Lana

New Colored Jeans to Brighten Up Your Summer Wardrobe

New Colored Jeans to Brighten Up Your Summer Wardrobe

Image: Shopbop

I remember when colored denim first popped up in the premium market, somewhere in the mid to late 2000s. It definitely seemed like a reasonable next step in a trendy sense, but this was still in the relatively early stages of the days of premium denim, when skinny jeans were still working on grasping a hold on the market. The super stretchy fabric technologies used widely today weren’t quite around yet and bootcut styles were still pretty darn popular. At the time, it seemed consumers were more interested in what brand insignia was displayed across their behinds rather than fit, feel or wash, but that’s not to say those weren’t important selling points. From my memory, when celebrities were first seen wearing colored denim, a lot of people weren’t quite ready for it yet. Nowadays, more and more people crave simplicity and well fitting pants regardless of the brand, and seem to be more willing to have fun with color, especially now that a lot of style influences from the ’90s have returned, thanks in part to the booming festival fashion market with the younger crowd.

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Lana

Playful Jeans to Party In from Shopbop

Playful Jeans to Party In from Shopbop

Images: Shopbop

One of the reasons I love denim so much is because I am a creative…I am basically an artist of sorts by craft. There are so many cool pieces of denim out there beyond the traditional blue jeans, and the possibilities somehow always seem endless. I always gravitate to the most unique, colorful, creative, unusual, weird and different pieces in the denim industry, and I try to get my hands on as many as possible to make dressing up in the mornings even more fun! When it comes to a night out, I know most ladies prefer to opt for the foolproof sleek, dark-washed, leg-lengthening skinny jeans to go with their favorite pair of killer heels, but why not opt for something to set you apart from the pack, to let our your playful side? Shopbop has put together a fun collection of party-worthy denim, with patchwork, fringe, distressing, embellishments, and other fun and daring details to shake up your nightlife routine a bit.

I’m definitely digging the alice + olivia Joana Splatter Paint Skinny Jeans (paint and denim always somehow seem to go hand in hand) and the Citizens of Humanity Agnes Crop Jeans in Euclid Bleach. The BLANKNYC Two Tone Raw Hem Jeans in Sliding Doors also catches my attention as I love colorblocked styles! The Siwy Mary-Jane Jeans in Crazy Train offer a fun festival-style vibe in my eyes and I’d wear them out dancing any time as well. Also, I’m sure you all remember the beautifully distressed BLANKNYC Skinny Classique in Good Vibes which has been a very popular blogger and stylist staple all this last year, longer than any denim piece I’ve ever seen out of the brand! Here are my favorite pieces from Shopbop’s Party Denim collection!

Shop the entire Party Denim collection from Shopbop here!

Lana

Velvet is the Fabric for Fall

Velvet is the Fabric for Fall

Velvet is the Fabric for Fall

It happens every year…and somehow I still don’t own one velvet piece! I know many people might see it hard to pull off as a grown-up, like overalls, corduroy or culottes. However, there’s no mistaking that it’s an ultra luxe, beautiful, and soft fabric that emerges every year as temperatures drop. It also helps that it also always comes in several of the best jewel tones for fall! I absolutely love these colors, especially the dark blues and burgundys. Oh, and black never hurts either. It’s easy to rock a velvet blazer, but there are so many other great items made from this popular, timeless fabric!

I decided to go on a hunt for some of the most gorgeous velvet pieces I could find, after my interest was sparked by a newsletter from J Brand’s latest releases! I was not disappointed. No longer is a velvet pant just a velvet pant anymore—check out that amazing disco-ready BLANKNYC Flare in Burgundy Lush and the Rag & Bone/JEAN RBW23 Velvet Skinny Pants in Navy which features zipper details! I’m also crushing on the AG The Super Skinny Velvet Pants in Super Black and J Brand Mid Rise Super Skinny in Emerald. I was initially going to stick with jeans and bottoms but there were so many totally cute tops and shoes, and these DRESSES. Before I drool on myself (again), I’ll stop here and let the photos below do the talking.

What do you think of this popular Fall fabric? Shop more pretty velvetey things below!

Lana

Weekend Sale at Rag & Bone

Weekend Sale at Rag & Bone

First off, sorry for being MIA last week. With July 4th and a much needed two days off of work (making it a 5 day staycation), I decided to just enjoy some R&R. It can be tough always being on point with a blog 24/7, especially with my 9-5, and I always feel breaks are necessary to keep up the momentum for as long as I have!

Now for the subject on hand…It’s always hard to resist a good sale—at least to drool and oogle at it a bit. Rag & Bone is always a fun one, and when they have a good sale, it’s a GOOD one, especially in the denim department! I’m a big fan of finding a gem here and there from the brand, whether on their website or eBay. Their washes are just so blissfully gorgeous, especially the light bluish green ones like the one shown in the Capri in Hanover below. Even some of the darker washes are just so eye popping! This is one brand that I’ve enjoyed trying multiple fits with…the legging, high rise and mid rise jean, and I’m a fan of all. I haven’t yet tried any of their tops, bags or shoes, but yeah, I’m oogling away! The perforations, layers, cuts, colorblocking, appliques and all sorts of details are just so unique and pretty. One of these days, I’ll just have to snatch up something other than the denim kind from the brand.

Right now, Rag & Bone is offering an extra 40% off everything already on sale with code JULYSALE16, through 7/10 at 11:59pm PST. Shop my favorites from this sale below, and don’t forget to enter the special code at checkout!

Shop the ENTIRE Rag & Bone sale here (and once again, don’t forget to take an extra 40% off with code JULYSALE16 through 7/10 at 11:59pm PST).

Lana

Zobha with Rag & Bone Again

Zobha with Rag & Bone Again

Zobha with Rag & Bone Again

So I know it’s only been a week since I last featured my favorite new wish list acquisition, the Rag & Bone Legging in Burnt Orange, in a post, but they and this particular color coordination was too much fun. I also wrote about Zobha in January, a favorite new brand specializing in athletic wear that’s just seems too nice to sweat up at the gym! RueLaLa often carries Zobha in their daily drool-worthy sales, so I kept my eyes open and snagged this black and white striped Annette Tunic, which is so versatile and such an awesome addition to my closet! I just love the extra fabric around the neckline that can be set off one shoulder, off both, or set like a cowl neck down the front. I lately have been working on a wardrobe overhaul and this was perfect as a last piece to help me get to a happy stopping point for awhile. I usually don’t like dressing in festive color combinations…like red/white/blue, red/green, orange/black, etc…but these leggings have enough red in them that they are almost as neutral as a cobalt blue, in the sense that they seem to go with more items than I’d think! Here’s a little shoot I took on my second day wearing them, after the last one, right outside of work (hey, I’m a busy lady, sometime you gotta do what you gotta do).

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The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Front View 2

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange

Rag & Bone is one of those brands that never seemed to fit me as well as others do, so I concluded awhile ago that they just aren’t meant to fit athletic or curvy body shapes and almost swore them off. However, I absolutely LOVE their prints and colors! There’s something about them that makes it hard for me to turn away, and I’m always looking back on this brand. The limited edition Goetz print legging was one that I scored Ebay for hours on end for, and finally grabbed a pair for a fun outfit post. For these, I had to size up, but still need a belt with them most of the time even though they fit like a glove. I tried another dark blue rinse skinny…same thing, except they fit true to size. Then I went for a high rise in a pretty light blue wash called Clean Water Street (similar here), and although it did fit better, I ended up needing a belt. But I still love them!

There was still one Rag & Bone jean on my wish list…the Legging in Burnt Orange (well, apart from the magenta version of the Goetz), which was seen all over the place, including on LeAnn Rimes and Malin Akerman. I just loved the color (see this post I made in 2014 featuring it), and after hunting for other brands that used similar shades, I couldn’t take my eyes off this one! Well, now it’s in my hands (yes, also thanks to Ebay), and I’m in love. To make things even better, they FIT! I’m not dancing around all day trying to re-situate them over my hips. They are so fun to style, and I wore them two days in a row so far (I’ll make another post showing how I styled them the second time), but this is my first day in them. I’m wearing my sorta-new black Dr. Marten Triumph boots, Old Navy black sweater with an American Eagle Outfitters ribbed boy tank underneath, and a Gap puffer vest on a warm winter day in CA.

Aaaand of course, I’m wearing my favorite necklace at the moment, yet again…from Third Eye Pinecones!

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Leaning on Palate

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Front View

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Back View

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Side View 2

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Front Angle View

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Side View

The Rag & Bone Twill Legging in Burnt Orange - Leaning On Wall

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Lana

Shopbop Presents the Principle Denim Collection

Shopbop Presents the Principle Denim Collection

Image: Shopbop

Shopbop Presents the Principle Denim Collection

Most of us who have been wearing jeans for long enough already know what styles and brands best flatter our figures, but for many of us, finding the perfect pair of jeans is still quite the task! Fear not…because if you’re ready to dive into the premium denim market, Shopbop has got you covered with their new Principle Collection. This is so exciting…the retailer has partnered with 15 of the biggest names in the denim industry to design an ultimate collection of a wide variety of fits, styles and washes. We’re talking pieces from Rag & Bone/JEAN, AG, McGuire, Paige, FRAME, R13 and many, many more, in the form of flares, skinnies, crops, baby boots, micro flares and a few relaxed styles as well. They even squeezed in a classic BLANKNYC Vegan Leather piece (how couldn’t they?). I’m totally digging this collection, and Shopbop put together a great little lookbook in the form of a guide for those who just aren’t quite sure where to start. There are even two petite styles involved to be sure to include everyone! If you’re looking for a serious staple piece, this is a great place to look! The media sure has been trying to push this “denim is dying” idea on us for several months now, but the reality is quite different…and Shopbop is here to prove it. Check out the Principle Collection below!

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Lana

Frayed Hems Beyond the Denim Short

Frayed Hems Beyond the Denim Short

The frayed cutoff short. Nothing new. We’ve all been sporting them and creating our own out of our old jeans for decades. Last year I discovered skinny jeans with raw hems after one of my favorite bloggers, Lorna of Raindrops of Sapphire posted about her raw hem 7 For All Mankind jeans (she later shared her AG raw hem leggings). I love the look! I thought it was just something those two brands were up to, until I got a newsletter a few days ago from popular denim brand J Brand. They have an entire line dedicated to raw hems, titled The Fray, which includes not only skinny, culotte and bell jeans but also jackets, dresses and denim tops! Initially, this post was just going to feature J Brand, but as I searched the net a little more, I found that the raw hem trend was on full force with a multitude of other top notch premium denim brands! I scoured a few shops until I picked out a few favorites and collected them all here to share with all of you…and to bookmark as wish list items as well. What do you think of this new(ish) trend? I think it’s about time I add a skinny jean with a raw hem to my ever-growing denim collection! I’m not sure if I’m that partial to the tops and dresses, but you never know until you try it right?

I was just about done with this post until I spotted these couture items on Shopbop…kind of beyond reach for many of us but still awesome!

What do you think? Do you have a favorite frayed denim look?

Lana

Currently Craving Ombre Jeans from Rag & Bone

Currently Craving Ombre Jeans from Rag & Bone

Images: Shopbop. Sadly sold out but here’s links anyway! Rag & Bone/JEAN Leggings in burgundy, green and green

So I really hate posting items that I know have been out of stock for awhile, but that’s what I have my “Wish List” category for anyway! eBay is like a best friend sometimes…you never know what it’s going to bring around! It wasn’t long ago that I craved another beautiful piece from Rag & Bone, the Goetz Print Legging, and eBay just made that happen for possibly one of my favorite blog posts! Although I have yet to find a Rag & Bone jean or legging that fits my curvier shape without a belt (they tend to slide down on me a bit), I still love the brand for the fact that they are probably known best for their sleek, basic and classic pieces, and yet every now and then they come out with denim with unique prints and washes. Some seem to only be sold in a handful stores as limited editions like the Goetz legging, and I’m still keeping my eyes out for the gorgeous maroon version! Ombre is definitely nothing new in the fashion world but it’s not all that often you see ombre jeans hit the market. I missed the mark again with Rag & Bone upon my discovery of these pretty items above that are now unfortunately sold out everywhere! I love that they didn’t just release one ombre jean, but a collection of several different colors. I found another variety that was available below, along with a black and white one that is still available! Still though, keeping my eyes on eBay…I’d love to feature these in another style post!

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Styling the Rag & Bone Goetz Print Legging

Styling the Rag & Bone Goetz Legging

Styling the Rag & Bone Goetz Print Legging

Not long ago I made a post proclaiming my lust for the long-gone Rag & Bone Goetz Print Legging. Well once again, eBay proved its worth and I finally ended up with them! This was a popular style from 2012. I was going for my usual size of 26, and misread the auction title which listed two sizes, 26 and 27. They were actually in a 27 but the seller promised me they ran small. This was a classic example of a mistake gone right, because even the 27 was tight! They fit so well though, and I love them. They are SO FUN to style! I wore them with another new favorite of mine, my wool burgundy hat I found at a local boutique, a black button-down from another local botique, my MICHAEL Michael Kors oxford booties (which I pretty much wear all the time when I’m out at night…I’ve even danced in them for hours, so comfy), and my favorite bag of the moment: my Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac in canvas stripe.

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