Trend Alert - The Feminine Jacket

The name of this trend kind of makes me giggle - "The Feminine Jacket".   I'm not sure there are many women out there who want to wear a "Masculine Jacket", do you?  It is also referred to as the "Lady like Jacket".  For the love of everything - can we just call it a jacket?!  

So anyway - I've seen this trend pop up a few times online and in magazines and I sort of brushed over it.  I really do love it though.  A jacket is a very versatile item of clothing to own.  It can instantly dress up a basic tee or button down.  It looks great with a skirt and you can dress it down with a pair of jeans. Of course you can't mention a "lady like" jacket and not give credit to the great Coco Chanel who practically invented the classic tweed jacket.  It is timeless and also a million dollars if you ever are inclined to buy one.

My inspiration for this blog post came last week while shopping with my girlfriend.  I was flipping through a magazine while she was trying on clothes and fell in LOVE with the outfit.  Of course I can't find the picture to put on my blog so I'm recreating it for you.

I am assuming you have bought a stripe tee by now.  If so, you can layer it under a tweed jacket with your favorite pair of jeans or even a pair of bermuda shorts.  I'm sure I am getting some looks right about now, but yes, you can wear a jacket with shorts - trust me.

A Lady Like Jacket by jmewbourne featuring a striped tee

If Chanel is not in your budget this month or maybe even your lifetime, here are some other fabulous and affordable finds below:

Aryn K at piperlime.com

$78.00

Boden - ON SALE!! 

$113.00

Banana Republic - $175

J. Crew - eyelet blazer

$148.00

Happy shopping!! 

Anthropologie Sale Alert

SALE....SALE....SALE....SALE...

New items or as they call them "fresh cuts" just appeared today on the Anthropologie website.  Need a new dress or items for the home?  Check it out!

Some of my favorites in no particular order are:

A stripe boyfriend cardigan - $40

Tank dress with flattering waistline detail - $90

Eyelet skirt - $50

Cute with flats and a basic tee or dress it up with heels and a blouse

Embroidered floral skirt - $70

A floral Maxi dress - $100 (was $228)

Pretty floral scarf - $40

Wear with your favorite stripe tee (like the one below)

Coral stripe tee - $30

Floral "swing tee" - $40

Taupe color knotted heel - $80

Will go with everything in your closet

Fun and Flirty canvas bag - $40

Perfect for the summer

Ruffle front jacket - $80

Buy now and have the perfect jacket for Fall 

Chocolate brown sling back clog - $80

Cotton tunic - $40

Wear alone with shorts/ankle pants or tuck into a skirt and add a belt

My favorite, the wedge - $70

Sweet eyelet dress with printed belt - $70

And maybe a little something for the home

Serving bowl - $15

Comes in 4 colors  

They also have some very cute jewelry, but since that is a conflict of interest, you'll have to hunt those pieces for yourselves. Hope you find something fabulous for your spring/summer wardrobe!

Happy Shopping!! 

Stripe Sale Alert

I got an email today from www.shopittome.com about a great Anthropologie dress on sale.  It is SO cute and a great deal at $79.95.  The dress comes with a sash you can also remove and add a leather belt of your own.  Create an entire different look by adding a cardigan and belt.  If you have any questions on how to wear it - shoot me a message.  Happy Shopping!!