Happy New Year! *insert crazy noisemaker effect here* Our new year is already off to an interesting start, as the photos of this great red military blazer with gold buttons were taken after a night of getting up every hour and a half to check on the defrosting of our frozen pipes due to a broken window and dysfunctional furnace in two of the units in our home! *sigh* This has been a very difficult year for my husband and I financially and truth be told, I’m pretty happy that 2017 is in the books. I’m looking forward to getting new renters and finally adjusting to my new job, to my husband finishing school and starting a nurse practitioner program. There are all kinds of possibilities in the new year so bring on 2018!
I have been excited to share this outfit for a few weeks now because it just seems so Christmassy to me. After family left and schedules worked out, we were finally able to shoot this outfit. It’s not super fancy but I love the simple pattern mixing. Our town is gorgeous this time of year with wreaths on the lampposts and candles in all the windows. This red military blazer with gold buttons just fits with the festive feel.
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I’m obsessed with Balmain blazers and was on the lookout for an affordable look-a-like. It’s hard because so many of the good ones sell out quickly. This red military blazer from Missguided was a birthday gift and I love the bright color and pretty gold buttons. In person it doesn’t look like the version on the website, but I still love the pop of color. The fabric is like a thick t-shirt material and the jacket is unlined. The picture on the website shows the jacket buttoned but there is no way to button the jacket and the pockets aren’t real. That’s your fair warning. But, it’s very comfortable and if you just want an affordable Balmain look-alike, this is an option.
The rest of the outfit is made up of items that have been in my closet a number of years. The scarf was a Forever21 purchase a few years ago to add some holiday flair to my black peacoat and I always pull it out this time of year. Make sure to check out last year’s Holiday Outfit Inspiration post for more ideas of how to wear red during the Holidays!
Get the Red Military Blazer with Gold Buttons Look
- Red Military Blazer with Gold Buttons, Missguided.
- Striped Turtleneck, Forever21. Similar.
- Similar Distressed Skinny Jeans, American Eagle.
- Plaid Scarf, Forever21. Similar here and in widget below.
- Similar Leopard Heels, Nordstrom.
- Baublebar Mason Ring, Nordstrom. Similar in widget below.
- Michael Kors Two-Tone Pave Watch, Areatrends.com
- Sugarfix by Baublebar Earrings, Target. I know, I wear these every post! But they go with EVERYTHING!
- Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme in Striking, Walmart.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! This little old blog of mine has seen a lot of growth this year and I’m so thankful for all of you who stop by and help make it successful!
Happy New Year!
-Virginia
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That’s a great combo with blue denim!!
Nistha
https://www.fashionistha.com/wrapping-2017-up-in-my-faux-fur-jacket/
Thanks Nistha! I just love a good red and blue combo!
Love the pattern mixing you have going on here!
Thank you! That was one of my New Years resolutions last year, to try more pattern mixing!
I really love all the patterns in this outfit! I don’t think I would have thought to pair stripes, plaid and leopard, but it really works well!
And the red blazer is so much fun.
Thanks Kristen! I pretty much pair leopard with everything, ha! But I only started considering adding stripes and plaid to the mix after being inspired by other bloggers! Now I try it before I reject the idea of mixing the patterns and I like how this one turned out! Thanks for stopping by!
So darling! I love that you paired it with leopard pumps! Very festive!
Katherine | http://www.oneswainkycouple.com
Thanks Katherine! I keep telling myself I need to branch out to something other than my leopard pumps all the time but I just can’t help it! They go with everything! ha!
I love this combination! The leopard and stripes + plaid is just perfect. Your town is really beautiful too and the perfect backdrop! Here’s to 2018 being a great year for you and your hubby!
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Thank you Brooke! I’m really looking forward to the new year! It’s going to be a good year!
I am sorry about your dysfunctional furnace, stay warm! I love everything about this look! Your blazer and mixed patterns are just so fabulous!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
lol, oh man…thank you Elise. The dysfunctional furnace is supposed to be officially fixed today if the blizzard we had yesterday doesn’t keep the heat tech away! Wishing you a happy new year!
I love blazers, especially ones that are a little more eye catching like this bright red or even a floral print. I actually would probably wear this the exact same way, with the stripes and leopard print! Hope you enjoyed the holidays 🙂
-Kristin
countdowntofridayblog.co
Thank you Kristin! I haven’t worn bright red in years but then this year it seems like every post I’ve been doing has included a lot of bright red! That’s ok! When you find something you like, it’s ok to embrace it!
Happy new year to you!
Well you are starting the year off stylish! Sorry to hear of your frozen pipes. That cannot be fun.
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Thank you Ruth! No, frozen pipes are not fun…part of the fun of living in New England I guess! Happy new year to you and your family!
That blazer is so cute. I love how you styled it.
http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
Thank you Courtney, glad you stopped by!
Looks like you had a great holiday Virginia but I am sorry about the furnace problems and all the expenses. Love the holiday vibes in this outfit mixing leopard, plaid and stripes. So well done. You look great!
Happy New Year to you and come join my recent Thursday Moda with your wonderful stylish looks!
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2018/01/thursday-moda-96-currently-january-2018.html
Thank you Ada! Happy New year!
Red, plaid and leopard = winning combination. It’s the perfect color pop in the dark months of winter (probably not as dark there as is it around these parts but still). May 2018 bring you and your family much joy, health, laughter and happiness (and a break).
bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca
Thank you Bo! This time of year is hard at school so bright pops of color are good for the soul! Happy new year to you and your family!
This is such a chic and cute look dear! Great play of colors on your coat and scarf. The leopard scarf is such a gorgeous touch too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thanks Jessica, I love a good leopard and red combo!