Friday I'm In Love :: Denim Edition

Following last week's trend of denim love from Imogene and Willie, I've put together a collection of denim varieties that I've fallen in love with recently for my Friday I'm In Love post. 

The thing that I love about denim is that is can be all kinds of denim. Pretty denim, rough denim, tom boy denim, acid wash denim, stone wash denim, studded denim, classic boot cut denim with a bit of a rolled hem. Rock and roll denim, boyfriend cut denim, bell bottomed denim, blouse darted to fit perfectly denim. Ideas are endless but denim construction is an art form in itself. It takes a talented craftsman to perfect a jean {or shirt, or dress} by perfectly drafted patterns and also giving this piece enough durability to last a lifetime.

Here is my collection of denim that I love.

All photo resources can be tracked back to my Move Over Denim Daddy Pinterest board.

I couldn't pass up that Debbie Harry photo. She looks killer there - if it were ever possible, I would love to have had the opportunity to be able to step in her shoes for a day.

I recently purchased a pair of purple jeans from the thrift store. They need to be taken in, but as soon as I wear them on a good day, I'll be sure to show you guys. I believe I'm stepping out of my box with colorful jeans. I'm typically a black skinniest of jeans type of girl. I also own a pair of gray denim jeans with a huge whole in the knee. The rest of my jean items include cut off jean shorts from previous denim jeans.

How do you feel about wearing denim? What denim have you been loving lately? Do you own any denim pieces besides your jeans? If so, what do you own?

-Alexz

Crafter / Artist Inspiration : Imogene and Willie

I really came across the blog of the handcrafted denim company, Imogene and Willie. I felt like I had to share their story with you because I was extremely moved by their words {you should watch their video on the front page of the website} and their dreams for their company. It made me feel good and confident in growing my business to know that there are companies out there like Imogene and Willie, who are completely devoted and love what they've created. Recently, they paired up with Anthropologie. As myself, I can only imagine a fear of your small-business company, or basically your child, turning into something that you didn't want it to grow to. The idea of mass production, or someone turning your company into their idea. Reading the I+W blog, I read that they were hesitant - and almost paranoid - of joining forces with Anthropologie... and that they are normal, passionate, and creative people living in Tennessee who happened to work hard at what they love and turn it into something.

Imogene and Willie are now apart of Anthropologies Made in Kind project, whose purpose is to display fresh emerging talent. They're also sponsoring a giveaway for your own custom pair of jeans, a t-shirt, and Anthro goodies! All you need in a Pinterest and some time to put together a collective board of denim. Get on it!

photos found here, here, here, here, and here

These are the kind of people that inspire me to keep creating. And I think that everyone should always be hesitant of what you chose to do, and always follow your heart because if you don't, you'll be always thinking "what if?"

Hoping your week is coming close to the weekend,

Alexz