I have an intense obsession with cardigans, which has recently translated into a new intense obsession: blazers. Initially {I will admit}, I had a hard time figuring out how to wear blazers; however, my love for layering quickly kicked into overdrive about six months ago, and I have been wearing them ever since. The menswear-inspired piece is so versatile, and more importantly {for this girl who is always cold}, it offers an extra layer of warmth without being overly heavy, bulky and unflattering. During the winter {in a rather poorly insulated classroom}, I have been known to go an entire day without so much as undoing a single button on my jacket. Fortunately, blazers offer a safe alternative to the cumbersome wool coat as they manage to scream style without drowning the victim in a material mess of Titanic proportions. UN-fortunately, blazers hit significantly higher on the price-point ladder than cardigans. This is because {most} cardigans cannot hold a candle to a blazer's dedication to small details: buttons, linings, pockets, and materials {oh my!}. These small details are what make my heart pitter-patter, so my new-found infatuation with blazers is not shocking, by any means. I live by one shopping mantra: Avoid paying full price. I've managed to snag all these babies at a fraction of the cost thanks to some small end-of-season sales and a large amount of patience. Score.
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| Collarless + Colorless + Cutouts // Zara blazer {similar color here}, Ellen Tracy cobalt dress + skinny belt {similar color here}, Anne Klein captoe pumps & Michael Kors Jet Set watch |
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| Stripes // Kensie striped blazer {similar style here + here}, Gap oxford button-down, Joe's black skinny jeans, BCBG bow flats {similar style here + here} & Kate Spade watch |
