Pink Blazer 4 Ways + 1 More!

 

Remember the pink power suit I showcased a month or so ago, see here?!?  Well I am still loving it and  I am getting a ton of use of mix and matching the blazer to create many more outfits.  A blazer is a staple for me and this fuchsia one is a statement piece all on it's own.  I am going to showcase how I use a basic one tee to create four simple outfits that can take you from office to dinner.  

1.  Summer Ready! Shorts, white tee, blazer and cute nude heels.

#2 All white with a pop of color.

#3 Casual Friday in the office.  Jeans, white tee, blazer & metallic flats.

#4 Power Suit!  Matching boss babe suit combo with black and gold accessories.

#5 BONUS:  Saturday night, girls night out! Bodysuit, cropped jeans & heels.  

What's your favorite?  What other ideas do you have for styling this pink blazer?

Join myself and the ladies of Ageless Style for a link-up party this Thursday, June 16th.  

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Mango Blazer  (I am wearing size 4)

Mango Trousers (also size 4)

Pink Power Suit

 

The trend I was most excited for was the bold, bright, suit!  When we went on our trip in February to the mountains and to do a little shopping this was the top of my list but I couldn't find it anywhere in my size or the color I wanted.  So online I went and found this little combination on Mango.com!  I had to reorder is in size 4 the second time, because size 6 was just a little too big, but I love how it came together.  I feel like a power house as any woman should!  I feel like I can command the space while also feeling beautiful and cheerful.  Although I plan on wearing this as a combo, I actually love how well the pieces pair on their own to create other outfits.  I plan on doing a follow up blog post about all the ways I want to style the blazer as a statement piece.  

What spring trend are you most excited about?

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Mango Blazer 

Mango Trousers

Nine West pumps (old; similar at Amazon)

Aldo purse (sold out; similar at Aldo)

May Roundup

Goodbye May, hello June.  Well that went fast.  May came in chilly as it often does, but left us with hot days, in desperate need of rain due to raging forest fires that are threatening our special summer place, our cabin and have already displaces communities and wildlife.  We are thankful for the endless hours that the firefighters continue to put into trying to contain these fires and save our communities.  On a more positive note, May also brought good things into our lives.  Anya started ball this month, and wrapped up her dance with a wonderful recital.  She continues to practice for a ballet exam which will happen in June. Halie began her horse show season last weekend and is gearing up for her last month on high school.  Logan and I got away to the lake before the fires and enjoyed an amazing weekend to recalibrate and gear up for a busy June.

June is going to be overwhelmingly busy with us preparing for Halies graduation celebrations near the end of the month (also a little emotionally overwhelming but I'll save that for another day).  Working as a vice-principal at a school means that there are many evening events, performance, farewells, staff gatherings, reports, etc. all happening in June as well.  Oh and did I mention grad photography in the evenings, along with ball games.  LOL.  Needless to say June will be a blur but come July things will slow down.  

Anyway, I hope to be hear regularly on the Mondays but if I don't show up you know that June got me.  

Let's look at what I've been wearing to work, and for play, in May.  

Classy for Class

Lavender Haze

Put Me in Coach

Denim for Days

Pink Power Suit

Casual Weekend with Smash & Tess

It's your turn now to share something from May, a family memory, something that gave you joy, or your favorite outfits. Thanks for stopping by and staying connected.  

Classic Green for Spring

Things are turning up green, don't you agree?  Spring is well underway and I love me some color.  Last year I infused my wardrobe with a pink power suit and this year I knew I wanted to add something classic green to my wardrobe.  While at a local spring fashion show with the ladies, I saw this crochet sweater and immediately knew that was coming home with me!  Cute, vibrant, unique, and from a local boutique, what's not to love?  I went into the store and picked it up and I've been wearing it ever since.  Now, it is both a crop top and crocheted so I knew I was going to have to also be on a look out for a layering piece and I thought I'd try to find myself a bodysuit that I didn't find uncomfortable.  I tried a few different places and finally landed on a white one from Dynamite.  It's perfect and so comfortable.  It has great stretch, multiple snap setting depending on your torso,  and the price point was spot on.  For reference I choose to get a medium rather than a small and I feel that was the right choice for me. 

I've worn this top several times over the past month including two nights ago when we had a little double date with some friends at a local pub called Prairie Sun Brewery.  It was so nice to catch up with friends, laugh, chat and kick back with a flight of locally made beers (toffee was my favorite).  This outfit was perfect for a casual night out, paired with my favorite gold accessories and my new bomber jacket that's been heavily on repeat this spring, was the prefect layering piece.  Although the trench coat is trending, I find the bomber is absolutely perfect for more casual settings and it pairs well with jeans.  

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Green Crochet Sweater (sold out; H & M)

Bodysuit (Dynamite)

Bomber Jacket (Old Navy)

Accessories:  Be Bold Hoops; Guess Watch 

Best of 2022

Hello friends.  Before I dive completely into 2023, I wanted to look back on 2022 and reflect on some of the happenings over the past year in my personal life.   2022 was a breath of fresh air after the previous couple of years were so loaded with uncertainty and worry.  Here are some personal highlights from 2022:

• Both my husband and I turned 40 and we were able to celebrate with so many of our friends in early summer!
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• My dad turned 65 but then chose not to retire yet.  Maybe in 2023, but nonetheless we were so excited to celebrate this milestone with him at the start of the year. 
  
  
  
• We went on a adult only trip to Italy, exploring Rome, Lake Como & Milan.  This was an incredible opportunity for us and something we are extremely grateful for.  Part of the trip was just the two of us and the other part was with my sister and BIL.
  
  
  
• Anya turned 13 and officially became a teen and now our home no longer has little girls.  This was bittersweet for this mama.
• Family time at the lake is always treasured and this summer was extra special when all of the Dautbegovic family could come together.  It's the BEST thing that happened in 2022!
  
  
  
• Halie continued to explore her love of horse riding and entered and won a jumping show!
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Anya continued to fall more in love with dance and was thrilled to get back onto a stage and enjoy competitions with her dance group.
  
  
  
• I continue to enjoy my job as a vice-principal and early childhood educator and you can follow along with my teaching adventure at bosprek on IG.  
• Logan is still working fulltime from home and loves it!  He plays ball hockey once a week and has gotten into working out with the Peloton app.
• A&H Snapshots had lots of growth in 2022 and I am excited to continue to learn and grow my photography skills and side business in 2023.  Please follow along ahsnapshots on IG.

Since Mondays are my fashion blog post, I am also including the top 10 most popular outfits from the blog, in no particular order.  As I went through my stats I realized many of the posts came from the Ageless Style Link-up parties that happen every third Thursday of the month.  One of my 2022 goals was to collaborate and connect with more bloggers so I am thrilled that a few ladies reached out and I was able to do that.  Finding community online has been the best part of my blogging journey and I hope to continue to grow friendships and build community in 2023. 

 #1 Winter White with a Splash of Periwinkle

#2 Ponchos, Puppies & Sweater Dresses

#3 Sweater Weather

#4 Pink Power Suit

#5 Dancing in the Rain

#6 Sleeves vs. Sleeveless

#7 White Tops & Linen Shorts

#8 The Bikini

#9 Day to Night: Leather Pants

#10 Thanksgiving 2022

It's your turn now!  Tell me a few  of your personal highlights from 2022.

Thanks for stopping by and following along.