Delicious Denim

Budget Friendly Women’s Perfect Fit Denim Shirt

Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by denimgirl.

Denim shirts have become very trendy lately and seen wrapped around the bodies of many men, women, babies, and celebrities as the numerous styles and sizes that have poured out recently from denim designers. I must say that denim shirts really are such a classic item and complete most everyone’s wardrobe.

I recently spotted a light colored denim shirt at the mall that is just to die for! It can be worn as a short sleeves or long sleeve, or even as a jacket and really has the the most perfect fit ever! Its the Womens ‘Boyfriend’ Denim Shirt from Pacific Sunwear and is currently on sale for $14 right now… YES, just $14! (grab one now before they are gone, because I am sure they will sell out fast).

This super cute denim shirt can be worn with a simple pair of jeans, some cute leggings, or even a pair of denim jean shorts. It is fitted in the waist making it very feminine and has easy snap buttons making it perfect to wear with layers. If you are looking for the perfect denim shirt this season that is very budget friendly, then I’d definitely check this one out!

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Denim Day in LA- April 21st 2010

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by denimgirl.

Denim Day is a day in which people are encouraged to wear denim jeans as a way to bring awareness to sexual assault.

In 1999, wearing jeans on Denim Day during Sexual Assault Awareness Month became an international symbol of protest against rape in response to an Italian Supreme Court decision, which overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore jeans. The Italian Court justices reasoned that the victim must have helped her attacker remove her jeans because they believed that without the victim’s help, removing the jeans would be impossible.

Sexual Violence is a major issue that not only effects young women, but everyone:

*Every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted.

*One in six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape.

*According to the Los Angeles Police Department, there were 1,117 rapes during the year 2003, with only 260 rape suspects arrested.

*82.8% of rapes committed by an intimate are not reported to the police.

*35% of college men who voluntarily participated in psychological research conducted at several universities indicated they might commit a rape if they knew they could get away with it.

This photo speaks and reads a powerful message to the community. A string of denim jeans with messages challenging misconceptions about sexual violence, hung by the UCLA Clothesline Project, on the University of California Los Angeles campus during Denim Day April 21, 2004 in Los Angeles, California.

Together we can educate and help prevent. Learn more about Denim Day LA this year and how you can help bring awareness to your community.

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Hot Guys in Denim Jeans… oh yes!

Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by denimgirl.

OK, well… it was my birthday the other day and am celebrating it today! Sooo I wanted to give myself a little gift… and what better than looking at photos of hot guys in denim jeans!! Sorry if this post is a little selfish of me… can’t help it.

Pictured: Chris Evans, -Zac Efron, -Jon Cena (yes, I am aware you can’t really see his jeans… its ok, I like the pic) -Robert Pattinson, -Tony Dovolani

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How to Make a Simple Denim Bag

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by denimgirl.

Denim fabric and style will never go outdated and truly is the one material that has stood the test of time over and over again. If you have an old pair of denim jeans, an old jacket, or other denim clothing lying around, perhaps it is time for you to recycle and make a denim bag out of it.

Start by cutting two rectangles out of your old jeans legs. The size depends on how large you want your denim bag to be, you can make a cute tote bag, a shopping bag, or a small handbag for your daily essentials. Put the two rectangle jeans fabric together, with the right side on the inside, one on top of the other. Using a sewing machine, stitch along the left, bottom and right side of the rectangles together.

If you would like your bag to have a flat bottom, create miter corners on its inside. This is just like folding the bottom of a paper bag. Make sure your miter corners are even and at a 90 degree angle to the bottom and side seams. Otherwise, you can skip this step and proceed. Do not forget to stitch the hems at the top edge of your tote, if necessary.

After that, cut two strips of denim, both 2 inches wide to make the bag straps. This depends on how long you prefer the straps to be. Stitch the long sides of the handle strip together on the wrong side of the fabric before turning it inside out and ironing it smooth. You can stitch on top of the straps to keep them flat during use. Then, stitch them on the top edges of your denim bag. Double-stitch the straps to ensure that they are sturdy.

This denim bag can make a great, sturdy carryall bag. It can also be used to store your books, kids items, or even business materials for group meet-ups. Accessorize your unique denim bag by adding sparkling sequins on it or even some unique brass buttons for more flair. If you jeans were button up, consider reusing those and add a flap with a closure.

Delicious Denim Tip: Not in the mood to make your own denim bags… check out these really neat bags from Quilted Jeans along with some denim recycled quilts, and baby items- too cute!

Shown above is the FourSquare Denim Bag ~ Recycling at its best!

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Finding the Perfect Jeans For a Pear Shaped Body

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by denimgirl.

One of the reasons I absolutely adore denim jeans is that EVERYONE and I really mean everyone can look fantastic in a pair of jeans! All it takes is finding the right fit and the right jean. Some jeans look better on certain body types and if you know which jeans to look for it will save you hours of frustration by finding those perfect jeans first.

The first step in figuring out which jeans will make you look like a million bucks is to determine your body type. The most common body types range from apple shaped (bigger in the middle than the rest of the body), pear shaped (smaller on top and in the waist yet larger around hips, bottom, and thigh), the hour glass shape (curvy on top and bottom with a small waist), and boyish shape (which is slender with few curves). There are other body types so if you don’t fit into one of these categories I promise you there is still a perfect jean style at there for you as well.

Here we looking for the perfect jeans for a pear shaped body- a smaller bust, smaller waist, with larger hips and bottom. Women with this type of body shape should find long jeans that fit slim and comfortable. The most desirable color jeans for curvy women is a dark denim look with a classic appeal. Try to avoid front pockets that are too obvious or large back pockets that will draw too much attention to the backside.

Straight leg or slim boot cut are the most popular styles for the pear shaped body. Keep your jeans long and wear them with heels to elongate your legs and balance out your body. The Tag Light Weight Boot Cut Jean in Dark Blue or the James Jeans Tom 5 Pocket Straight Leg Jean in Troy would be an ideal choice- it should at least give you an idea as far as what to look for. Check out the video below for some additional tips on finding the perfect jeans for a pear shaped body.

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Jennifer Garner Rocks it in a Cute Denim Shirt

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by denimgirl.

Jennifer Garner is a hands-on mother as she picks up Violet from school in Santa Monica. The actress is seen dressed down, wearing a simple denim shirt and gray slacks. These days denim shirts can be pair with almost anything- slacks, shorts, skirts, even the denim on denim style is back. A cute and casual denim shirt can dress up or dress down an outfit depending on the style and right now almost any style is in- so if your favorite look is a sexy boyfriend denim shirt and leggings then the 80′s are back in style you are in luck!

Toss on a simple white tee with a cute denim shirt and you have a simple winner every time. All shades of denim are also in fashion with many of the lighter shades prevailing this springtime. Denim Shirts are also one of those items that can be worn by ANYONE regardless of size, age, or gender. Dark denim always looks classic on older individuals and brings a youthful appeal while white denim does the opposite and gives off an aura of style and maturity. So basically, grab a denim shirt and get out and about this season!

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