I spent the majority of my younger years shopping with no goal in mind. Which landed me with a closet of past-trendy clothing that was ill-fitting and didn't quite complement my particular style. While trends can excite and refresh your style, it's important to understand and stick to what you … [Read more...]
Fashion Friday: Coldwater Creek
November 1, 2013
Last month at Fashion Forward, I got to visit with Coldwater Creek, who had an fabulous display of jean trends for us to try on and test out! I was seriously tempted by the printed jeans. I really want me some printed denim. But I just couldn't stop crushing on the tuxedo skinny jeans with the … [Read more...]
Denim Care 101
October 16, 2012
You invest a lot in your jeans. Don't just throw them in the regular wash cycle like your ol' fat-day yoga pants. Care for them! Just a few simple steps will keep your jeans looking and feeling like new. WASH: Most denim needs to be washed only every 4-5 wearings. When you do, wash them … [Read more...]
Style your Denim
March 2, 2012
This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s® stores or Levi.com Like so many moms, I practically LIVE in jeans. Almost every day, I pull my jeans out of my closet without even thinking and then decide what to wear with them - my daily dilemma is limited to … [Read more...]
Gray Jeans for Fall
August 18, 2011
I don't know if it's a "thing" or not for fall, but I've seen gray jeans come up on a couple of occasions lately. I think I like them! Here's what I've seen: Miraclebody Jeans Skinny Minnies in Granite. Image via Miraclebody.com. Pair #1, Miraclebody Jeans Skinny Minnies in Granite. I've eyeballed … [Read more...]
All Things Chambray
May 23, 2011
In the fall, I started noticing "denim" popping up in all kinds of unexpected places. On footwear, in shirts (and not the ugly denim tuxedo kind!), in skirts, on pillows -- and beyond. And then I became educated (fashionably late) on what everybody else knows as chambray. Let's just think … [Read more...]
Miraclebody Jeans For Me – AND YOU!
February 1, 2011
When offered the opportunity to review Miraclebody Jeans, how in the world could I refuse? I'd heard all about them, and the thought of looking 10 pounds lighter in 10 seconds? How could that not be a good thing? Let's preface with the fact the jeans showed up IMMEDIATELY after I shared a cookie … [Read more...]
Gettin’ Jeggy With It
January 6, 2011
By now, we have established that I am a late adopter to fashion trends. So believe me when I tell you that NOBODY was more surprised than I was with my recent outlet mall purchase. Black. Jeggings. Oh yes - not just jeggings (which I have been thinking about for a while). Black jeggings. I had … [Read more...]
steal of the week: designer denim
September 14, 2010
Last week I had a few hours free in New York City. What to do? Shop, of course! DUH! My hotel was just across the square from a Filene's Basement, so I went in and spent a happy hour combing the racks of designer clothes. And I controlled myself and only made one purchase. A really, really nice … [Read more...]
