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Vintage Dress and Aviators, Zara Blazer, Forever 21 Belt, Alberta Ferretti Sandals

When I first saw this studded blazer in the window display at Zara, I was convinced that they would all be sold out.  Somehow I managed to score what could be the most perfect boyfriend blazer with detailing along the lapels that is surprisingly feminine.  Although it was the first hot summer night in L.A., I still needed a light cover-up once the sun went down and it paired nicely with this lacy dress.

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77 comments

1 Leia { 06.29.09 at 1:19 am }

Beautiful, Emily :)

2 K @ Blog Goggles { 06.29.09 at 1:31 am }

Haha, I almost bought that exact same blazer. Unfortunately, it’s about a million degrees here in Hong Kong, so I realized it would never be worn.

You look awesome, though. Love the lace/studs combo.

P.S. I’m hosting my first giveaway! Check it out if you get a chance :)

3 Carlotta { 06.29.09 at 1:49 am }

surprising! i’m waiting for sales to start to buy this same blazer! (In Spain sales start the 1st July..)
it’s a really nice piece :)

4 Emilie { 06.29.09 at 2:02 am }

Love the blazer, I bought it last week as a vest at Zara! ( you can see it on my blog)
Nice outfit!
Emilie
http://mylittlefashiondiary.blogspot.com/

5 ondressingup { 06.29.09 at 2:26 am }

Ooo the lace is so pretty.

6 Jenny { 06.29.09 at 2:45 am }

Lovely blazer and it fits you perfectly!

7 Luphia { 06.29.09 at 2:57 am }

the white lace dress is gorgeous!!

8 *Valentine* { 06.29.09 at 3:04 am }

You’re really beautiful, nice outfit.
I added your blog to the list of the Blog I ♥

Hope you’ll have the curiosity to check my blog :)

mwah*

9 cati { 06.29.09 at 3:57 am }

omg i really wanted this jacket when i saw it couple days ago…
i love your outfit

10 Noa { 06.29.09 at 4:08 am }

Great post!! This dress is amazing and so does the whole outfit!!
X

11 Fem { 06.29.09 at 4:31 am }

Love it! The dres and blazer are AMAZING ♥

12 Rachel { 06.29.09 at 5:07 am }

I love the outfit! The blazer is great. Unfortunately it’s way too hot over here to be wearing blazers.

13 JGeb { 06.29.09 at 5:11 am }

Amazing blazer…I do wish I had a Zara near me!

14 Melissa { 06.29.09 at 5:13 am }

Love the blazer, but adore the dress! Of course, you made it a perfect combo!

15 andhari { 06.29.09 at 5:35 am }

Your outfit is cute as usual, but I have an important question, how do you do your hair? It’s all wrapped up in a bun yet looking so fab! tutorial please?:)

16 Linda { 06.29.09 at 5:59 am }

This is my favorite outfit that I have seen on you so far. I like how you can discuss other things rather than just post pretty pics of yourself. However you are super cute and a fantastic dresser! Thanks for all you do.

17 real style real people { 06.29.09 at 6:05 am }

LOVE it !

18 leeselooks { 06.29.09 at 6:06 am }

i just saw this in zara a few days ago.

it is a beauty to be treasured.
jeans + a white t + that blazer. perfection.

xxxx

19 Miss Wan { 06.29.09 at 6:11 am }

Ugh, I get that feeling all the time! You’ re strollin’ along, see something you MUST have, only to find out they don’t have it! Glad you had some good luck:)

I love a studded blazer. And a studded vest. Studded shoes, studded bags, etc. Did a studded maxi dress:

http://www.fashionismycrush.blogspot.com

20 Sal { 06.29.09 at 6:22 am }

What a score! That blazer is simply fantastic.

21 Haley { 06.29.09 at 6:29 am }

That blazer is amazing.

22 naomi megan. { 06.29.09 at 6:31 am }

so so so beautiful!

23 Meream { 06.29.09 at 6:35 am }

These are wonderful photos! You must have had a nice time.

24 Vivian { 06.29.09 at 6:37 am }

love the pairing of the lace and studs! i got almost the same exact blazer at Zara, but the one without the studding- it fits so well, doesn’t it?

25 underfunded heiress { 06.29.09 at 6:53 am }

Great outfit. Love the lacy dress and cool blazer. Great combo!

26 chicfaced { 06.29.09 at 6:54 am }

doesn’t that always happen at zara/h&m/f21? i swear they put things in the display/on posters around the store that they don’t actually carry. it’s just to tempt. congrats on the find tho – nice contrast to the girly, lacy dress

27 The Lil Bee { 06.29.09 at 7:02 am }

So adorbs, and that belt makes the outfit!

28 Same New Story { 06.29.09 at 7:37 am }

that blazer is amazing. great outfit!

29 Kristin @ Contented Me { 06.29.09 at 8:12 am }

The lapel is so pretty! Great outfit!

30 Kristina { 06.29.09 at 8:21 am }

Gorgeous, as usual!

31 Nicole Marie { 06.29.09 at 8:38 am }

love the belt! i found a super cute blazer {minus the studs} at h&m. i’m in love with it.

32 Tara Diane { 06.29.09 at 8:51 am }

I love little lacy dresses like that, especially in the summer. Good find :) .

33 Jessie Cacciola { 06.29.09 at 9:19 am }

so pretty! you have so many different looks, and they’re all so well executed. psst: stop by my blog for a giveaway! xo

34 fashion roadkill { 06.29.09 at 9:27 am }

Love the detailing on the blazer! I wish we had a Zara here or that they would open an online store.

http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

35 Karen { 06.29.09 at 9:49 am }

You have no idea how close I have come to buying that blazer too ; )

Gorge isn’t it? You wear it well – of course!!

Karen x

36 Michelle { 06.29.09 at 9:52 am }

I love lace dresses.

37 Jennifer { 06.29.09 at 9:54 am }

I love love ALL of your outfit posts!!!

38 Heidi { 06.29.09 at 9:55 am }

I would not have been able to pass that blazer up either. Perfect over so many things. You look lovely!

39 Wanderlusting { 06.29.09 at 10:03 am }

That is really gorgeous…Zara really surpises me sometimes, in someways it’s totally underrated!

40 hanako66 { 06.29.09 at 10:13 am }

you are right, that blazer is perfect! I adore these photos and this outfit!!

41 TheBeautyFile { 06.29.09 at 10:22 am }

Great score on the blazer! I like how you paired the rock star jacket with the girl in the meadow dress…genius.

42 Haute Whimsy { 06.29.09 at 11:08 am }

It works so well! I love it!

43 Cafe Fashionista { 06.29.09 at 11:13 am }

Such gorgeous pictures. I love that lace dress! :)

44 Amanda Lalique { 06.29.09 at 11:30 am }

love this look on you!! Great combo edgy and femme. I have been on the search for a cute lace dress. I love the ones at LF but want to spend less

45 Vanessa { 06.29.09 at 11:36 am }

love your vingate dress! Very lovely. ;)

46 Rachel (Heart of Light) { 06.29.09 at 11:52 am }

So cute, and I really, really love this dress.

47 muneera { 06.29.09 at 1:51 pm }

i got the same exact zara blazer. guess what michael wore it the night before he passed away. (i think) RIP MICHAEL
here:
http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/06/27/alg_jacko_comeback5.jpg
and kim is wearing it here
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_S5XwI9qRjW4/SjLaMjzKXLI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/CGgCB6mJ9P0/s800/travel2.jpg

48 Lindsay { 06.29.09 at 4:16 pm }

Love the blazer and i just saw that express has one similar to that and for only $98. Here’s the link: http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=18942&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=3&subCategoryId=3

49 jamieofalltrades { 06.29.09 at 4:29 pm }

Awesome outfit today. Love the lace dress.

50 brandi { 06.29.09 at 4:45 pm }

that jacket = perfection!! love your pics!

51 Carissa { 06.29.09 at 5:48 pm }

ok, I completely love this look and wish I had it in my closet right now! it would be so great for going out or for the wedding I have to go to next month! eek, I want to buy a new dress but I’m not sure what to get… and, as my mom kindly informed me, I already have a bunch of dresses I could wear. what is it with weddings I always feel the need to buy a new dress!?!

either way, I always appreciate your inspiration.

52 diana { 06.29.09 at 6:07 pm }

i love it with the lace dress. love the darker color under the lace dress also.

53 kendall { 06.29.09 at 6:39 pm }

GORGEOUS! i love the girly/dressy feel of the whole outfit. sometimes blazer’s can look too harsh, but this one is perfect for anything! great find.

54 la couturier { 06.29.09 at 8:13 pm }

what a beautiful lace dress; the juxtaposition of it against the studded blazer is stunning!

bisous,
La C.

55 Cupcake Stand { 06.29.09 at 8:16 pm }

Love the blazer! Love the dress! Love the entire look! Fun!

http://cupcakestand.blogspot.com/

56 karafina { 06.29.09 at 8:19 pm }

oooooh,.,, nice purchase! love it with the lace dress…

57 Lesley { 06.29.09 at 9:49 pm }

That blazer is gorgeous! Amazing outfit as always!

58 Jen Oluwole { 06.29.09 at 10:38 pm }

The Grily Lace contrasting with the masculine and very well cut blazer is a great and fun mix. Loves.

http://www.fashionmocha.blogspot.com

59 Jen Oluwole { 06.29.09 at 10:41 pm }

The Girly Lace dress mixed with the masculine well cut blaazer is a great contrast. Loves.

http://www.fashionmocha.blogspot.com

60 laura trevey { 06.30.09 at 12:44 am }

such whimsical and artsy photos! LOVE them ~~

61 Vintage Tea { 06.30.09 at 2:03 am }

you look great. i love that blazer with the lace.

x

62 Lily { 06.30.09 at 3:14 am }

Wow I love this blog..will most definitely have to follow! That lace dress is just gorgeous!xx

http://throughthelookingglass44.blogspot.com/

63 Neira { 06.30.09 at 6:00 am }

that lace dress is so friggin adorable!

64 Jessica { 06.30.09 at 7:26 am }

your pictures are just stunning, must have been taken during the magic hour. :) and i loveee the white lace dress!

65 phi-style { 06.30.09 at 7:54 am }

i bought the same Zara blazer! it really IS perfect. i just wish it would go down lower than 95 degrees here in TX so i can wear i!

66 Clare { 06.30.09 at 9:03 am }

great outfit! You look so gorgeous!
xx,
Clare

67 Emily { 06.30.09 at 5:36 pm }

your whole outfit is amazing

68 tiffany { 06.30.09 at 5:55 pm }

beautiful. love the lace with the studs.

69 Kate { 06.30.09 at 5:58 pm }

Ohh I so regret not buying that blazer. Zara is awesome and I love the way you styled it with a lace dress. Very interesting.

70 Mockoff - Emily { 07.01.09 at 10:15 am }

That blazer is one of my favorite pieces this season. You are right – it is just feminine enough to work with that lace dress. Congrats on a great find!

71 Ms Glitzy { 07.05.09 at 6:17 am }

Love the Zara blazer… I’ve been eyeing this blazer too! And I love the way you did your hair!

72 The Norwegian New Yorker { 07.05.09 at 4:50 pm }

I’m in love with that Zara blazer!!!

73 Linsey { 07.23.09 at 6:25 am }

ohmygod, i’m in love with this outfit,
i absolutly love the dress & the blazer.
nicely matched. love

74 Podszewka { 07.29.09 at 5:53 am }

amazing blazer… I dreamed about it

75 Mildred { 05.07.10 at 3:11 pm }

Dear Emily, it’s a lovely dress. What does it mean “Vintage dress”? Is Vintage the name of the brand? I discovered your blog thanks to an interview at El Comercio online (www.elcomercio.pe).

76 Marivic { 07.20.10 at 11:34 am }

Cute outfit! ;-)

77 mallory { 07.20.10 at 11:36 am }

I love that blazer, and own it… unfortunately I’ve only gotten to wear it twice.. all the “dots”/studs are falling off :(

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