Equestrian Street Style

My style is always flip-flopping between preppy and street style, edgy and classic, sporty and simple; because of this, I tend to mix a lot of styles together to create a unique look (grungy prep anyone? lol).

Just recently I got a Poshmark package in the mail: a Zara blazer, complete with elbow patches (I LOVE me some elbow patches).  If you didn't know already, I'm a sucker for a good blazer (I probably have almost ten now in my closet as we speak), and when I scrolled through the Poshmark app and saw this tweed beauty, I knew I just had to have it!

I love the old, English feel of it; that is to say, it reminds me of someone going out to a hunt or horse riding (my inner prep is loving it).

Today I wasn't feeling totally old English aristocrat (even though I have an awesome pair of riding-inspired jeggings), so I paired my blazer with a simple black sweater (even though it's May, it's still cold and rainy... so typical English-like weather lol), and my favorite boyfriend jeans.  It's a pretty simple outfit, but it's also a great combination of differing styles.

The blazer is a chic and sophisticated addition to jeans and a sweater, bringing this rainy day outfit to the next level (any excuse for me to throw on a blazer is good enough for me!).  And these lace up boots (also a Poshmark find!), add a little subtle edginess, giving my outfit a street style meets English equestrian look.

I love it!

Blazer: ZARA, via Poshmark* (similar) || Sweater: aerie, old (similar, under $20!) ||
Jeans: GAP || Watch: c/o Fossil || Bag: Banana Republic ||
Sunnies: Wish app (similar) || Pearl Bracelet: J. Crew clearance (similar)
Boots: Lucky Brand, via Poshmark (similar)

*Use code PNXBH when you sign up (for free!) to get a $10 credit (I've gotten shoes for $13!!) towards your first purchase!

Poshmark is great for finding your favorite brands for cheap; as well as making some extra money on the side, selling all the clothes that take up space in your closet.

Need some cute pieces to update your wardrobe, but your wallet isn't up to a major spending spree?  Poshmark is awesome because you can score pieces for 50-75% off retail price!  My Lucky boots?  I got them for only $30!!  Such an easy way to treat yo self on the cheap and add some great pieces to your wardrobe without going into debt.

And if you have a closet full of clothes you don't wear (I think we're all guilty of holding onto pieces we probably won't ever wear), Poshmark is an easy way to get rid of the excess, while making a little extra money for guilt-free shopping or putting into your savings (you can get a check sent to you or have it direct deposited!).  It's super easy, and it's all done through the app, so you can run your closet on the go!

How do you style mash-up?  :)

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Going for the Gold

Fun fact: one of my favorite ways to shop is to thrift!  My sister and I started really bonding as we got older and one of the things we like to do together is to hit thrift shops!  Thrifting is great for any of you fellow fashion thrill seekers who like the rush of finding an awesome bargain.

Plus, what's better than scoring a ton of amazing designer labels for next to nothing?!

Gold Tee: Savers thrift find (check here for one near you!; this similar tee is statement piece for sure!) || Blazer: Old Navy || Ripped Jeans: American Eagle || Sneakers: Puma || 

Bag: Marshalls find (this white CALL IT SPRING similar version is a must have!) || 

Sunnies: Nora NYC (these Steve Madden sunnies have a similar feel!) || Ring set: c/o Rocksbox (use code classicallycaitxoxo for your first month FREE!; similar here) || Watch: c/o Fossil

This golden beauty?  I found it at Savers for only seven bucks!  Can you believe it?

If you haven't gone thrifting ever, Savers is a great place to start, it's not as overwhelming as many places can be.  Everything is super organized and it's much easier to find things than at most places.  But try and go when you have enough time to spare, because once you make your first awesome find, you'll quickly turn into a treasure hunter in there, and time flies fast!

I've found all sorts of goodies shopping at Savers: Kate Spade, J. Crew, and Lily Pulitzer just to name a few!

Even better?  Bring in your gently used donations and receive a coupon!  They always have some sort of coupon when you donate; usually like 10-30% off, or sometimes they have rewards cards that you get stamped each time you go and then it adds up to a coupon---it varies, so make sure to ask when you go in!

Anyone else love a good thrift find?  :D

It's a blazer...it's a cape...!

...it's a blazer cape!

I'm seriously loving all things involving capes: caped dresses and the hybrid, blazer cape...I want them all!

A good blazer cape gives you that cool girl, NYFW going fashionista feel of a jacket just casually thrown over your shoulders, but with zero of the effort.  I don't know about you, but I'm super jealous of those chic as hell bloggers who can pull off that leather jacket over the shoulders, super casual look.  I've tried it myself.  Turns out, it's a lot harder than it looks...and I'll need to practice more, haha.  But the blazer cape makes it super easy to pull off the same look, but allows you to keep the blazer on your shoulders the whole day!

When the weather's kinda yucky and it's just grey and overcast, I love wearing really bright, fun shoes to lift my mood.  Plus it's a total conversation started!  Whenever I wear these metallic oxfords I always get compliments.

Shop my look here!

Blazer Cape: SheIn (this one from Nasty Gal is super chic too!) || Oxfords: J. Crew, old (similar here) || Jeggings: American Eagle Outfitters || Bag: Michael Kors (a present from Richie <3) || Pom Pom: Wish app (only $3! I just had to order another!  Check this fuzzy trio from ASOS!) || Striped Shirt: H&M, old (similar here, and only $20!) || Sunnies: aerie || Watch: c/o Fossil

What do you guys think of the blazer cape?  :)

Horsing Around + WIWW

Guys I think I found my power outfit!

My major in college (go Red Dragons!), was history, and I think my love of history has influenced my love for fashion as well.  What I mean is that, some of my pieces are reminiscent of the past, but I like to put a modern twist on it.  For example, I'm really digging the equestrian look for fall (the two go hand-in-hand perfectly!); the aristocratic, old time elegance and style of the equestrian look is the perfect blend of history and fashion!  I don't know why or how, but this look just gives me so much confidence!

I feel so freakin' dapper in this outfit, like I should be at a polo match with a glass of champagne in my hand (and shouldn't every day feel like that? hahaha).

Warning: this blazer causes feelings of awesomeness; you'll be seeing this blazer many more times between now and spring time!

I scored this Ralph Lauren blazer from my favorite vintage shop, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique. They had a huge yard sale going on at the shop, and I happened to find this blazer on one of the back racks while I was waiting for my sister to get out of work (she works nearby); if my sister had come to the store earlier than she did I don't think I would've ever spotted this beauty!  When I did see it, I saw that it was a size 8 and I got a little sad because I'm usually a 10 or 12, but I figured I'd try it anyways (cuz why not???); when I put it on I was more than pleasantly surprised that it fit--and it fit amazingly!!!  I felt so good putting it on, because I didn't think it would fit me (isn't that the worst, finding something you fall in love with and then it doesn't fit?!), but it actually fit like a glove and looked good on me! :D

I wish it was fall all year round, just so I can wear my riding boots every day!

These aviators are the only ones I've ever actually liked on my face... and I've tried on a whole lot!  I found them while I was waiting on line one day at Old Navy (that's how they get you!  ...and I'm a sucker lol), and when I tried them on I'm pretty sure I could hear angels singing.  Anyone else feel that way when you try something on and it's so magically because it feels like it was made just for you?  

This pose reminds me of Captain Morgan...but my sister insisted (what the photographer says, goes, lol), haha.

Blazer: Lauren by Ralph Lauren (found at Paper Doll Vintage Boutique) || Sunnies: Old Navy find, can't get online, but similar here + here! || White popover: Old Navy || Leggings: Marshalls find, last fall; similar here || Riding Boots: Nine West (Christmas gift from mama), similar here 

For more inspiration, check out my prepster pinterest board, and follow me @classicallycait!  :)

It's Wednesday, so don't forget to join the fun and link up!

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Book of Leisure

Chic Street Style

Gracefully Made

WIWW: (Thrifted) Blazers, BF Jeans + Booties

I'm linking up for the What I Wore Wednesday Link-Up this week!  Check out the fabulous hosts:

Book of Leisure

Chic Street Style

Gracefully Made

It's no secret I love a good blazer (check out this outfit post from last week).  My sister found this Kate Spade Saturday blazer at a thrift store (brand new with tags!) for only $20 and picked it up for me (you seriously can't beat it when you're sister knows your style so well like that)!

I'm already obsessed with this blazer, because with it's asymmetrical lapels (there's only one true lapel), it's pretty unique (and the green is just awesome).

This outfit is so stinkin' easy to put together, but it looks like I put a lot more thought into it; those are my favorite kinds of outfits, because it usually means you're super comfortable.

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Blazers and Boyfriend Jeans

One thing piece of clothing I can't live without is blazers.  They go with everything.  Dress 'em up or down.  Same goes for a good pair of jeans. They're wardrobe staples. 

To me blazers and boyfriend jeans were just made for each other; they're just so effortlessly cool together (plus it's one of the easiest outfits to throw together!).

Tank | Old Navy sleeveless embellished top | $21

Jeans | GAP 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans | $69

Blazer | Hand me down from mama | similar here, here & here

Pointed Flats | Target Sam & Libby Heidi flats | $30

Bag | Michael Kors large Selma satchel | gift from Richie

What do you guys think about the blazer and boyfriend jeans trend?  :)