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Spring is in full swing and we couldn’t be more excited!  Shoot, even New York is getting its fair share of sunshine.  So the time is now to dive back into your closet and look for pieces that are laid back and comfy, with colors that celebrate the season.  Here’s a look at our two crushes of the moment that scream HELLO SPRING.  These dolls have struck the perfect balance for the perfect spring outfit by going loose on top and leggy on bottom.  We’re loving the look over here, and if you do too, check out where to find something just as cute and sexy for yourself.      

CLOSET CRUSH: CASUALLY COOL AT COACHELLA

Rachel Bilson is a celebrity that we absolutely adore.  She is super cute, always looks like she’s got it together, and best of all, has such great style!  So when we found out that she wore a Brigid Catiis Abby Tank to the 2010 Coachella Music Festival 2 weeks ago and was featured on Who What Wear Daily, we just about died.  As usual, she kept it simple and practical.  The desert heat is no joke and Rachel stayed cool in the breezy tank, which has a chiffon see-thru back (or, out now, a crochet see-thru back).  Rachel, thanks for always getting it right and knowing your style inside and out!

Brigid Catiis Abby Tank (in Black Silk + Black Crochet and Green Silk + Cream Crochet) $142, Levi’s Rolled Hem Shorts, $54.50, Levi’s Boyfriend Shorts, On Sale for $25

CLOSET CRUSH: THE PERFECT TAN + DENIM COMBO

Show some Spring spirit by wearing this season’s must-have color combo, tan and denim.  This cutie looks flawless in her perfectly fitted romper and low key accessories.  To keep her look casual and fresh, she threw on a denim button down over it all – which is definitely a staple in our closets too.  Let’s all give it up for another winner in the daytime appropriate outfit category!     

Sparkle & Fade Romper $58, Velvet “Christy” Shirt $152, Jeffrey Campbell “Catalina” Flat $98

Photos courtesy of: Who What Wear Daily, Brigid Catiis, Levi’s, The Sartorialist, UO, and Shopbop.

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Jaclyn, New York

Ohmygawd you guys, the weather in NYC yesterday was actually NOT craptastic!  I wanted to take full advantage of the sunny day and cool breeze and break out these leggings that I practically swooned over when I spotted them at the flea market this summer.  Talk about love at first sight, I woulda put up a fist fight for these bad boys!  They’re solid black in the back and sexy lace in the front and were in PRISTINE condition.  I could not believe that I scored them for just a buck.  I knew I wanted to pair them with a loose fitting top and waited to wear them until I found juuuuust the right one.  Luckily, Topshop was having an unbelievable sale this weekend so I picked up exactly what I was looking for on clearance.  YAY!  I was loving the deals, loving the weather, and loving the leggings.  Hope you all had as awesome a weekend!

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Vintage 80′s Contempo Casuals Lace Leggings (NYC Flea Market), Denim button down blouse (Topshop, NYC), Vintage Bottega Veneta bag (eBay), Vintage Rings + Watch (NYC Thrift Stores + Flea Market), Gray Suede Platform Oxfords (Newport News)

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Search Keywords: Vintage 80s Blazer

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Closet Obsession Recommendations: 3

We’ve been begging for Fall to arrive and according to NYC weather reports, it’s pretty much HERE.  Amen to that sisters!  To prepare for the drop in temperature , we’ve been stocking up all Summer on one of our favorite CLOSET OBSESSIONS: Blazers. They’re the perfect thing for those cooler days coming up and no matter what, will pull your look together and create an instantly chic effect to any outfit.  Channeling Kelly LeBrock in Weird Science, and being inspired by all things 80′s at the moment, we tracked down some AMAZING blazers on eBay that won’t just take you back to the 80′s, but will also make you feel stylishly Fall forward.  It was really hard to choose just 3 because there’s TOO MUCH goodness on eBay right now.  Ladies, get your trigger fingers ready, it’s “BID NOW” time!

Vintage ’80s Floral Brocade Tuxedo Shrunken Blazer Jacket S

They had us at floral.  We LOVE the fit, the print and the velvet lapel on this lovely little thing.  Super fun for a Fall night out on the town!

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Vintage 80′s Silver Studs Denim Jeans Studded Blazer Jacket

Okay, how do we not get excited when we see denim and studs in the same sentence?!?  What’s awesome about this jacket, besides all the details, is the looser fit.  BRIGHT IDEA: wear it as a mini dress with a belt and tights.  YES!

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Vintage 80′s Black Velvet Crop Tuxedo Blazer Bolero Jacket

This jacket is OURS!  Oh, did we say that out loud?  Haha, we’ll virtual arm wrestle you for it!   It’s TRUE LOVE ladies – it’s cropped, the fabric is yummy velvet, and come. on., the million and one things this thing can be worn with…SOOO GOOD.

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Okaaay, it seems like we’ve both been bit by a gigantic shopping bug over here!  Urban Outffitters is unloading many of their Summer goodies to make room for Fall and RIGHT NOW you can find tons of $5 steals online.  You better act fast though, as I’m typing this items are getting SOLD OUT with a quickness…

Raissa, Los Angeles

Two things I do EVERY morning- sip coffee and check email.  Nothing unusual, just the daily grind.  Well, today’s grind was shaken up by an email from Urban titled, “Last Chance.. $5 Sale!“  We’ve seen this before, but that sale didn’t include the website.  I clicked on the email and it took me to 6 pages of $4.99 heaven!!  Without hesitation, I started buying away.  Sure, I probably didn’t need ALL 7 things I got (except for those black tights..LOVE!), but hey, they were practically giving this stuff away.  Waking up at 6:30am sure pays off!

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Jaclyn, New York

Let me start by saying that it SUCKS to be at work right now!  By the time Raissa alerted me to the $5 Urban goodness online, most of the stuff was GONE.  ARGHHH!  Of course, I did manage to get my hands on a couple of things.  I tried to be good though and only get stuff I absolutely NEEDED since I still have things with the tags on from Urban’s last $5 Sale extravaganza.  I’ve been in the market for basic black lately because A) it goes with everything.  B) will work for any season.  and C) coffee stains won’t show up on it.  Hope you check out the sale and get lucky!

PS - Yes, Raissa and I got the same shirt…mere coincidence I swear.  She got it in teal and black while I just bought the latter.  I was too late to get pictures of the black versions of these tops up because it looks like they are all sold out.  BOOO!  Perhaps it’s worth checking out the real life store…I know where I’ll be heading after work.

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UPDATE:  It’s about 9:23pm EST, I just checked the site and more stuff is back up on it.  Uh oh, this spells TROUBLE!

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To: Places where lots of denim is A-OK!

Where: Front Yard BBQ in Culver City and Scion Art Show

Get Up 1: Cropped denim vest (Nordstrom’s), Cheap Monday Jeans, Vintage Belt + Shoes + Bag + Rings + Sunglasses

Get Up 2: BDG Denim Shirt, Cheap Monday Jeans, Vintage Dior Belt + Vintage Jewelry

Saturday was filled with activities that required me to bring a change of clothes in the car. Dying to wear my new denim vest and buttoned down top, I decided to wear both items the same day.

The cropped vest (along with my belly button!) made its debut at my friend Mike’s newly renovated front yard. Surrounded with funny friends, beer and mini burgers served on Hawaiian bread, it was the perfect Memorial Weekend BBQ. When the sun set and the weather cooled down to a breezy 70 degrees, I changed to a denim buttoned down shirt that had the perfect mix of casual and cool. Switching out my beaded belt for a toned down skinny leather belt and adding my favorite vintage bracelets and horse head necklace , I was ready to see art and put down my 5th mini YUMMY burger.

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