I know the big shoulder trend made its first appearance many months ago, but I didn’t give in until last week. Earlier in the summer I tried on a shoulder-padded tee at H&M and I looked like a line backer. My already broad shoulders didn’t need the extra padding. Turns out I just chose the wrong item of clothing! This blazer (from Nasty Gal) is very French Editor chic with just the right touch of football defense – haha! (anyone else sensing a sugar low?)
Are you guys embracing the big shoulder trend? Obviously our lovely Lady Gaga is. (p.s. who’s going to see her Monster Ball Tour? Oo, me! Me! Me!). Of course she makes my jacket look like a boring black blazer with non-existent shoulders. Well, I went pantless for you Gaga, but I won’t go shoulder-full for you just yet.
Are you guys pro-shoulder pads or are you wishing 80s revival would die a quick and painful death?
Oh! And it’s Friday!!! Hope you all have a fabulous, fabulous weekend! Cath and I will be mucking it up with the Wren’s Nest folks, decorating the historic home for the holidays. Come see us on Sunday for The Wren’s Nest Victorian Christmas Party (it’s free – yippee)!
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28 Responses to “My, AsianCajun, What Big Shoulders You Have!”
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
December 4th, 2009 at 7:34 pmoh how i love lady gaga
but those shoulder pads on her…haha…always reminding me of frankenstein or something. your blazer however is SO CUTE! i gotta get myself one like that. adorable!!![Reply]
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jentine Says:
December 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pmI wholeheartedly embrace full-on shoulders…if only because in my head, big shoulders mean smaller ass… take the attention away from the problem areas…haha
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enc Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 12:14 amIt’s exactly right for you.
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Lesley Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 8:56 amAhh I love this blazer. I am thinking of getting something similar from F21. Now it’s a must.
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EmilyKennedy Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 10:17 amFor sure, that blazer is perfect for you. It doesn’t even look too trendy, just nicely proportional.
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anh Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 11:46 amj’adore the jacket!!!!
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Heidi Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pmI’ve always been pro shoulder pad! I would buy vintage blazers and just keep the shoulder pads in (if they were reasonable of course!) Now that they are coming back of course I am embracing them much more. I stuffed the shoulders of my blazer for my Lady Gaga costume with bubble wrap! It was awesome. I can’t say I’d go as high as she does though… not sure I could pull that one off
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WendyB Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 3:43 pmI like some shoulder pads. It depends on the overall cut/style of the jacket to me. And I’m going to see Gaga in January!
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Steph Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 3:56 pmShe looks like the bad guys from The Triplets of Bellville. I am loving the 80s revival for sure.
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ediot Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pmthat first photo is stunning. i love it. great blazer. im getting addicted to finding new blazers.. can never get enough. xx
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Melissa~ Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 5:49 pmI’m totally pro big shoulder. I love hoe they look, and the shape they create. I still don’t find the right one ( and is not abig trend here) But I’m working on that.
I love your blazer, looks very balmain.Kisses!!
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indigo Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 6:14 pmit looks awful on me but the proportions look great on you. i like the embellished shoulder trend better, it’s more flattering on me.
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Marie Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 6:17 pmI will so take the 80′s re-trend over the 90′s comeback any day. I like your jacket very much, but not gaga over Lady’s unfortunately, marvelous as she may be.
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Wrecked Stellar Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 1:12 amlove the blazer- i think bec has the same one or similar one from Nasty Gal! i’m digging the strong shoulder looks! xo, mel
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San Francisco Stylephile Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pmI’ve been stalking that very SAME blazer at Nasty Gal, but haven’t taken the plunge yet. It’s perfection on you! Embrace big shoulders all the way!
P.S. I have the same broad shoulder thing going on. I look like a serious linebacker in my DL pic, no joke.
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Sharon Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 6:38 pmI love the exaggerated shoulder look!!! I just got this vintage blazer from a garage sale for only $2 and I’m so excited to wear it!! it’s so totally rockin 80′s, the style and the print!! ha ha.. but I’ll definitely be modernizing it.
I’m also thinking of a fun DIY project for some sequin shoulders on an old sweater top… I can’t wait to try it out…Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend Lar! Take care girlie.
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ashelee Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 9:39 pmNO this 80s revival MUST GO ON! (never thought I’d say that, but as long as nobody is crimping their hair and doing stripper dances to cherry pie then its all good) I still have blazers and LOTS of sequins on my mind!!!
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Jinah Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 12:30 amWhich one are you going to??? I have tickets for Tuesday night. I am planning a get together with another blogger friend. We can make it a blogger meetup date night!
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susie_bubble Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 8:43 amYou may be skeptical but I love the jacket on you!
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adrienne Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 1:02 pmha! I have a similar velvet blazer, also from nasty gal, but have yet to sport it. so fantastic though! and that one looks amazing on you of course.
xo
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Maritess Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:30 amOh how I wish I had gotten that same blazer from NastyGal!!! You look great!
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koko Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:31 pmYes you can pull off that big shoulder look for sure !
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charles Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 2:14 ami’m a big fan! + I think it looks incredibly spiffy on you =)
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Ela Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 2:54 pmI absolutely love that first photo! You look amazing. And yes, I do love the shoulder pads. But GAGA…um, just a reminder that too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing. Whoa Nelly!
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Maeko Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 5:19 pmNo, I don’t think I could ever do large shoulders. It’s stinky when you’re small, because anything overly exaggerated just has the tendency to make you look even smaller! You two know what I’m talking about.
I even want a breast reduction because it makes me look weird.
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Becs Says:
December 10th, 2009 at 10:06 amOh yes, this is perfection! I debated whether to get this blazer too but it was available after I had already gotten the velvet one from Nasty Gal. (Can’t afford two!)
Though it’s black and white, your eye makeup looks good in the first pic!
xo, Becs
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