My new obsession - boyfriend blazer Part I

I am not a blazer person. Blazer, to me, it is always related to formal or business attire. Serious and perhaps boring. Of course, there are casual blazers as well with trendy details such as ruffles or studs. Not sure what has happened, all the sudden, I am into boyfriend blazer.

With no knowledge at all in 'How-to-wear' a boyfriend (BF) blazer, I have begun doing some research:

From: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Boyfriend-blazer-fashion-trend-how-to-wear-it-2213.html - it mentioned two rules for BF blazer - firstly, make it oversize (one size up from your size) but the blazer should not swallow you. Secondly, roll up the sleeves for a relaxed look.

From: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Boyfriend-blazer-fashion-trend-how-to-wear-it-2213.html - it advised to pair BF blazer with little black dress as an alternative to a cardigan and to wear it with a simple tee with a statement necklace.

After reading all the tips, I mustered all my courage to give this look a try. For your information, I am a petite and to achieve this look maybe tricky. Definitely need to wear heels when I am wearing a BF blazer.

The next thing to do was to look for an affordable BF blazer. I have been searching for couple of day before I have decided to purchase online from Pretty Happy Things. I ordered a black BF blazer and it would be delivered by early next week.

I am excited about it, can't wait to receive and experiment with it. I bet it will be a fun experience experimenting this look. On another note, BF blazer is spotted as one of the in trends for spring summer 2010. Good timing, eh?

Colours of Spring Summer 2010

Colours play a vital role in fashion. It sets the mood, expresses feelings and sends messages across. Pantone has provided their top ten key colours for this spring summer.

The classic warm colours of red (tomato puree), yellow (aurora) and orange (fusion coral) are still popular choice as happy colours to express the sunshine-ness of spring and summer.

When there is the Sun, the next thing comes to mind is beaches. Turquoise and Amparo Blue are just the right colours to represent the memories of beach vacations, the calmness and blueness of the seas.

Violet is the new pink. Just add a touch of violet to set a romantic mood. It is a sweet colour as well.

Pink champagne, tuscany, dried herb and eucalyptus are neutral colours for this season. Pink champagne is the newest neutral and can be the new white. When pairing tomato puree with fusion coral, to soften the combination, add pink champagne.

With some notes of key colours of spring summer 2010, have fun experimenting mixing and matching different colours of this season's palette.