7.20.2012

Business In Front


J.Crew Bangle.  The Row Sunglasses.  3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel (love this version).  Zara Heels.

I don't like to toot my own horn, but in this case I will... I recently found this Helmut Lang blazer at my favorite consignment store in San Francisco (Cris). The sleeves had been chopped off by the previous owner so I took it to my seamstress for a little fixing. She sewed the sleeves into a perfectly capped fit and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Plus, check out this almost identical Helmut Lang vest (although with leather capped sleeves) I just discovered! It's the perfect working girl layering piece if you ask me.

On another note, I've been pinning for Otte boutique this week. Follow my pins for inspiration. 


Business in front.


Party in the back.

50 comments:

Natasha Fatah said...

Awesome outfit! It's polished for work, but you can stay cool.

~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

such a chic look! love the back of the blazer!

xoxo,

Fashion Fractions

Soulofashopper said...

haha, love the effect on the back!...great combo of peplum and vest...love it! ;) xo, Alma
http://www.soulofashopper.com

Tinacious Me said...

very cute peplum! and the vest - great styling!
~ www.Tinacious.Me ~

The Fancy Teacup said...

Such a chic b&w look!

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Yasemin said...

simply love how it turned out.
ps - love that your posts are always up first thing in the morning! keep it up very inspiring : )

Louisa said...

Buying that blazer and fixing it up was definitely a good choice, it looks great, and so versatile. Love how you fixed the back of the outfit!

Sal said...

=) This post is super cute! Love how you spiced up the neutral black and white!

Great look Alicia xx
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Sal said...

=) This post is super cute! Love how you spiced up the neutral black and white!

Great look Alicia xx
www.bluebonnetsforsal.com

Estherina said...

Love the blazer!


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Amberly D'Anna said...

Love that vest!

Amberly D'Anna
www.asliceofglam.com

L said...

Love this outfit! Such a fun twist on a blazer. Looks great with the peplum poking through! xo

www.LsFashionDish.com

Cara said...

adorbs <3

Kristin said...

Too cute. The back of this outfit has just made my day. You're the cutest!

Kristin xo

Alicia Lund said...

@Kristin - haha, I'm so glad!! x

Sheree said...

very cure,,love the leather shorts but your hair still remains your best accessory!
sheree x
www.itsnotthatdeep.com

kindredly said...

That is fantastic. Love the shoes too. Great blog!

Samantha said...

I have an old blazer I've been itching to do something with and this is the perfect inspiration!!! Love how it turned out - such a find!

far and wild jewelry said...

love how the blazer looks with the cap sleeves, what score!

abigail
www.farandwildjewelry.blogspot.com

Cassidy Short said...

Love this! The outfit comes together with that bag & those shoes!

Happy Friday!
Cassidy

Norebeccaforayear.blogspot.com

Denise said...

I love your leather pants!




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xo,



D.

Krystal Schlegel said...

Im obsessed with those leather shorts! Such a cute look!
xx
ks

www.krystalschlegel.com

Andrea said...

The blazer looks amazing, and I really like the cap sleeves, but seriously who chops off the sleeves of a Helmut Lang blazer!?!?
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous

Purple Paparazzi said...

The party in the back is awesome! :)

Xoxo Purple Paparazzi

The Glitter Life said...

LOVE the peplum and amazing bag!

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Collections said...

That vest is really great!

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Lindsey said...

Love this outfit! What an awesome find!!

Lindsay said...

ha! Great find! Love the capped sleeves! The one with sleeves and the angled cut in the back is fab too!

PartyMixTape said...

Haha! The "party in the back" is such a cute & unexpected surprise! You are rocking the look, as always!

Happy Friday!
Emily
http://partymixtape.blogspot.ca/

A FANCY DAY said...

Haha I love this post! You look amazing. New York must be a total blast, I hope to move there one day.

kiley said...

Look at you pulling off head to toe leather pieces - I love it! I owe you an email this weekend - miss you girly!

kiley

MakingWishesAReality said...

LOVE the jacket!!

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Hanna Marie said...

just found your blog, love it! http://www.hannamarielei.com/

Styleclouds said...

The blazer is amazing and I love how you got the sleeves done! xo, Christina

http://www.styleclouds.de

Sarah said...

LOVE that vest! Such a great find! :)

Keep calm and carry lipstick.

Midnight Cowgirl said...

Cute sunglasses!

chocolatefashioncoffee said...

love the bag :)





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Miyan said...

i love a good capped sleeve! and any piece with a little cropped action in the back adds a litle something special. love it!

Miyan
fly far blog

Street Lily said...

omg soooo cute! and totally in love with leather shorts... always love what you put together

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A Bit of Sass said...

Awesome short sleeve blazer, I adore Helmut Lang!
xo, Chelsea
www.abitofsass.blogspot.com

Kelly said...

this outfit is fabulous! I love love love the peplum and the "party in the back"

xoxo
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secretivestyle.com said...

Georgeous outfit! xo

secretivestyle.com said...

Georgeous outfit! xo

Karolina B-H said...

I'm obsessed with your blog, and I only just discover it!! so many inspirations in my head now :)
xxo

Liz {Sequins And Stripes} said...

I think this is one of my favorite outfits to date, so fun and flirty but totally chic!

Mary said...

Gosh you always have the best leather shorts!!!!

Charismainbklyn said...

Love the red hair. It's a nice pop against your outfits :)

Jaclyn said...

I love how vests look, I seem to always keep one in my closet. The shape of this one is great.

Stay in the Lines

@Glam__Slam said...

What an awesome find! It's such a versatile piece and the "party in the back" is awesome! :)



Stephanie :)
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Shamelessly Overdressed said...

Just found your blog, and I love your style! I love the surprise ruffles in the back especially.

Wanna follow each other through GFC / Bloglovin'?

Hope to see you around! :)

Love, S
http://shamelesslyoverdressed.blogspot.com