We’ve got some exciting new editions to our online shop and we want you to be the first to know. Check them out and tell us if you’re as excited as we are!
The dark brown faux leather motorcycle jacket is perfect for a night on the town.
You’ll get cozy and cute with this hooded fleece belted black trench.
Feeling blue? Slip on these skinnies with an Indigo Stone wash and “wing” design detail to bring a smile to your face.
You may be asking yourself: “YMI distressed?” Probably because you don’t have these deep blue bootcut jeans yet . . . buy them here = problem solved.
Jazz up your booty with some awesome embroidered detail. These Indigo Stone wash bootcut jeans have the perfect pockets to accent your best asset!
Get ready because on October 16th one of the most beloved books is hitting the silver screen (drum roll please) “Where the Wild Things Are!” The 1963 children’s book by American writer Maurice Sendak is about a the wild adventure of a boy named Max who is sent to his room without his supper by his mother as punishment for misbehaving. The movie adaptation is directed by Spike Jonze and promises to be one of the most anticipated theatrical experiences this year! Oh and let’s not forget about the soundtrack, “Wild Things” that was written, produced and sung by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs front woman, Karen O.
In honor of this monumental event, we’ve created our very own “Where the Wild Things Are” outfit from pieces made by our favorite designers on Etsy.
The newest, hottest looks out there right now are these skinny denim leggings in Indigo Stone wash.
Keep those stems nice and cozy warm with these adorable chunky slouch leg warmers from Snap Street. She’s a mom of one boy and two twin girls and loves to create unique fashion from upcycled materials. We don’t care what they’re made of, we’ll love them anyway!
This gilded headband crown made by La Jolie Femme de Marron will delicately adorn your noggin most beautifully. This girly girl, who makes ladies’ finery, portrays an image that’s dolled-up, yet funky and edgy at the same time. Think Ava Gardner meets Avril Lavigne. She wants you to feel like a rock star princess when you wear her creations… in this case you’ll feel like a cutesy wild thing!
Beware of the Canadian Wolf Paw Neck Warmer with hand pockets (for your paws!) by Tomoko Tahara. She gets inspired by things that happen in her every day life and from her memories. We swear “Where the Wild Things Are” must be must have been her favorite book because this scarf combines this look in flawlessly – it’s pretty much going to make this outfit.
Watch the official trailer and get all warm and fuzzy inside with nostalgic anticipation!
The latest denim trends have arrived at YMI so renovate your closet and make some room! We’ve got three brand new styles that’ll make you stand out in the crowd. Want to get the looks your favorite celebs are wearing without going broke? We’ll show you how to get what the stars are wearing at a price you can afford.
Skinny denim leggings are all the rage and we’ve got the perfect pair for just $32.00!
We always love a good destroyed denim jean and these faded black skinnies are absolutely the best. Pick up a pair for yourself for $38.00.
And of course we very much love the Black Embellished Pocket Skinny. The detail on these puppies is perfection, at $48.00, so is the price!
Everyone can stop denying it – fall IS here and we’ve got to start dressing like it! One of the great things about chilly weather is getting to wear more stylish clothes! This blog is all about totally rad fall boots. With so many choices out there year after year, how do you decide which pair will grace your tootsies day after day as the temperature drops. Well…just for you, we’ve taken the time to sift through the miles of footwear to bring you our favorite boot picks of the season.
And what could be better with a great boot than an equally fantastic pair of YMI Jeans? NOTHING – that’s what!
Our YMI faves for the fall season are the Original Skinny, the Black Flourish Pocket Skinny and the Dark Wash Bootcut of course! One of our favorite looks is wearing tall boots over skinny jeans and of course the classic bootcut look is always in style
“But what if rains and I ruin my nice leather boots?” you ask. Whelp, weep no more. With a pair of awesome Purple Rain Boots by Hunter, you’ll keep yourself dry and stylin’ throughout the storm.
We are absolutely drooling at the mouth over these Burnt Red Harness Boots by Frye…we’re probably going to have to buy them all so hurry and get yours before they’re all gone…just saying.
Now, this Grey Cybul Boot from Steve Madden is the perfect walking companion for any gal looking to get somewhere in style and comfort. Steve’s got a ton of great looks but we pick this one as our must-have everyday boot.
Drum roll please…we’re presenting you the Desert Webber Boot by Dolce Vita! These beauties have such a unique color – this is the perfect pair for you to tuck your skinnies into.
Get daring and show some skin with these Black Peep-Toe Booties from Unlisted. The laces and buckles really give them some edge but the heel says femininity – they’re the perfect combo to carry a woman in charge of her life and style.
These Whiskey Antique Leather Willis Boots by Blowfish can be the Sunday afternoon walking boot you’ve always dreamed of. They are so versatile that they can also be perfect for a night on the town because of their slight heel.
Landing your first job can be exciting, but it’s so hard to figure out what to wear everyday in the working world! It’s important to look put together and professional, but you don’t want to go digging around in your mom’s closet.
We’ll show you how to look office-chic at your first gig while still looking cool. All you need is a little help from some up-and-coming designers to pull your look together. Read on for The Next Big Thing: Modern Professional.
Start out with a pair of YMI wide-leg denim trousers. These pants have a super dark wash and a nice wide leg to make you look sleek and dressy without looking stuffy.
Next, get suited up with this awesome black blazer by YY Studio. It’s so important to have classic pieces in your wardrobe like a good black blazer. Designer Echo and four of her family members work together to craft all the garments that are custom made to perfection. Plus this blazer will work seamlessly with a day-to-night look for after work festivities!
Keep it simple yet elegant with this ruffle blouse by Zelaya. It’s handmade out of quality stretchy cotton knit so you remain comfy during those long meetings and conference calls. Zelaya is based out of El Salvador and is also a family business embraces fair trade values creates traditional and classic design with a contemporary sensibility.
Finally, you’ll need some cute jewelry to compliment your office-chic look. Choose a piece that’s fun and shows some personality. We love this felt necklace by Homako. – a.k.a. Yoko who was born in Japan and studied fashion design in Tokyo. Love it!
Now that you have an outfit to make you look cute and professional, it’s time to get to work!
The Canadian, indie pop rock, identical twin duo, Tegan and Sara have been blowing our minds with their musical genius since 1998 and they’re not done yet. They’ve been touring since 2000 and recently released the dates of their UK & European tour on their website AND their sixth full-length album, Sainthood, will be released on October 27th. We’re seriously counting down the hours. The album addresses secular themes of devotion, delusion, and exemplary behavior in the pursuit of love and relationships. It is inspired by emotional longing and the quiet actions we hope may be noticed by the objects of our affection, Sainthood is about obsession with romantic ideals. (Sigh) We’re waiting with bated breath!
The talented double act has a style all their own from their asymmetrical haircuts to graphic tees to some their hot denim jeans. Get their indie digs and show some love with our Tegan and Sara inspired look.
One of the newest arrivals to the YMI shop are these rocker skinnies in black. The back pockets are each adorned with jet beaded flourishes for a subtle yet eye catching detail.
Can’t decide whether you like Tegan or Sara more? Well now you never have to decide. You will be stoked to know that the Heart Head tee brought to you by our friends at GoMerch comes printed on the super comfy American Apparel shirts!
Or, try this gray telephone v-neck on for size with a blue and pink phone cord tangling their name all over it. If you want to look super rad, it’s perfect for every occasion.
So get as pumped as we are for their new album and rock yourself silly while watching one of our favorite videos, “Back in Your Head” off their album, The Con.
As of today, the summer is officially over. We in New York are reluctant to face the gray stormy weather, but you lucky ducks in southern California and other warm areas get to enjoy the sunshine for a while longer. (Not that we’re bitter or anything.)
Even though we’re sad, we must force ourselves to wipe our tears away because dressing for stormy weather can be so fun. We put together our ideal rainy day outfit using items from some of our favorite Etsy sellers. Enjoy The Next Big Thing: Rainy Day Edition.
When the elements get rough, it’s time to bust out a comfy coat. Our new gray trench is not only totally cute and fleecey, but it’ll protect you from rain and wind! Also? It’s only $44.00. Awesome!
Unless you’re into flashing, you should probably wear something under that trench coat. We love wearing dresses in the rain, and this navy dress by Ahpeele seems perfect for stormy weather. If you can’t beat those rain clouds, you might as well join them right? This adorable boatneck dress is equipped with pockets which gives it an A+ in our book. AdAm and Hiromi, the awesome team behind Ahpeele, first met during a Duck tour around Boston and it was love at first sight! They design and print clothes with Tokyo-influenced style.
Get lost in the clouds with this fluffy clutch by Recycled Rings. Made from an antique nickel purse frame and “hand picked clouds from the sky,” this little clutch is the perfect place to save your pennies for a rainy day. Designer Michelle hails from Chicago and is a part-time art therapist. We totally dig her jewelry and accessories that are made from recycled items.
Of course after the rain you get the best part…. The rainbow! To brighten up your story weather ensemble, we suggest this adorable Here Comes the Sun necklace by MIXKO. Designers Nahoko Koyama and Alexander Garnett formed a partnership to create stylish and practical products that inspire happiness. This cute necklace definitely makes us smile.
On 9.09.09 Focus Features premiered “9” the movie, an animated sci-fi/action film directed by Shane Acker and produced by Mr. Tim Burton himself. The film takes place during a period of economic decline and the government of a totalitarian state commissions scientists to research ways for the nation to prosper. A scientist creates machines to solve the country’s problems but end up snapping under pressure and turning on humanity. During this time, that same scientist creates a mysterious talisman and a set of nine numbered ragdoll-like “stitchpunks,” hoping they will preserve humanity’s legacy and allow life to continue. The film’s aesthetic is simply fantastic in a dark, industrial, “steampunk” kind-a-way and has inspired today’s Next Big Thing. Plus we just love introducing you to up-and-coming designers!
Sandmaiden’s charcoal colored circular wrap with black frog closures certainly fits the theme and is still super feminine. This busy mom wants to share the magical comfy-ness of loungewear that’s so stylish it can be worn anywhere! Nicely done.
What could be more steampunk than this vintage partial watch movement with an adorable skull and cross bones made by The Steampunk Trunk? The gal behind these Victorian fashions was totally made to live the steampunk life. She’s a wife and mom of 3 who runs the Trunk as a one woman show AND she is awesome enough to share her love of vintage with us!
Now, you must have something to store all of your old-timey gadgets and gears in (or just your digi-cam), so we bring to you this mini art quilt wristlet clutch (say that 10 times fast!) from Louisiana artist, Ivan and Lucy. The sand colored clutch features vintage art pieces, buttons, Czech alphabet beads and imported Japanese fabrics. When all these elements combine you have an awesome display of creativity and fashion!
Now that you’re dressed to absolute steampunk perfection – check out the trailer for Focus Features, “9” the movie and sport your new look to the theater!
When thinking about Fall essentials, we’ve been getting really wrapped up in the idea of scrappy/destroyed/recycled materials. It’s fun to take things that are ripped up and combine them to make a well-put-together look. We pulled together some cool up-cycled clothes from up-and-coming designers and combined them with our new destroyed skinnys to bring you today’s Next Big Thing feature.
Start your scrappy look off right with our new destroyed skinny jeans. They’re super sexy and comfortable, and at under $50, they won’t put a big dent in your pocketbook!
Get cozy in Dad’s hand-me-down reconstructed button-up by PeekoApparel. Brook, the master mind behind the whole operation, enjoys hunting through thrift stores and finding materials to transform into something playful and wearable. We think the kimono style sleeves and military-esque buttons are so cute and def’ in right now!
Next up is this totally eye catching shoelace necklace from the queen of recycled fashions, Supayana. She spends one day a week scouring thrift stores looking for the best quality fabrics and garments because she is committed to creating less waste whenever possible – whoa. And get this, because she got all those shoelaces for free, she’s donating all of the proceeds to a no-kill animal shelter – double whoa!
Ok, now it’s really time to get scrappy and place this funky ring on your finger. Because times are tough, CEK Custom Designs is getting creative with their jewelry making. They’ve constructed this ring from sterling silver 16 gauge wire scraps that were left over from a previous bracelet. The pieces are wrapped and hammered into this unique design and then oxidized for a dramatic look. We simply adore this look and it can even be great for a guy (ehem, gift idea!)
So, just because something is second hand and shredded definitely does not mean it can’t be incredibly chic and smart! We love up-cycled garments and we love up-and-coming designers – so this outfit makes perfect sense to us and the environment!
Call us crazy, but we think we may have spotted a little trend…
Ripped jeans anyone?? Whether it’s RiRi, Li-Lo or Ashley Olsen, all the stars seem to be digging destroyed denim these days. Shredded denim is the new boyfriend jeans ya’ll! You’ll probably want to get yourself a pair for fall ASAP.
Do you have $100 to blow on your ripped skinnies? If so, good for you… we sure don’t. We’d prefer to save our pretty pennies for a rainy day and get some awesome ripped jeans for cheap.
If you haven’t seen yet, we just got some super hot ripped skinnies a few days ago, and they’re already selling like hotcakes. You can get yourself a pair in black or dark blue for less than $50 in our online shop.
