Monogram Monday and Denim Do's and Don'ts

Last week, Charlotte shut down from Tuesday night until Friday morning due to the snow. This past weekend was Valentine's weekend, so there was a lot of dining out and gift giving going on. Sunday was a day of rest and preparing for a busy week at school and today is my favorite day of the week (besides Wednesday). It's finally MONOGRAM MONDAY!

Denim is a constantly changing trend and it is important to let go of those not-so-popular styles you may still be holding onto.  Very light denim is out of style. Approach it with caution and please don't confuse light fade with white because white denim will not be going out of style any time soon. Denim should never be worn with running shoes or any type of exercise shoes. You do not exercise in denim, so women - especially moms -  do not wear running shoes with denim. Guys it is a little more acceptable for you to wear running shoes with denim but still just don't, have a little style.

Boots and denim.

If you're going to tuck your jeans inside of your boots, make sure they are skinny jeans. Stuffing any type of denim other than skinny is a nightmare. It looks horrible. If you do not own skinny jeans, buy a pair ASAP to wear with boots in the fall and winter.

Leggings and "jeggings."

Leggings should never be see through. They should never have holes. They should never suffocate your body. Leggings should fit comfortably and your shirt, tunic, jacket, or sweater should be long enough to cover your butt. When leggings are worn properly, they can be stylish as well as comfortable.

Black Denim.

Black denim is awesome. It is stylish. It is a staple piece you need in your closet. I recommend a skinny pair. It pairs well with boots. It matches every thing. Black makes you look skinnier. Winning. Winning. Winning. My favorite black denim is made by Lucky Brand, True Religion, Lauren Conrad for Kohls, Seven and Citizens of Humanity. 

White Denim.

White denim is just as awesome as black  denim. It is also stylish and another staple piece you should have in your closet. White denim, originally, should only be worn from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Although, this style rule is changing and people are now wearing white denim in all seasons. It looks great with Lilly Pulitzer and just about every style and color. White denim works in any and every cut. Skinny is my favorite but boot is just as great as well as flare and cropped.

Denim shorts.

Spring is coming so I'm going to get into denim shorts. Denim shorts are never okay for men. That style has come and gone a very long time ago. So guys, please dispose of your "jorts." Girls, denim shorts, are another staple piece for the spring and summer. They are my favorite type of short. Denim shorts match everything. The length of denim shorts is something to take note of. Denim shorts should never be shorter than 3 inches. 3 and 5 inches are the normal lengths at most stores, including J Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, Gap, Old Navy, and Ralph Lauren. Keep it classy. Black denim shorts, white denim shorts and faded denim shorts are all acceptable.

Monogram Denim.

Finally. Happy Monogram Monday. Monogrammed denim is my favorite. When I monogram denim, I like to match the stitching already on the jean. It closes the pocket when you monogram it, but I never use the pockets anyways. That is what purses are for. For adults, neutral colors are best or strictly matching the existing stitching. Below are two of my favorite monogrammed jeans.

Monogrammed denim for kids is more fun. You can do bright colors and fun fonts. For my nieces, I love to do hot pink stitching. 

Denim Brands. 

True Religion, Lucky Brand, 7 For All Mankind, Lilly Pulitzer, Citizens of Humanity, Paige, Miss Me, Joe's, Target, Gap, Levi, and Jessica Simpson are my favorite brands for denim. Be willing to try new brands. I like to have a variety of brands in a variety of fades and cuts. But typically I go for skinny jeans with a dark fade. My current favorite brand is True Religion. Saks has great deals at their outlet stores on True Religion. They are usually 40% off with an extra $20 off $100 at check-out. True Religion stores and on-line also have great sales throughout the year.

Recap.

Own a great pair of black denim and white denim. Find a pair of skinny jeans that you love and take good care of them. Wear skinny jeans with boots. Never wear see-through leggings and when you do wear leggings, wear long enough shirts with them. Don't wear mom jeans. Find a jean that fits and steer clear of light faded denim. Happy Monday. Enjoy your week ahead of you! 

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