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February 4, 2006
Not bag related: Quest for a new pair of jeans
Lately I haven't had so much time to think about bags because I've been focused on my second obsession: a new pair of jeans. Last night I paid a visit to in jean ius in Boston's North End and thoroughly enjoyed trying on all the lovely jeans the sales lady suggested for me. She was just the right kind of helpful, answered all my questions but not at all pushy. I'm the kind of person that always feels a little uncomfortable around salespeople (do they really think that looks nice? Or do they just want to make a comission) but I felt right at home at in jean ius. I was very tempted by a cool pair from Loomstate but they weren't exactly right. I wasn't able to find the perfect pair, but I plan a return trip in the spring when they will be getting in some AG tapered, drainpipe jeans which I have been dying to try since they started popping up everywhere I looked. Now I know I said about a year ago I would never ever go back to tapered jeans, and I would always wear flared, but I have officially changed my mind.
Earlier this week two pairs of jeans from Target .com arrived. Sadly they were not right one bit and will be returned to the store today. I didn't like how the washes looked and they felt very flimsy. Plus, as I have leaned mass marketed jeans from places like Target, Gap etc. don't fit my waist and behind at all. There is always a huge gap when I sit down so I flash my underwear to the world, and when standing they bunch up around my hips. Not to mention that regular jeans are never long enough for me. Its worth it to spend a little more for a pair that fit me perfectly.
So the quest continues today, I am going to hit Filene's Basement and see how that goes. If that doesn't work out I'll also hit The Tannery and Jasmine Sola sometime next week. Hopefully I can find a new pair soon so I can return to bags!
And speaking of jeans, does anyone know of a jeans/denim blog? I've been on the look out but so far my Google searches haven't found anything.
Comments
I am anxiously waiting the arrival of my new skinny jeans. I have a fab couple of pairs of boots I purchased (here in italy) and needed the skinnies, since I too swore off them, long ago.
Check out the Levis Skinny 503 in Retro Slick. They are low, but skinny!
http://www.levisstore.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2076867&cp=2069959.2075212.2075223&parentPage=family
I almost ordered the Target jeans, but read a lot of reviews that they were not as skinny as the photos claimed.
WRT a jeans blog, this site isn't a jeans blog, but she features jeans and other great finds.
http://www.shefinds.com/blog/
Happy jeans hunting. I have to start bathing suit shopping soon, for my 40th in Cabo. *UGH*
Sara
Posted by: Sara at February 4, 2006 4:56 PM 
I think this blog is related to more Denim industry news, but it might be of help.
http://denimnews.blogspot.com/
Posted by: geekigirl at February 5, 2006 12:17 AM
Skinny jeans? You really changed your mind on them?? Hmmm...are they flattering? I have the most awesome pair of boots that I would love to try that look with, but I don't think I could pull it off (I was going to cheat and use my denim capris) and I don't have the nerve to buy skinny jeans. Kudos to you for getting up the nerve... Hope they look fab on you!
Personally, I rock Gap jeans most of the time. I did buy a pair of Blue Cult, which are very pretty, but get baggier every time I wear them... My favorite pair of jeans is still my $30 (sale rack) gap flare jeans.
Posted by: fashiongirl at February 8, 2006 11:03 AM
Have you tried Jean Therapy in Kenmore Square? The owner is super helpful and they've got tons of great pairs from lesser-known designers.
Posted by: Far Too Cute at February 8, 2006 8:07 PM
I second the Jean Therapy comment. Leah is the owner and has never lead me wrong.
Posted by: E. at February 17, 2006 4:57 PM
http://www.superfuture.com/city/supertalk/index.cfm?page=forum&forumID=14
not a blog, but superfuture's superdenim forum is a great resource.
Posted by: alex at February 22, 2006 4:47 PM
i saw this perfectly ripped pair of jeans a few weeks back in nyc..
http://www.idonothingallday.com/2006/03/perfectly-ripped-jeans.html
i hope you enjoy your new jeans, me i like my army/cargo shorts
Posted by: idonothingallday at April 18, 2006 10:52 AM
Miss me jeans? do they tend to stretch out as much as citizens?
Posted by: Janelle at May 7, 2006 1:42 AM
I know a couple of denim blogs:
http://www.dailydenim.com/blog
&
http://www.denimology.co.uk
Posted by: RT at June 7, 2006 12:32 PM
Visit our website, www.denimtalk.com for the best denim forum on the internet! I promise you
won't be dissapointed.
Posted by: Denimtalk at June 24, 2006 12:05 PM
Hello. I just wanted to note that a great place to shop for designer jeans is kultic.com
They carry True Religion, Seven for all Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium Denim as well as other cool brands like Ed Hardy, Salvage, and Drifter.
Get 25% off your entire order & free shipping by using coupon code denimblog25. If you love denim, you'll love www.kultic.com
- where denim lives.
www.kultic.com
Posted by: Suzanne at July 11, 2006 12:25 PM
Hello. I just wanted to note that a great place to shop for designer jeans is kultic.com
They carry True Religion, Seven for all Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium Denim as well as other cool brands like Ed Hardy, Salvage, and Drifter.
Get 25% off your entire order & free shipping by using coupon code denimblog25. If you love denim, you'll love www.kultic.com
- where denim lives.
www.kultic.com
Posted by: Suzanne at July 12, 2006 12:56 PM
IM ALL FOR THE 503 LEVI'S SKINNY JEANS!
its the best skinny jeans out there and most of all its affordable.
i have bought so many expensive premium brands and nothing fit so perfect as my Levi's.
Posted by: me at August 24, 2006 9:52 PM
I am on the same quest. Finding the perfect pair of jeans has now bumped up from just a task to a mission...Follow me as I explore the world of jeans...please add comments and recommendations...
Posted by: ana at September 18, 2006 11:58 AM
Have you tried zafu.com I think that's it. They offer a great interactive fit guide. It's so cool. I'm a hard fit too, so I found it most useful. ~Good Luck if ya still need it :)
Posted by: My Denim Fling at August 5, 2007 10:18 PM
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