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
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jeans,
low rise jeans
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.”
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
filed under:Misc Musings
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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
filed under:Denim 101
TAGS:
denim trends,
jeans
Ok, ok, I know. Maybe not that much attention, but you can’t deny that denim has been spending quite a bit of time in the spotlight lately.
So in case you haven’t heard, The New York Times just gave a shout-out to designer jeans and their “preshrunk prices.” According to the NY Times gods, “The $300 pair of designer jeans is now, courtesy of the recession, the $200 pair of designer jeans.”
Not surprisingly, the economy has got people thinking more about their wallets and setting a limit on what they will pay for a designer pair of jeans, which, in turn, is putting pressure on designers to rethink their prices and offer quality jeans in more styles at lower prices.
Basically people want great style and fit for less—but are demanding the same high quality and exclusivity.
Which might make you think—what could better satisfy consumer demands than one-of-a-kind custom jeans designed by the customer, made to their measurements, and sold for a reasonable price?
Someone take indiDenim out for a drink tonight.
Being the solution to the world’s denim whoas sure makes us more than ready for the five o’clock happy hour!
posted by: deborah on November 6, 2009 at 1:34 pm
filed under:Denim 101
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custom jeans,
cheap jeans
Since the dawn of time, fashionistas everywhere have argued over one age-old question: When it comes to jeans, which is superior, the button-up or the zipper?
This detail is so crucial, that it may even stop you from buying an otherwise great pair of jeans. That’s why, once and for all, we want to know which you like more. (Thank Nelly at indiDenim, we can customize your jeans either way with the zipper or the button fly).
So scream it from the rooftops, and tell us your opinion. Or at least answer the survey below…
posted by: deborah on November 3, 2009 at 3:57 pm
filed under:Denim 101
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custom jeans
Of all places, the Wall Street Journal just posted a great article on the rise of power jeans. And what are power jeans, you ask? Today, CEOs, top executives, and world presidents have finally figured out that a great pair of fitted denim can be highly professional and comfortable of course. After all, a top dog in jeans says to onlookers, “Hey people, I got this. Chillax.”
Nicolas Sarkozy, Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
So how do you get this look? To do power jeans right, you’ll need jeans that are perfectly tailored to your body (plug for custom jeans) and select the right items to be paired with those bad boys. At indi, we endorse a collared shirt, either or a tie or a blazer, and a nice pair or shoes (no sneakers!). The goal here is to look classy and cool at the same time, so just make sure you got that balance down pat!
Also, if you’re looking for a distraction, check out this WSJ slide show on the evolution of jeans from the late 1800s to today. There’s nothing like taking a trip down memory lane to cure your case of the Mondays…
posted by: deborah on November 2, 2009 at 9:19 am
filed under:Misc Musings
TAGS:
custom jeans,
power jeans
