School bells are ringing in a new year of leaning. Ah! The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the crispness of new folders, and a closet full of brand new clothes. I miss those days. In sixth grade, I began my tradition of wearing not-so-traditional denim on the first day of school – a practice I carried throughout graduate school. That year I wore a denim pinafore that I thought looked smashing with my raspberry beret – apparently music played quite a role in my fashion sense. In 8th grade I wore a darling GUESS box pleated mini skirt. This was my favorite first day of school outfit of all time. I searched for the pic to post. Let’s just say the skirt was precious.
Denim is a great transitional fabric which moves one season to the next. Spring Fashion 2010 showed a return to more denim pieces mixed and matched and it’s a trend that is continuing through Fall 2010. Here are a few not-so-traditional and traditional pieces I adore this season.
This dress is perfect paired with leather wedge sandals for warmer temps and would look ultra chic layered over a long sleeve black tshirt with black tights and pumps for fall.
ABS - Saks Fifth Avenue
This skirt reminds me so much of the GUESS skirt I loved long ago. Great with a slouch cream silk top this fall and layered with tights and ankle boots later in the season. A perfect morning coffee with friends pick.
Take casual jeans Friday at the office to a whole new level with this pencil skirt. White shirt + multiple strands of pearls = classic
It’s no secret that I adore bows, so I LOVE this top. Paired with camel corduroy jeans and English Riding boots wold take you from the stables, to the farmers market, to a fab tailgate soiree.
Another spin on the Denim and cords look, is this classic western cut blouse. Kick this with Cowboy boots and tourquoise jewelry and you’re set for a day at the state fair.
One of the more popular looks this year is the boyfriend jean. I confess I must be getting older because I didn’t really want to pay BIG bucks for jean with rips and tears. I found these at Ann Taylor loft for a steal…and now, I LIVE in these. A white ruffled blouse and heels and I’m set for a day of running errands.
Ann Taylor Loft
Who says denim has to be blue? This Helmut Lang creation is a departure from the preppy, all American vibe. These clean lines meet urban 80′s. Don with Red lips, slicked back hair a little Robert Palmer “addicted to love” on the iPod makes for a retro sexy date night on the town.
Saks Fifth Avenue – Helmut Lang
So you see, boys and girls, with all these fabulous looks from which to choose, we no longer have to wait for the school bell to ring for noteworthy A plus style. And that, my friends, is pure JEAN-ius!
And yes, I realize my Favorite Things Friday is a wee bit late. Tardy Slip noted.
Cheers Y’all!
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