Monday, February 25, 2013

Spring Transition Pieces: White Blazer and Leather Jacket

I interupt the regularly scheduled "What I Would Wear" series with a little style guide for you guys. The weather these past couple of weeks is more wishy-washy than Taylor Swift's love life and its important to have a few key Spring transition pieces to get you through the season.

First, if you don't have a white blazer in your wardrobe.....GET ONE NOW. Stick with medium weight fabrics and a slightly oversize almost boyfriend shape to get the look. 

1. Toss it over a feminine dress to get a more unique and polished look 


2.  Master the black and white trend with an all black ensemble paired with a white topper



3. Pair the blazer with a skirt and oxfords for a play on masculine/feminine 



4. Try a new color scheme.....like pastel with metallic, a crisp white blazer pulls any combination together



Next, a black leather or faux leather jacket is a staple for anyone and everyone. If you want to get the most wear out of it stick with a simple silhouette and quality material....its important that if you get a faux leather that it still looks luxe. 

1. Be adventurous and try leather on leather, make sure the color scheme is paired down because the fabric should be the star 



2. Pull out those frilly summer dresses and top with the leather jacket, perfect juxtaposition between hard and soft



3. Pair with a loose blouse and printed skinnies for laid back chic


4. Toughen up a red and pink ensemble.....the black makes it more wearable

all photos by the amazing molly stillman who I've linked up with today for #yolo mondays 


47 comments:

  1. Love this post..still need a white blazer..can you believe that???? Every year I say I need one and I have yet to get one..wtf?
    Anyway..I got such a great response from my "9 ways to wear stripes" post, I need to do more!
    Happy Monday love bug!
    Sheree xxx

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  2. Loved the suggestions specially with the leather jacket! Today I am wearing at work a black leather jacket like the one on your last photo with a denim shirt and a statment necklace!
    Thanks for your inspiration!!

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  3. Very nice post :)


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    Coline ♡

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  4. your transitions are very good. great ideas given :D

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  5. Gorgeous and inspiring!

    I will have to remember some of these ;)

    I always forget to *tuck in* a baggy oversized shirt with leggings.

    I need to try that!

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  6. Wow you must have an amazingly cool wardrobe, each piece looks so unique & FUN

    :>

    Cute blog!

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  7. AGREE about the white blazer I swear it makes every outfit better...and warmer!

    So chic, mama.

    xoxo
    www.PardonMyFashion.com

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  9. hey Brooke! Beth told me about your blog and I'm excited to add you to my Google Reader. You have SUCH a great sense of style and I look forward to following along in your sartorial adventures. It was so nice meeting you on Saturday. Have a great week! xo, Julie

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  10. I couldn't agree with you more, a leather jacket and white blazer is a must have in anyone's wardrobe. I can't wait till it's warm enough to just drape my jackets haha. Let me know how the edamame goes, I bet you'll love it!

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

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  11. Ok, I do have a leather jacket but I don't have a white blazer! I'll go and get it now!!!

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  12. So true. I had to borrow one (a leather jacket) from a friend the other day because I STILL don't have one and it's SUCH a staple. I do however have both a purple and brown leather jacket haha. Interesting about the white blazer - I never thought about it much because I've only seen it really dressed up, but I love how you paired it with the CC jumpsuit and the skirt!

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  13. Oh wow. You know what? I hate blazers on me. I will wear jackets but not blazers. It is something about my neck in the back and the collar of a blazer and it rides on my neck something fierce. But, perhaps, I could get a larger, boxy looking one and just wear it over my shoulders and not put the sleeves on and perhaps, just perhaps I could stand it. If not, I will just go for a white jacket, ok? ok.

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  14. just became your newest follower and already want a white blazer love how you show different versatile ways to wear it too that's so helpful. cant wait to read more. would love love to have you as a follower xo

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  15. Oh wow you HAVE to be the best dressed mom in town. Every look is great. Sippy cups and stilettos love it!! Following on Bloglovin.

    Ali of

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  16. You are gorgeous in all those outfits ! I need a white blazer, NOW ! Love your style Brooke, you are one of my fave bloggers, one of the most inspiring ones ! <3 Kisses

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  17. I've been going back and forth on whether I should get a white blazer. Now your post just totally decided it for me. Going to look for one this weekend! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  18. For sure! Two great pieces that are totally timeless! Love the options that you showed!

    April
    knocked up fabulous

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  19. All the ways you styled the white blazer make me realllly want to go out and get one asap!

    Mili from call me, Maeby

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  20. OK, have the white blazer (a couple varieties) but no leather jacket! WTF is wrong with me? I agree that it is a staple but I haven't found one that I like (actually I had one that I was OBSESSED with but the leather ripped in the back and since then, I can't find anything similar!)
    :)
    Allison

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  21. love all your coats!


    thanks for the lovely sweet comments dear

    xx

    selvia

    am2pmchic.com

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  22. So inspiring!I recently got white blazer, can wait to rock it:)
    xx
    B.
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  23. Digging these transitioning tips – they're reminding me that I reallllly need a white blazer stat.

    Sea and Swank


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  24. Love your post and your style rocks! Following. Keep up the good work!

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  25. Great tips! I have a black leather jacket, but I don't have a good white one. I want a really crisp white and have had a hard time finding one that isn't cream :/

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  26. Great post! And u look amazing in all the looks!!! one stylish mama
    xx

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  27. I agree with you! A great blazer + a leather jacket are essential! Loving all of these outfits... it truly shows the versatility of both!
    xL

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  28. Definitely two essential pieces to any girl's wardrobe, loved all your outfits, gorgeous!

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  29. Lovely recap ^^

    I love your blog and your univers
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  30. I love every single one of these looks! Love the different ways you wear a white blazer. I agree with you on it being a necessity.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  31. Great blog !:)
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  32. I love every single look! The leather styled with spring pieces are just perfect!

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  33. Love these outfits, I really want a white blazer!

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  34. i love these outfits. I like the prints, patterns and all the embroidered looks.

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  35. Love the outfits, I love the way you use the same jacket but it keeps being a different style! I check twice to realize it was the same white blazer! I love the work you've done here!
    xoxo
    Brujaness
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  36. black and white are both in for spring!! i love how you both incorporated different looks with both colours in this post!!! such a well written and styled article/post!! love it!!

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  37. Your guide is perfect, I like it!! Thank you for sharing!!


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  38. All looks are so gorgeous! Love them all!

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  39. great transitional pieces - thanks for sharing x

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  40. Great outfits,i love the pink collor from your hair!
    Nice blog!

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  41. I love the versatility of how you styled the pieces. You styled them to perfection.

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  42. Somehow I missed this post!! Glad I found it, and now I'm wondering where my white blazer is - I know I have one, but haven't worn it in awhile and don't remember seeing it in my closet lately. You've inspired me to find it!
    xo
    V

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  43. Excellent outfits! Love the way you've used the same piece of clothing and managed various combinations. People always struggle to use a piece in different ways. Thanks for sharing, I am sure many people will find this post useful :)

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