Lookbook: Trail Blazers

I have to tell you that I haven't taken a lookbook in about 3 weeks. Since I came back from Taiwan the weather has been crappier than crap. And seeing as how I take all my pictures outside that means no pictures. And trust me when I tell you that taking pictures inside our place is even worse. The lighting is not so great in the winters which means pictures inside just don't work. SO that means that lookbook posts will probably slow down until the weather wants to stop being a jerk.

I took this lookbook about a month ago but I didn't have a chance to post so please don't look at the dry sidewalk and pretty green-yellow leaves and think that's how it looks now because it doesn't. It looks gray, wet and nasty. OK rant over, can you tell how much I dislike this weather? :)

What I'm Wearing:
Blazer: Benetton
Tee: J. Crew (long sleeve tissue tee)
Pants: J.Crew (Minnie pant)
Shoes: Miu Miu
Scarf: Forever 21

These are my favorite pants ever. The fit is perfect and I love the ankle length so I don't even have to get them hemmed. Plus the short length is great for showing off my shoes, especially my cutie pink Barbie-ish shoes. I think my favorite part though, is the side zipper so that your tops always lie flat in front. I'm all about accessories, especially scarves for the fall and winter so I was digging through my stash of scarves and pulled out this pink printed one that just so happened to match my shoes.

The outfit is perfect for a day at work but it's not too stuffy either so looks great to wear out to dinner as well. I try not to have "office only" clothes as it limits my wardrobe, so like to have pieces that I can wear both in and out of the office. Blazers are the best pieces in your wardrobe to have for this purpose and I get a lot of questions about where I buy my blazers, but I'm not loyal to any one brand, I buy them anywhere. As long as it fits, I buy it. For petite girls, we have to have a better fit than tall girls as you don't want the blazer to end at a weird length because it will cut you off and make your legs appear even shorter. And of course, it has to fit the shoulders, I find that even if it's a bit tight in the shoulders, it looks way better than being a bit loose in the shoulders. Anyway, for those of you needing a new blazer, here are some of my picks!

This one is probably most like the one I am wearing, the nipped in waist and the one button. I just roll my sleeves up so it fits my shorty arms! This one is only $99.50! Great price for a classic blazer.

(Macy's)

This one's more of a "fashion blazer" but love the ruched sleeves.

(Topshop)

Although I love the double breasted look of the Topshop blazer, this also has ruched sleeves and at $43, totally affordable.

(New York & Co.)

I am a huge fan of the boyfriend blazer. Sometimes you just need something a bit looser and this is the perfect solution. Adore that when you roll up the cuffs you can see the lining. I'm always a sucker for that.

(Nordstrom)

Don't have $100 to spend on a blazer? This might not last you as long as those ones above but at $25 I think it's worth it.

(Forever 21)

So many options and so many ways to wear them! If you don't have a go-to blazer yet, I suggest it's the next thing on your list to buy!