Sunday, August 31, 2008

Random Tradeshow Thoughts




We just got back from the big trade shows in Las Vegas. We hit Pool, Project, and Magic to check out the old and the new. I was happy to see that the shows are still crowded with buyers. The economy will not hold the people back from their fashion!

I always like to check out what people are wearing because these are the people that are at the tip of fashion. I can tell you what is the next big thing just from observing peeps at the shows. So here it is:

Guys are rolling up their pants reminiscent of that loved 80's style.It is jeans AND pants. Roll them up guys! If you are a real fashion guy, pinch then roll. For best results wear with a fedora.We picked up a brand called "Shades of Greige", that will ship early next year, that does the dressy or suit style, so hot.

Guys should stay away from baggy jeans. Slouchy at the top and then straight or fitted from the knee down is standard. And guys look super hot in it I might add. I like this look with a clean wash, or with natural damage. (Check out Nudie Jeans, I will blog about them later this week and we are all wearing them in the store right now).

Girls are wearing high waisted with tucked in tops as a basic jean. Meaning they are not trying to dress up. Their comfy style is high waisted. Note here not to be afraid to tuck in your top's, great with a skinny belt, this look is simple to pull off but it perfects your sense of style.

Don't fret, we are still safe in our skinny's, they are still hot. I was also happy to see the damaged jeans are coming in heavy right now. Rip em', tear em', stain em' and wear them out. I love it. This is as close to relaxed I am personally gonna get with denim.

I felt like everyone was pushing this style known as the boyfriend fit jean. The baggy look for women. I know it's hot right now but I don't think it is gonna catch on mainstream and look good. The girls just won't pinch and roll the bottoms like necessary for the entire "look" (see Katie Holmes in a blog below). Maybe I am wrong but I wasn't feelin' it.

Lastly I would like to say that the brands party like rock stars in Vegas. There was at least 10 crazy parties at the hottest clubs every night, with entertainment and drinks thrown in. These people party until at least 4am and then get up and work at the shows all day. This old lady checked out the scene as late as I could possibly hold up, and it did not meet rock star status- at all. But one bash I did hit that was certainly note worthy was the Diesel bash at the Palms, poolside. They served us free drinks and dinner coupled with entertainment by a synchronized swim team (done to dance music), 2 DJ's, and a live performance by The Cool Kids. Diesel is good at predicting trends so I am guessing The Cool Kid's are something to look out for.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

The Political Forest



Ok its that time again and we are having another wonderful art show! I know your probably wondering whats with the title? Well let me tell you just that, the title came about after discussing the current political race and its importance on our future. We wanted to show the youth the importance of this race in particular and what better way than have an art show! We got together with a few good friends that also happen to be artist and created the concept. In short we didn't want to represent one thought or one side of politics. We wanted it to be left as an open call if you will to let the artist kinda tell there personal feelings through art. The forest represents many different aspecs just like the show. Well the show is Sept. 6th from 5-8 we would love everyone to come out and enjoy it! The artist have worked really hard and its coming together great. We will post pic's as soon as they are available

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

American Apparel




American Apparel is hot right now for guys and girls for so many reasons. #1- it's inexpensive (a good word for cheap). #2 blanks have never been hotter than now. Grab a pair of your favorite most cost worthy jeans that you need to show off, pair them with a great fitting blank plunging V neck T, and your impeccable style stands out like a beacon in the black of night. Celebrities are wearing blanks right now and American Apparel is the hot brand to grab. Who else makes a heather purple V neck that grabs your body in all the right places and feels like butter for 20 bucks?

I love feeling in style and comfortable at the same time. If you are feeling under-dressed accessorize! I love this new 70's throw back American Apparel vibe right now too. I don't know if I can pull it off, but this Fall expect me to try. I love the tights paired with the leg warmers. It's so Jane Fonda, it's so Jazzersize, it's so wrong but it feels so right. Guys please do not try this new leg warmer trend, it's too dangerous for you. Guys you can feel free to wear your shorts a bit higher and even show a little chest hair. It's OK, us girls are ready for it.

Well stock up on those basics now. We just got a fresh American Apparel shipment in and the stuff is already blowing out. We are going to keep getting all the new stuff from American through the Fall/Winter season. Basics...basics...basics...they are necessary and they feel good so why not?

-T

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Fashion in full drive with slouchy jeans?




Greetings fashion friends. Even if you don't shop at denM and you miss out on the staff's stunning personalities coupled with the latest fashion- please blog with us. I am new to this but it is one of my goals...and I am stunning when it comes to goals.

I am begging anyone that reads this to share with us your newest ideas in fashion. I want to hear your favorite brands or styles of the moment and why. Plus great places to find these items. I am all about finding things that are priced according to their worth too.

So for me right now my head is buzzing about the newest thing in jeans right now (but old to Euro peeps) : Slouchy Jeans. Apparently Sarah Jessica Parker wears some in the Sex & The City Movie and then took them home to her own wardrobe. I want a pair. After an hour of research I found out the brand name is Totem but I cannot find anywhere to buy that style. I am not talking about the boyfriend jean. I think the baggy or boyfriend jean is just not girly...but it is coming in style heavy right now (look at Katie Holmes & Kate Moss pics)

Do tell what you think...

-T