From the Tips of My Toes

I’ve talked about building an outfit from the shoes up before, and when these Sergio Rossi boots crossed my desk, I was instantly inspired by their sleek sophistication. The buckles and elegant heel demand dark, sexy denim, so I’ll start with a slim pair of Genetic jeans. This severe combo needs a softer touch, like this airy blouse from See by Chloe. A shoe lover’s thing-on-the-side has got to be handbags, so I’ll grab (and hold tight to) this covetable clutch from Rag & Bone. Finish it off with layers and layers of necklaces, and this is one look I’ll be sure to repeat on a weekly basis.

Get Ripped! Fall's Essential Distressed Denim

We love the effortless cool of a distressed jean. But the effort (and time) it takes to get that worn-to-perfection look on our own? Not so much. Thankfully, denim designers give lazy, impatient folks like us a fashionable shortcut this fall, offering up a host of authentic-looking distressed styles with artful abrasions, rips, and holes. Fashion-forward ways to wear distressed denim? Find 'em in the just-updated Denim Guide, along with new staff picks, top trends, and fit tips. The latest and greatest in denim? It's in the Denim Guide, right here at shopbop.

Our Denim Gets Props From Lucky

We know shopping for denim online can be a beast, which is why we work hard to make the experience as enjoyable and effortless as possible. And when a respected shopping resource like Lucky says we’ve succeeded in this endeavor? Well that’s reason to uncork some champagne right there.

Here’s a little of what they had to say: “Cleverly broken down by wash, cut, shopbop exclusives, and even maternity, this winning mega-site does an impressive job of making its immense variety easy to navigate…they photograph every pair on a model from every possible angle, including the most crucial—the rear.” Stop Lucky, you’re making us blush!

Glastonbury Chic

The Glastonbury Festival has come and gone, and whether you’re a Mark Ronson fan or more of a Leonard Cohen girl, three stylish pieces were de rigueur for the weekend.
	High-waisted Denim Fashion-forward and still unexpected, high-waisted denim showed up in summer shorts.
	Wellington Boots Kate Moss led the pack, but every other practical-minded festival-goer had the same idea and embraced their waterproof Hunters and Tretorns.
	Technicolor Ray-Bans Quirky, statement colors in the classic Wayfarer shape, Ray-Bans (and look-alikes) were all over Worthy Farm.
Check out style.com for awesome photos of the weekend’s fashions – then put together your own mud-skipping ensemble at shopbop! Photo courtesy of style.com.

Praise for the shopbop Denim Video: Can a Nobel Prize Be Far Behind?

Not to toot our own horn but, um, toot, toot. Our new video denim guide received favorable mention in WWD. (And a shout-out on my blog-crush, Jezebel.) Our dream of helping every woman find her most flattering pair of jeans? It’s becoming a reality.

For those of you without a WWD subscription, here’s the excerpt from Jezebel:
Shopbop attempts the impossible: simplifying online jeans buying. "The video guide is hosted by Shopbop's style director, Morgan Wendelborn. She navigates three different body types — curvy, petite and regular — as models try on different jeans brands, styles and washes. Wendelborn outlines to the viewer why each pair is suited for their body type and explains technical elements that are figure-flattering. Rise, inseam, fabric content, pocket placement and wash are a sampling of elements explored."

We're on TV! Our New Denim 101 Video

We love introducing a fellow denim fanatic to her new favorite pair of jeans. And in the interest of refining our matchmaking technique, we've taken our efforts to video. Hosted by shopbop Style Director Morgan Wendelborn, our new Denim 101 video breaks denim down to its basic elements (pocket placement, rise, inseam, wash, fabric content and style), and explains how each of these elements figures into finding your ideal jean. Using petite, curvy and standard-size models for illustration, Morgan offers up fit dos and don'ts, showing which specific styles from your favorite brands will fit and flatter your unique figure. Your new denim BFF? Find it right here, in our new Denim 101 video.

Love at First Sight: Technicolor Denim

There I was, coffee in hand, squinting in the Sunday morning sun when it hit me. Love at first sight. Right in front of me was the perfect pair of skinny jeans. And they were yellow. Normally I like my jeans, well, normal: medium wash, minimal distressing, definitely blue. But something about that color yellow stuck in my head until I had a chance to browse through shopbop’s own denim rainbow. What did I find? Marc by Marc, Rich & Skinny and Dittos all offer unexpected colors and a chic, sexy fit. Now, back to the café to scope out a cute summer top and killer sandals!

Happy Memorial Day!

Whatever your plans for this Memorial Day, I hope the sun is shining and the grill is hot. I just got back from a stay in the great north woods of Wisconsin, three days of wearing nothing but my worn-to-shreds jeans and favorite tees. It was bliss but I’m ready to get back to more refined style, so for tonight’s barbeque, I’m going with a sweet dress and sleek flat sandals. What’s your ideal Memorial Day ensemble? Build it now, rock it at the next summer bbq.

The Best of Summer Denim

Shorts, shorts, shorts. That's all we hear about these days. But frankly we can't imagine facing summer without a fantastic pair of jeans. And thanks to brand-spanking new styles from Seven, J Brand and Citizens we won't have to. That's right, white, light, wide leg, skinnies, straight-legs and flares from foremost denim brands mean there's no need to go cold turkey on denim during the hot days ahead. Say hello to your new summer denim love, right here at shopbop.

New Spring Denim Styles Are In!

Saggy where they used to be sleek, our go-to pair of jeans is looking seriously worse for wear. Not surprising, considering we've lived in them for the last, oh, six months. Retiring them after their many dedicated days of service? So much easier thanks to fresh spring denim styles from the likes of J Brand, Seven, Citizens, and Hudson. White, light, wide leg, skinnies, straight-legs, and flares, nothing eases the pain of parting with old faithful quite like a fresh denim fling. Find your new favorite pair, right here, at shopbop.

White Hot: The Seductive Side of Summer Denim

White denim's got a naughty little secret. Behind that veneer of crisp, country club chic lurks a sexier side that longs for a night on the town. Hot ways to bring out white denim's inner bad girl? Find 'em in the just-updated denim guide, along with new staff picks and tons of tips on wearing and caring for white denim. The latest and greatest in denim? It's in the Denim Guide, right here at shopbop.

A Flare for the Dramatic

Famous for its hip-slimming, leg-elongating properties, the flattering flare has attracted a devoted following since its arrival on the denim scene in the groovy '60s. Though often associated with a laid-back, guitar-strumming brand of cool, the flare's inherently dramatic silhouette also plays well with spring's fashion-forward trends.

Put an uptown spin on hippie chic by pairing a light wash flare (try Seven's Super Flare Jean) with a flowy floral top (we love this one from Nieves Lavi) and a sleek, peep-toe heel (like Robert Clergerie's Japons d'Orsay Pump) in an elegant neutral. Take the standard-isse tank-and-jeans into stylish new territory by teaming a dark wash flare (this pair from People's Liberation is a shopbop exclusive) with a boldly colored tank (like this brilliant one from Bop Basics). A bikini top (Rosa Cha's is gorgeous) peeking out adds a breezy sexiness, while a bright sandal (these are by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti) pulls the playful-yet-sophisticated look together perfectly.

Break that all-black-for night habit. Style a color-saturated flare (we adore this retro-cool Dittos pair) with a slinky top in a standout print (this pretty peacock piece is by MLH) and a major heel for a look that's certain to set you apart from the fashion pack.

New Denim to Start the Season

It's the stuff we live in, the twilled cotton that makes up our jeans, and a day rarely passes that we don't slip on our favorite pair. This season, we adore the light wash, particularly Seven's bleached Sunset Jean, which gives a nod to the '80s while feeling so very now. The high waist is everywhere and always fabulous, and J Brand's Cass Jean paints the perfect picture of what we love about the leg-elongating look. If you want to take the classic route, we've got that too because new denim's here in every shade of blue. Find your favorite right now, at shopbop.