Saturday, 23 June 2012 | Author: Catherine Horgan | 
Today, I weep.
My white low-rise, perfect always, James jeans that hung out with me for the past four years — through winter, spring, summer and fall — are no longer. Well, no longer functioning in the same capacity. They have been repurposed.
It turns out, spray sunscreen (the kind that doesn't have any good ingredients in it) stains white jeans. Last weekend at my son's lacrosse tournament in South Carolina I was exposed to full sun. I did my best to hide under whatever shade I could find (almost non-existent). Of course I lathered my high-content zinc oxide sunblock all over me. However, I admit, I used the spray in between the white wash. What a mistake that was.
My favorite white jeans were stained yellow from the knee down from the spray (darn chemicals). Two rounds of bleach did nothing. I was beyond heartbroken. Instead of throwing them away, I decided to make myself a pair of shorts — the only shorts I own. My daughter is thrilled. She has tried to get me to buy a pair of shorts forever. But I refuse (and if you saw my legs, you'd understand — veins). Now, here I am with a pair of shorts. Quite frankly, I think I like them. I know I'll get good use out of them this summer. And I am working on ways to style them for the fall with my combat boots.
Since I don't wear shorts, I cut these just above my knee (bermuda length). They still need more fraying, but I'm happy with the coverage. Fresh and spunky. Worn with chucks, wedges or stilettos, this length can be cool.
Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect hanging around, relaxed white jeans. James, I might be calling you soon!
My white low-rise, perfect always, James jeans that hung out with me for the past four years — through winter, spring, summer and fall — are no longer. Well, no longer functioning in the same capacity. They have been repurposed.
It turns out, spray sunscreen (the kind that doesn't have any good ingredients in it) stains white jeans. Last weekend at my son's lacrosse tournament in South Carolina I was exposed to full sun. I did my best to hide under whatever shade I could find (almost non-existent). Of course I lathered my high-content zinc oxide sunblock all over me. However, I admit, I used the spray in between the white wash. What a mistake that was.My favorite white jeans were stained yellow from the knee down from the spray (darn chemicals). Two rounds of bleach did nothing. I was beyond heartbroken. Instead of throwing them away, I decided to make myself a pair of shorts — the only shorts I own. My daughter is thrilled. She has tried to get me to buy a pair of shorts forever. But I refuse (and if you saw my legs, you'd understand — veins). Now, here I am with a pair of shorts. Quite frankly, I think I like them. I know I'll get good use out of them this summer. And I am working on ways to style them for the fall with my combat boots.
Since I don't wear shorts, I cut these just above my knee (bermuda length). They still need more fraying, but I'm happy with the coverage. Fresh and spunky. Worn with chucks, wedges or stilettos, this length can be cool.
Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect hanging around, relaxed white jeans. James, I might be calling you soon!
