Fall 2008: Long Blazers

I'm embracing the trend of long blazers. Marc Jacobs introduced long blazers into his Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 collection and I like the way he did it. The belt with the blazer I think works best. This makes it so I still look tall even with a longer blazer because the waist is accented. I can't wait to try this look out! I have a black long satin blazer now all I need is a belt to go with it.

Celebrity Inspiration

These are black skinny jeans that I love and with the brown bag it looks so good.

Need Right Now

I want these T-strap sandals or any sandal that looks like this. As much as I love the gladiator sandal trend I feel like it will go out of style soon...very soon. So I want a safer option for sandals that will still look cute next season. These sandals I am loving at the moment from Victoria's Secret for $45. I'm going shopping to hopefully find something just like these and if not I'll order these online.

Celebrity Inspiration

I love this outfit and I have shoes exactly like Penelope's. Now all I need is a dress like hers possibly the same color, however, I was thinking about a teal dress. Would that still look great with the same shoes? I think so...

I've Been Dreaming of a Great Jacket...

This Summer I've been watching lots of HGTV and TLC's What Not To Wear. It's what I do when I'm bored. Add some Discovery Channel Man Vs. Wild and The Soup and that's my main TV schedule. Well back to the point, I love Stacy and Clinton On What Not To Wear. The clothes they choose are great, they work well with every body type, and they really do look put together. What I've realized is that with every episode they stress the importance of a great fitting jacket. I listened to that information totally agreeing then slowly noticing that I don't own a great fitting jacket!! Well now I'm on the hunt for a great jacket and here are my ideas for what I want (I'm still unsure but here are my options):

From Top to Bottom:

1. Cotton Blazer-Pic from American Eagle


2. Corduroy Jacket-Pic from Victoria's Secret


3. Leather Jacket-Pic of Rachel Bilson in Rome (This option is my ideal choice. If I can find a jacket like this one I will buy it)

I really want a jacket especially the one like Rachel Bilson is wearing and I feel like I need one soon, seeing as what Clinton Kelly and Stacy London always say:

"A structured jacket is the best way to camouflage a tummy. It has a built-in hourglass shape," Kelly says. "If you don't necessarily have an hourglass shape, then it makes people think you do. The jacket does the work for you."

I'm going to continue this What Not To Wear themed post in the future and mention the other necessities Stacy and Clinton talk about: The structured jacket, the straight-leg trouser, the pointy-toed shoe and the A-line skirt.

More Rachel Bilson Inspiration

SO cute.

Haute Couture: Lacroix

Here is my Haute Couture inspiration done more mainstream. Dress is from Victoria's Secret, Scarf is just a black scarf with ruffles (I don't know exactly where you'd find one, but a black scarf works well too.) Then there is black opaque tights with Jessica Simpson shoes to look like the ones from the runway. Here's the look for less! Just add gothic make-up.

Covet of the Week

These Nine West Gaulla sandals are exactly what I' looking for: a chunky heel and gladiator style, but unfortunately they don't come in my size. :(