Debut of the J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer
18 Jan
Blazer- J. Crew | Shirt - Forever 21 | Jeans – Express | Boots – Old Navy via Threadflip (similar) | Bracelet – Gift
Back in October I started following Franish’s blog when she featured me on her Behind the Blog series. One of the first things she wore that I fell in love with was the metallic polka dot top from Forever 21. Amazingly, even though Forever 21 has a super fast turn-over of the items in their stores this top was still available (and continues to be so!) so I snatched one up for myself in November. And seeing her pair it with the navy J. Crew blazer just solidified my need for a navy blazer.
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Which is odd, because, as I’ve mentioned, I never thought I was one to wear navy. But sometime in 2012 I decided I wanted a navy blazer. But perhaps you know how it is. You fall in love with something and none of the knock-offs are quite up to par. You could settle but you keep holding out, just waiting for that miracle to happen and your dream boat to fall into your lap.
And although I feel a little bit guilty for asking my dad and my husband to splurge on me for my birthday, I ended up with my dream blazer. Aside from my wedding dress and my Cole Haan boots this blazer is the most expensive item I’ve ever owned. And I have a feeling it will be around for a long, long time.
Because, as I mentioned a few Fridays ago, I’ve decided to embrace my current preppy phase. And what’s more preppy than a navy blazer with gold buttons? Of course, a true prepster would probably pair this outfit with some boat shoes or something but I also fell in love with the idea of glitter-embellished ankle boots. Not sure why. So, yes, preppy but with a bit of spunk.
And that’s how we like it.
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0Tags: jeans, navy blazer, polka dots
Pairing the fancy sequined skirt with a neutral colored cardigan and nude heels helps keep it from being too bling-y or overwhelming.
The fact that I paired two pieces that could be considered slightly casual but added heels and a blazer makes my outfit work appropriate without being traditional.
Ever since I bought this tie-neck top I have been wanting to pair it with these pants. 
Today I’m going to share with you one of my favorite ways to this lace dress that I’ve come up with yet.
Gorgeous! Sometimes it’s worth it to splurge on those quality key items that really complete your wardrobe! My splurge back in November were my Aldo boots. Tough to swallow the price tag, but I honestly wear them almost every day…good life decision in the end
And I’m curious..what is this Threadfilp business?
Classic boots are totally splurge-worthy!
Threadflip is an online place where you can list the clothes, shoes or accessories you have for sale! Kind of like ebay but easier. I list things there and then when they sell I build up credit and use that to purchase other times on the site.
adorable! i just saw a similar blouse on clearance at Target… now I’m wishing I’d gotten it! Dizzang! You look stunning as always!
It’s funny; after I bought this top I saw similar ones everywhere!
Great outfit – love that top!
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Shia
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I love a good blazer! And having it in Navy makes for a classic look every time!
Crazy how I hated navy so much in the past. It really is such a classic color.
I’m lovin this blazer, fun shirt underneath too
have a great weekend!
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
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Hi. I just saw your comment in Lauren’s forum. So I thought I’d check your blog out and I actually really like it! Maybe you’d like to check mine out as well
it’s http://vickynspiration.blogspot.com . We bloggers have to stick together!
xx
I really like the blazer – the gold buttons are fun!
Have you noticed a huge increase in quality since it was on the pricier side?
It’s definitely the most detail oriented blazer I own. There are even pockets on the inside! It’s really not that much more expensive than a full price blazer from The Limited, though. Although, blazers at The Limited go on sale. J. Crew’s don’t
Great look. You look great in navy
I good blazer is always a smart investment – it can dress up a casual look, add some polish to an office look, and compliment a formal look!
I’m excited to wear this blazer as many times and as many places as possible!
Nice! Fave details are the rolled-up sleeves and the cute striped lining, plus what looks to be navy nail polish.
Those are actually Franish’s nails
I didn’t go quite that all-out in my copycat look!
Whoops! So they are. {sheepsih}
I think you could totally pull off navy blue nail polish btw.
And now I’ve gone and misspelled sheepish. (Sigh.) I’m quitting while I’m behind!
You can never go wrong with a classic blazer like that one. I strongly believe in investing in the fundamental wardrobe pieces that will never go out of style and that you’ll be able to wear countless ways for years and years to come.
I love that polka-dot blouse, too. The perfect mix of stylish pop but also understated. The boots look super sharp, too.
The blazer is definitely an investment piece!
GAHHH, I love that blazer. It looks really great on you, and I think it’s “fine” (Not that you need someone else to validate your wardrobe) to have a pricey item because you shopped around first. You’ll get tons of wear out of it, so congratulations, ha!
Thank you for validating my shopping
Seriously, though, it does help to shop around because then you know for sure that what you’ve paid for is worth it.
you’re the second navy blazer I’ve seen tonight–I really need to go get one! Love the look and definitely digging the preppy right now too! Thanks for linking up to copycat linkup. Come back soon!!
I decided I needed one after seeing it all over blog-land, too. They just look so classy!
I keep looking at this shirt online, it is just so pretty and after watching but you and Fran wear it, I think I need a blouse like this in my closet! (Well, i think I need a pair of sparkly boots in my closet as well, but I have to show a little restraint.) I am going to say, love those boots! And I love how you’ve manage to wear them in an office setting and make them look polished and professional, they really pick up the gold buttons on the blazer. I think it was smart to go with the j.crew blazer in the end, I’ve done that where I wanted one item but didn’t want to pay the money so I kept buying items that were sort of close but not really. In the end I should have just gone for the one I liked with how much it costed and and nice blazer will last forever so I think this was such a good choice on your part!
I kept hoping I would find one on ebay or one of the consignment stores but no dice. I guess that means it will last a long time!
Thanks so much for linking up – I’d love if you could throw a link to my site in your post! I just got a very similar shirt at Target – and now I’m so excited to put it under a blazer – great idea!!
Ooops! Totally thought I did that! Will take care of it ASAP.
Someone else commented that they saw that shirt at Target, too! I haven’t seen it but maybe that’s because I haven’t had the need to look for one anymore
Sorry I’m just now commenting on this look but I love it! The metallic polka dots are perfect with the gold buttons on the blazer.
Thanks for linking up! Hope you’ll be back for Copycat Linkup this week! xo
I’ll definitely be back this week! Thanks for stopping by!
I love this outfit! Neutral colors always look awesome =]
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