DENIM REDUX: REFASHION YOUR JEANS

Tired of your old jeans?  These DIY projects transform your old denim in a flash!  The colorful dyed-denim by State of Unique really caught my eye (I'll just swap out the spring colors for a fall palette!)

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​Need some jeans to get started?  Check out some of these at Style Therapy.  I'd love to see the Versace jeans made into cut-off shorts!  

Love your jeans that have holes in all the wrong places?  Denim Therapy works wonders on holes, hems and broken zippers... they can even convert your favorite pair into maternity jeans!

Need more inspiration?  Not a fan of DIY?  Shop the style:

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What to Wear: Date Night

It's still a smoldering 100 degrees here in Texas.  Here's an ensemble that lets you look hot, but stay cool.  I've thrown a little stole in for good measure (hot outside, but cold inside)...  Pair this silk dress with a jacket and wear it well into early fall!

1| MAC pigment: Nordstrom
2| Go Silk Racerback dress: Calypso St. Barth
3| Kotur "Breen" clutch: Shirise
4| Golden Goose stole: The Corner
5| Alexis Bittar rose gold shield earrings: Moda Operandi
6| Gucci Suede peep-toe Mary Janes: Net-A-Porter
7| Aerin Lipstick in Sunday Morning: Saks Fifth Avenue

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Original collection via Polyvore

Splurge vs Steal: Striped Knit Skirt

splurge: chinti and parker
steal: forever21

 This great striped knit Chinti and Parker skirt from Net-A-Porter isn't necessarily going to break the bank, but the similar skirt from Forever 21 is truly a steal!

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Color Studies: Prabal Gurung Fall 2012

Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 via Vogue

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Wear It Now and Later: White Jeans (Yes, Really!)

Rules be damned!  You CAN (and I will) wear white jeans after Labor Day.  I've mentioned before how much I love my white denim and I'm not quite ready to give them up.  Not so sure?   White or ivory corduroy jeans are a great option for those who aren't sure they can pull it off!

look 1: rick owens cardigan, citizens of humanity thompson jeans, forever21 twisted pattern cuff, jessica simpson gia tote, madewell barnwood booties
look 2: rebecca taylor python-print tunic, MIH jeans, krystal sasso crystal nugget necklace, aldo guan clutch handbag, nine west sweetbriar peep toe booties
look3: alexander wang cardigan, dorothy perkins carousel-print blouse, eddie borgo pyramid stud earrings, mango sunny 7 jeans, michael michael kors hamilton tote, shully spiked ballerina flat

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