Fashion: Guest Post by Sara

I have incredibly talented and hilarious friends and it's high time I show them off. I've known Sara for quite a long time and now that we live in the same city (again) we've become great pals - I'm pretty sure a huge reason for this is because we can count on each other to laugh at our really lame awesome jokes. Sara is a recent grad from Fashion Merchandising and has an incredible eye for style and fashion, which I lack. So, without further ado, I present to you, Sara:

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By: Sara

I have been a long-time collector of fashions, fads and classics, so last weekend I decided that it was about high time I tackle my overflowing closet. It turns out; I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I did notice a few prominent items though... one of them being my obsession with blazers. This isn’t a horrible fixation by any means, and if there is one thing in this world to have an addiction to, I figure I’m doing alright. There is something about a blazer’s ability to dress up the most casual of outfits. It can instantly pull together any ensemble, add structure to a top that may be a touch too loose (I tend to have this issue, as I have an undying love for comfy tops... don’t worry, I’m working through this). Either way, I think every wardrobe should contain, at the very least, three blazers. You may think three is overkill, but listen to my reasoning and it will all make sense soon enough.

1.    The first and obvious choice is a classic black blazer; something that can be worn over a dress during an evening out, or with a more conservative work outfit. For this pick I would try to steer towards something that is fairly simple in its detailing and embellishment. My reasoning is such that you can always dress this up with jewellery or other garments that are “of the moment”. This jacket and silhouette is a classic...so don’t mess with it. 

2.    The second pick is one that is a little more on the casual side. I would lean towards a navy, camel, or dark brown shade. These colors tend to be a little more neutral and are perfect for every day wear, or any casual outfit. Think relaxed jeans and a cute scarf with a plain T- shirt.

3.    Lastly I would go for something that is slightly more fashion forward in it’s construction, but can still carry you through a few seasons if worn correctly. I have recently fallen in love with a blazer I found on Topshop. It has a slightly cropped silhouette, a folded lapel and a rich color by the name of ‘Oxblood’. Now, I don’t quite know if the color description necessarily suits it… but either way, it’s a beautiful, lush jewel tone, flattering on all bodies and skin tones. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with this one!