Easiest Costume Ever

Whether it was a last minute invite, indecision, no time, or sheer laziness, there will always be those of us who need a costume basically yesterday for a Halloween bash.  So what is the easiest solution ever?  Go Goth.  Yup.  Dress all in black, maybe use some of the temporary black hair color, tread heavily in black boots, pile on some silver skull and dagger jewelry, and use some heavy heavy eye liner along with that black mascara (yes, even you, guys; especially you).  Most of us already own something black and so this outfit could essentially cost little to no money.  But even if you have to shell out a little bit, it is worthwhile in the long run, as black will always be something you can wear again and again. 

So get in touch with your dark side. Shop for goth NOW.

Slasher Flick

Graham & Spencer "Manhattan" Top - Buy it Here

Karina Grimaldi "Mariana" Top - Buy it Here

Karina Grimaldi "Romana" Top - Buy it Here

Exactly one week until Halloween!  Are you ready?  And what will you be?  Want to be ghoulish now without actually looking like a true freak until the 31st?  Then begin by sporting tops that remind us of slasher movies.  Ripped shoulders, slits on the arms - these are the things of horror stories.  Yet when the slits are placed just right and sewn up perfectly, the tops become less fright and more fashion.

So get your creepy freak on now, before the real scares begin...SHOP

Fall Hard

 

As we slowly creep further and further into Fall (which its really quite hard to believe that we are already there), all of the things that are synonymous with this time of year once more begin to fill our heads.  Pumpkins, ghouls, cobwebs, and zombies.  Colored leaves, grey days, and stashes of candy.  And ravens.  The black birds seem to somehow always creep their way into all the corners of Fall.  They adorn the skies of haunted houses, perch on headstones in both real and fake (i.e. front lawns on October 31st) graveyards, and raid cornfields, scarecrows or not.  Edgar Allan Poe paid poetic homage to them in a classically chilling tale.  The raven cannot be overlooked at this time of year.  Nor should it be overlooked ever in the closets of men.  Raven Denim is a line that has been perfectly crafted for years now and has gained a cult following who all know what their talking about.  The fits are so sleek and so flatteringly manly, that you can be sure they will always hit the mark when you leave the house.  The perfect jean for night, they also carry their sophisticated weight during the day, giving a cleaned up crispness even to your rattiest t-shirt.

Remember Fall, Remember Raven HERE

Wrap It Up

One of the few things we can count on every year is the changing of the seasons.  Not always on time, with the cold seeming to come in much too soon in the Fall and overstay its welcome far too long into Spring.  Though an end to the summer heat is nice and the beauty of the changing leaves is unbeatable, to welcome sub-freezing temperatures is not exactly something we do with open arms.  But it is a fact of life and the least we can do is prepare ourselves a bit.  This AG scarf seems like a seamless way to introduce into our wardrobes something that will become a staple for the cold months to come. 

Bring on the cold.  Start HERE.

Four In

Today was a W and that is a good thing.  2 and 2 might not be perfect,  but it is something.  Through thick thin we are there for those Bears.  Do you show your support with Bears gear?  If not, you'd better stock up now.  If we have a good season on our hands, you'll be sorry you missed out.

Shop Bears HERE

My Mother Told Me

To Pick The Very Best One And You Are...IT!
(Actually, when I used this selection tool as a kid, I ended it with "Not It" but no one wants to be "Not It" here).

Mother Denim is the brainchild of Tim Kaeding, formerly of 7 For All Mankind, and Lela Tillem, once of Citizens Of Humanity.  I am pretty sure that it would be difficult to go wrong with a powerhouse combination like this.  And so far, it hasn't gone wrong at all.  Since hitting the stores less than one year ago, this brand has already earned the status of cult favorite amongst every kind of girl on the planet - celebrities, fashion insiders, stylists, as well as anyone who loves fashion and adores a good jean. 

Especially popular this past summer has been their flare, The Wilder Trouser.  Seen and snapped by paparazzi around the world, it is already iconic.  But don't let that fool you into thinking this brand is a one hit wonder - they make all kinds of sick styles, including some of the best skinny jeans and colored denim you might ever come across.  The brand gives us a look at their gorgeous fall lineup HERE.  And if you still find yourself drawn to the original Wilder but need some some styling inspiration, Click HERE and HERE for tips.

The bottom line is, Mother was right - you are the very best one.  But only if you are in her jeans!! Shop The Denim Lounge for Mother Denim.

 

All Images from Mother Denim

Chaingeable

Edgy isn't a word that necessarily creeps into everyone's personal style vocabulary.  In fact, many people specifically veer away from this term when dressing each morning.  And there is no hating on that - individual preferences are the things that make style so unique, varied, fresh, new, and wonderful!  So if this is you - not edgy - keep up the good work.  That being said, has a tickling desire to at least try something a little different every crawled its way into your thoughts?  Its okay if it hasn't, but just in case it has, this Joe's top is the perfect outlet for your curiosity.  Just those fine chains at the shoulder give a style to the top that is not at all tough, but rather, feminine and a little but sultry.  Whether you pair it with boyfriend jeans or a pencil skirt, you really can't go wrong.

Don't be shy.  Give it a try.  HERE