The first ever (soon to be annual) Boutique Week is finally here. But what the heck is it? Boutique Week is a shop-a-holic's best friend, a whole week of discounts. America's boutiques are brought together giving savings of at LEAST 25% off -- only at participating boutiques of course. Co-founders Olga Vidisheva and Polina Raygorodskaya have put this together to give fashionistas access to the best of the best clothes for a low price.
Participating boutiques are in Boston, New York and Los Angeles. Here are a few stores to check out:
Boston - Karmaloop Boston, National Jean Company and in-jean-ius (cool name!)
New York - Variazoni, National Jean Company, and New York Look
Los Angeles - New York New York (yes, this is in LA) and Koromo
Don't forget to sign up to get your access code! Let me know what you find. Sales end on Halloween.
It seems The Wall Street Journal has a problem with the language being used in a new Levi advertisement. No longer is behind and derriere acceptable, ass is where it's at. I guess WSJ prefers backside, buttocks, or that which pokes out in the back.
I think this is a great ad that Levi created. I'm not sure any other word would have fit in as well. If you ask me those people who shouldn't be using the word ass (children) can't even read. So what's the problem? I will say if the use of the word ass has generally been seen as inappropriate for commercials, then Mr. Levi, please leave it out!
What do you think about the Levis ad?
Old Navy has an interesting advertisement as well. I'm glad denim companies are paying more attention to women's butts. Butts in jeans, or rather butts NOT in jeans, have been an issue for years. Some people's butts are much bigger than their waists so when one part fits into one size the other part doesn't. Hopefully the jeans Levi and Old Navy are creating will also save the rest of us from seeing any more ass cracks. Remember kids, crack is wack!
Film school graduate Henry Hall is a self-taught fashion designer. Rough patches, cuts and dark fades give for a rustic look in his men’s denim. You’re not going to a dinner party in these jeans, but will make you a noticeable trend setter whenever you're out on the street. If you like to get down and dirty, these jeans are perfect to bring along for the ride. (Price: $159 plus shipping)
Gift time for the ladies: Pick up one of Hall’s teddy shirts, she’ll love the adorable bear on front, and you’ll love the sexy fit on her.
If you find yourself flipping through men’s fashion magazines for the latest styles, this is the jean for you. These jeans are daring for the your adventurous side. If you're ready to have some fun; slide into these jeans. V43 jeans keep with this spring 2011's trend by staying away from the clean indigo color. Here you will find acid washes, black jeans, and the lightest of washes, barely blue! (Available in spring and summer 2011)
Gift time for the ladies: Get her ready for spring with some acid wash denim shorts.
Modernity and uniqueness are at the core of this brand. Black Premium Affliction will leave you with a fashion statement in the front and the back. You can choose from a simple design on the back pocket to a more extravagant one with buttons to add some extra flash. Moderately priced, you can go from day to night with the same pair of jeans. (Price: $98-$195)
Gift time for the ladies: While you're selecting your jeans find a matching pair for Ms. Modern, with even more back pocket designs to choose from.
The Denim Lounge is your go to place for all your denim needs. Now open late night! Here you will learn about the past, present and future of denim! Throughout the years there have been many different denim trends and there are more to come. The Denim Lounge will keep you updated on new denim initiatives, denim news and the most unusual in the denim world. There is a reason why denim has been so popular over the years and here at the Denim Lounge you will find out why.
