pm
filed under:Fit Jeanious
TAGS: low rise jeans, jeans, bootcut jeans, dark jeans

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We are excited to announce that indiDenim is now tweeting!

Following us on Twitter is a great way to keep up to date with indiDenim news, events and promotions, the latest fashion trends and advice, and much more.

It’s easy—just visit us at http://www.twitter.com/indiDenim and click follow!

Best of all…
All our followers will get a special discount on their next pair of jeans! Start following us today to get the down-low on the exclusive deal!

posted by: abigail on November 24, 2009 at 2:29 pm
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Josh Duhamel, why are you cheating on Fergie with a stripper?

I’ll leave judgments to Perez and, instead, dedicate this blog to your beauteous wife who, might I add, has been looking particularly Fergalicious, as of late.

Here are indiDenim, we like a lady who’s not afraid to show some style and be daring with her fashion choices. Seen below, the Ferg-mister has taken jeans to a whole new world—a world full of tie-dye and bleach and general fun times. With a black shell and blue pumps, this chica brings together creativity, color, and confidence. Say hello to bleached denim. It’s coming back, with a modern twist. Stay tuned, and maybe they’ll be some bleached denim at indiDenim in the not too distant future…

So, snaps to you Ferg. With those jeans on, you’ve got that boom boom pow!

image courtesy of usmagazine.com

posted by: deborah on November 20, 2009 at 5:32 pm
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Unless you were hiding in you basement in the late 1990s and early 2000s, we don’t have to tell you twice that when it came to denim, low rise jeans were all the rage.

Per usual, our favorite celebrities embraced the latest and greatest trends, including Christina Aguilera, who, in her Dirty video, flaunted her—and we quote—“tight hip huggers, low fo sho.” 

With such inspiration, low rise jeans got so low, and hence so fashionable, that choosing the right pair of undies was also a crucial decision. After all, if you were sitting, your panties were showing, and if your panties were showing, they had to be cute.

So how low did the low rise go? Just to give you an idea, the rise of a “normal” pair of jeans (of course this varies from brand and fit) falls at about 10 inches from your crotch. But eager to rebel from these measurements, designers satisfied our thirst for new trends and sculpted low rise jeans with lower rises—some at 7 inches (gasp). Pushing the low rise envelope even further in years following, many jeans even dipped as low as 3 inches (double gasp).

These hip huggers famously flaunted any woman’s love handles, and in 2001, doctors even came out to say that low-rise jeans could cause meralgia paresthetica, a condition that is characterized by numbness in the thighs…whaaaaattttt?

So how did this all happen? Was our low rise obsession and abundant purchases of pretty underwear worth potential medical risks and guest appearances from our fleshy bottoms?

Of course it was.

Because when it comes to jeans, we are a slave for denim fashions, and we always will be.

So let’s take a step back and reminisce about our low rise jeans with warmth and admiration because if fashion trends serve us correctly, we’ll be seeing those panties again soon…

Isn’t that right, Christina?

posted by: deborah on November 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm
filed under:Denim 101
TAGS: low rise jeans, jeans

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Last month, we held the indiDenim October Jean Giveaway, where we asked all of you to design your perfect jeans and add them to our Design Vault. As promised, we’ve randomly selected one winner as well as a winner for the “judges’ choice award.”

But before we reveal the results, we must say that we were very much impressed by all the creativity. And although we had a lot of fun looking at all of your “perfect jeans,” there was one candidate, in particular, that showed us a memorable creation, along with a playful title and description to match.

So props to Snow Doubt and your design of pure pear-fection. We really loved how you tied both style and fit into your creative title and description of your jeans!

For most pretty pear body types, finding flattering jeans is no easy task. You need jeans that sit just so on your curvy waist, yet also leave you with just enough room through the hip and thigh area.

Our indiDenim October Jean Giveaway judges’ choice winner designed the perfect pear jeans that celebrate the needs of pear-shaped ladies all-around. With jeans that are tailored straight from the thigh to the hem, this instantly provides a slimming effect, making your legs look, just like our winner says, “LUSTFUL.” The clean finish gives no distractions, only focusing on what obviously matters most—showing off that pretty pear shape figure of yours.

So congratulations to both our winners: Snow Doubt, and our randomly selected winner, Kel, designer of “New Favorite Jeans.”

And now you can check out (and buy!) the the judges’ choice winner and our randomly selected winner in our Design Vault!

posted by: eunice on November 16, 2009 at 11:51 am
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TAGS: jeans, jean giveaway

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World, meet Kyla. She’s a small town fashionista on a mission for a fabulous wardrobe on a low budget. She’s fully equipped with a sense of style and a blog—and not afraid to use either. We met Kyla last month through our sponsorship of the Weardrobe Conference in NYC and quickly discovered that Kyla, like so many other women, was a “custom jean skeptic.”

Giving into her skepticism (as every fashion blogger should), Kyla went ahead and, through our website, put together a pair of high-waisted dark wash flare jeans—a style she admits has always been difficult to find on the rack. Kyla blogged about how easy it was to customize her jeans and satisfy her every denim want and need, and even shared a bit more about the experience with us, personally: 

“I absolutely LOVED the experience of designing my own jeans!  I have a really hard time finding jeans that fit and when I do find jeans that fit, the styles aren’t always very exciting.  I really wanted a pair of jeans with a specific style that would stand out as more than just a pair of casual denim blues.  I chose a high waist and flare leg, since that seems to be the most challenging style for me to find.”

She then went on to say:

“I was skeptical at first, wondering how in the world these jeans were going to fit based on nothing but answers to a few questions, but I was blown away when I received them.  I pulled them on and was shocked that they really did fit like a glove.  Next time, I don’t think I would do much differently.  I’m in love with the style and I think I will just get them in a different denim and wash.”

Kyla, we’re so happy you’re happy with your indiDenim jeans. You look terrific! We know you were pleasantly surprised that your new pair “fit like a glove,” but that’s just what we do.

One custom denim skeptic down, just a few more to go…

posted by: deborah on November 11, 2009 at 9:30 am
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TAGS: custom jeans

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Ok ladies, let’s talk belts and jeans.

Yes, we all wear belts as a practical utility to keep our jeans in place, but wearing the wrong belt and jean for your shape can make you look like one big fashion DON’T (see: Jessica Simpson, below). And at indiDenim, we simply cannot allow that.

So based on your figure, here’s what you need to think about to best accessorize your waistline and literally pull your outfit together and keep your jeans up:

* For taller, lanky women, choose a thick, wider belt to help accentuate your curves.
* For women with a larger mid section, pick a dark colored belt, which will help draw attention away from your tummy.
* For petite and curvy ladies, try something skinny and colorful. You want to show off your skinniest part, without choosing a belt that is too large and in charge. 

When it comes to styles, remember that whether you’re going for a look that’s formal or casual, everything goes with jeans. So have fun pairing a great belt with jeans to express whatever style you’re feeling.

This is why we love denim so darn much—matching is easier than putting your socks on. So go crazy and get creative with the materials. Try ribbon, metal, leather, skinny, thick—whatever!

Just do us a favor and make sure it *flatters* your body (sorry, Jessica)...

posted by: deborah on November 9, 2009 at 6:20 pm
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