A few months ago my friend Mere and I snatched up these brightly-colored Mossimo blazers from Target and they’ve become staples of our workwear outfits ever since. The ponte material is super soft and stretchy (although mine has started to pill a bit under the arms) and each color has its own fun, matching patterned lining (see my cuff below).
Since we didn’t have work today (did I mention that Mere and I work together? – I’m so lucky that I get to work with my friends!), we both dressed down our blazers. No pencil skirts and tights today – woohoo!
I decided to wear my blazer with skinny ankle jeans. It was almost warm enough outside for exposed ankles. (After taking these photos, I immediately went home and changed into a fleece and boots. #bloggercheating #canttakethecold)
Blazer • Target | shirt • thrifted | necklace from a little shop in Florence | jeans • J.Crew Outlet | pumps • BCBG via TJ Maxx
I love Mere’s patterned top. It looks like it was made to go with her blazer:
Blazer • Target | blouse • Target | jeans • Gap | heels • Kohl’s | watch • Nixon
I’ve actually seen a number of girls wearing this same blazer so we must not be the only ones who love it. If this is the first time you’ve seen this blazer and you’re dying to have it, it’s still available at Target.com here.
After taking these photos today Mere and I realized that we actually have a lot of the same clothes, so you’ll be seeing her in future AsianCajuns posts. Thanks for playing along, Mere!
Here’s to a four day work week!
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Dear Lar,
As I was writing this post my mind kept turning to a very important question: how the hell do you live without Target?! I can’t believe not one single Target has opened up in the U.K. I suppose there’s no Marks and Spencers here, but that’s not really the same. I wouldn’t trade a Tarjay for a Marks and Sparks no matter how many Percy the Pig items they sell!
Did it feel strange to be in a foreign country on Martin Luther King, Jr. day and Obama’s second inauguration? That’s like a double wammy of American-ness. You couldn’t turn on the radio or TV today without hearing Beyonce sing the national anthem – it got old fast. Everyone is saying that Obama’s speech was better this time around, but nothing can beat the feeling of us being there live four years ago watching him on the jumbotrons in D.C. Remember our inauguration post four years ago?
At least Robert Burns night is coming up for you. I wish I could go to a pub and eat a wee bit of haggis with you to honor the occasion!
xoxo, Cath
Hi Cath!
You and Mere look gorgeous in your Tarjay blazers (hi Mere! Thanks for joining us on AsianCajuns ;). I’m wearing a similar blazer today from . H&M.
And that is my answer to how I survive without Target: H&M with a mash of Marks and Sparks and a sprinkling of Boots. Still not the same thing though.
I did listen to bits and bobs of the inauguration yesterday at work. Four years ago standing in the cold, I never imagined I would be working in an office in Edinburgh (thousands of miles from you), next go ’round. What do you say we meet back in D.C. for Hilary’s (knock-wood) inauguration in 2016?!
Loves and numb toes,
Lar
Absolutely, 100% yes re: Hilary’s inauguration!!! I don’t care how cold it is outside, I will totally be there when that happens!!!!
Have to agree on the “Go Hilary!” sentiment AND the desire to be there when it happens 🙂 Also, I have the same blazer, Cath!!! Haven’t worn it yet – was planning on this week, but dumb cold snap ruined that idea 🙁
Oh! Have you checked out Lizard Thicket yet, near Emory? They’re having a 50% off sale right now, and their stuff is AWESOME. I got this “leather” accented/chiffon shirt yesterday, plus beautiful earrings for a total of $22!!! It’s boutique-y without being snobby. I dropped in wearing a sweatshirt and jeans after recycling and didn’t get a dirty look at all! 🙂
I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t even heard of Lizard Thicket! You can’t beat a skirt and earrings for $22 – that’s better than Target prices! I have no patience for snobby boutiques, so I need to go check them out. Sq/Ft and Squash Blossom are also having 50% off sales. It’s all so tempting!
You & Mere look fab, Cath. I love a cute blazer and these are that! Not really a Target shopper, but I have my eyes open now. Thanks, ladies.
Tamika, how are you not a Target shopper?!?! Craziness! Thanks for the sweet words!
I like the way you gals dressed down your coloured blazers for your days off! The material sounds very comfy for everyday wear.
It’s definitely more comfortable than your average blazer because it has a lot of stretch in it. I wish all of my blazers were so comfortable!
If changing out of something uncomfortable within hours of snapping a photo is against blogger rules, then I should already be kicked out of the union. Shoot, if I don’t get a shot until the end of the day, there’s a chance I’m down to PJ’s or dancewear within MINUTES!
P.S.: You both look awesome.
I usually prefer cardigans over blazers, but you both look lovely and pulled together. I may have give blazers a second chance. Plus they’re from Target?! Even better for my wallet.
i think i have that same blazer! 🙂