They're everywhere. You can't turn a street corner without seeing one. No, I'm not talking about Bird scooters, I'm talking about the one thing that's a huge wardrobe staple right now: the plaid blazer. Honestly way before this trend came about I've always been a big plaid / checkered/ houndstooth kind of girl. Every Fall and Winter you can catch me sporting at least one of the three patterns in some way. I've had a red plaid trench coat that I wear ceremoniously almost every Christmas that I'll never get rid of.

This year though, it's all about the checkered blazer. Oversized, cropped, or belted, this is one wardrobe piece that can be worn so many ways. The one I'm wearing in this blog in particular is a vintage men's suit jacket from Burberry circa 1980 or so. I found it in the depths of my closet and it was about to go to Goodwill before I saved it and decided it was my new favorite piece of clothing. Here I've belted it with my Gucci leather belt , a peach wool beret, a classic pair of black heels (they're called Rendezvous from Tamara Mellon, and no pants. (JK! There's denim shorts under there)

Shop My Look

"Worth it" tee, Misha Vaidya

Check out the look and some of my favorite blazers at the moment to hop on this trend that's sure to stay as for 2018. Also, you can and should definitely own more than one - a grey fitted blazer and an oversized brown blazer have very different moments! 

Checkered Blazer Favorites

xx Genevieve

All images in this blog copyright Anya Sandul for The Style Sauce, 2018. 

Whenever you need a fool proof outfit to take you from day tonight, opting for all black is a good idea. Better yet, if you have a great black playsuit or romper in your closet, you can style it in multiple ways for multiple occasions. 

Today I'm showing you two ways to wear a black romper, one idea is with heels for more of a date night vibe, and the other with over the knee boots for a day to night look. Both looks are all black, but the laciness of the romper definitely feels appropriate for the holidays, doesn't it?

Which look do you like more?! Check them out below. 

Style idea 1:

• With heels and a leather jacket

Patent leather heels, Tamara Mellon Rendezvous

Style idea 2:

• With over the knee boots and cat eye sunglasses

Over the knee boots, M Gemi Verona 

If you like the styled 2 way posts, I'm thinking of doing them once a week to highlight the versatility of certain pieces in your closet! Let me know in the comments below or slide through my dms on Instagram if you like the idea! *cue it goes down in the DM*

xx, Genevieve 

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