In trying to think of a post for the 2nd Fashion Friday linkup, I realized that there is nothing more important in my wardrobe than my jeans. I love denim, all denim–denim pants (jeans of course), jackets, shirts, skirts, shorts, even vests. The great thing about denim is it matches everything. You can dress it up or down, look cute or sexy, and it holds up forever. There’s nothing better than going out for the night in a hot pair of jeans, a cute top, and some sexy pumps.
I wanted to find out more about where this ongoing trend came from. There are some arguments about where the denim trend actually began. The first of which being that the Genovese sailors wore this fabric for their everyday pants, which came to be known as “jeans.” Other think the fabric came from France over 500 years ago.
So where does the modern version or standard “blue jean” come from? I’m proud to say that the trend originated in California. A man by the name of Levi Strauss came to America around 1847 and decided to head toward San Francisco where the gold rush was taking place. He joined up with a tailor and together they began making sturdy pants and overalls with metal rivets from a tough material of denim and cotton duck. The pants were so sturdy and comfortable that all the miners and workers wanted to wear them.
Over time, denim became more and more popular. In the 1950’s teenagers made them popular with their “greaser” look. They also gained notoriety with the movie stars of the time wearing them. Today, they continue to be a staple of our wardrobes. Children, men, and women alike rely on their “jeans” to get them through the week. I, myself have over 40 pairs and can’t seem to get enough.
**All information found at The History of Blue Jeans **All photos courtesy of Pinterest
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I love jeans. I would be lost without them.
I love Sydney’s blog. She always looks so put together.
Great post! These denim looks are gorgeous. I totally agree and have a bit of an obsessive relationship with my skinny jeans. Definitely a staple in my wardrobe! I am especially loving the denim on denim and wideleg looks in these photos.
xxkristin
i love the blue denim top and white denim bottom look…totally rocking it this summer!
i love the denim on denim looks! i will definitely be wearing it this spring!
thestyle-child.blogspot.com
i love jeans as well!
in pants and also in button-down shirts! love it!
sacheebombom.blog.com
Gah! I am positively smitten with these looks! I need some denim like this ASAP!! 🙂
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I love this post! So many gorgeous photos and such gorgeous denim! I agree- I adore my jeans and wear them more than anything else in my closet. It’s fun to dress them up with a heel for dinner, and keep them simple during the days with flats.
Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend love 🙂 Hugs xx
Here I was thinking it was a fashion faux pas to wear denim and denim, you have clearly proved me wrong.. but how would it work on a man?
Hey girl couldn’t make it in time to link up! (The dog… well he doesn’t like the vet!) So that has been an all day affair! But I did make a post that you can check out! I love your post! My fiancee says I’m addicted to my jeans and I’m always adding more to my collection! Can’t wait for more link ups and less vet visits!
This is such great info. Love all the denim photos too.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com
I sooo adore white jeans now….I must buy myself a pair for Summer. Hugs for a great weekend. xoxo
Hey Darling, I’m a bit late tonight, it’s been a tremendously busy few days. Still Happy Fashion Friday! This denim post is terrific. Thank you for including a bit of the history of denim as well. LOVE IT! xoxo
AWESOME blog post. I love your style of writing.
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I live in jeans but have never gotten into jean tops (be it shirts, vests, jackets). I think they work for some people, but not others…and I fall into the others category hehe 🙂
I love a great pair of jeans. Jeans are probably my favorite thing to wear because how comfy they are.
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Man, I am really digging those denim wide leg trouser jeans…those are fabulous! And, I need those denim shoes with the studded backs. To. Die. For!!!
Have a good weekend!!!
I am all about my jeans. I get my favorite pairs that just fit perfect and end up wearing them so much that they end up with holes. LOL
Happy Fashion Friday friend! This is such a fun post. My favorite pic is the one with the TDF Birkin and the light blue bell bottoms. Have a great Friday!
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I was in the process of adding your button when I got your comment, it is on there now. Thanks!
Yeah! I do a Fashion Friday too! This is my 5th one, would love more to join in! I will be here on Fridays for sure!
I was so excited to be able to link up today and I wrote about jeans as well! I am dying to buy the jeans in the first and second pictures. They are the new Gap Wide Leg Trouser. Only $69! I have been lusting after them but waiting till I get to a Gap to try them on (small town= no Gap).
http://littlesouthern.blogspot.com/2011/04/accidentally-fashionable.html
Lovin’ the wide leg flares!! I want some! So cute with super high wedges. Great post as always!
love the second pic- wide legs jeans like that are so chic! i also love the cream lace top!
Flipping sweet denim options! Sydney rocks EVERYTHING. I’m so loving the wide legged and big flare legged denim choices!
I linked up this week. YAY!
double denim down to a tee.
Helen, X
areyoudressingupordressingdown.blogspot.com
Fabulous post on jeans!! I recently bought two new pairs from Loft and love any excuse to wear them. Hope you have a great weekend!! 🙂
There’s nothing like a fabulous pair of jeans!
New follower here – I love your blog – so chic!
love the denim post! great idea about the linking! thanks love!
Britt+Whit
http://www.brittandwhit.com
Hey!
good posts this week! love the coral one and nautical. i started to do a nautical one a couple weeks ago but got distracted. sorry haven’t been by that much. my hands have been killing me since monday, so limiting my computer time. linking up now!
xo,
nicolette
Great pictures doll! I am wearing jeans at work today and they are so comfy. Of course I had to wear some fun boots to “dress” the look up of course. xoxox
hi kori! i’d love to do a link up, tell me more about it.
thanks,
caroline
Is that Miss Running on Happiness I see up there in the white denim? She is so damn stylish!
I love the third photo! I wish I could pull off white pants like that. I am totally inspired to look for a button down denim/chambray with pearl snaps! I have been looking for the perfect one since last year and I forgot about it!
i love the first denim look. i really want to try and pull this off one of these days. i just need to find a demin button down.
Love these looks, and I’m having so much fun linking up for Fashion Fridays! I’m obsessed with my dark toothpick jeans right now… perfect with my beloved tunics! XO
I LOVE these denim fashions! My favorite is the shoes! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Have a great weekend! ♥Winona
I love these denim look! Ah-mazing
I am loving the white jeans for Spring!
Love the post! My favorite picture has to be the shoes. And I think a pair of the wide leg jean, I have tons of boot cut, my favorite. I think its time to branch out…
I was trying to gather and write about the “history” of my post as well but didn’t get to far due to very slow internet. I’m looking forward to next week.
love the denims especially the long top i’ve ben looking for one like that everywhere!!
Gorgeous denim looks here! I adore double denim when it’s done right – black skinny jeans with a denim shirt is one of my favourite looks at the moment although I’m too small to properly pull it off myself!
Gorgeous blog I’m following you now 🙂
Sarah
http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com
xx