Spring Blazers: Emily's Look

It goes without saying that a black blazer is a basic wardrobe essential - I have to confess that I own a few and wear them on a quite regular basis. To avoid looking like I'm wearing the exact same outfit every day (which admittedly happens more than it should), I usually go for pieces that have details that make them subtly unique. This blazer is a great example of such a find - the color, cut, and material are all classic, but the puffed shoulders with slightly structural folds add an interesting (and, in the words of my fiancé, "Lady-Gaga-esque") touch. While this piece (available in stores now at Zara!) is great for the office, I also love it for going out paired with a short dress (or in this case, a romper) and heels.

Blazer: Zara

Romper: H&M

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Watch: Michael Kors

Shoes: Forever 21

Spring Blazers: Inspiration

This week's topic - blazers!  E. & P. hoard these things, and with good reason - no other piece can make jeans and a t-shirt instantly "office appropriate" or serve as the perfect layer over that new summery dress you've been dying to wear out on a still-chilly spring evening.  After all, who needs a spring time jacket when you can wear a blazer?  Certainly not these girls.  Below are some of the best examples of how to trade in your light leather jacket or spring time anorak for something a little more eye-catching.

Kasia Struss via Because I'm Addicted

Photo from a recent Intermix email newsletter - love the blazer w/ shorts + Chucks (which we accidentally mutilated in Photoshop - sorry kids...)

Ciara from The Blonde Salad in two pastel blazers

 Betty outside Buckingham Palace in a hot pink blazer

via Aleexandraaxo

via Gastro Chic

Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere

An of-the-moment take on a classic blazer