Posts tagged as Denim

Now that spring is here, we find ourselves with a real case of the denim blues (but in a good way, of course!). It's no secret, nothing gets us quite as excited as new denim in our stores – and there's been a lot of it lately. Whether it's light, medium, or dark, we've handpicked some new favorites that are sure to grab your eye.

Light Wash 

The wonderful thing about pale, light wash denim is that they have a certain love-worn appeal – as if you've owned them forever. An instant fave from MOTHER is their new skinny ankle with a side zip in light kitty; it's perfect for springtime. Or if you prefer a more '70s-inspired silhouette, MiH's Marrakesh High Rise Flare in sugarblue is just the ticket. Wear them with a tucked-in blouse & TOMS wedges for a covet-worthy look. Whichever you choose, both these styles promise to lend your look a casually cool vibe that's spot-on for spring.

Medium Wash

If you love your tried-and-true medium wash jeans, we've got a few recommendations for your collection. J Brand's Mid Rise Rail jean in bayside is perfect for everyday; it's slim straight cut will have you hooked. Or try AG's Aubrey straight leg jean in 10 years-rio for an effortless vintage look. Lastly, put on a pair of Joe's skinnies in ceece for movie dates and afternoon barbecues. Denim has never been so easy.

Dark Wash

Dark jeans are a go-to for many due to their versatility; they can easily be dressed down for the weekend or dressed up for a night out. Step out in Citizens of Humanity's Riley Boy Boot in venus for a relaxed, low-maintenance look. Or try 7 for All Mankind's Mid Rise Skinny in dark rich blue. Their second skin Slim Illusion has 100% elasticity and is made to hold you in while having an ultra soft feel. Either one will leave you feeling polished and ready for whatever the day (or night) brings!

<3 Keriann

(Image courtesy of MiH Jeans)

This week has felt much like, shall I say, a denim dream. We’ve gotten in such a large amount of denim (jackets too!) that we can’t help but be in a state of euphoria about it. And nothing has us more excited than our very first shipment of MiH. Our initial impression upon opening the box... to. die. for. denim. Seriously, this denim line lives up to its name of ‘Britain’s most iconic denim brand.’

The Backstory:

Founded in London in 1969, MiH was originally named ‘Made in Heaven’ with the goal of providing the most perfect-fitting, bum-enhancing, leg-lengthening jeans around. Worn by the coolest 70s icons, from Jane Birkin to Farah Fawcett, the jeans made their debut in the legendary Jean Machine stores. Owned by Tony Lonsdale (the man referred to as London’s ‘Blue Jean King’) and his denim model wife, Chekkie Maskell (the original muse for MiH), Jean Machine was the retail phenomenon credited for MiH's startup success.

“I grew up with denim in my blood. It was almost inevitable that the denim industry would be my calling.” - Chloe Lonsdale   

Then in 2005, the company re-launched as MiH when Chloe Lonsdale - the goddaughter of MiH’s founder and daughter of Tony & Chekkie - spotted a gap in the denim market for beautifully tailored jeans with a cleaner, more refined look. More than 4 decades later, the brand has remained true to it’s authentic heritage by creating ultra-flattering jeans, with higher waists, in the finest quality denims. Today their original dove logo & jet front pockets make their jeans recognizable all around the world.

The Fit:

The Bonn. A great alternative to low-rise skinnies, this new fit by MiH combines a high rise fit with a super-slim ankle leg. And it gets better - this jean is available in a soft, stretchy, sateen denim that has been lasered to create a subtle dot pattern. So cute I can hardly stand it.

The Ellsworth. This jean’s shorter 30” matchstick leg is a modern update to the skinny jean. A perfect option for our petite customers & available in two washes, this jean will make the transition from winter to spring practically effortless.

The Marrakesh. MiH’s best-selling archive fit is a high-rise flare. Designed to elongate the leg, this jean was made for date nights & casual Fridays at work.

The Casablanca. A slightly scaled down version of the Marrakesh, this mid-rise flare features a 32.5" inseam - meaning you can wear it with flats (hooray!).

The Shirts:

To complement their oh-so gorgeous denim, MiH has introduced a collection of beautiful shirts, luxurious tees & limited edition pieces. Our first shipment included several classic shirting pieces (great for work & play!). Everything about them - the prints, the colors, the fits - all work together to create a modern twist on the classic button-up. For us, it was love at first sight.

Now that’s you’ve been introduced properly to our newest denim line, all that’s left to do is try it! Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.

<3 Keriann

It’s safe to say we have spring fever. Yes it’s rainy & dreary out, but the temps are up (it’s close to 50 degrees today)! And with the beginning of our spring shipments arriving daily, things are starting to feel down-right cheery around here.

Spring. A time for cleaning out, refocus and fashion. We can’t think of a better season to refresh your closet... especially since we’ve spent the last few weeks reviewing & writing orders for our warm-weather seasons at Bliss. The sunny months ahead will be full of light-wash denim, playful sundresses, and white linen staples - along with many other springlike pieces that will be popping up in our stores over the next couple of months. Keep reading as we dish the 411 on springtime style:

Vintage Perfection

The perfect pair of jeans has always been at the top of every girl’s shopping list. Get inspired this spring with vintage washes, refined fits & ultra-soft fabrics. We’ll be bringing in some really great cuts & washes from each denim line, but our standout collection is from Joe’s Jeans. Their Vintage Reserve Collection first launched this fall - and was a big hit! So naturally, the distressed denim & light washes will carry into spring (& make an even bigger impact on the denim industry!). Get ahead of the game & shop the collection now - we just put out some incredible washes (I literally want every pair!).

This spring, skinnies will maintain their style status - roll the cuffs, slip on some Frye ballet flats & add a casual blazer for a darling springtime look. Or throw on a pair of relaxed boyfriend jeans for a stylish weekend outfit. Expect to see a lot of denim this spring!

Sheer Details

Details make all the difference - especially this spring. Sheer detailing on tops & dresses will be a transparent theme. One of our favorite pieces? A floor-length maxi dress from Ella Moss. This stunning dress in poppy red features a sheer skirt, a front slit & a shorter dress underneath. Whether it’s for a wedding or date night, this flowy frock is sure to turn heads. (We can hardly wait to put it in our stores’ windows!)

The gifts have all been unwrapped... and now it's time to get what you really want (and let's be honest, what you really need). Thanks to our end of the year denim clearance, your denim wish list is totally within reach!

Starting tomorrow morning at 10AM in both store locations, shop over 375 pairs of jeans all priced from $25 to $100! Sound too good to be true? Here's the breakdown: 125 pairs of jeans will be priced at $25, 75 pairs at $50, 125 pairs at $75 and 50 pairs at $100. Come early for the best selection, these will go fast! (We sold out last year!)

Stock up for the new year with a wide range of cuts from all your favorite brands - AG, J Brand, Joe's Jeans, Paige Denim, Citizens of Humanity and MOTHER. It's our biggest denim sale of the year! Oh, & if you have a Bliss gift card, there's never been a better time to use yours!

Hope to see you tomorrow! 

<3 Keriann

{Sale in both store locations on Saturday & Sunday only. Our Portland store has over 250 pairs of jeans for the sale. Our Portsmouth store has over 100 pairs of jeans for the sale. All sale items are final sale. Sale cannot be combined with any other special promotion.}

Why wait for Black Friday to start your holiday shopping? Or more importantly, why wait for the deep discounts & sales? At Bliss we're kicking off our Thanksgiving Sale on Wednesday - two days before Black Friday - in both store locations! No chaos, no stress... only incredible savings on all of your favorite brands.

Here's what you can expect:

10% OFF storewide! Yes, that means everything. Frye boots, TOMS shoes, Epice scarves, denim and more.

30% OFF all Spiewak coats - both in stores & on our Pop-Up Shop! It's the starting point to any solid winter wardrobe. We're talkin' down coats, wool parkas and fur trimmed hoods - all at a phenomenal price. Staying warm has never looked so good.

30% OFF all sweaters! New Scotland, Velvet, Qi Cashmere, Made By, Demylee, The Portland Collection by Pendleton, and Birds of Paradis by Trovata. These are sweaters we swear by... and with this many options, it will be hard to pick just one.

30% OFF all corduroy & velvet pants! Corduroy skinnies paired with Frye boots and a cozy sweater - winter dressing doesn't get any better!

30% OFF all CP Shades velvet tops! Perfect for holiday parties & get-togethers.

Please keep in mind that our stores will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, but we will be opened our regular hours on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday! We hope to see you then.

From our Bliss family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

<3 Keriann

November is here & there's a lot to look forward to... like wearing our new Spiewak puffer jacket (so warm!) and the start of our holiday shopping. But the thing that has us most excited is our upcoming Veterans Day Sale! Trust me when I say, this is our BIGGEST sale yet & one that can't be missed.

This Friday thru Monday in our Portland store only, shop over 600 items (5 full racks!) from all of your favorite brands. (There's no better time to freshen up your closet than now!) All items will be priced from $10 to $125 - that includes classic denim skirts, Prairie Underground hoodies, Butter by Nadia sparkle wrap dresses (perfect for holiday parties!), and the best-ever layering tops & tanks. And much, much more. Looking to update your denim wardrobe? Our sale has that covered too.

With items as low as $10, you're guaranteed to find something you love at an incredible price. Come early for the best selection - our doors open at 10AM tomorrow! We hope to see you then.

<3 Keriann

What? We’re hosting our first-ever Citizens of Humanity Trunkshow! It's going to be one super exciting & extra special event. Here’s what you can expect:

Take 10% OFF all COH! Now that back-to-school shopping is done, it’s your turn to treat yourself.

Allow our denim experts to find you the perfect pair of jeans while you sit back & enjoy champagne & sweet treats!

Deena, our COH sales rep, will be in our Portland store on Thursday & Friday of the event. (Stay tuned for our Q&A with Deena - it will be on our blog tomorrow!)

Free gift with any COH purchase - it’s a good one too! (While supplies last, 1 per customer.)

And lastly, we’re having a daily RAFFLE for a free pair of jeans (of your choice!). You’ll receive 1 raffle ticket for every COH item you purchase... and we’ll draw a winner each day of the trunkshow! (Those are some seriously good odds!)

When? Thursday, September 13th - Sunday, September 16th

Where? The event will take place in both our Portland & Portsmouth stores! (However, our sales rep will be visiting our Portland store only!)

Why? Because we love denim, especially Citizens of Humanity jeans! Come check out our new fall arrivals - plush corduroys, a high-waisted straight leg (so awesome!), and we’re even getting a skinny black “leatherette” (coated denim that looks like leather!). Start making room in your closet...

We hope you’re as excited as we are! It’s the perfect way to start the fall season.

P.S. Be sure to tell your friends! After all, aren’t shopping trips with friends even more fun?

<3 Keriann

Over 150 pairs of denim priced $25 to $100!  Select clothing $10 to $75!  30% OFF select cropped denim, white denim, printed denim & shorts!  40% OFF select boots, summer sandals & TOMS!

This could be our biggest sale yet!  Happy (sale) shopping!

We have a WINNER!  As many of you know, we did a week of MOTHER Denim on our blog a couple weeks ago where we highlighted one of our favorite denim lines & were even giving away a FREE pair of jeans!  Denise DeMarco is the lucky reader to score the pair of MOTHER jeans - in the style of her choice!  Congratulations, Denise!

Thank you to everyone who commented on our blog, Facebook & Twitter pages during our blog series.  We're thrilled with all the positive interaction & can't thank you enough for your continued support.  I truly hope you enjoyed learning about MOTHER Denim - give them a try next time you're looking for a new pair of go-to jeans (you'll be hooked)!  Oh, and stay tuned for more giveaways in the near future!

<3 Keriann

Meet the ultimate denim skirt.  In a light-weight, ultra soft denim, this Citizen's of Humanity skirt fits and flows in all the right places.  Guaranteed to reinvent your look - it may be the smartest purchase you've ever made.

The truth is we've been crushing on this piece since we first saw it at Coterie back in February.  Since this skirt is so special, we ordered only a few pieces... so hurry in!  You're friends will have closet envy for seasons and seasons to come.

{Tell me:  What do you think about this dramatic denim skirt?  Do you love it as much as we do?}     

<3 Keriann

Memorial Day weekend is one of the most-anticipated weekends of the summer for us.  Not only is it a time of remembrance, family gatherings, barbecues, beach trips and shopping, it’s also our annual AG Trunkshow!  And this year promises to be bigger (and better!) than ever.

Jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses & knits - we’ll have a super large selection of all your AG favorites (including many new styles coming just for the trunkshow!).  Take your pick from over 75 different styles of denim & let our AG rep, Jenny, help you find the perfect pair for summer (she’ll be in our Portland store all day on Thursday!).  There will also be a discount on all AG & a free gift with purchase!  You won’t want to miss this.

In addition to the stacks upon stacks of denim, we’re adding a new element to our weekend of fun - The Ropes will be part of our trunkshow!  Local designer, Shana Ready will be in our Portland store with TONS of her highly-sought after bracelets & necklaces.  Now’s your chance to get that bright, Maine-inspired bracelet at an unbeatable price - just in time for summer.

And like always, we’ll have plenty of sweets & Prosecco to ring in the unofficial start to summer.  Yes, that means gelato (The Gelato Fiasco will be here on Thursday!) and Holy Donuts.  So, so good.

Stop by Thursday thru Monday - we look forward to seeing you soon! 

<3 Keriann

We’re wrapping up our week of MOTHER Denim with a Bliss favorite - denim skirts!  We’ve got a bunch to choose from in our stores (all different lengths), but in my opinion it's MOTHER’s denim skirts that have stolen the show.  If you like curve-hugging mini skirts, these are a must.  And the best part - they’ll work with anything in your closet & look great against your sun-kissed skin! 

The S.N.S. Skirt - it’s your everyday, classic denim skirt.  Sitting low on the hips, this mini is perfect for those hot days of summer... and you’ll fall in love with it’s vintage-looking wash.  It’s definitely a summer essential.

The High Waist Mini - this dark denim skirt is the ultimate piece for summer; it’s sexy while still being practical.  With MOTHER’s signature “M” stitched on the back pockets, a slim fit & a higher rise, you’ll have a hard time leaving the store without it.  And just think - it will make the transition from day to night practically effortless.

{Tell me: Do you love these denim minis as much as we do?  What's your favorite style from MOTHER?}  It’s the LAST DAY to comment for your chance to win FREE jeans (or a skirt - it’s your pick!) from MOTHER. We'll be drawing for a winner next week!  

I hope you've enjoyed reading about our newest denim line.  Give them a try next time you're in the market for new jeans - trust me, you won't be disappointed!  

<3 Keriann

“We want people to come back to the store, saying I love my MOTHER so much.”
- Tim Kaeding, co-founder of MOTHER

We couldn’t agree more with Tim Kaeding’s statement.  At Bliss, we believe in every jean that we sell in our stores and customer satisfaction is always our main focus - each and every day.  The truth be told... MOTHER makes our job easy.

If you walked into our stores and were looking for a new go-to jean for summertime, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend our wide-leg jeans from MOTHER.  Available in bleached out summery-washes, their fuller legs allow some breathing room during an unexpected heat wave.  (Nothing is worse than wearing slim-fitting jeans in 90 degree weather!)  Mix them in with your rotation of sundresses and cut-offs, and consider your summer wardrobe complete.

The Wilder - actress Rachel Bilson has been spotted numerous times wearing this trouser jean from MOTHER, both in real life and on the set of her hit TV series, Hart of Dixie.  If you’re a fan of her style, you’ll love these jeans!  With a 22 inch leg opening, this ultra-soft jean works for all occasions - casual Fridays at the office, summer picnics, or late-night drinks at Sonny’s.

Some may say that variety is the spice of life.  Personally, I have to agree - especially when it comes to one’s wardrobe.  If you live in your skinnies, switch it up with bootcut or flare jeans - I think you’ll be surprised at how refreshing a new look can be.  Plus, some of MOTHER’s key players are part of the bootcut and flare world. 

The Slacker - this jean demands attention with it’s clean lines and medium blue “honkytonk cinderella” wash.  It’s 8 inch rise and slim bootcut gives this jean a slightly provocative feel; pair them with some killer heels and you’ve got a winning look (just ask the cute boy who’s starring at you from across the room!).

The Outsider - MOTHER’s signature bootcut jean has been getting a lot of play in our stores lately.  Maybe it’s the sleek cut.  Maybe it’s the two incredible washes & fine details (“peppermint kisses” is my absolute favorite wash with light pink stitching and golden rose buttons).  Or maybe it truly is a denim essential.  I’ll let you decide! 

For today’s post, I’ll be shining some light on The Rascal - MOTHER's straight-leg jean.  Not quite a skinny or a bootcut, I feel as if straight-leg jeans are often overlooked... when, in my opinion, they are the most versatile jeans out there!  Having some doubts?  Just try finding something they don’t go with.

With a 7.5 inch rise, 31.5 inch inseam and a 14 inch leg opening, these jeans work for a wide range of body types.  Most of the straight-leg jeans that we carry have a longer inseam (32-33 inches), so many of our customers are thrilled to find a jean that doesn’t require a trip to the tailor’s.  In fact, most customers love the fit, feel and length so much that they end up asking to wear them home (and I can’t say I blame them!).  Available in a dark wash called “aka goddess,” don’t be surprised when these jeans make you feel just as the name implies!  You owe it to yourself to give this style a try.

{Tell me: Do you own a pair of straight-leg jeans already?  Which style of MOTHER jeans do you like best so far?}  I look forward to hearing from you - especially since a comment qualifies you to win a FREE pair of jeans!  Not a bad trade-off if you ask me!

<3 Keriann
 

Here in Maine & New Hampshire, we rely on this specific denim style to transition us from spring to summer.  It’s true, we never really know what to expect from the weather forecast and that’s why this particular cut has proven time & time again to be our saving grace.  As you may have already guessed - it’s the cropped jean!

The various fits of MOTHER jeans are all extremely wearable, but none are more so than their cropped styles.  The proof is in the 4 different cuts we have in stores now:

The Teaser - available in the adorable “queen of dixie” wash, this relaxed-fit skinny jean has a 28 inch inseam & is a no-brainer for this time of year!  With a rolled cuff hem, they’ll look darling with a pair of wedge espadrilles.

The Looker Crop - this jean is sure to win hearts!  Available in two summery washes, this skinny crop guarantees to make getting dressed in the morning a no-fuss ordeal.  With the same rise as The Looker full-length jean (7.5 inch), a slim-fitting silhouette, and a 26 inch inseam, they’ll look just as good on as they make you feel (if not better!).

It’s our week of MOTHER Denim - and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited about it!  Throughout the week, my goal is to give you an insider look (and fit session!) for all MOTHER has to offer.  I think you’ll see right away that they strive for nothing short of perfect fit, feel and finish.  And their cashmere-like fabrics will change your whole outlook on jeans (trust me!). 

Enter: The Looker Skinny.  This low-rise skinny jean by MOTHER has quickly become a best-seller and has gained a loyal fan-base in just a few short seasons in our stores.  With a 7.5 inch rise and 10.5 inch leg opening, this style embodies MOTHER’s play on opposites.  It’s sleek without being too serious.  It’s sophisticated while still being playful.  It’s a jean that will become like second-skin in not time at all.

Whether you’re looking for a faded black, a crisp medium blue or a super-light wash, I’m confident you’ll find it in the 12 distinct washes we have available in stores now.  That’s right, we’re giving you 12 options!  And did I mention that their washes all have cute, and sometimes humorous, names?  (“Tickle fights & BBQ” and “bright eyes” are two of my favorites at the moment!)  Their creative names create more than just fun conversation; they’re just another way that MOTHER is setting itself apart from other denim lines.