The Blazer (And photos from a blog feature)

Perusing some of the blogs I frequent for fashion inspiration I decided a while back that I needed I black blazer again. I used to have one back in high school that I had thrifted… and I loved it to death…

My sister had given me a Target gift card for my birthday so I stopped in with no intention of buying anything, it had been over a month since I had been to a Target, so I was just “looking” (hah, famous last words!) I happened upon a basic black blazer… in the clearance section no less, for the exact amount that I had on the gift card! Unfortunately, after I got it home, I kind of looked at it… and thought to myself…”I know I wanted this… but to wear with what?” I mean, my work is business casual, but I didn’t want it for WORK. So I decided to play dress up again. (its been a while!) enjoy!

I tried it first in a casual way. Rolled “boyfriend” jeans, a classic grey hoodie and flats. I layered a bright tank top in there for some color and added some fun dangly gold jewelry for a feminine touch. I’m definitely a fan of this look.

Next I went for a little more of a ‘glam’ look (I mean, a sequined dress… that calls for the word ‘glam’!) Please excuse my face in this photo. I was not trying to look sexy or alluring… its just what the self timer caught me doing. I took this sequined dress from Urban Outfitters and pulled on some basic black leggings and some brightly colored flats. I also added some fun feather earrings that I got from my roomie for my birthday… I like this look, but lets be honest… where am I really going to wear sequins? I’ll just have to make an occasion I guess.

My next challenge to myself was to make it more… ME. Eclectic, colorful and a bit bohemian…. could I do it? Taking a calf-length floaty dress (bought with another gift card I got for my birthday) and layering on a bright scarf with fun trimmings, my trusty knee-high suede boots and a sparkly cuff (another gift from the roomie) I also went with the side braid, as it felt just eclectic enough for the outfit. Success! Liking this outfit a whole lot!

Lastly, I paired it with an H&M scarf, skinnies and a classic v-neck layered over a tank. Moccasains on the feet lent to the casual/classic feel.

Verdict, I like the blazer and am looking forward to wearing it often.

p.s., I posted the link to Kara’s blog where I participated in a feature she was doing the other day… here’s some of the photos from the feature. (the challenge was fashion Faux-Pas, and I chose wearing brown and black together.)