Posts tagged as J Brand

Enter day 4 - our final day in NYC and the last day of Coterie.  It’s been a wonderful show up to this point, and we finished strong with our last & only appointment of the day.  J Brand - it’s their contoured fits, sophisticated washes and timeless look that reels us in every time we see their new collections. 

J Brand’s dark wash skinny jean is their claim to fame - and for good reason.  Combine their mid-rise skinny with a pair of Frye boots for a winning look this fall.  Expect to see plenty of skinny jeans, along with some classic bootcut styles and plush corduroys too.  It’s okay, let out that sigh of relief - J Brand makes fall dressing easy!

After our appointment at J Brand, we used our time to write up some orders for fall while they were fresh in our minds.  We finished our (large!) order for Spiewak before meeting up with Rachel, a past Bliss employee, for lunch.  Having worked at Bliss for 8 years, we were thrilled to catch up with Rachel!  Unfortunately our little lunch reunion ended all too soon.

With a long drive ahead of us, we exited the Javits Center and concluded another successful buying trip!  So long NYC.  So long Coterie.  Once again, you’ve been good to us... and we’ll be back soon.

{I hope you’ve enjoyed the daily recaps of our fall buying trip.  Even though we’re all eager for the warmer weather, hopefully this series of posts has given you a little glimpse into one of our best shopping seasons here in New England.  Until then, we look forward to seeing you in our stores - shopping for linen sundresses and summery tops, of course!}

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Just in this week: the most adorable jean jackets from J Brand.  In two great washes - white and a super light denim - these jackets are a sure way to change up your look.  Throw one on over your favorite LBD to create a more relaxed look or play with texture & layer it over a flannel button up paired with your favorite weekend jeans.  Both options work - that's the beauty of this jacket.  You can pair it with just about anything!

Maybe you're kicking yourself for giving your jean jacket away years ago... or maybe you just need to unpack it from the attic.  Regardless, the denim jacket is back and may even replace the leather bomber in the coming years!  This jacket by JBrand is classic, but still has the brand's exclusive touches that we all know & love.  It's fine details, cotton comfort and slim fit will make this a denim staple in your closet in no time at all.    

Trust us... if you love J Brand's denim, you'll love their take on the jean jacket! 

Now that we're officially back into the swing of things after a busy, yet wonderful, holiday season, I find myself thinking about new year's resolutions.  Admit it, there's something about this time of year that is inspiring - maybe you're inspired to shed those extra holiday pounds or redecorate your guest room (something you've been putting off for years!)... or maybe you're like me and want 2012 to be the year that you dress better & invest in premium denims.

Let me start by giving you a quick glimpse into my denim background:  9 months ago, when I started working at Bliss, I bought my first pair of designer denim - a pair of AG Charlotte straight-leg jeans.  Up until that point, I had no idea how crucial a great pair of jeans was in pulling my entire look together.  Now I can proudly say that in addition to AG, I own a bunch of J Brand's and a few pairs of Paige and Joe's Jeans too.  I love them ALL.  My denim wardrobe underwent a total transformation and this is something I'm eager to carry over into the new year with renewed vigor and focus.

Here are my denim resolutions for 2012 that you should try too:

Play with patterns:  No doubt about it, Spring is going to be full of color and print - and denim is no exception!  I have always loved my wardrobe classics - i.e. dark wash skinny jeans - but after falling in love with a pair of leopard-print Joe's Jeans at the Trade Shows in NYC this past September, I knew I had to branch out.  The jeans came in a few weeks ago & I've already worn them twice!  I know you must be thinking that I can check this one off my list, but I want to push my limits even more and try other prints too - including these Citizen's of Humanity Floral Jeans that were featured in Vogue recently.

Try a new cut:  For a while now, my go-to jeans have been my J Brand's Maria high-rise skinnies in a dark, stretchy wash.  They are easy, classic and look great tucked into my Frye boots.  But lately, its been a flare or wide-leg jean that stands out to me.  It's a completely different proportion than I'm used to and changes the game as far as shoes go... but I'm up for the challenge.  Not quite convinced?  These AG Lula flare jeans with the adorable braided detail are sure to change your mind!