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Since it looks like Spring is here to stay, we're setting our sights on one of our favorite "transition" pieces: the denim jacket! Here's four different ways to style it from now through Summer.
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Monday, April 14, 2014
Saturday, February 16, 2013
NYFW backstage pass: DL1961
A firm believer in the idea that a good pair of jeans can change your life, I was thrilled to attend the DL1961 runway show to see what's in store for denim come Fall! Known for its perfect fit, the brand has become a fast-favorite of the style set (and Sally!), striking the perfect balance between downtown edge and polished sophistication.
Before the show, I headed backstage where I chatted with Sephora's Sara Biria who created the "heroin-chic" makeup look that would later walk the runway. The totally attainable look is one we can't wait to emulate: a natural smokey eye with a touch of sheen (created with a dab of lip gloss) and a nude lip.
As a crowd began to form outside, we took our seats eagerly awaiting Creative Director Sarah Ahmed's vivid blue jeans, chic distressing, and leather interpretations to strut down the runway. While classic skinny staples got upgraded with tuxedo stripes and frayed details, what really caught my eye were the snakeskin metallics and quilted leather panels. Every look was even more wearable than the last, and left me wishing they could walk off the runway and straight into my closet! Here are just some of my favorites below:
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Watch the entire show on the DL1961 website, and tell me, what were your favorite looks?!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
It's no secret that we love color, especially colored denim!
Here's how we've styled it up in the cooler months..
Here's how we've styled it up in the cooler months..
Saturday, June 16, 2012
d.i.y. bleach dipped denim
After spotting these Zara jeans, I just had to bleach something! Too in love with all of my jeans, I headed to Marshalls where I picked up a new pair for $15 (a far cry from Zara's $80 price tag!).
Then it was time to get to work - bleach, jeans, a plastic cup, and 2 buckets.
Then it was time to get to work - bleach, jeans, a plastic cup, and 2 buckets.
Instead of filling the bucket with a bleach and water mixture like some tutorials suggested (I tried to and failed miserably!), I held the jeans over the bucket, and with my Daddy's help, we poured bleach over the legs of the jeans (because we used straight-up bleach, it's best to do this outside..).
Growing up, our Daddy always made fun of us for wasting money on distressed jeans - his famous line was, "I could've made those myself much cheaper!" Well, I put him to work to prove it this time!
Growing up, our Daddy always made fun of us for wasting money on distressed jeans - his famous line was, "I could've made those myself much cheaper!" Well, I put him to work to prove it this time!
Then we dunked the jeans in the bleach that collected at the bottom of the bucket a few times.
Make sure the legs get pretty saturated, and make sure you don't brush the undipped part of the jeans against the side of the bucket - you'll get unwanted bleach spots!
Make sure the legs get pretty saturated, and make sure you don't brush the undipped part of the jeans against the side of the bucket - you'll get unwanted bleach spots!
Next, the top: Because I wanted the bleach to come to more of a point like it did on the Zara jeans, we had to pour it on with more precision - so we used a plastic cup. Be careful, because the bleach will run a bit!
Then we put the jeans in the second bucket and rinsed them off with a hose.
The jeans will continue to get lighter and lighter even after you rinse them!
The jeans will continue to get lighter and lighter even after you rinse them!
Et voila! I left the jeans out to dry overnight, and this was the finished product! Make sure you wash them after, and make sure nothing else is in the machine the first time you wash them, just in case!
Now how shall I wear them..? ;)
Now how shall I wear them..? ;)