Today is the beginning of March and in just a matter of weeks (perhaps months for the east coast, but soon!), spring will happily arrive. We will watch the majority of the world slowly dissolve from black and white to Technicolor.

We know that a little burst of color outside changes our mood completely, causing us to infuse our wardrobe with spring pieces. Yes, it’s about time to put those heavy winter wears away in exchange for some lighter pieces and begin working some lovely pastels into warm-weather ensembles.

You may be inclined to update your wardrobe essentials, but you should know that no matter what the season is, there is one clothing piece that you don’t EVER have to say goodbye to. Of course here at indi, the answer to everything is jeans! To help in this seasonal transition, we came up with some simple suggestions to help you perfectly match your jeans with spring pieces with some Do’s and Don’ts:

1. Don’t Fall Back: After months of submitting yourselves to jackets and coats, we understand that escaping your winter wardrobe can be a bit daunting.

Instead…

Spring ahead: interpret your winter wardrobe with a fresh eye by pairing your jeans with a neutral top and/or a trench coat. The neutral top creates a fresh, fuss-free outfit and we all know that a light trench coat is spring’s timeless wardrobe staple.

2. Don’t go overboard: We know how much you love spring, we do too…but you don’t need to go bright on bright on bright. Sometimes, an outfit with a slight pop of color is all you need.

Instead…

Balance your Yin and Yang: Create a tone-balanced outfit by pairing your simple, dark-washed jeans with a bright, eye-catching top. Remember: less is more.

3. Don’t let him have all the fun: Winter allows lots us girls to strut masculine, heavy-weight jackets. Often in spring, however, many women turn to short skirts or airy blouses as the only way to express their style.

Instead…

(Wo)Man Up: Give your t-shirt and jean combo a classy vibe by throwing a blazer over it. Boyfriend jeans are also in, so perhaps invest in a versatile trouser jean that can get dressed up and down.

And if you want a new pair of jeans for the new season, stay tuned for our Springtime Selections coming soon! 

posted by: eunice on March 1, 2010 at 4:44 pm
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That’s right folks, we’ve made it big. This week, indiDenim (and indiTailored) was featured in the Wall Street Journal. We really couldn’t be more excited if we tried.

The article, “What’s Out: the Fashion Trend” is front and center in the Life & Style section and discusses the idea that, for once, fashion trends may be a thing of the past. No trends? Shocking, we know.

With the New York City’s Fashion Week on the horizon, we only expect showcases of this year’s “must-have” items and styles. We’ve conditioned our fashion selves to always look for what’s trendy—the trench coat, the one-sided shoulder dress per say. But David Wolfe, creative director of Doneger Consulting Group, argues that we’ve come to a point where there are no more trends to look for because “everything is in style.”  Ultimately, with the workplace diversifying and young celebrities more inclined to think outside the fashion box, men and women alike feel freer to leave the in-crowd behind. People care less about being in style and more about wearing clothes that fit their own body and their own lifestyle. It’s really that simple.

The article also gave a shout out to one of our very own who spoke about how fashion is changing today: “Fashion has traditionally been this top-down industry, but we saw that technology could allow consumers to choose their own details,” saids Abby Holtz, our Director of Marketing here at indiCustom. As Abby mentioned, at indiDenim we understand that people want to accommodate their own personal style and that’s why we let you customize your denim down to the very last detail.

Bottom line: If your clothes fit, you look good—trend or no trend. And this is definitely one fashion statement we hope never goes out of style…

posted by: deborah on January 22, 2010 at 10:19 am
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With the start of the year now underway, it’s officially time to put 2009 behind us and think about all the glorious things to come in 2010. And what glorious things are there to think about, you ask? Why new denim trends, of course.

As we mentioned last week, this past year we saw some great styles in denim including skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans—all of which our favorite celebrities rocked all over town. So the question is, for 2010, which denim trends stay and which are voted off the island?

Jane Buckingham, the founder of the trend forecasting company Trendera, was recently on Good Morning America to help us answer this very question.  In 2010, we’re officially saying sianara to baggy boyfriend jeans and opening our arms to rugged motorcycle jeans. Buckingham mentioned that this year, motorcycle jeans will be particularly popular because they give a grungy, edgy look that spices your swagger with a hint of rebellion. 

“This year people are only going to buy if it looks different and it looks special,” Buckingham said. Different and special? Hmm. Not to boast, but what could be more “special” than customized jeans? Just saying…

Buckingham also gave a shout out to the men who, even though they may not want to admit it, definitely love jeans almost as much as we do. And yes, in 2010 denim trends are changing for guys too. When 2009 was all about the skinny jeans, 2010 is all about mens’ rolled-up jeans.

“Men are having fun with their looks…this is stylish, but not hard to achieve,” Buckingham said, adding that men can use regular jeans and roll them up.

At indiDenim, we love keeping track of the trends and are excited about all the denim there is to look forward in 2010. We can’t wait to see you strut your stuff in the new decade!

Nicky Hilton in motorcycle jeans (image courtesy of denimblog.com)

Men can rock the rolled-up jeans

posted by: deborah on January 11, 2010 at 11:24 am
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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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Whether you’re heading to work during the week or going shopping on the weekend, wearing jeans with a button-up shirt is a great look that’s comfortable and always classy.  But at times, comfort and classiness can be confusing. So when it comes to jeans and a button-up, the question is how exactly do you put these two fashion staples together?

indiDenim blog to the rescue!

Per usual when it comes to jeans, this look can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood ring.  At work (if you’re allowed), wearing a crisp button-up shirt tucked into a dark pair of bootcut jeans says, “Hey people, I’m fun, I’m fashionable, I’m professional.” (Disclaimer: If you are going to tuck, blouse your shirt after tucking, so not to look like you literally stuffed your shirt into your pants and left them there.)

For a more casual look, let loose or tuck away. Pair a flannel cotton button up (we looooove the plaid patterns), with skinny jeans and flats or with some distressed jeans and comfortable boots.  Seriously, dress up or dress down, jeans and a button-up shirt will always look good and are practically comparable in comfort to a sweat suit…

Practically…

posted by: deborah on October 30, 2009 at 6:20 pm
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Brad Pitt, we will always love you. Even as an old man in Benjamin Button, we still thought you were pretty dreamy.

Now it’s hard for us not to give snaps to Brad every week (honestly, does he ever not look good?), but this time around, we couldn’t stop ourselves.

Absolutely stylin’ in a dark pair of indigo jeans this past Monday, Brad shows the gentlemen out there how to hit the town in an indigo jean outfit.

With his navy collared shirt and jean blazer, Brad’s clearly saying (obviously in his sexy voice), “Hey, look at me. I’m not afraid to wear an indigo denim jacket with indigo jeans, so you shouldn’t be either.”

You should, however, be afraid of black shoes with an indigo jacket and indigo jeans. We call that a faux pas, Mr. Pitt. And, now that we think of it, the hair is looking a little out of control, as well…

Okay, okay…we’ll overlook it this time, Brad. But only because you’ve always been there for me…

I mean us.

image courtesy of dailymail.co.uk

posted by: deborah on October 23, 2009 at 10:27 am
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Pairing shoes with jeans is a critical skill.

And now that you’ve got your perfect fitting pair of (indiDenim) jeans, don’t ruin your custom denim with the wrong pair of shoes. So, how do you decide what shoes to wear with what jeans, you ask?

Well remember, your feet and your legs have a close relationship (after all, they have to get along, they are right next to each other).  So when thinking about one, you must think about the other, as well. It’s only fair.

For the ideal shoe yin to your denim yang, you first must consider the color of your jeans. Darker jeans tend to be “fancier” and the best jeans for going out (shout out to our last blog! Loves it!), while lighter, distressed denim is generally considered more casual. But whatever jeans you choose, your shoes should be the same degree of dressiness. 

When planning out what shoe to wear with what jeans, you should also consider the cut of your pants. If you’re wearing flare jeans for example, the more “substantial” your shoes should be. A little ballet flat will get lost and it will look like your jeans ate your feet. Yum.

Bootcut jeans scream for cowboy boots or even knee-high boot. The wider your pant leg, the more comfort room you have for boots underneath your jeans.

Wondering about shoes with your skinny jeans? We go for a sexy high heel or flat. But because skinny jeans hug nicely to your ankles, you actually have wiggle room to show off a variety of footwear—even sneakers if you wanna be casual. 

So, when customizing your jeans with indiDenim, be sure to put on a pair of shoes before giving us your inseam measurements. With wider jeans in particular, it’s important that the bottom of your pants reach close to the ground. It looks awkward if they are floating somewhere above your feet. Trust us.

And don’t be afraid of color! Really, does any color NOT look good with jeans? Not only can you pair your shoes with your jeans, but go ahead and match your shoes with your top or even your accessories. Have fun with it. After all, if your feet look good, your jeans look good, and girl, you look good.

image courtesy of sheknows.com

posted by: deborah on October 19, 2009 at 12:41 pm
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Dear weekend, we love you.

Nothing feels better than when 5pm on Friday rolls around and you have two glorious days ahead to relax, run some errands, and catch some extra Zs.

But hands down, we all know that the best part of the weekend comes after hours when you head out for the night and hit downtown with your friends.  For the ladies out there, if you know what you’re wearing, getting dressed for the evening (especially selecting your jeans for going out) can be almost as fun as getting jiggy on the dance floor. But if you stare at your overflowing closet and convince yourself you have nothing to wear, it may put a damper on your whole night out.

To find the best pair of jeans for going out, we recommend you go for a tighter fitting dark wash. Skinny jeans or bootcut are both examples of styles that can compliment your figure, and show off your curves so you look great.

Whatever style you pick for the night, be sure to pair your jeans with the right shoe. If you’re wearing skinny jeans, flats or boots will compliment this style perfectly. If you go for heels, make sure the bottom of your jeans covers your shoe and almost reaches the ground.

But whatever style you end up choosing, indiDenim can help you measure and customize your jeans for going out so they’re the perfect length to compliment your going-outfit.

And guys—time to heed the same advice. No, we’re not asking you to wear heels, but when it comes to meeting up with your buds or having dinner with your lady friend, it’s your best bet to pick jeans for going out. Pair a darker, well-cut pair (read: NOT BAGGY) with a nice pair of shoes, a crisp shirt or blazer, and you, too, are set for jolly fun times. 

See, don’t they look like their having a grand ‘ole time? Actually, maybe they’d look a little happier if they had custom jeans for going out…

image courtesy of mycelebrityfashion.co.uk

image courtesy of socialitelife.celebuzz.com

posted by: deborah on October 16, 2009 at 2:19 pm
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