If in doubt....

....buy a jacket.  It clearly isn't the right answer but it does seem to be my answer to all things outfit related when I am in need of something new. 

And my procrastination of getting the legs out for the summer, seems to know no bounds.  In my defence, I am going to blame the rather dodge weather.  It hasn't been that bad, truth be known, but I have recently had a few large nights out where I had planned to wear a dress.  Too.  Cold. 

The british weather has let me down (why I am remotely surprised by this I have no idea).  Smart night out.  Was looking for summery, night out top of which there was a dearth.  (of course, I have since discovered a couple.  Typical or what).   And so, with my new Bill Skinner Emperor Coin Statement Necklace in mind, I went searching for a new blazer to make the outfit complete. 

So the following two numbers have crept into my wardrobe.  And already I am in love with them.  I will confess again to having a rather unhealthy obsession with all things jacket related, but they never seem to be a waste of money.  With the smarter ones, I tend to keep them for one season for best and then relegate them to day wear.  I always seem to get my money's worth out of them.  And my title of Queen of Spouting Utter Garbage In Order To Justify a Purchase, is intact. 

The pics of these in my outfits were on my the last post I did.  

Here is the first beauty.  Mango Metallic Trimming Cropped Jacket - £54.99  This was a total impulse purchase in the last 5 mins of shopping, I was actually looking for a the elusive jumpsuit.  Absolutely perfect with the necklace and I have already worn it twice.  

Navy Textured Jacket - £28 from Next   And this is my second purchase - very very different but I have been meaning to buy it for ages.  The classic - try something on and see if you forget about it or not.  I couldn't and one can never have too many navy blazers.  Much more casual than the one above, but could easily be dressed up.  Note - it comes up ridiculously small.  I grabbed a 12 and to be honest, I could probably go a 14!  It's a jersey, waffle fabric - so actually is a cross between a cardigan and a blazer. 





Whilst one can never have too many navy blazers, I would say the same can be applied to black or any colour to be honest.  Perfect for this time of the year where the weather is trying its hardest to be warm.  But not quite managing it.  And at nighttime, it's positively cold.  I still haven't quite managed to get rid of the scarves......

Starting with a complete classic - M&S Notch Lapel 1 button blazer.  In navy and black.  Ideal for every occasion.  Over a dress or for every day with jeans and sneakers.  A complete bargain.  







And whilst we're here - how cute is the bag? 


Another one from Marks - again, a classic navy single breasted but this time 2 button, panel blazer.  Lovely detailing at the back and it goes in the washing machine.  What's not to love? 




Mango Linen blazer  £44.99  Love the gold button detailing on this.  



Mango Ikat Stripe trophy jacket - £54.99 (Mid Life Crisis Klaxon alert.  I also quite like the shorts....)


ASOS Blazer in boucle stripes - £35


Also love the little studded skull belt that is now in the sale at £8.50



Mango Boucle Cropped jacket  £69.99 I love this nipped in waist 



Crepe Notch neck jacket from TopShop £55  This is a slightly different shape but I just love it.   A complete bargain for this price as well.  



Waffle Waterfall Jacket from TopShop £50  Another classic shape.  I'm not sure I would call this waterfall but I think the looser style works for a myriad of occasions.  (am loving the trousers as well..) 



Mango Boucle Jacket in off white £47.99  This reminds me of the navy one I have from Zara at Christmas time in the sale.  Military tone to it.  Easy to wear every day and perfect, just perfect for finishing an outfit off for a night out.



Mango Ethnic Fabric Chain Blazer  £79.99  This doesn't really fit in with the classic blazer post but I just love it.  Seriously adore it.  Perfect for me in every way. 




Puff shoulder jacket in navy - £195 from Reiss   Moving into a slightly different price bracket but with some lovely attention to detail. 






Cordel Textured jacket in blue from Reiss £250  This catches my eye every time I go in there.  I am a complete sucker for a print blazer (and this has the most amazing texture to it as well) so that will be why.





And I am so so SO tempted by this Jaeger fringed one now - if I didn't need another cream jacket like I need a hole in the head.  But what a bargain.  Half price down to £125

And I could go on and on and on and on.  Therapy anyone?

Outfits for the past couple of days.  As if by magic, here I am wearing one of my best buys from last year - the scarf print silk jacket.  Great with my £3.99 royal blue linen tee shirt in the sale from Zara.