Want

So every season magazines/websites/even newspapers go on to print lists and lists of Spring essentials. Trends, "must haves", "cannot live withouts", whatever they label them every year it's some new fangled list of things you need. I'm not here to discuss those lists (however, don't fret, I will be dedicating individual posts to each trend that in my some-what-professional opinion are new spring trends. We already covered one for those of you paying attention: Stripes). Instead this is my list of things that I want this season. Yes some of them are the trendier, must-haves, but some of them are classics. Essential obsessions that I've convinced myself I need. So this list is almost a therapy session for me. I just need to get out everything that I want so that I can finally stop thinking about them all at the same time. It is quite complicated to be me I've realized.

So. Here's my list:

1. MORE stripes: stripes in mod style (blocked and bold), nautical style, and everything in between
2. Paper thin gold jewelry: I'm nuts about this California girl look. Delicate, thin gold chains and bracelets to be worn all the time. I think they look especially good with t-shirts and jeans.
3. Wellies: Although the rainy season where I live is almost over, it still does rain every once in a while. Wellies, or galoshes if you will, can be so adorable and cute with leggings and dresses or a pair of skinny jeans. Just don't wear them when it's sunny and 80 degrees.
4. Flats, flats, flats: I have this crazy idea that I could have been a ballerina. I couldn't of course, I can barely keep my balance while walking. But I adore ballerina flats. I want them in all colors, all types. I want them to be cute, punk, rock and roll, and comfortable at the same time. Impossible I think but I'm never going to stop looking.
5. Fedora: Now, with this one I'm a bit unsure. I love the idea of a comfortable fedora I can wear on any bad hair day but I don't know what style I want. Whether I want it to be made of straw or cloth, color, etc. This is one of those things where I'll know it when I see it.
   
6. Unique Dresses: I'm a big fan of dresses..but i want them to be totally different then anything else out there. I also want them to be cheap. I think this is a losing battle.
7. Tribal print: I love tribal print. It's bold, it colorful, it's fresh and honestly, it never really goes out of style. There's just varying degrees of how to wear it. For example, now, you'll see tribal print dresses, shirts, pants. In about a year, stick to tribal print on jewelry or handbags.
8. Shoes: I.love.shoes. Always.need.more.
9. Floral Print: I'm really unsure about this one. I don't know if floral print is me. Mostly because it reminds me so much of wallpaper. But I've seen a few skirts and shirts that I've considered to be very adorable. Still. I can't help but imagine it in a bathroom.
10. Designer things: It's not wrong for a girl to dream is it?

So that's my list. Whew. Feels good to get that off my chest.

All things "Boyfriend": The Boyfriend Blazer

Oh the boyfriend blazer. Is there a more classic piece? (okay, maybe the LBD, but what goes best with a little black dress? A boyfriend Blazer). Back to my androgynous crazy talk, the boyfriend blazer is the ultimate balance between feminine and masculine. Pair it with a flirty floral dress, with a pair of skinny jeans, or over a cami and leggings. (and if you're really adventurous, without the cami. Vicki Becks did it - and it was kinda amazing). But aside from this male/female balance, the boyfriend blazer is an amazingly classic piece. It fits with any style (from euro chic to California) and transcends trend. The best part: you can wear it to work! It's a versatile piece appropriate for work, play, or in between. This blazer is beyond trendy, it's modern, chic, and yes, I'll say it again, classic.

The key is to find one that fits. The perfect boyfriend blazer looks like a man's suit jacket. It's long and fits the chest without that boxy look. Find one that fits in the shoulders especially - this is isn't the 80s and you don't need to look like a linebacker with those shoulder pads (The discussion on my hatred of shoulder pads will be reserved for a later time). If it doesn't fit in the shoulders it'll look sloppy and bulky. Remember this is a jacket you want to wear over things without looking like you're wearing 7,000 layers.

Your boyfriend blazer has longevity and a timeless appeal. I would recommend investing in one. But if you're like me and still find it hard to part with a lot of money, try thrift stores. I got my blazer for about $33 from Forever 21. It has a bit of gold detail on the sleeves which I like because it gives it a little bit of a twist without distracting from the overall look of the coat. Try it out for yourself; it won't disappoint.