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Key Art by La Clé Jewelry

Key Art by La Clé Jewelry

Key Art by La Clé Jewelry

The key is a symbolic icon…with tattoos it might signify opening up to a person through trust (at least that’s what I was thinking when I considered getting one), or something forbidden and mysterious. I also think of security, or peace of mind when I think of the key motif. It’s nothing new in the jewelry world at all, but I rarely see actual keys used to adorn the necks or wrists of the accessory-minded crowd. There’s always an appeal of vintage items, and I always love anything that falls into the repurposing/DIY realm too (I can be a bit of a hoarder…every little thing I find I just must keep to make it into something, even though that really…rarely…ever happens. You know once you finally toss something, you finally find a use for it anyway, right?) that makes me feel just a little better about my footprint on the planet. But I love the symbolism of a key. La Clé Jewelry followed me on Twitter one day, and I instantly saw a great blog post. Deanna Saracino is the Canadian designer behind the company, using repurposed vintage keys for a variety of hand-painted or printed pieces to wear around your neck. La Clé asks, “What’s Your Color?”, prompting customers to choose a color that represents them from a menu of colors and their meanings, to proudly wear it as a reminder to embrace its “colorful meaning.” As the paint on your key jewelry wears off over time, it symbolizes the positive energy you’ve absorbed from the meaning of your chosen color.

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Orange Denim for Thanksgiving

Orange Denim for Thanksgiving - HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Orange Denim for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, all! Who doesn’t love the Fall? It’s one of the most fun seasons when it comes to styling…adding on layers adds a bit more ease with getting creative and I adore those earthy, toned down colors! My closet is always growing and transforming but one of the things that I still have yet to add to it is a pair of pretty burnt orange denim. I think I fell in love with the pretty pair of Rag & Bone/JEAN Jean Leggings seen on LeAnn Rimes back in 2011 and since then I’ve been mulling over a pair. Considering how many jeans I freaking have already it’s beyond me why I still haven’t added a pair in this gorgeous Fall shade. Perhaps I’m waiting out to score this exact pair seen on LeAnn on eBay? I think I’ve tried to make a rule to myself to stop buying jeans after entering the fun world of Denimology since that helps me accumulate enough…but who knows how long I’d have to wait to review a pair in this color…one of these days!

So, I decided to do something a little different for this post. I scoured the net for my favorite looks from fellow denim bloggers in orange denim. So enjoy, and be inspired, and be safe this Holiday season.

Orange Denim for Thanksgiving - Real Girl Glam and Lorna Burford from Denimblog

Amber of Real Girl Glam and Lorna Burford of DenimBlog and Raindrops Of Sapphire

Lana

A Gold E Chloe in Laguna Review on Denimology

A Gold E Chloe in Laguna Review on Denimology

A Gold E Chloe in Laguna Review on Denimology

As someone who is utterly obsessed with denim, I obviously have my big name favorites. However, part of the fun of writing for a denim blog is discovering all the new labels that are popping up to grab their slice of the denim market pie. But every now and then you’ll get an existing, well established brand create a new side label in order to appeal to a broader demographic. It’s always fun in this situation to see how these new jeans compare to the jeans of their parent brand! Jerome Dahan, founder of Citizens of Humanity and 7 For All Mankind, has sprouted off yet another brand, aimed at younger consumers with a lower price point. This brand, called A Gold E, was put into my hands for a review, and I’m happy to say I’m impressed! So lets get on with it…here’s an A Gold E Chloe in Laguna review!

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QCut Kickstarter Campaign Offers a Better Way to Size Jeans

QCut Kickstarter Campaign Offers a Better Way to Size Jeans

Anyone who’s ever left the house to shop for a new pair of jeans immediately knows the risk of potentially entering entering an environment that will leave you with nothing but missing hair and a migraine. Women’s jeans, unlike mens, are not consistent size-wise, and even if they were, what’s a girl to do if she’s between sizes? Add online shopping into the mix, and most would rather resort to wearing their PJs out than dealing with the pain. I’m happy to note that online shopping HAS gotten easier, with several jeans like Bluer and AYR offering free shipping and returns both ways to make finding your right size at least a little less painful. However, there’s still a waiting period involved, no matter how amazing a company’s customer service is, and few people care to make trips back and forth from the post office. Also, how many times have you found yourself smack dab in between two sizes? I have, and it can be quite frustrating. Enter QCut, a new brand offering something very new: Jeans that come in 400 sizes. Yup.

QCut Kickstarter Campaign Offers a Better Way to Size Jeans

When the Kickstarter campaign is over on December 3rd, as long as QCut reaches their funding goal, the brand will send out fit surveys to everyone who pledged at least $10 towards their campaign. The survey will be used to develop their wide range of sizes, so the brand is asking women of all sizes and shapes to participate! The survey will begin with just five simple questions: your height, weight, shoe size, bra size, and the size of your favorite pair of jeans. Then, it will ask more specific questions, regarding your usual frustrations when you go to try on jeans. The funding goal is set at $75,000, however, QCut states “If we raise $500K, we have an investor committed to building a factory to make Qcut jeans. Having our own factory means we can control production and turn orders around in days instead of weeks.” I’m intrigued!

Every woman tells me: ‘I’m hard to fit.’ But there’s nothing wrong with you – the way clothes are sized today is fundamentally broken.”

QCut Kickstarter Campaign Offers a Better Way to Size Jeans - Jean Shots

This QCut campaign is over in less than a month, with $65,071 pledged as I write this towards their $75,000 goal, so go contribute asap if you are interested! This is sure to be an interesting one, in a very good way. Check it out here!

Or, if you don’t want to pledge, view their website now and complete a fit survey here!

Lana

Dragonfly by J. Claire Custom Painted Jeans in Barcelona Tile Review on Denimology

Dragonfly by J. Claire Custom Painted Jeans in Barcelona Tile Review on Denimology - Front View

Dragonfly by J. Claire Custom Painted Jeans in Barcelona Tile Review on Denimology

If it’s not already obvious, fashion and artwork go hand in hand. After all, fashion IS a form of art (just check out any high couture fashion show or observe the numerous amounts of fashion blogs infused with home decor out there). Chances are, anyone who cares how they look when they step out the door give just about the same attention to decorating the walls of their home or admiring art exhibits. Besides the very-popular printed jeans out on the market, what if we could combine denim with artwork? J Brand just proved the incredible potential with their recent collaboration with artist Rob Pruitt, but this isn’t the only great example out there. I recently discovered Dragonfly by J. Claire, which already has a hot hold on the market with some celebrity attention. These are custom hand-painted jeans—done with your choice of both denim wash and design colors. If you please, you can even send in your own jeans to be given a makeover! I recently wrote about Dragonfly by J. Claire on my own blog, and long story short, now I have a few pairs to share with all of you! Two are from her shop, and one was done on a pair of Mia & Moss jeans I reviewed recently (review here)! So here is something truly special to present to all denim fans out there…a Dragonfly by J. Claire Custom Painted Jeans in Barcelona Tile review!

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Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit Curvy Skinny in Retta Review on Denimology

Joe's Jeans Fahrenheit Curvy Skinny in Retta Review on Denimology - Front View

When the temperatures drop in the winter months and it gets tougher and tougher to get out of our warm cozy beds in the morning, the thought of traipsing into work wearing our PJs or favorite pair of sweat pants sounds more like a luxury than a blatant display of sloth. If you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve had more than one morning like this too. Although, anything under 50 degrees is cold to me (I’m a spoiled California girl, I know). It’s during these months when I wish I had some kind of special device to pre-warm my jeans before I throw them on. I’ve gotta put some good use to those tall sexy boots I’ve been stashing all summer, after all. Of all the denim companies there are out there, why hasn’t one come up with the idea of jeans that keep you warm? Maybe ones that can trap air or something to provide insulation? Oh wait…read on, and check out this Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit Curvy Skinny in Retta review on Denimology!

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Kaley Cuoco and Gorjana for EBMRF

Kaley Cuoco and Gorjana for EBMRF

Kaley Cuoco and Gorjana for EBMRF

I actually had it in my mind for quite some time now to do a post about Gorjana…they are one of my favorite jewelry lines out there due to their adorable, classic simplicity! Every piece of theirs fits in with any outfit, and I was a huge fan of their Graham Leather Wrap Bracelet, which seems to be in short supply nowadays. Their necklaces are so feminine, with just enough detail to lightly catch an observer’s eye. Writing a post about the brand was a long time coming…and now I have an even better reason: they’ve just partnered with The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco to create a collection benefitting EBMRF, an organization for Epidermolysis Bullosa research. I actually had never heard of this disease before, and about 100,000 Americans suffer from some form of it…so if you haven’t heard of it either, I urge you to take a moment to read about it at the above link!

Kaley Cuoco and Gorjana for EBMRF - Vera

Kaley Cuoco x Gorjana Vera Ring, Vera Necklace and Vera Cuff

Most Gorjana jewelry comes in two choices of finishes: 18K gold plated or rhodium. I honestly am more of a “silver” girl when it comes to my jewelry, but with Gorjana, I ALWAYS choose gold! I don’t know what it is about their jewelry with that finish, but I can’t get enough of it. The Vera items above are available in rose gold, which I haven’t seen before with the brand, and I think I’m in love!

However…I am a huge sucker for butterflies. They are so nostalgic to me, reminding me of my childhood days chasing butterflies around the block with my net in an attempt to pursue entomology! My life choices went in an entirely different direction, but the sweet memories are still there. Oh, to have the time to be curious and spend my days in a constant state of discovery again! The butterfly symbol epitomizes those dear moments of my life, and I am looking to grab one of these pieces for that reason, along with supporting EBMRF…two great things in one.

Kaley Cuoco and Gorjana for EBMRF - Penny Necklace

Kaley Cuoco x Gorjana Penny Necklace (How fitting, right?)

Of course, this collection wouldn’t be complete without a piece dedicated to the Kaley we know on TV, Penny. So cute!

Kaley Cuoco and Gorjana for EBMRF

Read more about EBMRF here, and shop the Gorjana x Kaley Cuoco collection here! There are many more items where this came from.

Lana

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe's Jeans Farenheit

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit

Joe’s Jeans barely needs any introduction…the brand is a well-loved, well-known brand in the premium denim industry! The Los Angeles-based company, born in 2001, is a favorite for its curvy fits and super-soft, durable fabrics in a myriad of timeless styles. Like AG Jeans, Joe’s released a line of vintage styles recently, which I adored…the detailing is just beautiful! Along with that, the brand has a “Spotless” collection of stainless white denim, joining the ranks of Level 99, as well as a “Sooo Soft” collection to keep denim competitive against the rising activewear trend, as many other denim brands have done as well. And now? Something truly Joe’s…the Fahrenheit collection, designed to keep you “exceptionally warm.” These items are constructed of a lightweight fabric with hollow-core fibers that trap air to wick moisture and provide insulation.

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe's Jeans Fahrenheit - The Innes and Retta

Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit Ines and Retta

The Fahrenheit collection comes in two different styles at the moment: The Ines, which comes in a mid-rise, high-rise, or curvy skinny; the Retta, which also comes in the same three skinny styles but also a cropped jacket. Coming soon are the Chanelle which comes in the same three skinny styles in addition to a petite skinny, and the Claudine, which will come in a petite skinny, mid-rise or high-rise skinny, and a boyfriend jean. These items are all created with INVISTA Lycra®, which has been gaining ground in the premium denim industry by providing stretchability and shape retention, and INVISTA’s THERMOLITE technology for warmth (check out the Denimology article about it here).

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe's Jeans Fahrenheit - Innes

Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit – Ines

I actually received the Retta Curvy Skinny shown below to review very soon for Denimology! I love this jean…it truly is super warm and hugs my curves like whoah.

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe's Jeans Farenheit - Retta Skinny

Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit – Retta Skinny

This denim provides exceptional warmth without the weight so you can stay warm and look hot.”

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe's Jeans Fahrenheit - Retta Jacket

Joe’s Jeans Farenheit – Retta Jacket

Here are the two styles that are coming soon below. I’m not all that familiar with the concept of wearing boyfriend jeans in the winter, but I’m sure they are awfully comfortable…

Stay Warm this Winter with Joe's Jeans Fahrenheit - Coming Soon

Coming Soon! The Joe’s Jeans Fahrenheit Chanelle and Claudine

I think this is such a fantastic idea on Joe’s part…it’s tough to stay competitive in today’s denim market and Joe’s managed to come out with something that nobody has as far as I know of, and that makes perfect sense! It looks like some of the styles are moving quickly so grab a pair for yourself as soon as you can! I plan to wear mine a lot in the last few months…that is, if California decides to get with it…

Shop the collection and view the lookbook right here!

Lana

Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny in Copper Crackle Review on Denimology

Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny in Copper Crackle Review on Denimology - Front Angle View

It seems I’ve started a new trend in my posts lately…in my many years of lusting over the seemingly endless, vast array of denim styles out there, I never had a chance to check out the coated denim trend. Then just in the past month or two, I’ve reviewed three of them! This third one though, is the most exciting yet, I think. This is because not only am I’m revisiting a brand I haven’t tried in awhile, but this coated style is truly for the bold and the bold at heart! I’ve never been much into metallic finishes in general, but I never swore them off. With the colder weather upon us, I think these eye-popping denim styles are more fun…coated denim tends to be thicker, so it will keep its wearer a little warmer, and since people usually wear darker colors and more layers in the winter, a little “yowza” is so fun to add to an outfit! At least that works in my case…so maybe you’ll resonate with the idea too, with this Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny in Copper Crackle review on Denimology!

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Trippy 3D LED Lamps by Zinteh

Trippy 3D LED Lamps by Zinteh - Circles

Zinteh – Circles

Trippy 3D LED Lamps by Zinteh

“If you’re open to innovation, and want to avoid standard thinking, you will definitely like the idea of this 3D effect light.” I think that’s the best way to sum up these stunning designs by Bulgarian brand Zinteh…I couldn’t say it any better. I spotted these on Tough of Modern recently (unfortunately, the sale has ended but I’d bet it will be back) and I had to share them! These are LED strip lights mounted on acrylic, and are energy-efficient, lasting up to 50,000 hours without overheating…but perhaps the most amazing thing about these, is that they aren’t 3D at all, but rather flat! I want to see one of these in person! Zinteh lamps are all hand-crafted, made-to-order, and are available through an Etsy store.

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