The Jean Jacket debate

Jean Jacket: Jacob

Dress: The Vintage Valley

Shoes: Aldo

Bag: Spotted Moth

Necklace: F21

There are a couple exciting things going on in these pictures. First, I'm not wearing any tights for the FIRST time this year! YAY! Second, I am wearing my jean jacket. I'm a jean jacket fan so this might not be exciting for you but I'm pretty happy about it.

Now for some apologies. First, I'm sorry that my legs are blindingly white. They've been hibernating. Second, I'm sorry for the bruises on my leg. Apparently I'm mean to my legs during the seasons they are hidden under jeans. Mike gets upset with me because I aways have new bruises and he thinks people are going to start worrying about me. I tell him that anyone who knows me knows I'm as clumsy as clumsy gets. I tend to run into things... mostly I run into the corner of my glass coffee table. That thing marks up my shins like nothing else.

Okay, now that the formalities are out of the way, let's go back to talking about jean jackets.

I don't necessarily love the one I'm wearing (it was bought on sale out of panic at the end of last summer after my old one was accidentally washed and lost it's shape) but jean jackets are a staple of mine in spring and summer. I have already started looking for a new one to replace this one.

I have found that people either love or hate jean jackets. I've had a few people give me the "really? a jean jacket?" eye roll but i've also gotten some high fives (okay that's a lie... but I kind of wish people would high five me for wearing a jean jacket).

Are you a fan? or should I expect anonymous "STOP WEARING A JEAN JACKET" comments from you this summer when I wear mine to death?

Okay the polls are open.

Jean Jackets: Yay? or Nay?

Spring has Sprung

Blouse: Barefoot Contessa

Pants: Zara

Shoes: Aldo (Gift from Chantelle)

Necklace: Vintage

Look ma! No coat!

Spring has sprung which means coats are being replaced with allergy medicine and I'll actually have to shave my legs before I wear skirts (oh how I love tights ;))

It also means that it's time to move the winter clothes to the back of the closet and bring out the spring and summer pieces. This is my favourite thing to do ever. I'm giddy just thinking about it!!

I know some people like styling clothes in fall and winter clothes because they can layer but I think I'm a spring and summer girl. Actually, now that I think about it... I probably only think I like summer clothes because I love summer activities so much. I love going for walks and being outside without freezing my butt off. Regardless, I'm excited for the spring and summer wardrobe I've slowly been compiling. It's mostly vintage and I'm in love with every single piece.

So how about you? Do you have a season you prefer to style outfits in? Are you sad to see winter go or are you like me and so excited for sun that you're ready to throw your winter coat in the nearest fire place?

Rule Breaker

Blazer & Scarf: Gap

Sweater: F21

Jeans: True Value Vintage

Boots: Payless

Bag: Plum

If you are against mixing navy & black or black & brown then avert your eyes... because I just did both.

This outfit is a plethora of rule breaking and I love it.

I haven't always been such a rebel. I used to be really matchy matchy. If I wore white shoes my purse had to be white. If I wanted to wear brown shoes I couldn't have black in my outfit. When I was in grade 7 I owned a purple sweatsuit and I refused to wear the sweat shirt and sweat pants separately. After all, if I didn't wear both purple pieces together I'd just look plain ridiculous.

I actually remember the first time I read in a fashion magazine that your purse and shoes could be different colours. I assumed it was a typo.

I'm happy that I've grown as a person and I'm able to clash with pride. Now if only I could grow enough as a person to be able to stop procrastinating doing the dishes... now that would be something to blog about.