boyfriend blazer bombshell

Happy Fashion Friday!

OK, so at first I was not such a fan of this trend (I have to be honest) but now I am just crazy for the oversize boyfriend blazer! This trend can find at all price points and I think great in the spring and summer for that sheek, stylish career woman. First of all, blazers automatically make a girl look professional and well put-together, but are also comfortable and not restricting. Look classic (with a stylish twist) and presentable no matter what body type, age … and sex, male or female!

Now you don’t just want to literally raid your significant others’ closet. Although this blazer is inspired by those hunky men in our lives, you want your “feminine” boyfriend blazer to be well fitted and tailored. Great to wear with a casual t-shirt or silk camisole, suit pants, jeans, summer shorts, or leggings and heels to dress it up. Wear your cute boyfriend blazer outfit to work during day, or dress it up and make it more edgy for a night on the town.

You can find great boyfriend blazers at Nordstrom and J. Crew, among many other retailers … and from what I found, prices range from $29 to over $600.

boyfriend blazer

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googoo gaga balenciaga

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After shopping in New York recently, I fell in love with gorgeous leather Balenciaga bags at all the fabulous NY stores – so sheek, so colorful, so fresh, and so under-appreciated. I never see anyone carry Balenciaga bags around town – they are very rare amongst the sea of many other designer handbags I see on our shoulders and arms every day. These bags can be classic and understated to complement your outfit, or stand out as your outfit’s pop of color. They are comfortable to wear on your shoulder or stylishly on your forearm. I love that they are simple, yet eye-catching, and don’t have a dominant brand logo anywhere. I think the gold plated spokes are just fabulous too!

You can purchase oringinal Balenciaga bags at select retailers around the country, but I suggest Balenciaga directly on their website or Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan. Of course I love the original from the designer (shown as the top 2 bags) which start at around $1800, but if that is not in your budget, you can find a perfect look-a-like at Fleur de Lis (shown as the bottom 3 bags) for $62.

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in with the old

I can happily admit the fact that I am an “old soul” in that I appreciate all things vintage and antique when it comes to fashion, furniture, accessories, music, manners, etc. But I have noticed more and more, that I am not the only one … everywhere I look fashions from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s are resurrecting, record players are coming back in popularity, and vintage broaches and jewelry are all the rave.

I have collected a few vintage broaches from Etsy.com and was given a vintage typewriter from my grandparents. It is so beautiful, and yet very meaningful. As a matter of fact, I used the typewriter as the guest book at my wedding! I found this great store Frock in New York from the-coveted.com/blog that has all vintage fashions (and the good labels!) – next time I’m in the big city, I’m going to have to stroll on in … I would also love a stack of vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases stacked in my house – a girl can dream!

chanel pvc dress

vintage broaches

vintage typewriter

vintage vuitton

Vintage jewelry locally collected and re-created into new pieces by Madeliene O’Connell (a local artist in the Highlands) are definitely statement pieces. You can find these jewels at Fleur de Lis.

vintage jewelry

vintage jewelry

Oh Audrey Hepburn, you are such an inspiration to brands and women’s fashion all around the world! You are the standard for elegant dress and timeless style. Even Ray Ban Sunglasses was inspired by Audrey’s famous black frames in Breakfast at Tiffany’s … affordable vintage fashions can be found at modcloth.com. Happy Shopping!

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evil “eye”dea

Kara Ackerman’s evil eye necklaces may be small in size … but boy do they stand out. The authentic diamonds encase a bright cobalt or teal eye image .  This “evil eye” supposedly wards off evil spirits. I just learned from my aunt (who comes from a Greek family) that this “evil eye” imagery originated in Greece ages ago.

These gorgeous gems come in sterling silver, yellow gold, and rose gold (so hot right now!). Be part of the hottest fashion trend, and ward off evil spirits … sign me up! What a great “eye”dea!

You can find these gorgeous necklaces and bracelets at Fleur de Lis (a paperie) boutique.

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evil eye bracelet

vanessa hudgens evil eye necklace

{images via Kara Ackerman, Gossip Hat}