Orange Sherbet Blazer

 

While there are a few brands that I always gravitate to, I am open minded when it comes to trying new things. Never would I have thought that Walmart was a good place to buy cute and trendy pieces, but when an ad popped up for this orange and pink check blazer (Google or whoever controls the algorithm apparently knows me well!) I was excited to check it out. When the blazer arrived, I was definitely impressed with the quality and fit for the price. Best of all, I love the pastel orange and pink colors that remind me of a big bowl of orange sherbet from someplace like the now gone Howard Johnson's restaurant. (There's a Mad Men Allusion in there if you are familiar with the show.) I thought the blazer would look good with a smaller check shirt in orange for a "check on check" look!

 

Speaking of trying new things, I have been living in skinny jeans for years now. (I know, I know...they're so over!) I don't think I will ever abandon skinny jeans because I think they can look very polished and classic, but I did want to try a more flared pair of jeans for something different and more on trend. I bought two pair of such jeans from Target, because I wasn't sure I wanted to invest a lot of money in a trend that I might not be crazy about in a couple years. Like the blazer, I was very happy with this particular pair of flare jeans that I got from Target, and think that the light color is the perfect complement to the pastels in the blazer.

 

Blazer: Walmart here

Shirt: J. Crew Factory here

Jeans: Target here

Shoes: c/o Hush Puppies here

Bag: Chanel similar light pink quilted bag

 

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Pink Trim Blazer

 

I definitely can't get enough of blazers lately! This cream and pink trim blazer is my newest addition to my blazer collection. It came out at Talbots as part of their Valentine's Day collection, but I also love it as a way to transition into spring. Speaking of spring, I never thought I would say this, but it actually snowed here in parts of Los Angeles! I wore this blazer and pink and white striped button down right before the storm came in. This week, I'm just wearing heavy sweaters and rain boots, so it's nice to look back on the little glimpse of spring we had a week ago!

 

I am styling this blazer with lots of pops of pink, including this pink and white button-down shirt and metallic pink flats. I love the combination of pink and mint together, so I thought my mini mint bag would be perfect as a finishing touch for this look! Pink and mint are perfect for Easter and the upcoming spring season, which I hope will be here sooner than later!

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Blazer: Talbots here

Top: Target identical pink and white button down

Jeans: J. Crew Factory similar here

Shoes: J. Crew similar pink metallic shoes

Bag: Chanel similar mint quilted bag

 

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Floral Blazer

 

This stunning floral blazer is part of an outfit I wore in the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day this year.  I purchased this blazer from Forever 21 and I wasn't sure about the fit and the quality, due to the fact that it was under $50. Luckily, when the blazer arrived in the mail, it was love at first sight! (So perfect for Valentine's Day, right?) For what I paid for the blazer, it was a hit in my book! I love that it looks quite reminiscent of something you might see from Dolce & Gabbana or Alice + Olivia. While you would probably know that it's not expensive when picking it up and inspecting it closely, it definitely has an expensive look, especially when paired with the right accessories, like a cashmere sweater and an iconic quilted purple bag!

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The only thing that I love more than this blazer is this cute location that I discovered near Downtown Los Angeles! We took these photos at a cute pink coffee shop called Boulon. This coffee shop has a fun floral mural and hot pink phone booth, both of which I adore! Sadly, we were running late for lunch and didn't have the opportunity to go inside and try one of their amazing (and, from what I have seen, colorful) drinks, but I will definitely be back for the cute photos and a cute drink sometime in the near future!

 

Blazer: Forever 21 here

Sweater: Macy's similar purple sweater

Pants: Zara similar wide leg pink pants here and here

Shoes: Christian Louboutin similar nude pumps here

Bag: Chanel similar quilted purple bag

 

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Valentine's Day Blazers

 

While blazers might not be the most romantic article of clothing, there are plenty of blazer options that are perfect for Valentine's Day! This red and pink houndstooth blazer is, in my opinion, perfect for Valentine's Day! Red and pink is one of my favorite color combos, especially this time of the year.  I think this blazer, when paired with a feminine tulle skirt, makes for the perfect Valentine's Day look. Below, you will find some other wonderful blazer options that I love for Valentine's Day, or any occasion!

 

 

I'd like to think that this outfit is very Carrie Bradshaw in the opening credits of Sex in the City! In fact, when I was getting ready the morning I took these photos, my husband commented that this look was very reminiscent of Carrie's. This inspired me to make a reel with me in this skirt, sans blazer, to the theme music of the show that I will be posting to Instagram in the upcoming weeks!

 

Blazer: here and here

Tank: here

Skirt: similar mini tulle skirt

Clutch: similar pink satin clutch

Shoes: similar pink pumps

Sunglasses: here

 

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Jewel Toned Velvet Blazer

 

In my previous post this week, I wrote about how much I love wearing plaid for the holiday season. Today's post is devoted to another fabric I adore this time of year: velvet! There's just something so luxurious about velvet, especially when it's in a jewel tone color like this one from Zara. My husband and I debated the exact color of this blazer. I think it's more of a purple color while he sees it as more of a burgundy wine color. Regardless of what color it is, we both think it's gorgeous! Below, you will find some other gorgeous velvet blazers for this holiday season!

 

As you can see, I found a way to sneak in some plaid into this outfit because it is now December and during this time of year, one can never have too much plaid! In addition to my plaid shoes, I also accessorized my outfit with my one of a kind Loren Hope butterfly brooch! A few times each year, Loren Hope, a jewelry designer from Rhode Island, creates a series of one of a kind butterfly brooches that sell out in a flash! I was lucky to snag this one a couple years ago. I think she's coming out with a new series of butterflies this December, so I'm hoping that if I am good, maybe Santa will bring me one for Christmas!

 

Blazer: Zara similar here, here and here

Sweater: J. Crew here

Jeans: J Crew Factory here

Bag: J Crew similar lavender bag here

Shoes: J. Crew

Brooch: Loren Hope similar butterfly brooch here

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Houndstooth with a Pop of Color

 

Houndstooth is one of my favorite prints! I think I first fell in love with it with No Doubt's iconic "Hey Baby" music video, which came out a long time ago, so I might be dating myself. Anyway, I loved Gwen Stefani's head to toe houndstooth look in that video and I have been trying to find a way to duplicate it with my own twist ever since! My outfit here features a smart houndstooth blazer and, while it might not scream "rockstar, it is work appropriate yet still fun and playful thanks to some pops of color with my J. Crew Hayden pants, Kate Spade Taxi Flats, and colorful clutch! Below, you can shop some similar houndstooth blazers that I love.

 

Speaking of dating myself, I took these photos at a scenic college campus, which brought back memories of my college days. I used to feel like I wasn't that far removed from college students and could fit in not that long ago. However, in the last five years, especially since turning 40, I have now realized how I am closer in age to their parents than to them! While I used to keep up with the latest movies and music, I'm now very out of touch with popular culture. (Does anyone care about No Doubt anymore?) Still, like a fine wine, I like to think that I'm getting better with age! Getting back to Gwen Stefani, I think that she's one celebrity that has aged well, so maybe I can follow in her footsteps in both fashion and in aging gracefully!

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Jacket: Zara similar here and here

Pants: J. Crew here

Shoes: Kate Spade here and here

Clutch: Milly similar here and here

 

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Rainbow Blazer

As you already know, I am one of those people who will buy just about anything that comes in rainbow print! So when I stumbled upon this shawl blazer in rainbow stripe (also available here), it was love at first sight! The fact that the blazer was also over 50% off just made it all the more appealing! While this blazer was originally part of Alice + Olivia's summer collection, the light-weight fabric makes it perfect for fall or spring in California.

I copied the styling of this jacket almost exactly from the website, which consisted of just a simple white tee shirt tucked into light wash skinny jeans. I figured that the experts styling the jacket must know best! Plus, I think that with a jacket that has as much going on as this one does, the simpler the better when it comes to the rest of the outfit. To be honest, as the afternoon wore on and the temperatures here started to rise, I did take off the jacket and so my look just became a plain white tee and jeans, although I think that can be chic in its own right.

Jacket: Alice and Olivia here and also here
another fun jacket here
Jeans: Old Navy similar here
Bag: Louis Vuitton here
Shoes: J. Crew similar silver pumps here

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