Two Ways To Wear...

...a plaid blazer!

First, we have the edgy way. A jean vest and leather jeans call to mind the Nirvana era while a metallic tee and leopard loafers keep me from looking like Courtney Love.

Plaid blazer (similar here or here), Minkpink tee (similar here and here), XXI jean vest, Rock & Republic jeans (similar), Steve Madden leopard loafers (similar), Stella & Dot necklace

Second, we have the preppy way. A silk scarf, wide leg trousers, and bow topped pumps topped with a peacoat make it look like I just stepped out of a Ralph Lauren store. 

Plaid blazer (similar here or here), Gap sweater (similar), ASOS trousers, vintage scarf (similar), J. Crew peacoat, Audrey Brooke bow pumps, J.Crew leopard belt (similar)

Which way do you prefer?

Slit to There

After some memorable slits during last night's Golden Globe awards, I figured I'd join the ranks! Even though my favorite looks were more demure - I'm looking at you Kerry Washington, Emily Deschanel Carla Gugino, Rosario Dawson, and Jennifer Garner! I also noticed that I was drawn to those that resembled wedding gowns (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Megan Fox, Amy Adams, Helen Hunt, and Amanda Seyfried)...I wonder why?!

I Heart Ronson blazer (similar), XXI skirt, Zara tank (similar), Nine West booties (similar), Stella & Dot and Akira jewelry, Loft belt (similar), similar tights

300

I have worn these waxed, coated, leather-like jeans many times, like double digits, yet they've never been photographed...even though they're so photogenic! Seems only fitting that on a countable post (my 300th), I wear such an "every day" outfit - blazer, roomy tee, skinnies, and flats. No pattern mixing, no backwards cardigans, just a few items that we can all feel comfortable wearing. 

Rock & Republic Berlin Coated Skinny Jeans, Zara tee & blazer, Stella & Dot Lillith necklace, Jessica Simpson Amity Flat, Givenchy lipstick in Illicit Raspberry

Hunted

I finally pulled the trigger on some Hunters. And by I, I mean, my fiance. He bought them for me well before Christmas, and I've worn them often before they were photographed. I haven't needed to wear the Smart Wool socks with them yet, but I'm sure 2013 has some chilly days ahead...among many other amazing things, including our wedding! Happy New Year to you all!

Outfit #1: J.Crew Peacoat, Gap fisherman sweater, H&M chambray shirt, Gap black jeans, Longchamp Expandable Travel Bag, Fownes Brothers leather gloves, American Apparel earmuffs, Givenchy Irresistible Raspberry lipstick
Outfit #2: NY & Co toggle coat, Urban Outfitters sweater, Old Navy flannel shirt, Mavi Serena skinny jeans, Kensie sunglasses, Nars Heat Wave lipstick, Stella & Dot gold hoops