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The Latest Trend in Denim is White-Hot!

Sadly, white denim is a phrase that often evokes terror among even the most daring fashion gurus. I mean, for starters, it’s not even Memorial Day yet… and don’t even get me started on the danger of sitting anywhere that’s short of immaculately clean (that means no sunbathing on the lawn)! But don’t get me wrong – I’m not trying to persuade you to avoid white denim this season! When done right, white jeans are clean, sexy, leg-lengthening, and undeniably summer-festive. And of course, it goes with everything! From skinny and cropped to relaxed boyfriend styles, our favorite denim brands are embracing this white-hot trend to balance spring’s in-your-face colored jeans and whimsical printed patterns. If you’ve got the guts to rock white denim this spring and summer season, don’t bother waiting until the unnamed “fashion gods” say it’s appropriate – start rockin’ the look ASAP!

From left to right: Blank Denim Mid-Rise Flare Jeans, Genetic Denim ‘The James’ Crop Zip Ankle Jeans, True Religion ‘Cameron’ Boyfriend Jean, and Paige Denim Skyline Skinny Jeans in Optic White.

- Alexandra Gambardella

Spring Style Inspiration: Casual Friday

When it comes to rocking jeans on the job, depending on your workplace, it can be tricky to toe the line between casual, breezy, and sophisticated. After all, it’s important to still look presentable and professional, but you still want to take advantage of your style freedom on the one day you’re given a little breathing room. Start off with a slim and flattering pair of jeans, like Diesel Slim-Skinny jeans, to serve as your canvas. They’re slenderizing and sleek without being too form-fitting, but leave plenty room for layering without making your outfit look too bulky. Jump on Spring’s bold blazer trend for a fresh pop of color that’s still suitable for work – I love this turquoise Rag & Bone jacket for the perfect fun-yet-professional look. Layer it over a simple tank or blouse, and top off with a gauzy spring scarf, like this Leigh & Luca Birds & Bees Aqua Scarf. Don’t forget the perfect work bag to tie everything together – this gray Proenza Schouler PS1 Bag is a covetable accessory staple!

- Alexandra Gambardella

Spring Style Inspiration: High-Waisted Denim

You’ve seen the look – whether in your mother’s old college yearbook *cringe* or the more modern takes in the latest issues of your favorite magazines – so how do you actually pull off the high-waisted denim look in a way that works (and looks more like the latter and less like the former)? I’ve got some style inspiration that you can use to rock the look right without looking like you’re wearing “Mom Jeans.” The perfect pair of high-waisted jeans is definitely a good place to start – check out Diesel Slim-Straight High-Waisted style for a pair that’s both on-trend and figure-flattering, and can be cuffed to best suit your particular proportions. Choose a spring-festive blouse that’s made for tucking in, like this Theory check-print top, and further accentuate your waist with a color-popping belt. Elongate legs, whether you choose to rock your jeans cuffed or uncuffed, with a pair of sky-high wedges like these Steve Madden ‘Chieeff’ platforms, and don’t forget to tie the look together with a fabulous coordinating bag!

- Alexandra Gambardella

Fake Longer Legs With The Right Pair of Jeans!

Unless you’re one of those rare model types who have already been blessed with God-given endless gams, chances are you’ve wished for longer legs at least once in your life. Right? The good news is, you can stop rueing the day you were born without naturally long limbs and fake the illusion of elongated legs with the right pair of jeans, no painful stretching or surgical procedures required (do those even exist?). We’re in luck – Diesel’s Fit Your Attitude collection has several styles specifically designed for slenderizing and lengthening legs, so you can cop a flattering look without sacrificing your personal sense of style. The brand’s bootcut styles boast a longer inseam to make you appear taller with more slender legs, and the style’s strategically placed pockets lift the rear while accentuate your natural curves. Alternatively, if you’re ready to embrace the relaxed look head-on, flares are back for spring, so go all-out with the Regular Flare style from the recent Spring/Summer 2012 collection. And of course, don’t forget the perfect pair of platform pumps or wedges to really drive home the lengthened leg look!

- Alexandra Gambardella

Denim Goes Demi With Cropped Skinny Jeans

In fashion, what once was old is almost always new again shortly after, in the form of resurrected trends and updated takes on failed fads. So are you really surprised that the cropped capri-style pant would come back for another shot in the spotlight? Last spring, peg-legged pants, slouchy cropped trousers, and rolled-up boyfriend jeans gave us a taste of tomboy-inspired legwear; this year, alternatively, denim is going sleek and straight with cropped skinny styles that are perfect for warmer weather ahead. Proportion-wise, this trend can be a bit tricky to pull off, especially for the majority of us who weren’t blessed with endlessly slender fashion model legs, but when worn with the perfect spring-ready espadrille platforms, the added height paired with the crop style gives the illusion of an elongated, more flattering line. After all, with a higher hem, you’re given more room to show off those new shoes (not to mention a little breathing room for your ankles!) and the look is slightly retro-cute with a modern spin.

From left to right: J Brand ‘Kori’ Cropped Skinny Leg Jeans, Genetic Denim Zip-Ankle ‘Laurel’ Jeans, AG The Camilla Zip ‘Keller’, and Siwy Denim ‘Hannah’.

- Alexandra Gambardella

Are You Ready To Ditch Your Skinny Jeans For Flared Denim?

Skinny, cuffed, boyfriend, boot leg, wide leg, and more — you name the style, and it’s highly likely that it’s gone through the “what’s cool in denim now” never-ending trend cycle just in the past year or less. Jeans are always getting revamped, restyled, recycled, and reinstated back into the world of style, and it can be hard to keep up. Well, blue jean fans — if you can stay focused long enough to fit one more new re-emerged trend on your wardrobe wishlist, it’s time to go back to the 70s (and the 90s.. and the multiple more recent times the trend has been re-worked) to welcome back flared jeans! Waist-accentuating, leg-slimming, and state-making, the flared jean is a big step from this summer’s skintight skinnies and uber-casual boyfriend cropped pairs, but you may be surprised at how easily you forgot about the great things flares do for your figure! To keep the look modern, try a trouser-inspired style like these Hudson ‘Marisa’ jeans, and go with a nice dark wash, like these Goldsign ‘Elan’ flares or these Paige ‘Bell Canyon’ jeans, to keep things streamlined!

- Alex Gambardella

Emanuelle Chiriqui x J Brand Jeans in Wondrama

Are you ready for the last season of Entourage? Looks like this season is going to be the best season yet. Ari Emanuel and the rest are back for more escapades and Emanuelle Chiriqui will also be back on the show. Emanuelle was seen recently at an event wearing a pair of great wide leg high waist trouser pants with a floral blouse and platforms. These are a pair of my favorite jeans. I wear these jeans all of the time and alternate between wearing these jeans for a night out or just a casual weekend day at brunch. The most comfortable jeans and the wide legged style gives you an excuse to eat a little more at brunch.


J Brand Bette Wide Leg Trouser Jeans for $219.

From our friends at Shopping and Info

Truluxe Denim Giveaway with “Bling” on A Few Goody Gumdrops!

We’re so excited about this amazing Giveaway! We’ve teamed up with Truluxe and we’re giving our readers the chance to win these ever-so stylish jeans that flatter every figure from size 6-14. The designer, Nancy Bolen searched endlessly for the perfect pair of jeans. With little or no success and wearing jeans that were uncomfortable and lacked great style, Nancy began sketching a line that combined comfort, fit and most importantly style. We’re giving away one of the latest styles from her Truluxe line…The Venice Bootcut in the dark wash! These are the softest jeans you will ever own!

TruLuxe jeans are all about the “bling”and bling is the signature of this line. “My goal was to design a collection of edgy jeans that had tasteful back pocket designs using studs, rhinestones, and embroideries along with cool washes that women could appreciate regardless of age and body type”, says Nancy Bolen. These jeans are a luxe staple that every fashionista can enjoy! The jeans have just enough stretch to maintain comfort without losing shape. Sure to be a fashion favorite!

To enter to win these very cool Venice Bootcut jeans with “bling” on the pocket please complete these simple steps!
1.Subscribe to A Few Goody Gumdrops newsletter.
2.Leave a comment on this post using the email address you used to subscribe. Tell us how you would accessorize or wear these jeans. (We won’t share your email address with any 3rd party.)
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The winner will be chosen at random on June 30th at 11:59pm EST. The jeans will be sent to the winner directly from Truluxe. The contest is open to US residents only. The winner has 48 hours to respond by email. If there is no response an alternate winner will be chosen. Only residents of the United States are eligible to enter and/or claim the prize.

A Few Goody Gumdrops wishes to thank Truluxe for this amazing Giveaway. You could be the winner of one of the most exciting new jean styles of the season!

From our friends at A Few Goody Gumdrops

Who Needs Short Shorts When You Have Cuffed Boyfriend Shorts?

When the weather gets too hot to bear, it’s easy to resort to the tiniest pair of shorts you own for the sake of keeping cool, but try to look past your teeny denim cut-offs and start embracing this season’s trendiest summer denim. The cuffed boyfriend short could be considered the lovechild of a pair of Daisy Dukes and a Bermuda shorts — longer than your typical short shorts, yet not quite as slouchy as popular styles of years past. They’re the perfect mix of boyish and sexy, especially when paired with a chunky pair of platform wedges or strappy sandals to really show off those gams, and give a cool relaxed look when worn with a blazer or lightweight tailored jacket. The “boyfriend” trend in general is nothing new, but with the new emergence of cuffed boyfriend shorts, the look the look is less oversized and more subtly tomboy-chic!

From left to right: Adriano Goldschmied The Ex-Boyfriend Short, Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Roll Love Shorts, and Rich & Skinny Jeans Crystalline Boyfriend Shorts.

- Alex Gambardella

DL1961 Denim: Could Your Search For The Perfect Jeans Be Over?

Excuse my cliche, but I know just as well as anyone that the perfect-fitting jeans is harder to find than a needle in a haystack. In fact, considering my curvy frame, I become so attached to any pair of decent-fitting jeans that I don’t ever feel like wearing anything else… even if it means embarrassing myself by wearing the same style (or same exact pants) multiple days on end! And of course, multiple consecutive wears equals lots of stretching, quicker fading, and less time until you need to go out and search for another pair. DL1961 Denim, however, doesn’t think your shape should have to suffer for the sake of your jeans. With their four-way stretch technology, the brand insists that their jeans won’t sag or stretch out, even after multiple wears between washes. Forgiving where you need a little extra stretch, these jeans manage to bear with you no matter where you put the most stress, yet still stretch gracefully to accommodate your figure! Too good to be true? Shop the collection and see which pair suits your fancy!

- Alex Gambardella

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