How to Wear: The Boyfriend Blazer March 14th, 2010 By

A great way to update your wardrobe is to incorporate the oh-so-hot boyfriend blazer.  I love the simplicity behind dressing this look.  Recently, the blazer has taken on new meaning from office wear to making a statement in many different ways. It can be worn day or night, and can be dressed up or down. The most important thing to remember when wearing a boyfriend blazer is to play up your most feminine assets — whether it is with leggings or skinny jeans to show off the legs, or a chic fitted dress to show off those curves.  Here I will show you how to wear the boyfriend blazer look effortlessly put together. All the necessary pieces to complete your boyfriend blazer look can be found here at beso.

Elongate the body with skinny jeans or leggings:

J Brand 12 Pencil Skinny Jeans $149.99

necessary objects blazer $28.90

The trick to pulling off the boyfriend blazer is the proportions.  A blazer that hits past the waist looks great with skinny jeans as it makes the legs look longer and lends a slimming appearance. However, a blazer that hits right at the waist or above should be worn withdresses, with the emphasis on narrowing the waist.

When wearing jeans, pair the boyfriend blazer with a basic v-neck tee. Dress up the look with a long chain necklace or big earrings, and a cute clutch.

Dress up:

GUESS Matty Boyfriend Blazer $89.00

 

Juicy Couture pleated hem tee dress $158.00

When choosing a boyfriend blazer with contrast cuffs, I like to play up the style with ruffles or pleats.The boyfriend blazer can  look very flirty over virtually any dress. A tee shirt dress can be a perfect way to dress down the blazer. Also,when wearing a boyfriend blazer with a dress I prefer a dress that falls a few inches above the knee.

The long and short of it:

Tory Burch 'Vaughn' Jelly Sandal, $$86.90

 

Victorias Secret Boyfriend Blazer, $88

 Finally, the boyfriend blazer looks hot worn with shorts and is an unexpected look that is very trendy. This look can be paired with gladiator sandals for spring or summer.

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beso Deals: Spring Essentials up to 62% off March 6th, 2010 By

If you haven’t started spring wardrobe shopping yet, you are in luck!  Get up to 62% off of the essential pieces that will carry you through the season at beso:

Shop and save for spring at beso!

1. Straw Studios Canvas Wooden Handle Clutch, $42 $15.99 (62% off)

2. Newport News Straw Fedora, $44 $34 (10% off)

3. Victoria’s Secret Silk Boyfriend Blazer, $88 $48 (45% off)

4. Old Navy Sweetheart Distressed Skinny Jeans, $34.50 $12.99 (62% off)

5. Three Dots 3/4 Sleeve Round Neck Pullover, $54 $23.98 (56% off)

6. Old Navy Pleated Cuffed Shorts (5′ inseam), $22.50 $14.99 (33% off)

7. Cole Haan Andra Wedge, $195.00 $78 (60% off)

8. Calvin Klein Crepe Shirtdress, $118.00 $46.90 (60% off)

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Get This Look: Blake Lively January 19th, 2010 By

Photo credit: Demis Maryannakis/SplashNewsOnline.com

Photo credit: Demis Maryannakis/SplashNewsOnline.com

If the Gossip you’ve heard is that Blake Lively is a girl who knows her fashion, you can bet the rumors are true!

No doubt the outfit shown here is a pretty fantastic combo of elegant-meets-rocker-girl-glam, but don’t let the leather leggings discourage you; if you sub out the cow pants for cotton, this is a great outfit for day that you can easily take with you to happy hour. If you dress it up with some snazzy, sparkly accessories, I dare say you might be able to sport this look all the way past the dinner hour.

So how do you do like lady Lively? Read on!

Blake’s jacket is by SMYTHE and available at shopbop for $550. If you’re looking for something a little less spendy, you might take a look at these boyfriend blazers, instead:

necessary objects boyfriend blazer

Definitely a "Necessary Object!"

This very similar boyfriend jacket from Necessary Objects retails for $58 at Nordstrom:

Or you might be interested in Banana Republic’s version for $130. It’s a little more streamlined and a tad more grown-up-ish than the jr’s version pictured.

Want to take the plunge into some hot, hot, hot leather leggings? Alice + Olivia makes a pair that makes me swoon. These babies go for $698.

But as luck would have it, Victoria’s Secret has a remarkably adorable pair ON SALE NOW AT BESO for $208.

Viva Victoria's Secret Sales!

Viva Victoria's Secret Sales!


But if leather ain’t your bag, there is plenty you can do with a tried-and-true pair of black cotton leggings, instead. Take this pair from Juicy, for example:

She's got legs and knows how to use them!

She's got Juicy Couture legs and knows how to use them!

Cute, comfy and very, very versatile.

Pair with a lightweight white tee shirt, and  some killer black high heels (boots would work, too!) like either of these:

These Jessica Simpson heels go with almost anything

These Jessica Simpson heels go with almost anything

So will these beautiful black heels...

So do these awesome black Pelle Moda heels...

All you need now is the perfect pewter clutch, like this sleek and simple wristlet from Tianni)…

Shine on!

Shine on! Tianni Metallic Wristlet

…and you have a look everyone will gossip about for ages (in a good way)!

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