Cupcakes and Cashmere

Crave or Save

June 10th, 2009

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Spring weather can be tricky.   We’ve all been there.  You show up to a beach barbecue with not a cloud in the sky only to find that moments later, you’re covered in goosebumps and your skin has turned a lovely shade of purplish blue.  To avoid situations like these, blazers are my go-to choice for looking polished and warm.  The  little rolled up sleeves on the ABS version are right up my alley, but for nearly $300, it’s just a bit of a stretch.  Necessary Objects‘s version (which has been seen on Lauren Conrad) is nearly identical with just right amount of I-stole-this-from-my-boyfriend-charm but with the tailoring fit for a girl.

What’s your take – crave or save?

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  • http://www.baileyandmeister.com hanako66

    I actually like the save better this time!

  • http://www.ciaochessa.com Chessa!

    I prefer the save. I actually like the cut more…it looks more feminine and the length makes me think that it’s better for summer than the other one. The Crave one is great but I feel like it belong with the matching pants as a suit…the other one you could dress up with slacks, wear it with jeans or a little dress and it would all work.

  • http://www.ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com Wanderlusting

    I say save, because I like it better than the pricey one. The cut is slimmer and the cuffs aren’t as long :)

  • http://www.snooknbubs.blogspot.com Heidi

    The save looks a little boxy, but I’m sure that could be downplayed with a belt or some other styling tricks. Now I’m on the lookout for a blazer!

  • http://flybytinagold.blogspot.com Tina Gold

    Yeah I agree save looks boxy..ill go vintage!!!

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  • http://prettyinpearls.wordpress.com Savannah

    I’ve been searching for a boyfriend blazer like this for a while and the nicest inexpensive ones I’ve come across have been from Zara. They look identical to the ABS one, including the stripes on the cuffs. I would say save in this situation because this trend may not last until next year.

  • http://bloggingwithaj.wordpress.com AJ

    Save. A slouchy boyfriend blazer actually is very forgiving in fit and fabric so you don’t have to pay more for a great, cute look. I bought a very similar blazer at Target earlier this year for only $13! AND ITS AMAZING. Absolutely adorable.

  • http://my-life-in-style.blogspot.com/ Chelsea

    Aqua has a great one out there right now, and if you want another crave option, Theory also has an extremely similar one.

    My vote goes for the save.

  • http://www.dafashionista.com Diabolina

    save. or buy resale.

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  • http://coutureamor.blogspot.com/ Madey-Couture Amor

    I’m all for the save!! Love how it’s shaped!

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  • http://ilikedginger.net Tiffany

    Neither! I actually DO just steal from my boyfriend. Oh, the shame…

  • http://www.maybesomedaywellbesmarter.blogspot.com Steph

    I was at JCPenney earlier today and ABS has a line there called Allen B. I saw a jacket that looks similar to the ABS one on clearance for $35. Plus their clearance is an additional 20% off.

  • http://www.kx872.blogspot.com kristy

    definitely the save. the best place to find blazers is the thrift store! i found the perfect black fitted blazer in the little boys section!

  • http://therainforestsite.com Gato

    I actually bought the NO jacket after seeing this post and It came in this morning! I have to say, its got a perfect striped lining and fits well. It came in one day even though I selected ground shipping, and its made in the USA! Its nice to support American jobs when possible. All and all, I highly recommend this jacket. Thanks for sharing it with me.

  • http://saras-shoebox.blogspot.com Sara

    I love the ABS one (and this style in general). But if you’re looking for a cheaper version, I recommend H&M. I was just there the other day and bought a blazer almost identical to the ABS one for $40. Only difference is the lining is black!

  • http://www.pomegranateandpatchouli.blogspot.com Alya

    SAVE. I like it better actually.

  • http://www.pinqueblog.com Michelle (PinQue)

    SAVE, love that one!

  • http://www.tangoinhereyes.blogspot.com Joli

    Don´t buy either. Buy vintage…you will find better quality material and for less than either of those.

  • http://kec-contentedme.blogspot.com Kristin @ Contented Me

    SAVE!!

  • http://jamieofalltrades.typepad.com jamieofalltrades

    Save! I like the save style better anyway.

  • http://beachmky.blogspot.com Jen

    I just picked up a similar one by Zara, it was 60 Euros over here. It’s very soft and also has the striped lining when you roll up the sleeves.
    P.S. Love your blog!