The Latest Fashion Cover Up

I, Jean X have now seen it all. Each week I catch up on the lastest in the denim market- the good, the bad and the absurd. This is the latter of the three. I don't know if I should LOL or be mortified.

This is their tagline: "If you're going to show them, make sure they're worth seeing."
I see a "cover up" here folks- definitely a fashion conspiracy. Designer Kimberly Brewer has created Backtacular and they're made to cover your unsightly butt crack with some bling. This takes patched jeans to a whole new level. Seriously- so you know your crack is showing because your premium jeans run extremely low and now you have a way to draw even more attention to it by covering your crack with a decorative patch. It almost looks like a birth control or nicotine patch that's patterned. Backtacular is a hypoallergenic, (I would hope so, so you don't end up like those poor babies with the diaper burns) adhesive patch that is applied directly to the skin above the upper cleft of the buttocks. Each package comes with two replacent tapes. What do you think? Should they develop a casual work day style for plumbers?

I really want to hear from you on this one. Does anyone out there wear these? Convince me that this is truly fashion and I will write a new review. That's my story and I'm sticking to it- well, I guess you can say, it will stick to you! Check out the latest styles at myXjeans.com. We'll try to cover you in all the right places.

Peace Over Violence: Annual Denim Day USA 2010

This story is reprinted from the organization's Facebook page. Many denim companies are partnering to promote this very important organization. Peace Over Violence is proud to present the Annual Denim Day USA 2010, a campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about rape and sexual assault.

In 1998, an Italian Supreme Court decision overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore jeans, reasoning she must have helped her attacker remove them. People all over the world were outraged. Wearing jeans became an international symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault.

This day we unite against the sexual assault of girls, women, boys and men. We stand in support of survivors. We break the silence to end sexual violence.

On Denim Day, wear your jeans as a visible sign of protest against the myths that still surround sexual assault!

Thank you for your support-
Jean X

A 40 something year old mom in junior denim?

Should 40+ year old moms ever consider wearing “Mom Jeans?” I noticed a lot of the moms in my hood wearing capri jeans and wanted to get a pair, but didn't want to look like the typical "mom". We don’t have many listings on myXjeans for capri denim yet, so I had to go to a retail store. Gasp, I know! I walked through a moderately priced department store and the missy sizes didn’t have the style I was looking for, so I remembered that they carried my favorite junior brand. And no, Jean X can’t quite get into anything really small, but was blessed with no hips, so I grabbed the size I wear in their full length denim and they fit perfectly. They also were worn out and had tears all in the right places! So, my second question is, can 40+ year old moms wear junior denim? Let’s compare- here is a hilarious video I found on the less than flattering “Mom Jeans” and here is a recent photo of Demi Moore, who is (ahem)…my age! Which image would you want? Heck, even if you're not a mom, you get my drift! I’m definitely staying junior as long as my hips can handle it! Celebrate spring by grabbing a new bloom at myXjeans. You're as young as you feel!

Spring/Summer Denim Trends Exposed

The trends for this spring and summer denim plays a game of peek-a-boo. The tendency is toward exposure, which makes sense in warmer weather- so very distressed jeans, ripped jeans and lots of shredded looks will be strolling the boardwalks and venting flames at hot BBQ’s. But the other trend which reflects my youth includes covering those same holes with patches. Honestly, I’m not crazy about them. I surfed the Net and most looked like I sewed the patches on- not a pretty visual! But, one designer who gets almost everything right, made patched jeans hot. Do the chains give it away? Check out what’s new this week at myXjeans.com.

How Boyfriends or even X Boyfriends can solve your fashion dilemma

It was 80 degrees here in Detroit today. No joke. We all welcomed the day with open arms, but like many, I Jean X was not ready with anything that resembled a summer wardrobe. As I looked around on the Internet to see what’s new in the world of denim, the stars all had it right. First, most celebs live in California, so their legs were shaved and many were sporting boyfriend jeans which are the perfect solution for summer weather in April in a cold weather state! The beauty of the boyfriend is that almost every brand makes at least one style and sometimes several. You can also go authentic and grab your favorite guy’s jeans and roll up the bottoms. You could also get authentic and throw in some drama by stealing your beau’s jeans and then kicking him to the curb, making those jeans X boyfriends! Slouchy and comfortable, some say this hot trend was started last year by Katie Holmes. This year, the boyfriend jean has become a spring essential. So, I say go get a boyfriend or two, but please, practice safe fashion.

Shop at myXjeans and have a hippity hoppity weekend.

Get more than ZZZ's from Pajama Jeans

So, after lasts weeks talk about super tight skinny jeans, yesterday on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, their Style Buzz showcased “Comfy Couture” which included Jeggings and jeans from a new company called Pajama Jeans.

I don't think these would be classified as premium jeans, since they are only $39.95 and the fabric is more like soft knit than denim, but what an awesome idea! Think about wearing them for Thanksgiving dinner – you could eat whatever you want and not bust out of your jeans! They’re actually pretty cute.
Joe Zee, Creative Director at Elle magazine comments, "They look so chic…I love it. They look like sharp, clean, polished denim. I'm always a big fan of something that can look slick and be comfortable. I don't think we always need to suffer for style every single moment of our lives"

"We think this might be the next really big thing. They really do feel like jammies," says Rachel Ray.

Other comfy jean couture included ultimate stretchy styles from Hudson, Joe’s Jeans and Hue. So, get off the floor and stop fretting over sucking it in. Take a deep breath and enjoy spring. See what's blooming at myXjeans.com. Plenty of new comfy styles are being listed daily.

Skinny jeans humor on the Disney Channel?

Okay, I know skinny jeans are in, but seriously, why do we pressure ourselves into them? Yes, I have a pair, but I can actually breathe in them and they aren’t ultra tight. I do not have to lie down to zip them up. I refuse to wear anything that requires that much work! And really, the ultra tight fitting jeans can only be worn by a limited few. So, who is dictating this fashion pain?

Last night, as I was pondering what to blog about, my daughter couldn’t miss what was supposed to be the big cliff hanger for Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel. I watch the Disney Channel for two reasons. First, I want to make sure what my daughter is watching is appropriate, and two, some of the shows are pretty clever. Now, you would think Hannah Montana and other teen pop stars would wear and promote the hottest fashion, but on the show after Hannah Montana, called Sonny with a Chance, they totally made fun of skinny jeans and it was hilarious!

Sonny, who is played by Demi Lovato can pull off physical comedy that’s reminiscent of Gilda Radner from SNL. Her co-star Tiffany Thornton who plays the self-centered Tawni Hart decides in this episode to launch her own line of “extreme skinny jeans”.

In order for all the cast members to participate in a fundraiser, Tawni makes them wear her new jeans that require a “butt horn” to get into them. Barely being able to walk or sit, they all came down with a condition called “SPS” skinny pant syndrome. One by one, they fell to the ground with leg paralysis. All were taken to the hospital where the jeans had to be cut off of them. They ended the show with a song which included the lyrics, “Time to stop the hate and let your legs circulate,” while sporting loose fitting pants. Even my husband was laughing.

So, think about it. The next time you’re lying on the floor trying to get in or out of your jeans, remember, there may be teens out there with more common sense and a better sense of style. Isn’t that scary? Check out what's new at myXjeans.com.