Top 5 Boyfriend Jeans

clockwise from top left: H&M Boyfriend // 7 For All Mankind // GAP Boyfriend // Rag & Bone Boyfriend // Citizens of Humanity Boyfriend

Mastering the boyfriend jean can be a dangerous game especially when it comes to finding that perfect pair of lived-in, baggy Boyfriend jeans. Below are some tips to keep in mind when looking for your soon-to-be favorite part of jeans.

1.You always want a pair that is tailored at the ankle. "Slim straight" or "skinny" boyfriend jeans are what you always want to look for. When they aren't tailored at the ankle you run the risk of them truly looking like you are wearing jeans that are way too big.

2. Make sure they fit in the waist. Denim of all nature will stretch and grow with your body so you always want to make sure the waist fits.

3. A BF jean tends to run a little bit higher in the rise, which is what you want. The whole point of this jean is for them to be slouchy and give that laid back feeling. So, when it is a low rise BF jean you run the risk of the jean just looking like they are too big in just the butt and knees, which is never a good look (can we say mom jeans?). And dare I mention the wretched M word...muffin top?

4. Distressing. A very evil word when it comes to denim. What is too much? What is not enough? I believe that H & M and 7 For All Mankind (both seen below) have the best distressing. It's enough for anyone, of any age.

5. Finally, how do you wear your BF jeans? If you really want a more laid back look, wear them with a baggy tee, but make sure you are wearing something with a heel. (we don't want it to look like we really don't give a damn about anything!). Or, wear them with a cute flat sandal (my new favorite Birkenstocks) and a more fitted tee, maybe even tucked it.

{Amy}

Until the snow stops

 

Skirt: Old, but similar here //Ring: House of Harlow, similar here. // Bracelets: Vintage, Stella & Dot, similar here. // Sweater: H & M Flash sale, similar here. //Hat: Target  // Booties: DV by Dolce Vita

There's something so peaceful about the snow. Especially when the entire city is shut down and the Mayor is telling you to stay inside. When the hustle and bustle of my everyday life has to stop and my one "job" is to simply watch the snow fall, it's amazing. I went outside to try and shovel and you can't even hear cars go by on the snow-packed roads. I believe it is God's way of telling us all to 'slow our roll' and just breathe.

These were clearly taken over the weekend before the foot of snow fell. Maybe if I made myself believe it wasn't THAT cold out that Spring might actually come sooner...I'm realizing now my tactic didn't work.

{Amy}

Repeat Offender

Tee: Kate Spade// Scarf: Nordstrom // Sweater: Rag & Bone for target// Shorts: H & M // Tights: Target// Shoes: Dolce Vita, similar here

I did it again, I went shopping in the men's department. I can't help myself. When Rag & Bone does a collaboration with Target (yes, that was 'so last year') you can't pass it up. And again, when God gives you a 60 degree day in late January, you put on your shorts and dress to impress.

Don't be afraid to shop in the men's department. The trends right now for men and women are walking a parallel line and you'd be shocked at just how similar some styles are and the drastic price difference between men and women. 

{Amy}