Shopping for jeans has always been a bit of a nightmare for me. Being 5'2" with a 27" inseam often meant that I had to hem every single pair. But then it seemed like the proportions were wrong. The thigh / knee area was always off and I hated that self-hemming my jeans meant that the hem didn't have the faded pattern (see Kelly's post here on original vs. regular hemming on jeans) that regular jeans had.
"To hell with hemming!"
Allison Izu, a denim brand specifically catering to petites (that is women 5'6" and under), not only offers a variety of sizes / inseams, they have also solved the problem of proportions. The waist-hip-knee-ankle ratio as well as other denim details are now proportioned for petite figures. See Allison Izu denim reviews from Extra Petite, Petite Little Girl, and Really Petite.
Now on to the fun part - win a pair of Allison Izu Premium Denim with the size and style of your choosing!
The winner will be randomly drawn on December 4th and will need to contact me within 2 days to claim their prize. If unclaimed, another winner will be drawn.
To enter, please leave a separate comment for each of the following:
- Visit the Allison Izu website and let me know which style is your favorite
- (Optional Bonus Entry) Publicly follow this blog (click "follow" in my sidebar)
- (Optional Bonus Entry) Click to tweet and leave me your Twitter ID
Good luck!
Love this, UK High St Super Skinny :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite style is : Parker Ranch Bootcut Vintage Wash with Grind
ReplyDeleteI am following you publicly, Bravoe Runway
I have tweeted this, twitter handler is Bravoe Runway
Good luck to everyone!
My favourite is the parker ranch bootcut dark. I'm following you already :) Kat
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway :)
I really love the Kolohe Welt skinny jeans -- i have been looking for a high rise jean forever!
ReplyDeleteI am also following you publicly and I tweeted your giveaway (hello_amanda) http://twitter.com/#!/hello_amanda/status/135840019628830720
I follow you on twitter and retweeted this. @Mpemma
ReplyDeleteMy favorite style is the Luana-lulu wide leg. Also thanks for bringin to my attention the brand-I'm always looking for cute jeans for my short legs!
ReplyDeleteI'm not entering the giveaway as I don't think any of the jeans will work for me, but as a fellow DIY-er, I want to recommend this jeans hemming tutorial that allows you to keep the original hem:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.daciaray.com/?p=38
It solved all my jean hemming problems! Compared to the "old-fashioned" way, it's faster for me and it's a lot easier for my cheap sewing machine to sew. I never cared about the original hem, but keeping that is a plus.
As for the jeans that you already hemmed the other way: I recently started getting the Threads magazine, and one issue had advice on distressing denim. Try lightly dabbing some bleach with a q-tip onto the hem and washing the jeans. If you want a worn look, whack the hem with a hammer. I haven't tried those tips myself, but maybe you can give those a shot!
This is exactly what I need right now. I've been considering never wearing jeans again. This site seems really awesome and I think I'd have to look into purchasing either way. I think my favs are the PANIOLO: Bootcut Jean.
ReplyDeleteI've also been following you for a while now!
ReplyDeleteUK High St Super Skinny
ReplyDeletethe Luana-Lulu are cute and are even dressy enough for work!
ReplyDeleteI like the Honolulu Hou.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted your giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/shystardreamer/status/136131290712911872
ReplyDeleteKohole welt skinny Jean!
ReplyDeleteI am also now following this blog publicly! :)
ReplyDeleteYay!! Always wanted to try her jeans out, these are my favorite:
ReplyDeletePANIOLO: Bootcut Jean
I follow you already! Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted! @TOBeautyReviews :)
ReplyDeleteI like the NOLU SKIRT: Blk Mini - so chic and stylish.
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I follow your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Luana jeans. I have a pair of dark wash skinny jeans I wear often so I think it would be nice to have some variety with the wider leg.
ReplyDeleteI like the Honolulu Hou!
ReplyDeletethis is an amazing giveaway! i love the UK ZIPPED Super Skinny. :D
ReplyDelete<3, Mimi
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i am a follower of your blog, of course! :D
ReplyDelete<3, Mimi
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i tweeted! :D
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<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
the luana wide leg is my favorite look
ReplyDeleteI like the UK High St Super Skinny. So glad they finally came out with a pair of super skinny jeans that does not have zippers all over!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a follower of your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI like KOLOHE WELT :)
ReplyDeleteUK High St Super Skinny is my choice!
ReplyDeletei'm already following you..
and just tweeted about your giveaway
xoxo
jasmine
Cat - Thanks for the hemming tip! I will definitely bookmark this for future usage :)
ReplyDeleteI like the parker ranch bootcut
ReplyDeleteI follow you publicly
ReplyDeleteI tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/daisy351/status/138649060847534080
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Kolohe Welt! Petite jeans are always such a challenge to find..
ReplyDeleteOoo, I love jeans! My favorite pair would be the UK ZIPPED: Super Skinny Jeans. :D
ReplyDeletemy email is mylifeascarrie@gmail.com
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
:)
Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/
I am a public follower via GFC: Read My Life As Carrie
ReplyDeleteHAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
:)
Carrie
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I tweeted!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
:)
Carrie
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Ooo, I love jeans! My favorite pair is the UK ZIPPED Super Skinny.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
:)
Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/
I love the UK High St Skinny!
ReplyDeleteI totally need this! It's so hard to find stuff that fits right :P
Yasmeen
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Following on GFC :)
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Tweeted @Castle_Fashion
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! :D
Yasmeen
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i have the hardest time finding jeans that flatter my chubby inner thighs. the honolulu hou looks like a promising candidate...
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the Parker Ranch Bootcut DARK because it looks stylish and still comfortable. ^^
ReplyDeleteSammy
I am also a follower of your blog (Sammystic).
ReplyDeleteSammy
And I tweeted about this giveaway (@Sammystic).
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