I’ve always been drawn to fabric textures, and my shopping excursions are very tactile. I’m that girl who drags her hands over everything, stroking the silks and petting the cashmeres. I’m learning that even though I have my favorite colors, like burgundy and shades of blue, I’m much more interested in textures. Sometimes, texture just makes something better. Take this blazer for example. I have little interest in a green blazer, but a green velvet blazer? Well, that’s another story.
It’s led me to build a closet full of nubby tweeds, rich velvets, shiny patents, and other tactile delights that work to make outfits more interesting than their flat fabric counterparts. Take this outfit…there’s nothing ground-breaking about pairing green and navy, but in varying textures it’s at least a little more interesting.
If you haven’t heard of Sophie Hulme, she’s one to watch in the handbag world. She’s a British ready-to-wear designer, but it’s her leather goods that have really caught the attention of the fashion world. Her bags are beautifully made, and the hardware is simple but statement making. She won the 2012 British Fashion Award for Emerging Talent in Accessories, has a swoon-worthy collaboration with British brand Globe-Trotter (if I were the type of person to require luggage of this sort, this is the luggage I would own. I mean, really? How beautiful is that?!), and according to her Wikipedia page, is working on a project with J.Crew (What?! Just take my money now, why don’t you?).
Blazer J.Crew (this year’s velvet version) (green) Sweater Banana Republic (similar & similar) Jeans Rag & Bone Handbag Sophie Hulme (in black calf-hair & burgundy) Shoes Manolo Blahnik Watch Michael Kors Necklace Gorjana Griffin c/o Lapel Pin ASOS Pocket Square unknown (similar)
Altered J.Crew blazer has had the torso slimmed
love this! i ordered the navy velvet blazer because i have been lusting after a velvet blazer and it was not at all navy. :(
What a bummer! Was it this season? The navy last year was really pretty, but the navy this year looks a little dull in the online photos. Haven’t seen it in real life tho.
yes, this year. it’s more of a dark blue-green which was nice but not the color it should be. i remembered (and loved) last years and that’s why i ordered it.
I love the green shoes. I’m glad I’m not the only one who touches everything when I go shopping!
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Thank you Carol! It’s the best way to shop! =)
I have the exact same jacket – circa 2011. You wear it beautifully!
Thank you! It’s such a great color, isn’t it? =)
Do you feel that the velvet blazer is warmer than normal ones? It looks fantastic on you. I’ve been looking for a blazer I can just wear about with a chunky scarf and no jacket, and I feel like velvet is the way to go…but I’m not sure… is that too much velvet to be out and about with without a jacket in the daytime (the questions that I ponder!).
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The velvet is definitely warmer than the wool felt J.Crew blazers, although different velvets are different levels of warm. This one is warmer (and thicker) than the Zara one from this post (http://www.alterationsneeded.com/2013/09/happy-accident.html), so if you’re shopping around, definitely look out for thicker velvets. I think with some layers underneath (maybe a button-down and sweater) you could get away with wearing this sans jacket for little while. =)
oh and last thing.. for Jcrew blazers, do you need to get them tailored to get a more fitted look? I like jcrew sweaters on the models, but every time I try them on, they always look baggy and boxy on me. Just wondering how their blazers were on real humans.
This blazer from last year, I got tailored along the seams that run down the back to slim the torso, but I have J.Crew blazers that I haven’t tailored either out of laziness, or because I’m kinda into the boxy fit for the moment. I do think the “new schoolboy” is a teeny bit less boxy than the old version from last year, but it’s nothing too noticeable. It’s personal preference, and I notice the boxy fit with their sweaters as well.
Maybe a simple black velvet blazer? They would probably freak over green velvet for sure! =P
Amazing blazer <3 Love the color for fall and its just gorgeous!
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The Solana Beach Amtrak station! I know it well : )
cute outfit! love the shoes! they are amazing!
xoxo
Mady
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I first discovered this Sophie Hulme bag while I was on holiday in London last year, and it’s uber FAB. Looks very chick on you.