Friday 24 September 2010

Define Denim...

Denim doesn't have to be a trend to be popular- it sits perfectly during any season. No-one can make do without a trusty denim something, whether it's actually an item of clothing or a bag- an injection of denim is a must!

Ripped denim has recently burst back onto the scene with the likes of Megan Fox, Kim Kardashian and lots of other major celebs rockin' the teared jeans. The thing I love about this trend is that you can sex it up in so many different ways. Usually it'll be giving off a casual vibe where you'll team your jeans with a checked or white shirt, or maybe a vest top and a tough leather jacket for instant edge but team any of those ensembles with a hot pair of heels and you're good to go!

Celebs have recently been spotted wearing jeans from ripped to torn to downright shredded (right down to visible bum cheeks!!) so what's the next step for denim? Patched jeans obviously! Patchwork isn't for everyone but I think the odd patch here and there doesn't hurt, plus it adds a bit of definition to your denim.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to denim and it certainly isn't a fabric that's going to get old any time soon. I don't think I can say the same for leather or faux fur, they tend to show an appearance, go into hibernation, then sneak back out after a while but I think it's safe to say that denim will always be around to stay.

So, as always, here are my picks of top denim buys categorised by some of my favourite stores- definitely a staple piece!

ASOS
(clockwise) denim culottes £15 on sale (also available in petite); Vero Moda halter denim playsuit £18 on sale; Vero Moda stretch denim mini dress £18 on sale; Evil Twin stone wash studded denim skirt £22 on sale; Oasis denim duffel bag £21 on sale; boudoir lace denim body £6

MISSGUIDED
Ruby dark denim bootcut jean £24.99; bam leggings with denim graphic print £9.99; Luisa strapless denim jumpsuit £25.99

BOOHOO
(clockwise) Chloe snake print jean £18; Cassie stud detail jean £15; Daina zip pocket denim waistcoat £18; Berry snow wash hareem £18; Sarah rip jean £18; Claire denim dungaree £25

(clockwise) Rachael 5 pocket skinny jean £15; Sammy light wash cropped denim jacket £25; Ella 3/4 rib waist jean £18; Charity grey marble stud skinny jeans £10; Lux lace skinny jean £10; Hannah snow wash 3/4 leg zip capri jean £15
 Susan acid wash jeans £10; Raya four pocket denim leggings £10; Vic low rise boy jean £10
REPUBLIC
(clockwise) Crafted boyfriend jeans £10; Soul Cal denim hotpants £24.99; Crafted biker denim jacket £34.99; Soul Cal denim mini skirt £24.99
(clockwise) Miso cropped denim jacket £34.99; Miso denim gilet £22.99; Crafted straight panel jeans £39.99; Crafted leg peg braces jeans £34.99
NEW LOOK
(clockwise) Ruby floral holdall £50; jewelled destruct jeans £35; admiral denim jacket £29.99; straight leg dungaree £29.99; denim maxi dress £22.49 on sale; utility straight leg jean £29.99
(clockwise) boyfriend dungaree £27.99; cuff denim jumpsuit £28; denim hareem trouser £25; denim double pocket waistcoat £19.99; biker super skinny jean £24.99; dungaree dress £24.99
(clockwise) Idol bleach zip denim skirt £25; badge denim shorts £22; denim pencil skirt £19.99; Idol bleached skinny jean £30
(clockwise) formal denim shorts £18; hula high top trainer £16; tie up denim shirt £18.99; embroidered denim playsuit £12 on sale (now only available in size 12)

NEXT
(clockwise) high waisted denim shorts £16; denim maxi skirt £35; zip front denim dress £38; denim tie front shirt £25; Wrangler denim shirt dress £90; denim pinafore dress £30
(clockwise) denim chino trousers £32; chambray shorts £20; chambray roll-up cropped trousers £25; Levi's denim eye candy dress £95; denim button hem skinny jeans £25; embellished denim tunic dress £40

DEBENHAMS
(clockwise) H! by Henry Holland blue denim mini shorts £7.50 on sale (only available in sizes 14, 16 and 18); Mantaray light blue denim cargo shorts £12.50 (only available in size 8); Redherring light blue denim hooded shirt dress £25; H! by Henry Holland blue denim patch sun dress £19 on sale; Redherring blue double denim dress £10.50 on sale; Mantaray blue denim look swing shirt £7.50 on sale
(clockwise) Redherring dark blue fleece lined denim jacket £45; H! by Henry Holland blue patch denim skirt £12.50 on sale; H! by Henry Holland black denim braces shorts £30; H! by Henry Holland blue denim shorts £25; Jasper Conran blue bleached denim shirt dress £22.50 on sale
Redherring blue sport print denim shorts £20; Redherring blue denim bow front cross body bag £12

MISS SELFRIDGE
(clockwise) denim marble tie shirt £30; denim broderie gilet £38; denim two tone dress £35; high waisted indigo skirt £32; mid wash denim pencil skirt £35; ticking stripe denim dungaree £38
(clockwise) one shoulder bodycon dress £45; studded denim bodycon dress £10 on sale; jersey waistband denim hareem £38; ditsy patchwork denim short £28; dark wash denim mini skirt £25
indigo high waisted jean £38; denim embroidered maxi dress £15 on sale
(clockwise) light wash ripped denim short £28; military high-waisted short £30; pink embroidered heart short £30; gold studded hem denim shorts £15 on sale

TOPSHOP
(clockwise) wash denim Isla body by Motel £25; borg collar denim jacket £48; denim jersey sleeve jacket £48; petite denim bralet cami £18 (now only available in sizes 4 and 6); tall t-shirt denim playsuit £45; denim fleece lined gilet £40
(clockwise) petite denim dungaree shorts £45; washed rib bodycon tunic £22; denim zip bandeau body £22; wash denim Olga skirt by Motel £25; french kiss denim by Motel £45; maternity three button blouse £32 (only available in size 12)
(clockwise) flag print denim hotpants £32; leather pocket boyshorts £32; marble zip hotpants £32; skull stud hotpants £38
(left top to bottom, then right) denim a-line skirt £35; tall belted shorts £35; wavy detail tunic £16
(left top to bottom, then right) acid wash number 44 crop tee £16; premium tencil shorts £35; biker playsuit £20 on sale

So whether you opt for a tapered-below-the-knee look, rolled hems or classic denim jackets with fur lining, make sure you do invest in a great denim piece this season- whether it's originally tailored with lots of accessories added or dotted with rips or tears that do the talking, denim definitely screams edgy and casual/rock chic!

There are so many different denim styles around at the moment in a variety of shades, such as dark denim or dirty denim, so there'll always be something to suit your sense of style and personality. I also love that you can have a lot of fun with denim and get away with it: add embellishment, studs, rips, patches, fur- you can't go wrong! Here's me in my favourite Vero Moda jeggings:


"After a while, you just want to be with the one that makes you laugh."

Look out for my 'arm candy' post next girls :)
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Posted by shibzzi at 07:30

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