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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
At INDi reading style blogs is one of our favorite ways to stay inspired about denim. With the weather getting miler, a lot of our must-read bloggers are rocking their denim jeans with cuffs. Whether paired with a comfy sweater and flats or a fitted blazer and pumps, cuffed jeans can work double duty. Cropped, ankle length pants will be popular once the warm weather really arrives, and cuffing your jeans is an easy way to test the trend before your commit. Any color denim is good for this trend, with the lighter more distressed washes reading as a boyfriend-style jean and the darker washes as more formal.
TOP: Taylor of Sterling Style, Blair of Atlantic-Pacific, Natalie of Like Fresh Laundry
BOTTOM: Karla of Karla’s Closet, Jessica of Bows and Sequins, Krystal of This Time Tomorrow
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on February 21, 2012 at 10:08 am
filed under:Trend Alert
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Whether you love it or hate it Valentine’s Day is here. Regardless of how you’re celebrating the holiday, homemade Valentine’s are a fun way to let someone special know you’re thinking of them. We’ve come up with a cute and simple card that is perfect for a last minute gift. Read on for printable templates and instructions:
Download the template 1 and template 2
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on February 14, 2012 at 10:31 am
filed under:lifestyle
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Justin Timberlake is well-known today as one of the designers behind the denim-heavy label William Rast. But a decade ago JT was the lead singer of *NSYNC, and as one of the most popular boy bands of the late 1990’s they were front and center in the denim fashions of the era. Whether wearing a pair with a bleached racing stripe for a promotional shot, or the infamous denim-on-denim fiasco with then girlfriend Britney Spears, Timberlake gravitated toward baggier style jeans. At the end of his time in *NSYNC Justin was already beginning to wear a more fitted silhouette, headed toward the fashion forward style he is known for today. Justin Timberlake has been a denim icon since he first became famous, though thankfully he’s ditched the bleached jeans!
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on February 7, 2012 at 10:41 am
filed under:Misc Musings
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Denim From Day to Night
Finding the perfect pair of flared jeans is not an easy feat. They need to be the right wash, have a tight fit around the thigh, and just the right amount of flare. When I found this pair below, they quickly became a staple in my closet. They’re polished enough for work, yet sexy enough for a night out (plus they’re super stretchy and comfortable, which always makes me happy!). With my 9-to-5 work days and nighttime adventures out in San Francisco, I’m always thinking of new ways to wear my jeans. So below I’ll show you how to wear this classic trend for different occasions in your everyday life.
Day Look:
Tucking in a chic blouse is a classic way to achieve a polished, work appropriate look. Add a sleek belt, your favorite trench, and some lace up wedges to complete the look. This outfit is polished, professional, and perfect for a day at the office. 
Night Look:
To transform your jeans from day to night, start by adding a fun, sexy top like a gold sequin tank. Throw in a pop of color to brighten up the look even more, and of course, finish it off with a pair of your favorite pumps.
For more fashion tips, visit my blog Color Me Blue!
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on February 2, 2012 at 9:27 am
filed under:Trend AlertDenim 101
TAGS:
flare jeans,
rinse jeans
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
After 6 months of NFL football the winner is about to be decided this Sunday, February 5 in Indianapolis. The final game is between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Both teams have blue and red color schemes, so here at INDi we’ve been thinking about ways to NOT get mistaken for a fan of the other team. And, of course, we’ve also been thinking about what to eat! Any good football-watching party includes something to snack on, so we tried out this recipe for black bean dip. Everyone can agree this dip’s a winner, regardless of which team comes out victorious on Sunday.
Follow these easy steps to whip up your own black bean dip, serve with tortilla chips and snack happy!
If you’re a Giants fan you know that bright red is the key to this outfit. Add in some blue wash jeans and you’re ready for the big game.
Patriots fans know you have to wear navy and red – paired with New England worthy grey jeans this outfit is comfy and cute.
So go on with these tips! We here at INDi hope you enjoy the Super Bowl (whether you love football or not)!
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on January 31, 2012 at 11:23 am
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Paris is known as the City of Light and for it’s fabulous fashion. What better place to look for outfit inspiration? Parisians know that denim is chic especially when worn paired with well-planned accessories. Denim worn fitted through the leg for both men and women is a popular and stylish way to contrast bulky scarves and flowing tops. Of course the super trendy flare leg jean also makes an appearance in a city this fashionable. The overall denim trend in Paris is to keep it fitted and dark; but don’t shy away from the occasional pop of color for a change of pace.
Images from Chictopia
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on January 26, 2012 at 10:57 am
filed under:Trend Alert
TAGS:
skinny jeans,
flare jeans,
high waist jeans,
rinse jeans
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Did you know skinny pants are over 200 years old? In face the word pants originally referred to a skinny trouser. The first recorded fashionable skinny leg trouser was in men’s fashion of the 1790’s; they were worn high on the waist and then tied at the ankle so they stayed neatly tucked into boots. The style didn’t resurface until the 1950’s when popular celebrities of the era, like Elvis and Marilyn Monroe, started wearing tapered jeans that became very slim at the ankle. The trend continued with the bad-boy rock stars of the 1960’s while Audrey Hepburn made them classy and fashionable for women. A reaction against the bell-bottom jeans worn by hippies in the 1970’s kept the skinny jean popular, though they were referred to as drainpipe jeans at the time. The punk movement even popularized the skinny plaid jean, a precursor to all the bright options we have today. In the 1980’s into the early 90’s the skin-tight jeans of choice often came with stone or acid-washed finishes. With the rise of hip-hop and grunge in popular culture, however, the skinny jean briefly went out of fashion. In the 2000’s skinny jeans once again became popular for all genders, coming in a variety of retro finishes, like acid-wash, and bright colors. Though the skinny jean’s origin is over 2 centuries ago, they remain a popular and comfortable choice no matter what your style. Check out skinny jeans through the ages below:
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on January 24, 2012 at 11:33 am
filed under:Denim 101
TAGS:
skinny jeans,
high waist jeans,
taper jeans
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Here at INDi we love scanning all our favorite style blogs for inspiration (especially the denim kind). With the continued cold weather, we’ve noticed that a lot of our fave fashionistas were wearing flared jeans. We love this retro look, and the leg shape is flattering on all sorts of body types. Whether you opt for a clean, dark rinse flare like Britt of Britt+Whit or a distressed looser wide leg like Alicia of Cheetah is the New Black, these jeans are the perfect (and comfy) way to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring. This silhouette has been showing up for several seasons on the runway so, thankfully, for now it’s here to stay.
TOP: Britt of Britt + Whit, Jessica of What I Wore, Kendi of Kendi Everyday
BOTTOM: Alicia of Cheetah is the New Black, Amanda of Color Me Blue Fashion, Julie of Orchid Grey
posted by: Bonnie Coombs on January 19, 2012 at 9:52 am
filed under:Denim inspiration
TAGS:
boot cut jeans,
flare jeans,
high waist jeans
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