49ers!!!!

Today, there will be football. So, so, so much football. I'm going to a San Fransisco themed bar here in LA and will be watching the playoff games with many, many rabid fans. Wish us luck!! :)

Go 49ers!

Faux Fur Part II

 Top: Banana Republic (thrifted for 68 cents) / Vest: LOFT (gift) / Pants: Gap 1969 Bootcut / Booties: H&M / Bracelt: bought in England for about $2 / Earrings: gift



This is the other faux fur collared vest that mi madre bought me as an early Hanukkah gift (first one seen here). Originally, I'm pretty sure she only meant to get me one, but I tried them both on, wasn't sure which I wanted to keep, and she generously told me to keep them both! Thanks, madre.

I wore this to a casual holiday party with the teachers at my school, for which I bought my very first ornament ever (ornament gift exchange) and learned more about Christmas characters than I ever knew (some other Christmas-themed game involving telling people they looked like Santa Claus).

I'll be doing a review on these two vests soon!

Hope you're having a great day!

Crisp Oxford

Top: Gap sz xs / Jeans: Gap 1969 Always Skinny sz 00 / Flats: Target sz 7 / Shades: Target / Bag: BCBG / Necklace: inherited from my grandmother / Hair pin: Banana Republic
 

 I am a habitually casual hair person. Chronically so. I would rather sleep 10 more minutes than figure out what the heck to do with my hair, so usually it is either a) down or b) in a messy bun. Today's variety was putting a little sparkly pin into my messy bun. Classsssyyyy.

You may scoff, but I'll have you know that I got all the validation I needed when she said "Hey, that clip makes your hair look...done." :)

Also: this is possibly my favorite outfit from the past few weeks. It's so easy and yet it makes me feel all kinds of put together. Thank you, classic oxford, thank you.

Country Club

10 and 2 (which for me will be more like 6 and 2!): Part II

  

 I've had this vest since I wore it as part of my uniform in middle school. I have not worn it since I stopped having to wear said uniform. Why in the world is it still in my closet?

 Top: Gap sz xs / Vest: Banana Republic sz xs / Shorts: Thrifted (68 cents) / Belt: Forever 21 (about $3.00) / Loafers: Macy's

For other women, a navy blue Banana Republic vest might be a nice wardrobe staple. For me, well, I think my sister said it best: "You are neither legitimately preppy enough, nor legitmately ironic enough to wear that outfit." (I decided to go full-on preppy with my suede loafers and blue-and-white striped button down. Did I pull it off?)

So ya. This is definitely an outfit, its just not my outfit. Verdict: goodbye, vest!

Deal of the Day: Banana Republic Sleek Suit Jacket

I wanted to share one of the best deals I've gotten recently, on this Banana Republic "sleek suit jacket," size 0.
The original price was $158;, but the jacket was already priced down to $85 in my local BR store. On top of that, it was in the 40% off section, and then on top of that, I got a 25% off coupon when I walked in the door as part of some promotion they were having. All of that added up to me getting this classic black blazer for an amazing $41, including tax!
Blazer: Banana Republic Sleek Suit Jacket sz 0 ($158 $41 online here) / Top: Ann Taylor sz xsP/ Jeans: Gap "sexy boot" bootcut jeans sz 24/00 (hemmed, similar here)/ Belt: F21 sz x/xs (about $3) / Shoes: Target Pearce Pumps ($29.99) / Necklace: Macy's, borrowed from mi madre

I've shopped some great sales in the past, but I'm pretty sure this is one of the best I've ever had. Partly because of the great discount (about 75% off in total!), but partly because a black blazer has been on my wish list for years, but has always been out of my price range. I knew I could get a cheap-o one at Target or F21, but I wanted something fully lined, classic, and durable, with great construction that would last me for years. I am SO happy to have found this jacket. I can't wait to style it in the fall and winter!
The great sale wasn't enough to persuade the Boyfriend, however, who was, hilariously, absolutely flabbergasted that women wear blazers with jeans and heels on the regular. To him, they're strictly work wear, but I'm determined to try to prove him wrong!

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Fit: The fit is great across the shoulders, which was the most important thing for me. The sleeves are the slightest bit long when unrolled, but I actually really like that extra half inch. The torso is nipped in at the waist, but there's enough room under the jacket to layer a sweater during the winter. I guess this blazer is more in line with the "boyfriend" style...a bit longer past the hips and slouchier overall (yet fitted in the back and shoulders). The online reviews say it runs small.

Measurements (lying flat): 24.5" length (from top of shoulder), 14.75" across shoulders, 13.5" across the waist, and 24" long sleeves (from shoulder seam).

Material: Shell--57% cotton, 39% modal, 4% lycra; Body lining--100% polyester; sleeve lining--95% polyester, 5% spandex.

Care: Dry clean only