Embellished Blazers

I've started to think about what my wardrobe is lacking for Spring, skinnies (check), basic tanks (check), lightweight sweaters (check), you get the picture. The one thing I'm lacking that I am desperately obsessing over right now are embellished blazers/jackets. When temperatures start to warm up but its still too cold to go jacket less I tend to reach for a blazer to finish off my look. I have all the staple blazers a girl could want, so now I figure I can jazz things up a bit (insert jazzy hands here). This morning while perusing facebook I came across the most amazing embellished blazer EVER. It's from the line Atelier Azza, a Chicago based, relatively new designer with the most kick ass blazers I have ever laid eyes on. I promptly shot off an email to the designer hoping to get my hands on this beauty. See below

Image by The Blonde Salad Blog 

More embellished blazers I'm digging:

Elizabeth & James Spring 2013

Iro Spring 2013

Isabel Marant Old Collection

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Isabel Marant Old Collection (July Jacket)

Another AMAZING Atelier Azza Studded Jacket

Amazing Tribal Print Blazer (if anyone knows who this is by please let me know!)

Spring Time Knits

At this point in the season most of us are dreaming of beach vacations, and although that is definitely what I am longing for, I feel like maybe I should keep my dreams a little more attainable for now.   A Salzburg winter is pretty mild (recent weather aside) so I am hoping that by March there will be days where I can lose the jacket and getaway with a warm chunky knit, wishful thinking?

I am definitely a self professed label snob, for the most part. Recently, however, I have been trying to branch out, really mix high and low. On a trip to Zara the other day I came across a chunky army green cardigan with faux leather pockets (and a pair of the most beautiful little shoes, but thats another post). It was love at first sight. I bought it and haven't taken it off for days. It's so cozy!

Sweater-Zara, Necklace/Ring-MAD, Silk Tank-Club Monaco, Jeans- COH, Boots-Isabel Marant, Clutch-Proenza Schouler

At little more knit love:

Images courtesy of Pintrest

Mother Denim Swing 13

I am a BIG fan of Tim Kaeding and Lela Tillem Becker's denim line Mother. I have a couple pairs in my closet and the fit is perfection. However, when I saw the prints and colors in their new spring line I couldn't contain myself! I mean, this is next level denim. The prints have a very bohemian vibe which is right up my alley, and very in tune with MAD's spring jewels. When flipping through their images I couldn't help but start planning out which jewelry pieces I would wear with each pair.  A chunky sweater, embroidered jeans, Marant Jacob booties and some MAD jewels, I can't think of a better reason for spring to arrive!

ArrowHead Earrings

Modern Tusk Cuff

Turquoise Diamond

Gilded Horn Necklace

Shark's Tooth

Modern Tribal Earrings

Stunner Necklace

All denim images property of Mother Denim

XO Mel

un-Simply, Iris.

There are only a select few women out there that have not only conquered the fashion industry in their life time but also carried their legacy on year by year; decade by decade.

You could throw many names at me that you think fit the bill. Coco Chanel. Grace Kelly. Anna Wintour. Jackie O. Katharine Hepburn.

But there is also one who doesn't get quite the recognition she deserves.

Iris Apfel.

Iris is legendary. You have to be to have the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City premier an exhibition about you. {And well titled at that, Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel}.

Starting as a interior designer, Iris hit it big with clients that included 9 Presidents for the White House. Interior elite. Which got her noticed for her maximalist fashion sense. Huge sunnies {you thought Rachel Zoe started that?}, layers of costumne jewelry, multicultural, over-the-top, couture-infused, outfits. Iris is the Queen of excess. Just when you think you have enough going on, throw on another layer of accessories a la Iris style.

A make-up collection with MAC. A professor for a fashion program at UT. Home Shopping Network line. Designer and fashion icon.

And did I mention that she is 91 years old?

Iris is a reminder to everyone to follow the beat of your own drum. To wear as you please. And she defines what the "extra" means in extraordinary.

Black Tie Affair

There's something about the tuxedo trend that grabs my attention and pulls a bit at my style heart strings enough to take notice. Sure, I'm always game for a great blazer but there's something more to this look that I haven't quite put my finger on yet. What this usually means is that something about it will eventually inspire me. May the tie? The tuxedo pant? The masculinity of the entire look? I can't wait to see what it is. Regardless, I am completely obsessing over this look right now.

Lanvin. Ralph Lauren.

 

Haider Ackermann. LFW13.

. embellish .

It's almost December and that means the holidays are just around the corner. The Christmas baking is about to explode in my kitchen. The Christmas shopping needs to be taken care of and finalized.

Oh ya, and I have some major holiday attire on the brain as well.

Always such a fun, festive time to dress up. This year I am seeing and loving shoulder embellishment more than ever. The perfect amount of sparkle for a gal who doesn't like to go too over board. But any hint of it will do. Edging on blazers. Bibbing on necklines. Just that perfect amount of a-ha!

Polished.

Ohhh you guys. You guys are some crafty ones. Let me tell you first, that I am uber jealous of any one that can keep a mani going on for more than 3 days. These mitts have about a maximum standing of 2 days before things start getting a little messy. By day 3 the polish is usually off. And secondly, you are all so creative! And I love it.

Check out these beauty nails I've spotted that made my style radar jump off the rails.

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