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    The Velveteen Blazer: Two Ways

    October 5, 2016fashion

    You know what’s hot for the season and right into winter? Velvet. You know what’s even hotter? A velveteen blazer. I remember my first one. It was 1994 and it was fuschia. My mom said I looked cute in it and it became a staple in my 2nd-grade wardrobe. Well, everything that is old is new again and now that 22 years have passed, I recently became enamored with the fabric again. Talbots came out with an amazing velveteen blazer in a variety of colors this month. It was too hard to choose, but I finally narrowed down my choice to green! I’ve never been one to shy away from color, and I figured it was a fun, versatile way to make an elegant statement.

    Talbots came out with an amazing velveteen blazer in a variety of colors this month. It was too hard to make a decision, but I finally narrowed down my choice to green! I’ve never been one to shy away from color, and I figured it was a fun, versatile way to make an elegant statement.

    Here’s how I styled it with denim. Because the blazer is in such a bold color and texture, I opted for a relaxed bottom: a boyfriend jean.

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    velvet-blazer-for-fall

    The floral popover just punches the color factor right up, but it’s just as easy to pick another bold solid underneath.

    A little timid with color? Here are some other casual styling options:

    • High waist jeans with a wedge boot
    • Denim skirt or dress
    • Plain white tee
    • Turtleneck sweater and pencil skirt

    Now if you are going to work or out to dinner, this is where the velvet blazer can really shine. Sometimes it’s the chicest and easiest to transition to solid black. It allows the rich color of the blazer to be the star of the show, like with this shift dress.

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    Now I had to break out these boots, but footwear with this look is super flexible. For the office, throw on some tights and a flat. I’m always a proponent of a pump too, and it doesn’t even have to be black. Red, purple and navy are all great options.

    Tell us your favorite look in the comments. Share a style tip for a chance to win a little prize!

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    Clothing: c/o Talbots (blazer, blouse, jeans, shoes, similar dress)

    Lipstick Shade: Sephora Creme Lip Stain #14 and Russian Red by MAC

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    Photos by Christina Best Photography

    *This post is in collaboration with Talbots. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support the blog! 

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    5 Comments

    1. Ashleigh Jean Lopes says

      October 5, 2016 at 9:54 am

      What a great story! And I love this blazer – you styled it so gorgeously!

      xx, Ashleigh ⎢ http://www.fashioninflight.com

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      • Kachet - The Lipstick Giraffe says

        October 5, 2016 at 10:38 am

        Thank you! The colors are out of control…now I want another! ha ha

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    2. Sandra Evans says

      October 6, 2016 at 8:02 am

      The blazer is amazing thanks for all the styling I’ll definitely stop by Talbots’s to select a color to spruce my fall wardrobe

      Reply
      • Kachet - The Lipstick Giraffe says

        October 6, 2016 at 2:31 pm

        Awesome! Please let me know what you end up with! xo

        Reply

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