Helloooooo Wednesday. I miss blogging. It's been a few and I feel like I almost never have time to devote to this sweet little light of mine. I can't tell you how much I love bringing you all of my thoughts, isms, inspirations, and of course- fashion. I've been meaning to post about one of my favorite pieces of all time, and it's figuring very heavily into all our wardrobes of late. I'm talking of course about the boucle jacket- based on the iconic Chanel jacket, one of the most heroic pieces in all of fashiondom. Above is one of my favorite ways to wear it- relaxed, classic, and oh so French. I heart Sofia. She gets it. Love love this look (I'll take the bracelet too, ps).
I have always, always wanted one. A real Chanel jacket- most likely vintage but I'll take it any way I can get it. It truly is an item that will never go out of style. Unfortunately, it's prohibitively expensive and for us plebes, completely elusive. It's a good thing then that loads of designers are riffing on it this season- some of my favs are from Zara (below) and will not break the bank- love how the first one is a more modern take on the classic, while the others more closely mirror the original. With white jeans (or jeans of any kind) I'd be hard pressed to think of a better look for just about anywhere and any occasion:
I adore J. Crew's linen version below- with the striped tee a la Sofia that makes it French and fabulous.
If it's all a bit too preppy for you, fear not- the Vince version below give it a more rock and roll vibe- I love a basic black boucle jacket with leather pants and a white blouse or any kind of tee shirt. So good. I bought a random version myself this winter and I have not taken it off, and if I could wear it every day, I would. It's so versatile and so much more chic than a cardigan- though think of it as more of a cardigan than an uptight blazer. It's perfection. I'd wear this with a pretty filmy dress and heels, or with double denim and lots of chains. I also love playing with the proportion a la Olivia Palermo below- wide legged jeans are such a great look with this- I also love a more loose, silky long tunic underneath- the look of the shorter shape of the jacket and the wider jean with something less structured underneath is a great way to go on days you may feel like you need a bit more breathing room (for instance, every day).
And if you need a little street style inspiration, look at how great all of these ladies look below. It's such a cute look, and is really an all ages solution to dress, depending on how you rock it. Love the black and white series curated by Corine Roitfeld featuring our fav fashion types in the piece. Je vous aime. Beaucoup. It's the French version of the Burberry trench- everyone can wear it and own it.
And though ain't nothing like the real thing, we can have our very own piece of the dream- many happy wearings to you- think of me this Spring when you rock this great staple your very own way. Cause that's what's up this nubby Wednesday in the 212. Yours, in Chanel inspired style. XO