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The new blues: this spring denim gets a whole new look thanks to fresh details and glam extras.


the new bohemian jean

Look for: Sewn on beads and shells.

Try them with: floaty Float´y

a. 1. Swimming on the surface; buoyant; light.

Adj. 1. floaty - tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas; "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty scarf"
buoyant
 top is made sporty by layering on a cute tank. Pull it all together with glam heels

Bonus! The pair also has a trendy scalloped scal·lop   also scol·lop or es·cal·lop
n.
1.
a. Any of various free-swimming marine mollusks of the family Pectinidae, having fan-shaped bivalve shells with a radiating fluted pattern.

b.
 boot cut and denim-on-denim applique.

Jeans, $25, hotntrendy.com. Yellow top, $158, ABS by Allen Schwartz. Blue top, $89, Killah. Heels, $70, seychellesfootwear.com.

the new '80s jean

Look for: Splatter-painted styles.

Try them with: Pretty up this graffiti-inspired urban pant pant
v.
To breathe rapidly and shallowly.
 with a soft blouse and ribbon bows. Mixing tough with sweet helps this old-school look feel fresh.

Bonus! This '80s-style skinny jean is great for creating curves on straight bodies.

Jeans, $170, and green shirt, $150, ABS by Allen Schwartz. Sleeveless hoodie hoodie hood n (top) → sweat m à capuche;
(youth) → jeune m à capuche 
, $149, Miss Sixty.

the new rocker jean

Look for: Cut-out details with embroidery.

Try them with: Wearing these jeans with sporty tops and girly girl·y  
adj.
Variant of girlie.
 shoes keeps it more school hall than concert hall.

Bonus! This major boot cut balances out wider hips, and the long line lengthens legs.

Jeans, $25, hotntrendy.com. Red top, $180, ABS by Allen Schwartz. Striped tube top tank, $49, Killah. Heels, $60, Seychelles at solestruck.com

the new girly jean

Look for: Big and bold appliques. We love this pair with its colorful chiffon and sequined se·quin  
n.
1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle.

2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino.

tr.v.
 butterflies.

Try them with: Give sweet a street edge by adding suede sneaks and tough-but-pretty layered tanks.

Bonus! The trouser detailing helps these jeans look great on pear shapes. Just be sure to top with a close-fitting tank to keep the look streamlined.

Jeans, $300, and white tank, ABS by Allen Schwartz. Yellow top, $79, Killah. Suede sneakers, $59, BC Footwear, Sacco NYC NYC
abbr.
New York City


NYC New York City
, (212) 243-2070. Shoe decoration worn as hair pin, $6, HUE.

the new pocket jean

Look for: Fancy pockets!

Try them with: A schoolgirl sweater keeps things sweet, not tart. But don't be afraid to add a bold surf-inspired flower belt to keep you looking great coming and going.

Bonus! The back detail makes the most of your, urn, backside.

Jeans, $179, sweater shirt, $59, and tank, $89, Killah. Belt, $22, oneill.com.

the new embroidered em·broi·der  
v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders

v.tr.
1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover.

2.
 jean

Look for: Full-on fabulous threadwork.

Try them with: Keep the look modern with one of this season's screen-print tees layered over a contrasting satin top.

Bonus! The extra-long length means you can have fun by wearing them to the floor or scrunching them into punk-preppy socks and strappy shoes.

Jeans, $240, and blouse, $150, ABS by Allen Schwartz. Screen-printed tee, $79, Killah. Heels, $60, Seychelles, Nordstrom. Socks, $5, Target.

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