Checked Shirt

I’ve been hunting for a white blazer for a couple years now and just hadn’t been able to find one that I loved, but a couple weeks ago I stopped by the Express Factory store for the first time and found this one. It was on clearance for $17 and will definitely be a nice piece to transition between seasons with.

I’d been on the prowl for this specific item, because I love how crisp the white blazer looks and also because I knew how great it would look paired with a tee and jeans.  It really gives a simple outfit a more refined finish.  I’m hoping to wear it soon with a bright chartreuse tee and then a hunter green one in the fall.

Currently crushing on: this beautiful cognac leather tote from Vera Bradley.  While it comes in a “small” size option as well that would be perfect if you’re looking for a tote to carry your essentials in with an iPad or e-reader, I opted for the bigger option.  I’m definitely a ‘throw it in the bag’ kinda gal so having room for any and everything I could possibly need is one of the many ways to my heart when it comes to handbags.  This tote has room for my laptop, notebooks and folders and the perfect size for school or the office.  I also love that the front zip pocket can comfortably fit a planner.

To create a more dramatic ponytail, I pulled my hair up into a pony and then got one of my Irresistible Me hair extension weft that has seven clips. If I were putting all of my extensions in, this is the one that is the widest and gets placed across the crown of my scalp.  I took two of the center clips and hooked them into the base of my ponytail.  Wrap the loose ends of the weft around your pony and then take a small section of your extensions and wrap that around the base of your pony to cover up the ponytail holder and the top of the hair extensions. Voila!  My extensions were curled from the last time I’d worn them but you could do this with straight hair as well.

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