OOTD- Oh, This Old Thing

Remember in my last post how I mentioned that I seem to have a purchase to wear ratio of about three months. I'm sure you thought I was joking, but I'd like to introduce on my blog the blazer that I bought back in August!! I actually wore it on Thanksgiving, but failed to document that outfit and so instead of admiring it in the plastic day after day, I figured it deserved a little showcase time. 

I'm a big proponent of blazers making a perfect wardrobe staple. It takes something so simple like a button-down and jeans and adds a hint of sophistication (or interest). Even better if it is a fun color or print!! My dream is to one day have a rainbow of blazers in my closet. The blue section is now complete! Next stop might be polka dot city.

Do you like to wear blazers or are you more of a cardigan girl?

Outfit Details:

Leopard top, jeans and colorful beanie- Forever 21 (similar top here, sheer version here) (similar jeans here and bargain priced here)

Blue blazer and belt- J. Crew (same jacket available here in tall and here in a lighter shade)

Brown boots- Madewell (on sale here)

Burgundy handbag- Marc by Marc Jacobs (same color, different style on sale here; same color in leather version here)

Let's Talk About those Jeans

I've already professed my love for a certain pair of red jeans in my wardrobe. So much so that I've even thought about adding another color to my arsenal of denim. During my last visit to Saks, I spied a rack of so many Crayola colored pairs of jeans and had to give them a whirl.

J Brand Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans in Bright Green, $176, available here

AG Farrah Skinny Cropped Jeans in Ultraviolet, $159, available here

Shown with: Equipment Annabelle Anchors Top, $238, available here

Although I liked both pairs, I am a little partial to the AG's because they are by far the most softest pair of jeans that I have ever tried on. Seriously, they felt so good on and were just ridiculously comfortable.

I sadly left both pairs in the store and the AG Farrah's weren't in my size anyway, but I've noticed a lot of other retailers jumping into the arena. If you've been thinking about adding something different to your denim collection beyond just skinny or wide-leg, take a look at these options:

Blank Denim Spray On Skinny Jeans in Rust, $80, available here

I find red to be the most versatile color denim option. It could work with black, browns, grays, almost any other color you might have in your wardrobe.

JCPenney City Streets Super Skinny Yellow Jean, on sale for $19.99, available here

A subtle yellow shade that will still command some attention.

AG Stevie Ankle in Sulfur Plum, $158, available here

This soft mauvy pink shade would work well into the fall.

Rich & Skinny Bikini Flare Jeans in Heavenly Blue, $156, available here

Craving something other than a skinny jean these days? This pair will work perfectly and it comes in red too.

How trendy do you get with your denim? Are you a brand loyalist or do you branch out?