30 For 30: #8
February 8th, 2011 § 7 Comments
Remember how I said I didn’t have a blazer so I couldn’t participate in Everybody Everywear this month? Yeah…well…that’s not true anymore. I didn’t break the 30 For 30 Remix rule of no shopping – not technically anyway. Last month I bought a pair of boots that I loved but stupidly did not try on in the store. They didn’t fit. So I’ve been meaning to take them back for a few weeks and haven’t. The 30 day period was about up so back they went. As a result I had an influx of cash, and a coupon for 30% off my entire purchase at Lane Bryant. I hit the clearance rack. This blazer after all the discounts, coupons, etc cost only $14…and I already had the dough so… 
I bought it for a number of reasons, cost not being the only one. I needed one. This combined with pencil skirts and button downs I already have fill out a niche of professional attire I desperately needed. But I still have to change out the buttons. Not liking the plain black ones at all and I know I can do better.
So instead of the sundress which is definitely not going to be used, like I predicted, I put this baby in the mix instead. I am still holding at 29 pieces!
This outfit is very me which I do not like. Not that dressing like myself is a bad thing! I just wanted to reach outside my comfort zone a little during this challenge and this is too predictable, too comfortable, for me. I rolled the sleeves of the jacket up – they happen to be long enough on me (RARE!) I just liked the striped silk in the sleeve and wanted it to show. I think I should have belted this whole thing too (not just with the white tie on the shirt). And I love my heeled oxfords, especially with jeans. But again…so very safe for me. And safe for a lot of people – this is very predictable. I gotta shake things up!!
White button down: Lane Bryant (Jan 2011)
Boot-cut dark rinse Right Fit jeans: Lane Bryant (Dec 2010)
Black traditional blazer: Lane Bryant (Feb 2011)
Heeled oxfords: Avenue (Dec 2010)
Multichain necklace: Lane Bryant (Aug 2010)
Vintage crystal pin: Thrift store (summer 2010)
Bangle bracelets: Avenue (Jan 2011)
Black studded purse: Olivia+Joy (Jan 2011)
Bulova Watch: gift/earned
And as for Everybody Everywear…check out some of these ladies blogs! Just amazing reads!
I know what you mean about stepping outside of your comfort zone fashion-wise. Blogging has been helping me do that tremendously. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next time!
So not cheating, by the way
I hope we didn’t pressure you into buying something you didn’t want.
What color are you going to make the buttons?
The Auspicious Life
i don’t think that’s cheating! and we were totally on the same wavelength this morning, adding a little flower on the lapel. great minds think alike!
-brittney
http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com
Nope no pressure! I’ve been wanting one for awhile and just could not find one at a decent and cheap price (considering I would not/will not wear it more than once every 3 months at best). This just happened to fall into my lap at the right time! Not sure about the buttons yet…definitely a silver patterned something (in style or not)…I’m allergic to real gold so for the most part all my jewelry is silvertoned, platinum, etc. As a result I don’t like gold colored anything much…
The wonderful thing about blogging and participating in these challenges is that you can make/bend the rules should you need too! I think you look great BUT I totally understand what you mean by wanting to step out of the box. I’ve been doing or trying to do the same. It’s tough isn’t it?
Adore the shoes, so cute!
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I just found your blog from EBEW.
I love the oxfords!! And what a GREAT deal–$14?? Jealous. I love the outfit!