Red and Re-read

Denim One

This begins what will be a series of jean comparison posts.  Most posts will focus on a specific style or cut, such as holey jeans or high-waisted jeans.  But, I thought I’d start with a simple post showing the importance of cut, and discuss the factors I consider in a pair of pixellated jeans.

Jeans are ubiquitous in both my lives.  I love them; they’re so easy to dress up and dress down for most casual occasions.  However, the look you’re going for will determine which pair of jeans you grab from your closet or inventory.  The cut of a pair of jeans often determines the mood — take a look at how each of these four pairs of jeans subtly change the overall feel of the outfit.

Now, let’s talk about what makes a pair of jeans unique.

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Tags: Adam n Eve, Artilleri, Avebury, Caroline, Free*Style, Fri.day, Frozen Turqoise Valentine, Hilarious, Moonshine Designs, [LAP]

back to high school

Phire Zuhra of Style Genesis challenged bloggers to show off their high school style, and asked us what crowd we hung out with then.  This was a tough one for me — I drifted along the periphery of several different crowds: the Ivy-league-bound nerds, the drama kids, the band geeks, the student council preps, the stoners, the goth kids.  I had friends in every crowd, but never really belonged to any.  I guess I was a bit of a loner then, too.

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Tags: 5th & Oxford, Avebury, BP*, Caithlin Carter Designs, Emery, Free*Style, magi take

If spies kept scrapbooks.

Damn, why is it that I’m always at a formal event when Uncle calls? I think I’ll just finish my martini before I disappear down this shady alley.  Also, why are there always shady alleyways near these galas?

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Tags: Adam n Eve, Dark Mouse, ETD, Free*Style, LeLutka, [LAP]