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Suzanne Carillo

40+ Adventurous style solutions for the uncommon woman

How To Wear A Velvet Jacket

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I’ve become obsessed with velvet lately. Velvet jackets to be specific.

I’ve owned this black velvet jacket from Anthropologie for ages.

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A red one I scored from Altuzarra when Target was still in Canada.

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I found this orange one at TJ Maxx.

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A recent Façonnable thrift find in blue.

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Another orange thrift discovery that I haven’t featured yet but which I adore.

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This green one that I featured here and haven’t shown on the blog yet, but here is a peek…

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I almost forgot about this vintage velvet coat bought at an estate sale…

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And finally because I’m obviously totally insane, this recent consignment find by Johnny Was

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I love that clothing line but could never afford it. Thanks to consignment shopping and an extra 40% off for Black Friday this lovely is now part of my collection.

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Collecting velvet jackets is a totally normal hobby.

Just like collecting toenail clippings of famous people. Only cleaner, softer and much more practical.

See? I can justify anything.

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I will admit that part of the reason I bought this velvet jacket was because it reminded me of what this guy wears…

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I know Hugh Hefner isn’t exactly a style icon, but who else do you know that can look this good while walking around in PJs all day?

Not this lady…

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Although those 70’s totally-on-trend-boots and the oversized cat accessory are an edgy and adventurous choice when juxtaposed with the whimsical pastel unicorns, rainbows and Care Bear patterned PJs . That massive box of Cheetos as a handbag is blowing my mind. Extra points for her boots matching her cat accessory. Bravo!

You’ll be seeing this whole look on the Karl Largerfeld Winter 2017 collection.

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In fact he is wearing it around town already. Of course he has the understated ponytail in place of the hair clip and some studded leather driving gloves. It doesn’t feel right without the super-sized box of Cheetos though.

Have you ever gone out of the house wearing your velvet jacket PJs?

A special shout-out to the wonderful Ally for choosing me for her annual bloggy award. Thanks a bunch lady! I’ll be sending you a wonderful Cheetos handbag in the mail.

A brief addendum to this post…I thrifted a floor length double breasted vintage bold blue velvet coat yesterday! I tried it on while wearing this dress and I felt like a movie star! My collection is growing.

Linking up with Visible Monday  Turning Heads Tuesday  I Will Wear What I Like

How To Wear Red Velvet With Animal Prints

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How To Wear Red Velvet With Animal Prints

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I had forgotten about these photos and was delighted to discover them hidden in my massive disorganized “pictures” file.

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Jacket – Target (sim on sale), Blouse – Target (very cool ombre blouse on sale), Handbag – Marshals (sim on sale), Belt – consignment, Booties – Nordstrom (much sexier boots), Jeans – TJ Maxx (sim on sale)

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As a style blogger even though you take photos of your outfits I often forget what I’ve worn.

Having the blog is a personal style diary. It is fascinating and horrifying to look back through the years to see what I considered stylish in the past.

I only do that when I’m having a good body image day.

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I love the richness of the red velvet with the python print and leopard handbag. They work well together because I’ve stuck with rich deep colours.  The bold red velvet blazer is the focal point and all the other pieces are just supporting layers of texture and pattern.

Dressing yourself is like decorating a room.

Each room should have one focal point, the area that the eyes are naturally drawn to. If you have too many focal points the eyes become confused and don’t know where to look…

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Nuff said.

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The blouse and blazer I’d scored last year for the Altazarra for Target release. Since then, Target has packed up their bags and left Canada. I’m a bit sad about that, but they were never like the Target stores I’ve been to in the US.  They had limited merchandise, and often many of their shelves were empty. Their prices were much higher than in the States as well.

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I’m so glad I didn’t lose this blouse during the warehouse fiasco.

This blazer is chic. It make me feel a bit like Mel Tormé, “The Velvet Fog”, a crooner I learned about thanks to Seinfeld.

Have you ever worn velvet?  There is no sensation like it.

Just like George stated,

“I’d drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable.”

 

Want to see other ways I’ve worn the same blazer?  Badass Blogger, and again with jeans and a t-shirt.

Linking up with Shoe and Tell   52 Pick-me-up

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