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Hidden Denim Review: Are the High Rise Sloan Jeans Worth $79?

I bought the Sloan Straight Leg in Brown Cheetah, size 29, and I've now owned them for just under a year. This isn't a first-impression review. I've worn these jeans roughly once a week, washed them repeatedly, styled them a dozen different ways, and they have become the pair I reach for more than anything else in my closet.

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Welcome to Edit & Bloom: A Journey Toward Intentional Style

When I finally examined my finances and spending habits, I realized something unsettling: although I had significantly decreased my new purchases, I hadn’t actually decreased my spending. The problem? My shopping habits — and, if I’m being honest, my dependence on them. I often purchased clothes out of boredom rather than need. Learning that about myself created a necessary pause.

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