NYScene: DL 1961 Jeans Preview, TresEmmé at Robert Verdi's

Hey guys,
So, the day after Election Day dawned bright and beautiful. Our new Prez-elect wasted no time getting to work, and neither did the Fashion Bomb! It was a busy day for NYC events.
First stop was the showroom for a new jean brand called DL 1961, which are my latest obsession:
Containing a material called XFIT Lycra, these jeans have 360 degree movement (which means they maintain their shape and don't sag).
The denim was super-soft, like a second-skin, and there was no awkward adjusting of hips and legs ( if you're a curvy girl you know exactly what I mean!!!). I covet!
After DL 1961, I headed over to Robert Verdi's Lounge:Where he hosted TresEmmé's launch of its new StyleSeeker site. I got the chance to do a few things, including get my 'do freshened up:And chat with the fabulous Monsieur Verdi himself (I'm grinning super-hard here!). He sends bisous to Claire:So it was a great fashion day: discovering a dope new brand, a little pampering, and Robert Verdi. What else could a girl want...oh--yes! For you to check out StyleSeeker! It's a great new community site centered on all things style: hair, fashion, entertainment, and events, included. Stop by and tell 'em the FB sent ya!
Adriana

Throwback: Guess Jeans

There were plenty of '80s-'90s designer jean "status" labels: Sergio Valente, Girbaud, Jordache. But none gave you more instant cache than that little triangle on your back pocket......Guess Jeans!With their second-skin fit, cool washes, and ads featuring style icons like Naomi Campbell, Anna Nicole Smith, Claudia Schiffer, and Drew Barrymore, the Guess formula of sexy+chic+celebrity=trend explosion broke ground for much of the denim craze we see today. And...

(I told y'all we were going back today!)
There was probably no better ad for Guess jeans than Janet's "Pleasure Principle" video (you know you tried to do this dance--Guess jeans or not--at least once!).And could you Guess that:
-Guess Jeans ran about $60 a pair--about $100-$150 in today's money?
-Guess was created as "American West meets European Sensibility?"
-Everyone from Miss Jackson to Grandmaster Flash to Wu-Tang have paid tribute to Guess in some way?
-The company currently focuses more on accessories and has launched independent Guess accessory stores ?
Tell us your Guess memories ;-)
~Adri

NYScene: Levi's Fall/Holiday Preview

Last night, after an incredible talk by frequent New York Times Style section contributor Caroline Weber on her Marie Antoinette book, Queen of Fashion (a must-read for fashion history lovers), at designer Charles Nolan's studio, I headed over to the Levi's Fall/Holiday Preview at the Levi's store near Union Square:

Hosted by Fashion Bomb sponsor Glam Media, The Fashion Bomb and some of your other favorite style bloggers got an opportunity to try on Levi's new fall styles amidst decadent champagne and cupcakes:

My favorite jeans hands down were Levi's Reissued 1966 Skinny Jeans from their Orange Tab line. Made from incredibly soft Italian denim, and with a slight high-waisted fit, they had that broken-in feeling that normally takes jeans about 4-5 washes to achieve. I copped a pair on the spot. I came thisclose to another purchase:

But then gave myself my own Hmm...check in the end!

I also got to chat with fellow fashion bloggers Ehmonie (from What's Haute), and Tracy and Tatiana from Lavish Magazine:

Premium denim, champagne, and fashion talk...not a bad night out!
Adriana

Real Talk: Frayed Jeans

Hey!
So one of my friends recently suggested a inject a bit more of my ‘real life’ into the blog. If you were here in the beginning, you might remember that all I did back then was take you shopping with me!
Well, I recently had a situation to which, I think, a lot of you curvy girls can relate: My absolute favorite pair of Seven Jeans (purchased at Saks for $187) had sprouted two gaping frays at the thighs, similar to this:
...it was tragic! No other jeans fit me like my Sevens, and I didn’t really feel like shelling out another $200 for a new, potentially inferior pair!
Granted, I probably shouldn’t have been teaching my little sister a dance to Flo Rida’s “Low” in my jeans, but I still felt that they had a bit of life left in them.
I asked my mom, who is an expert seamstress and dressmaker (and who has worked the stuff out of hems, buttons, and the like), and she delivered a sad verdict, “They can’t be fixed, throw them away!”
Not to be deterred, I went to my local dry cleaner...
...to see if there was any hope.
They looked at the damage, and unfazed, said it could be done in a week for $15.
I returned later to pick them up, and Voila...
...I couldn’t believe it! Minus a slightly lighter color, there was little sign of the prior fray. My friend and I were flabbergasted. I looked and saw they placed a very serious looking patch inside...
Long story short, my jeans were (almost) as good as new!
So if your favorite pair of jeans has been relegated to the ‘weekend’ pile, or if you’ve lost hope, know that there is a solution:
Just throw in a $15 patch and keep it moving!
Hope that helped someone out there...
Smootches!

Fashion, News and What Nots

*I've had tailor success before! Click here to read about how my tailor helped fix a puckering jacket.
*Don't have this problem? Here's an early mail bomb for ya:
Reader Mataya loved Mel B's dress in this picture. She says, " I was wondering where to find the Dress that Mel B is wearing?"
Mel B is wearing this Roberto Cavalli creation...
...from his Spring 2008 collection.

Get a similar look with the following sequined showstoppers:

Top Row: Aqua Colorblock Sequin Dress, $187.50, www.bloomingdales.com; Marc Bouwer Glamit! Mini Dress, $356.90, www.saks.com.

Bottom Row: Carmen Marc Valvo Sequin Keyhole Dress, $514, www.saks.com; Snowball Dress, $230, www.fcuk.com.
*Know a great tailor in your area? Leave a comment and share the wealth!
*No more Isaac Mizrahi for Target.
*Deal of the Day:
...Retro Shawl Collar Stitched Jacket, $78, www.shopplasticland.com.

Trend Talk: High Waisted Heaven?

Hey guys,
So this trend of high waisted jeans has been around for a minute now...and though it initially seemed atrocious beyond words, it doesn't seem to be going away. Perhaps I've been brainwashed, but a few celebs lately have been able to pull the look off...or do they? Let's take a look:

Beyonce is gorgeous, yes, but are her jeans? She rocks a high waist with what looks like a House of D t and suspenders...

Ciara also favors suspenders, and balances the high waist with a short shirt...

Ships ahoy! Genevieve Jones prefers the sailor look...

J. Lo keeps it sassy and sexy in sleek skinny high waisted jeans and stilettos...

And Nicole Richie takes a risk in Sass& Bide high waisted cut offs with a tank tucked in.
Interesting.
If you're brave enough, try these items:

Top Row: Lux High Waisted Skinny Jean, $68, www.urbn.com; Sass & Bide High Waist Short Shorts, $238, www.intermix.com.
Bottom Row: Theory Lacey B Short Skirt, $175, shopbop.com
High Waisted Denim Sailor Pant, $148, www.ardenb.com.
So what do you think? Will you make haste to buy high waist?
Smootches!
PS. Quick survey: Have you ever purchased anything you saw on The Fashion Bomb? If so what? When? Did you love it!?!? E-mail me at thefashionbomb@gmail.com and let me know!
PSS Check out more High Waisted particulars at the fab blog Strictly Fab.

Cool Online Find: True Jeans

"I'm lookin' for a dime that's top of the line/Cute face slim waist wit a big behind..."--Ying Yang Twins, 'Badd'

Happy Monday!
I had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Makes it hard to come to work, but I digress.
Reader Monique sent an e-mail titled 'Frustrated with Finding Jeans.'

She says:
"I have a dilemma: I am a relatively small size...5’7" with a bottom that my mother has so graciously blessed me with. My hips are about 41 inches and my waist is about 28 ½ inches. So you can see the dilemma I have with finding jeans...I used to have like 20 pairs while in under grad, and now I have 3! I would love to buy some skinny legged jeans that compliment my body but every time I find a pair they look odd with my hips. I gave up thinking they could possibly look good on my new curvaceous body. So now I'm here to ask you to help me out! I need a few options for cute designer jeans that fit a girl with booty and hips."
Well Monique, you're in luck. With a little searching, I found an online boutique called True Jeans (www.truejeans.com).

They specialize in finding jeans for women based on their measurements and body type. Basically you input your height, weight, inseam, waist, shape--even the size of your butt, thighs, and belly--and they find you the perfect fit!

I subbed in my approximations of Monique's measurements, and found over 20 jeans options from designer brands like Blue Cult, William Rast, and Kasil. I picked out 4 jeans in various styles: skinny, capri, trouser, and straight legged:

Top Row: 575 Denim Parliment, $220; Penny 'It' Jeans in Midnight, $54.
Bottom Row: Little in the Middle Jeans Basic, $79; Red Engine Straight Leg Jeans, $154.
All available at www.truejeans.com
What's cool is that the website also suggests what size to buy based on the brand and your measurements. So for the 575 Jeans, they recommend a size 31, while with the Little in the Middle Jeans they recommend a size 8. [A note about the new brand 'Little in the Middle,': they're cut one size larger in the hips than the waist! Perfect for women with Monique's body type.]
If you find yourself frustrated with searching for jeans in department stores, give True Jeans a try!
Smootches!
PS Boutique Finesse' One Year Anniversary party was so much fun! I was strapped down with a Polaroid, so I could only take a few digital pictures:


But trust me, it was a good time, and great to hang out with the girls from Hourglass Events and the B Life. Check out the B Life Blog for more pictures...and stay tuned for our next event!