The end of summer is here; whether you’re headed back to school or not, there’s something about fall that feels like a new beginning. This feeling of new starts inspired INDI’s recent photo shoot with Berkeley style blogger and psychology major Kathleen Murillo from Inspirafashion. Along with our favorite photographer Lydia Hudgens and a pair of INDI dark indigo bootcut jeans, we went back to school with Kathleen.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Jeans are the most versatile piece in your closet and can easily be incorporated into anyone’s style. For Kathleen, inspiration is found many places, including vintage and DIY. As you can tell from the photos, we had a lot of fun exploring campus with Kathleen and Lydia. So, what do you want to pair with your jeans this fall?

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on August 25, 2011 at 9:14 am
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Style blogger Kathleen of Inpirafashion is one of those girls that effortlessly mixes clothes and comes up with a style all her own. Whether going to class or just hanging out in Berkeley, she’s got a quirky , bohemian style that we love here at INDI. Kathleen was nice enough to answer our questions about some of her inspirations:

1. How would you describe your style?
Bohemian romantic flare tossed with minimalism and a whole lotta love for boots.  I wear what I feel comfortable and most importantly confident in.

2. Custom denim is a big investment. Any tips for how to wear jeans multiple ways?
Accessorize!  Wearing unique and fun accessories like bright bracelets or chunky heels can really make jeans stand out.  Also, you can either wear jeans to work on Casual Fridays by tucking in a classy blouse or downplay them for weekends by pairing them with loose crop tops and ankle boots.

3. San Francisco Bay Area weather is notoriously unpredictable, what items do you think are must-haves to live here?
Cardigans will be your best friend here in the Bay Area.  They’re great for layering which you can pack on or peel off easily.  Any type of boot is a definite must-have.  They help with comfort if you trek up steep SF hills and also act as a bonus if it starts to rain.

4. What blogs do you use for style inspiration?
I currently love Sincerely Jules, heart + bleecker, Gary Pepper Vintage, and DonatilaRose.  I love how they wear standout pieces which are gorgeous alone, but are still able to create beautiful outfits with them all together.

Check out Kathleen’s Inspiration & Personal Style Blog Inspirafashion, on Twitter and Facebook.

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on July 27, 2011 at 9:08 am
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Summer is the perfect time of year for a road trip! Even if you just slip away for a weekend, there’s nothing like cruising down the highway with your best friends blasting music. This carefree feeling was the inspiration behind out summer photo shoot with San Francisco fashion blogger and all around cool girl, Jennie Lodge from Going West. So with photographer Lydia Hudgens, a friend’s vintage car and some great pairs of INDI jeans (Jennie is wearing our bootcut in rinse wash) we headed out to Crissy Field. Crissy Field is in the Presido neighborhood of San Francisco and is one of the great parks located on the bay in our hometown. From the park you can see the city, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge so it’s the perfect destination for taking it easy on the weekend.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Since jeans are the most versatile things in your closet, they’re perfect for whatever your road trip brings. Jennie has a knack for combining prints and textures, so it makes sense that she styled her INDI jeans with a denim-on-denim look, wearing a chambray shirt layered over a floral top. We had a lot of fun with Jennie and Lydia on our mini-road trip, where will you go this weekend?

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on July 26, 2011 at 11:21 am
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Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly is a blogger who has a special knack for creating feminine styles and making trends her own. She tried out a pair of INDI trouser jeans, and you can see how her ability to mix and match pieces is a continuous inspiration to us here at INDI. We were excited to ask her a few questions about her personal style and current inspirations.

1. How would you describe your style?
I would definitely describe my style as a blend between comfortable, casual, and feminine. With a dash of sparkle!

2. Custom denim is a big investment. Any tips for how to wear jeans multiple ways?
If you are going to invest in any one fashion item, let it be a pair of great fitting, well-made jeans. They are definitely the most versatile of items. You can dress them up or down. I will wear mine with a pair of sparkly heels and a glitzy flowing black top for nights out on the town (or happy hour!), and can just as easily pair them with a fitted white tee and some Converse sneakers for running errands. Whenever you’re wearing something that fits you perfectly, you can guarantee you’ll look good. And then you feel good, which is always a plus.

3. You’re a med student, so you’re very busy. Do you have any suggestions for maintaining personal style on a time crunch?
I have some go-to items that I know will work in a bind. Jeans, of course, even though I’m one of those rare animals that wears jeans year-round in a place as hot and humid as Houston, Texas. But accessories can really bring an outfit up from the trenches when you’re in a bind—an “arm party” of bracelets add texture, and a big statement bag can make any outfit look polished and high on style.

4. What blogs do you use for style inspiration?
Atlantic-Pacific, The Glamourai, Karla’s Closet, and WhoWhatWear are my current favorite blogs that are sources of amazing style inspiration. But I have many more on my blogroll, as well!

Check out Kristina’s Fashion & Personal Style Blog Pretty Shiny Sparkly, on Twitter and Facebook.

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on July 11, 2011 at 8:40 am
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