How to Style A Blazer

Stripes styled with tailoring is a classic combination. And I think it’s safe to say, the blazer is definitely the most coveted piece amongst fashion it girls right now. Today, I opted for a Viktoria Woods strapless dress and tweed jacket to add texture. 

Here are some of my favourite blazer looks which give off the same vibe, but dependent on your mood and the day you have planned ahead:

The striped blouse and blazer

This is a great option for office to dinner drinks. Add a straight leg or kick flare jean and kitten heels to add a touch of cool to your evening. 

The slogan tee and blazer

If you follow my Instagram, you may have noticed my love for any kind of tee with writing on. As a lover of tailoring, it only seems right to style casual with smart to give off instant Euro girl status. This combination looks awesome with a striped or checked blazer.

90’s slip and blazer

Because lets be honest, you can’t avoid all the 90’s throwbacks right now, and those linen slip dresses are giving us girls in Australia major European summer FOMO. Unfortunately, it’s not quite warm enough to brave one without that added layer. That’s where the blazer comes in. Stick to sneakers or a small heel when styling.

When walking around NYC hours on end, sneakers seem the only sensible option. It’s been a while since styling a pair for my posts, but they are probably my most worn shoe of choice in winter. Purely down to the fact I am up so early to commute to work, and it’s currently 7-10 degrees before 7am so all I want to be is comfortable! Thankfully, when shooting this post in Soho, New York was much warmer. 

It’s been amazing sharing all my New York content with you and receiving such a great response to my self portrait posts. It was a little personal challenge I set myself before going, and a way for me to step outside my comfort zone and regain some of my lost confidence. Thank you for always reading, and I hope you feel inspired to go out and push your boundaries however that may be, or on another note - invest in a blazer! Whatever makes you happy!

Shop my look:

Williamsburg Blazer: Viktoria & Woods (sold out) but similar here and here

Belgrave Dress: Viktoria & Woods

Adidas Originals: Asos or similar here

Faye Medium Leather and Suede Bag: Chloe via FWRD

Photo credit to yours truly. In collaboration with Viktoria & Woods

New York’s Cosy Corner

On my recent trip to NYC, I knew I had to dedicate some time to cosy coffee shops. Back in 2010 whilst interning in Manhattan, coffee shops were my place of choice on weekends before making friends in a new city. Sometimes I would sit for a good two hours on my laptop people watching whilst getting a feel for the city. It was also perfect for hiding away from the cold in the winter months. I asked Christina (todays photographer) for some of her favourite coffee hangs near Soho, and after showing her some Inspiration it turns out the image I really liked on Instagram was only a short walk around the corner! Gasoline Alley is a small, raw decor cafe with charm. Exposed brick and friendly staff, I just wish I had time to spend a few hours in there watching the world go by. 

Nearing the end of winter, it's still a little chilly in the city which I couldn’t have been more happy about. After two summers in Australia, I’m still not used to the scorching heat, so when I found out New York was on the cards I was excited to wear a few more layers. This off shoulder jumper showed just enough skin, and was the perfect length to style with black skinny jeans. I opted for a statement shoe - the suede mule to mix up the look a little. It wasn’t quite spring temperatures to head out without a coat, so was thrilled to find out that Sydney label Third Form prepped me for the bitter winds with this gorgeous wrap around coat. Black and classic, it will definitely be a winner for the coming season and you’ll be seeing this one a lot more! 

Shop the look:

Rewind Coat - Third Form

Heidi High Waist Ankle Grazer Jean- Forever New

Saint Laurent Monogramme Bag- Net-A-Porter

Round Ray-Ban Sunglasses - Via Shopbop or The Iconic

Off Shoulder Jumper- similar here & here

Molly Mules - Solsana or similar here

Photo credit to Christina Emilie Based in New York City