SO JEANIOUS: Normcore Denim

Photo via American Eagle

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

In the not-so-distant past, there were obvious denim lines never to be crossed. I'm talking about those off-limits style offenders like mom jeans, acid wash and dated flares. Jeans with high heels were bad and jeans with Seinfeld-esque running shoes were even worse. Skinnies came in and simply never left, forcing us all into gut-sucking submission, whether they actually looked good on us or not.

2014 has changed everything. The rules that used to govern our denim buys have all been busted with designers sending out every kind of jean we've ever seen, or secretly hoped to never see again. Mom jeans? Cool. Acid wash and tie-dye? Très cool. Super high-waisted skinnies? Totally cool. Ripped boyfriends? Vintage flares? Patchwork? Cool. Cool. Cool. I am loving this anything-goes denim shift because now, you can focus on the jeans that work for your body type, and not have to spend a second worrying about whether they're trendy. Blame it on normcore(I blame everything on normcore), but everything (literally everything) is trendy again.

Read on to see to see my fav denim in stores for Fall '14 and happy jean shopping! It might never be this easy again...

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Jean-ious: Your Essential Summer Denim Guide

A model walks the DKNY Spring '13 Runway. Photo via Fairchild Photo Services.

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

On a hot summer day, who wants to wear jeans? We do, we do! When worn right, denim can look divine all year long. After all, nothing is cooler than roughed-up, destroyed, worn-in-in-all-the-right-places denim to give your wardrobe that chilled-out vibe so perfect for a long, lazy summer. Need a denim update? Check out this Essential Summer Denim Guide for 2013 with the top tricks and trends to follow for a totally jean-ious summer look...

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Jean-ious

Since when did $300 become the new standard for designer denim? Sure, we can all justify an investment given how much we wear our fave jeans but for most of us, bills tend to come before boyfriends (jeans, I mean...) The good news? From bright skinnies to waxed jeggings there are piles of cute, affordable pairs to choose from this season. We’ve rounded up your best fall denim bets at iVillage.ca this week, with ample breathing room for your budget. Jean-ious!

In The Jeans

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Sarah Jessica Parker in Current Elliot's Stiletto Jeans (available at The Bay, $225) and Gap's 1969 Cheetah Print Leggings (Gap,$59.99)  

1.  Elbow-Patch Pullover, Smart Set, $35; 2. Croc Plaque Belt, Gap, $34.95; 3. Utility Boots, ALDO, $70; 4. Shrunken Leather Bomber, Gap, $199.99 

Olivia Palermo wears distressed boyfriend jeans on the red carpet and AE's Favourite Boyfriend Jean (American Eagle Outfitters, $49.07)

 1. Cardigan, Jacob, $69; 2. Feather Earrings, ALDO Accessories, $10; 3. Lace-Up Bootie, ALDO, $110; 4. Plaid Blouse with Bow, Smart Set, $35

Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Look Fall 2011 (select items available at The Bay), J. Brand Songbird Jeans (The Bay, $230) 

1.  Menswear Style Shirt, American Eagle Outfitters, $29.73; 2. Open Patterned Cardigan, American Eagle Outfitters, $78.81; 3. Wedge Bootie, Spring, $79.99; 4. Village Bag in Tribe Leather, Roots, $138  

Claudia Schiffer takes a stroll in flared trouser jeans, 1969 Mid-weight Buckle Trousers (Gap, $59.99)

1. Cat-Eye Sunglasses, ALDO Accessories, $7.98; 2. Plaid Scarf, H&M, $14.95; 3. Zipper Belt, Gap, $28.99; 4. Boyfriend Shirt, American Eagle Outfitters, $29.73; 5. Loafer Wedge, ALDO, $120