Denimography

Fun fact: neither my mother nor my father own a pair of jeans.  It honestly boggles my brain to envision either of them duding around in denim — they’re both far too formal.  I, on the other hand, live and breathe in jeans.  Quite the jean-eration gap.  HAHAHA.  Dumb.

Anyway, all bad puns aside, today, I thought it appropriate to finally pay homage to the fabric of my life.  Though I clearly am a skinny jean kinda gal, I’ve slowly been enticed by some of the boot cuts and wider leg styles coming back en vogue.  Check out these trouser-style jeans (Tibi, $285, Net-A-Porter).  Perfect with an airy voile top with something of a hippie vibe ($225, Calypso) and some big studs (Kenneth Jay Lane, $75, Net-A-Porter):

Finish with some brown leather wedges ($89, Zara):

— as well as a stack of patterned bangles ($21, ASOS) and the PS1 pochette in poppy python ($1,735, Proenza Schouler):

On the weekends, I’m all about chambray button-downs and tunics, like this style ($59, J. Crew), which I’d pair with leggings, a gauzy scarf (DVF, $250, Shopbop), and some mocs (I’m not sure the pricing on these puppies, but I just discovered them via Dee Keller!)

I’d finish with an easy carry-all (this clean white style startled me with its design — loves — $386, See Vivier):

Oh, and these rad frames from Elizabeth and James ($185 — a Shopbop exclusive!)

Alternately, go with the tangerine tango color by sporting this unbelievable open-weave lace top (Sass & Bide, $840, Net-A-Porter), enorma-studs ($770, Sue Fisher King), white skinnies, and these bad.ass. denim wedges (Chloe, $895, Net-A-Porter)

Kind of bomb with these bold, patterned clutcheroo ($235, Not Just a Label):

Or, how about this checked blouse ($140, Aubin and Wills) with a collarless boucle jacket (Zac Posen, on sale for $712, The Outnet — or get the look for less with this $89 Zara style), a tangly pearl necklace ($195, Juliet and Company), skinnies, and some spiffy flats (Kate Spade, $225, Bloomingdales):

I’d finish with a contrasting-colored cross-body ($238, J. Crew):

Finally, a few separates to put a little pep in your step — first, a denim blazer (I wear mine all.the.time, though mine cost only $29 at H&M! — ACNE, $530, Net-A-Porter):

And PSST.  If the blazer ain’t yo thang, check out this affordable ($74!) anorak variation!  Other possibilities?  An inexpensive denim clutch (love the fiery red zipper — $27, Motel Rocks) or a frilly denim top ($214, Farfetch) —

— either of which would look unbelievable with these blush-and-tangerine wedges ($99, Zara):

Ahhh, denim.  Endlessly versatile and fresh-looking.  I’m loving it in the mid-blue color at the moment…

And now, the real reason why you’re reading today’s post: the WINNER of the fab Stella + Dot giveaway from the lovely Dawn Biddlecomb!  The winner is: AMANDA!  All I have to say is: “Hey, purple.”  Haha.  Seriously loved the hilarious and at times painful/awkward responses this post received.  Thanks for sharing.  Amanda, drop me a line so we can ship you your AH-MAY-ZING necklace!