A Certain...Je Ne Sais Quoi

We recently had the good fortune of being introduced to the founder of Paris's hottest new online boutique, Je Ne Sais Quoi, known affectionately by its exponentially increasing customer base as "JNSQ." Even given the different nature of our projects, as we chatted, we saw many similarities and knew immediately that we had to share the JNSQ vision with the world.

JNSQ has been featured in Grazia, Glamour Germany, Elle France and Lucky Magazines, in addition to far too many well-known online publications to list. JNSQ's content speaks for itself, so we won't begin to list the great deals and hard to find brands and styles available at the site, but trust us when we say that everyone should have a peek. There are mens and womens selections, items in all price ranges, and a global trend of classic style throughout, which we love.


It seems that the founder, Mireille Nagourney, spends her days much in the same way we like to. You can watch some of it below:

A Day in the Life of Je Ne Sais Quoi from SHOPJNSQ on Vimeo.

Expect to hear more about Je Ne Sais Quoi in the future, and look out for a special giveaway on BLEUDENIM from their collections next month! (JNSQ follows the French winter/summer sale seasons, so even those who don't win the contest are in for a treat!)

-Jordan and Nick

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Rockin' the Suburbs

There's always that one pair of boots that have visibly aged but still have the comfort and support to tackle this weather.  I know I'm not the only one who hates cold toes.  Down below is just a menagerie of animals, literally.

The fur coupled with such a chunky scarf makes wearing such a light-weight blouse tolerable, and check out the patterns on this shirt.  The mix between white and black in this outfit is complimented perfectly with a touch of brown and gold, while the blue ring (flute) adds just the right touch of youthful humor.

-Nick and Jordan

 

Double, Double Breasted

Patterns among buttons, and fabrics among fur, this duo is decked out in just about everything.  On the left is a perfectly fitting plaid button down.  The fur around the collar seemed like a really good call in this frigid weather we've been having lately.  Good judgement is shown all the way down to the shoes, with some pretty aggressive tongues.

This portion of the shot seems to incorporate one of the best looks I think I have ever seen.  Double breasted shawl collar, layered by a well tailored double breasted blue overcoat.  The lapels are just the right size to make way for the abundance of buttons.  There's not much to say about what kind of a statement these green tartan pants make.

I've been noticing lately that when one guy brings his best for kicks, the other one does as well.  A good tie on the sneakers to make them stay snug and a comfortable pair of saddle loafers.  These two exemplify a dynamic duo.

-Nick

 

Le Cold Café Marly

This past week when we took a pause from BLEUDENIM, I went to Paris on Thanksgiving (Merci Donnant) break. This is what I came back with. There was so much to photograph in Paris, but I had camera troubles. You will be seeing more of this quality soon when I go back in a couple weeks for Christmas.

Couples are a great thing to photograph because not only do you see the outfits' individual characters but how they play off each other as well. This couple seems pretty compatible, no? Rockin' complementary colored styled tops (check the epaulets on her coat and the collar on his sweater) and sick shoes to boot (pun intended, judge me).

The leather detailing, fitted form, and thin curved over lapel on the man's blazer pack a punch, and the woman carries the only VB bag I have ever been able to deal with.

The maître d’hôtel wanted his 5 minutes of fame and provided this cute shot.

I didn't know it at the time, but it was going to snow in about 20 minutes at the time of this photo. This couple's outfits may not have been good for that, but I have a feeling they would have kept each other warm despite the beautiful but unfortunate precipitation.

-Jordan

The Opposite Effect

Blue jeans with khaki "boat shoes" or blue shoes with Whatchamacallit jeans.  Which look do you prefer?

-Slick and Clarence


 

All Occasions: Colorful Socks

Somethings are just meant to be alittlebitweird

   

Belted Blueberries

Of course the added texture on the bag was what immediately caught my attention, but this outfit offers a lot more than just some extra fur.  The leather shoulder strap and matching cinch strap on this messenger bag add some great style.  It's not always easy to find such a perfect fitting oxford, where leaving the shirt hanging out isn't even a question.  The over-sized shades are a perfect compliment up top and the wrap-around white lacing on these blueberry chukkas really stands out.  Most importantly, we see a perfect display of denim in this outfit, a well fitting pair of slim-straight blue jeans that bunches up just right above the shoes.

Any of our viewers want to take a guess as to what this awesome bag is made of?

-Nick

  

Big Apple Tweed

Not much needs to be said about how well this guy pulls off the combination of corduroy and tweed.  This outfit is a perfect match of greens, yellows, and blues.  After riding a bike all summer long in Paris, I have much appreciation for someone willing to brave it out there on two wheels in the cold.  That's where the need for so many layers comes in here.  Pay a little more attention to the shirt, and you'll notice colors that compliment the coat.  A basic striped tie looks great under the green quilted hunting vest.  The jacket, oh the jacket...this is a great display of how easy it is to bring together an outfit using multi-colored tweed.

Big Apple Tweed is an effort to bring back the beauty of tweed, using bicycling for fun.  These bike rides bring together bicyclists who enjoy vintage British cycling attire.  So get out there with some vintage tweed and your bike and don't forget to layer up during this cold weather.  For more on this bike concept, check out Big Apple Tweed here.

-Nick

  

Style Transcends Time

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Yet again the style of certain of our schoolmates is solidified in our eyes as the model has more than once been photographed by a member of our team. Yet again she is wearing a silk scarf. Yet again she refuses to wear something boring. From her head to her toe, every article is a style statement on its own, from the leather tights to the fur coat. Not only that, but each is part of what we might call a timeless look, but would perhaps not normally mix (i.e. Saint-James sailor stripe, styled riding boots, fur coat). Once again, our friend proves Style Transcends Time.

-Jordan

Friends With Benefits

There is always that one friend who you know is going to bring just as much style as you.  These two guys are no different.  Each knew that today was a sick shoe day.  These purple sneaks don't need much detail because the color alone creates that stand-out effect.  The high tops look comfortable and offer just the right amount of color with the orange swoosh.  So find your friend with benefits, and Just Do It.

-Nick