Behind The Seam

If you've ever seen the film or read the book, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, you know every pair of jeans has a story.  I love the idea that someone has traveled somewhere fabulous, experienced something grand, or simply had a fantastic day in their previously owned pair of jeans.  It's kind of like owning a piece of vintage jewelry, where you take a piece of the owner with you and experience their experiences.  So, when I stumbled across a company called Behind the Seam, I was thrilled.  Natalie, the owner of Behind the Seam was nice enough to share a little information about her company with me, and of course since I loved the idea, I had to pass it on to you all.  Take a look at what Behind the Seam is all about:

Do you love Premium Denim but hate the price tag? Have you ever walked into a consignment shop and wondered who wore those clothes before you?  Are you a fashionista but want to keep textiles out of our landfills? Well, these were the ideas that prompted Behind The Seam to start our journey and develop this unique and creative store.   

Behind The Seam is a fashionable company that loves premium denim and is environmentally conscious.  The company was developed based on our love for fashion and our desire to keep textiles out of our landfills. Over 2,500,000,000 pounds of used clothing end up in landfills each year, plus decomposing clothes release methane, a harmful greenhouse gas and a significant factor to global warming.  Recycling our clothes is one way to help with this growing problem. 

Another idea that's unique to Behind The Seam is our story tag. Each pair of jeans comes with a story tag in their back pocket. The story is a creative narrative based on true facts (told to me by the original owner) about something interesting or exciting that happened to them while wearing the jeans.  Our jeans have traveled all over the country and come with really cool stories, so if you believe in karma, our jeans are for you!

There are several different styles and sizes of jeans on our website. You'll find brands such as: 7 For All Mankind, Antik Denim, Paige Jeans, Joe's Jeans, Hollister, Citizens of Humanity, and many more.  Many of our jeans were only worn a few times and are in great condition. As you know, designer jeans withstand the test of time and always highlight our best attributes! The more worn in, the better the fit. 

Sounds like a great idea right?  As a special for my Blonde Episodes readers, Natalie is offering a 10% discount to anyone of you who purchases a pair of jeans from her site.  All you need to do is visit, find the ones you want, then email her and she will process the order and apply the discount for you.  I can't wait to order my first pair!  Let me know what you order!!!

All photos courtesy of Behind the Seam

Fashion Abloom

(Dior dress ($4,300) and skirt (price on request); N. Peal cardigan ($287); Paula Rowan gloves ($65); Vintage Modes hat ($126); Dolce & Gabbana bag ($1,695); Gillian Horsup necklace ($226); Van Cleef & Arpels earrings ($28,800); on her left arm:Gillian Horsup bracelets (from $107); Jessica McCormack ring (price on request); on her right arm: Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet (price on request) and ring ($32,600).

Floral prints are in once again, and this time you can wear them deep into the fall.  Take a look at these unbelievable photos from Ruven Afanador for Town and Country Magazine:

(Lanvin dress ($4,400); Vintage Modes hat ($99); Gucci gloves ($525); Gillian Horsup earrings ($90); Asprey necklace (top, $84,500); Shourouk necklace ($919); Buccellati ring ($98,023) and bracelet (top, $158,389); Pebble London bangles (from $116); Manolo Blahnik shoes ($1,185); What Katie Did tights ($18).

(Carolina Herrera dress ($5,990); Carolina Amato gloves ($300); Graff bracelets and necklace (prices on request).

(Bottega Veneta coat ($3,150) and belt ($670); Sermoneta gloves ($199); Asprey ring ($10,050), earrings ($20,000), bracelet ($22,800), and pearl necklace ( $42,900); Butler & Wilson necklace ($151).

 

(Dolce & Gabbana coat ($5,025); Asprey scarf ($450) and bag ($22,500); Sermoneta gloves ($99); Chanel Fine Jewelry watch ($128,000); Sciumè necklace ($294); Cartier ring (price on request).

(Louis Vuitton dress ($3,800), top (price on request), and belt (price on request); Paula Rowan gloves ($156); Graff earrings, necklaces, and rings (prices on request); stylist's own headpiece; Casadei shoes ($1,200).

(Oscar de la Renta dress ($13,990); Carolina Amato gloves ($375); Oscar de la Renta earrings ($460); Buccellati necklace ($390,704), bracelet ($157,840), and rings (right hand, $54,503; left, $96,630).

(Gucci top ($2,450) and skirt ($1,195); Marie Mercié hat ($536); Carolina Amato gloves ($300); Graff earrings, necklace, and bracelets (prices on request); Boucheron ring ($39,157); Christian Louboutin shoes (price on request).

All info and photos courtesy of Town and Country Magazine

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"Be strong and courageous.  Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD, your God who goes with you.  He will not leave you or forsake you." -- Deuteronomy 31:6

Let's Go To The Lake!

(This gorgeous New Hampshire getaway provided the the backdrop for the film On Golden Pond).

Good morning all!  I just got back from a great weekend in Denver last night and am already missing being on vacation!  I went fly fishing for the first time and it was so much fun!  I've come to realize I'm a bit of a mountain girl and would love to spend some time on a lake for an end-of-summer vacation.  There's still time!  Vogue Magazine shares some of North America's best lakeside retreats with us, and I have to admit, I'd be more than willing to visit any of them.  Take a look:

(Once the playground for wealthy New Yorkers escaping the summer heat, this spot in the heart of Adirondack ski country—the nearby Lake Placid was home to the 1980 and 1932 Winter Olympics—offers plenty of diversions in the warmer months.)

(After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, many wealthy Chicagoans cooled their heels on the shores of Geneva Lake while their city homes were under repair. And today revelers still flock to the shore, just an hour-and-a-half drive from Chicago.)

(Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack used to be regulars on these shores. Today, the north side of the lake, the second deepest in the USA, caters to those who want adventure coupled with R & R.)

(The eco-chic Cedar House Sport Hotel feels like a tree house—albeit one outfitted with European linens and a gourmet restaurant downstairs. Sign up for one of the hotel’s bird-watching trips or sunset hikes—then soothe tired muscles in their al fresco hot tub.)

(Straddling the Utah and Arizona border, Lake Powell’s pristine turquoise water and stunning red rock formations call families back year after year. Many opt to spend the summer cruising around the lake on houseboats, but a nearby resort offers a deluxe desert experience.)

(Covering 600 acres in southern Utah, the low, earth-toned buildings of Aman Resorts’ Amangiri blend into the surrounding desert, with suites decked out in a contemporary Southwestern style, personal courtyards, and private pools. Daily group fitness and yoga classes are included in the rates.)

(An all-American summer vacation awaits where two Great Lakes converge. Lake Michigan’s shores offer classic warm-weather diversions, while a landmark resort, the setting for the 1980 Christopher Reeve film Somewhere in Time, perches on an island in Lake Huron.)

(Seventy-five miles from Atlanta, Lake Oconee overflows with Southern charm and water sports like kayaking, sailing, and wakeboarding.)

(All photos and text descriptions of properties courtesy of Vogue Magazine)

What do ya think?  Ready for your lake trip?

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Natural Beauty Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner just keeps getting better.  I'm loving these photos of her from Allure Magazine this month.  Take a look.  

All photos courtesy of Alexi Lubomirski for Allure Magazine

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Fall Is On The Way

Although I don't want to admit it, back to school is coming quickly.  With back to school comes football games, earlier nights, and of course a new wardrobe.  Some of you might know I'm a high school teacher, so the thought of returning to work right now just makes me want to cry...yep I'm in denial.  What I do love about fall though is being able to get new sweaters, jackets, and adorable pants to wear to work.  I stumbled across a great site, called Pure Collection and had to share their adorable fall finds.  Take a look at some of my favorites.

So, what are you waiting for, head over and at least get the trim jacket!  Happy Shopping!

All photos courtesy of Pure