Thursday, 5 July 2012

Project Perfect : Volume Two - The blazer

Hello my lovelies! Hope you're all well and good today! I'm mighty glad it's Friday tomorrow and the end of my week! I absolutely love my job in a primary school but I think I'm just as desperate for the 6 weeks holidays this year as the kids themselves!

Today we have another fab edition of Project perfect! You can check out volume one HERE - infact I strongly suggest you do because the gorgeous Gemma has been added to my little black dress babes! 

Today however, we're all about blazers. Blazers of glory infact if we're going to get all punny! I'll stop making you all cringe now and show you what I got (sounds like it belongs in a rap vid!):

 Size 6 - Me! Fashionismyh2o
Yep yep I'm getting all up with the action again this week! Can't get me away from the camera LOL. This blazer is one of my fave pieces of clothing. Well, I say that but I barely ever wear it! Someone needs to come slap me round the head because I bloody love it when I do! This outfit was for a quick pub catch up with my old friends from sixth form - ironically enough we've just got around to planning the next one maybe I'll crack it out again. I love black and white clothing - so much infact the kids in my class at school always act suprised when I wear colour! This blazer was definitely brought to add a little bright to my life and I love the pop it brings to the table. It's slightly oversized and adds a little bit of comfort when teamed with a short short skirt! Oh, and it was only £20 from H&M - Bargain!

Size 8 - Amy Lou! From http://alifeinbeautyam.blogspot.com/
Amy Lou is an absolute little stunner! Her pixie crop makes me want to go wild and get rid of all my hair and her super sweeping fringe makes me nostalgic for when mine wasn't such a fail! Her blog is a delight and covers a range of beauty issues from fake tan to nails and all in between. She offers a fab indepth insight and is always willing to share fab new products! Amy's outfit is absolutely delicious I'm sure you'll agree and describing it she says : "Wearing a blazer makes me feel confident in more ways than one I style my blazer by having a black one to start off with as I am quite classic in my dress sense. I roll up the sleeves of the blazer and leave it loose over a top as I like to feel that I am in control of the blazer not the other way round, with my black jeans and a pair of shoes that are out of this world...yes beauties they are louboutin's  :)"

 Size 10 - Lauren from TheCosmeticsKitten.com

Lauren is an absolute darling! One of the most girly and bubbly ladies I've come across through blogging and yes - she's a football fan too! Helping me to prove that it's not only the boys who know what they're on about when it comes to the beautiful game! Lauren's a primary teacher (how much we have in common!) and her blog focuses on a range of beauty, fashion and lifestyle posts that always keep me going back for more. She has a load of fab makeup and hair tricks so if you're looking for a new way to get styled up this summer definitely pay her a visit! Lauren has gone for a fab rock n roll look with this outfit and describing it says "I'n this photo I'm just wearing a simple blouse and denim shorts to show how easily a blazer can be used to smarten up an outfit" which is something that I feel a lot of us turn to a blazer for! Fab!


Paula is another lovely down to earth lady with a sparkling gem of a blog! Glamorously named 'pieces of chanel' (oh how much do we all wish we had a few of them in our lives?!) Paulas blog is a fab mix of beauty and lifestyle fashion posts again. At the moment she's showing us how camping doesn't have to be crap with some gorgeous festival ready accessories to protect us from the mud! Paula is also absolutely gorgeous as you can see above with the most perfect auburn hair I've seen! Her outfit is definitely one I'd wear myself and about it she says "I love my blazers and they tend to be repeat offenders in my wardrobe, teamed with everything from sequin dresses to boyfriend jeans and everything in between. So picking something to style with my blazer for this post was not easy. I decided to go with my favourite, vintage shorts. This whole outfit is a typical weekend look for me. I love my shorts, but they're a bit inappropriate for work and a touch on the short side, but I always feel like my oversize 80s style blazer tones them down a bit and makes them more wearable for every day. There's not many items of clothing that can dress up or dress down outfits in equal measures but my blazers definitely do the job. Plus the hide a multitude of lumps and bumps! P.S how scary is the hinge on our gate looking in my pic, like it's coming for my head!"

Size 14 - Steph from http://www.stephaniedreams.com/

Steph is such a lovely lady - always ready for a chat on twitter and full of fab advice and generally amazing style. She manages to rock the most simple of pieces in really fashion forward and unique ways and I love popping over to have a browse at her blog for some style inspiration! Stephanie Dreams - her blog - is full to the brim with great OOTD posts (expertly taken unlike mine) and lots of gorgeous whimsical beauty posts with a dash of lifestyle for good measure - my idea of blog heaven. Describing this gorgeous outfit (how much do you want to steal that burnout tee!) Steph says "If so..... I think it's hard to do, and not just follow the next person who looks fab in a blazer. I think the post important thing is to feel confident though. I have my blazer open, as I don't want to focus on the tightness around my belly, I also think shoulder pads are good to even out your shoulders, make your waist looks smaller and try to achieve the hour glass shape. "

Size 16 - Laura from - no blog yet but let's all encourage her to MAKE ONE NOW!

Laura contacted me last week after the first project perfect post went live explaining that she'd love to take part even though she didn't have her very own blog yet. Of course I jumped at the chance as she's super lovely and a joy to chat to via email/twitter. Laura is definitely considering making a blog so I think it's our duty looking at her fab sense of style to encourage her to do just that - go on Laura we'll all be ready to support you! Discussing her gorgeous outfit Laura says " I bought this blazer from Tesco on a whim a couple of weeks back thinking I have literally dozens of outfits this could smarten up! I hate my arms being on show so take every opportunity to wear cardigans and blazers, my arms aren't huge but I'm very conscious of them and I needed something smarter than a cardigan for becoming a godmum to my best friends youngest daughter. It hangs beautifully and the fabric is a viscose type with a slight stretch to it, HOWEVER to make sure I could get it closed over my boobs I have had to opt for the 20 as the 16 was nowhere near :(.The dress is linea/house of fraser heavy jersey, very forgiving to cover all the lumps and bumps and is a size 16" I think we need to give the lovely Laura a round of applause for her very first OOTD here!

So that's this weeks Project Perfect edition! I hope you've enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed putting it together. A massive thankyou to the gorgeous girls that have got involved and I think we can all agree they look amazing!

As always if you feel like you'd like to get involved just drop me a comment below or TWEET me!
Happy Thursday ladies!
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39 comments:

  1. I love the idea of this post, showing that fashion can be worked no matter WHAT size you are! If you ever want any other contributions HOLLA! ;) You all look amazing too :)


    Also, LAURA - MAKE A BLOG, that dress is gorgeous and wowser, check out the ample clevage!

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  2. Sarah - Oooh Sarah I will keep you in mind lovely! Would be fab to have you on board! So glad you like the idea and omg yes! V jelous of Laura ha-ha! xx

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  3. i love this idea! they are all beautiful :) xx

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  4. Bideyourtime - Thankyou! They are indeed! xx

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  5. Wow! I love in blazers! This post is up my street!! Your blazer is fab Sarah!
    I'm loving this project even more!!
    X

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  6. This is such a great idea - all gorgeous ladies! :) really love the colour of the blazer you're wearing...very bold and beautiful xx

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  7. Jules - Aw thankyou gorgeous! So glad you liek and blazers are definitely a massive staple for me too! xx

    Sarah - Aw thankyou! They are so gorgeous v proud of them all! Thankyou! xx

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  8. Lauren is my favourite - what a beauty! Frankly, all the girls are wonderful, each is so unique and a proof that curves or not, anyone can look gorgeous. x

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    1. Aw thank you! :) Yeah, it's a great series, glad I took part!

      ~ Lauren <3
      TheCosmeticsKitten.com

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  9. Great post! I love blazers! I probably have one in every colour I can think of, H&M do great ones for £20, smarten up any outfit.


    hannah-wood.blogspot.com

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  10. EeEEe love this! I have sooo many blazers in all diff colours, SUCH a staple in my wardrobe! The one I'm wearing in my pic was a wee Primark number... maybe £12/15? Bargain.

    All the other girls look lovely!! :)

    ~ Lauren <3
    TheCosmeticsKitten.com

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  11. This is an AMAZING idea and I'd love to be involved in what's next :) My Twitter is @DaintyDesires and my blog is http://daintydesires.blogspot.co.uk/ :) xo

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  12. look at steph, she looks an absolute dream. like a super cute dolly mixture that i want to eat up.
    and i also would very much like your blazer miss sarah bean. this colour is aaaaaamazing xx

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  13. Little Rus - She is stunning right?! And completely could not agree more with you! xx

    Hannah - Oooh me too! I'm a total addict :p thanks for the tip lovely! xx

    Lauren - Aw thankyou SO much for being part of it and indeed a TOTAL bargain you look amazing :) thanks for your support hun! xx

    Anastacia - Aw thankyou! I have popped your twitter down and will tweet you about it ASAP :) xx

    Katy - She looks gooorge right?! Thankyou my lovely sisah Katy ;) your wise church words meen a lot xx

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  14. Fab post chick. Look how gorgeous all you other ladies are. Amy Lou I need your shoes!!! Xx

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  15. Another fabulous post lovely, you should be so proud of the whole idea :)
    Thank you for the lovely words about my blog, so lovely & kind of you. And I have no idea what you're talking about with your photos, they're always great.
    Well Done girlies, you all love fab xx

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  16. Blazers are definitely universally flattering, as this post proves! All you guys look fab :)

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  17. Paula - Aw thankyou! You too missy! And I want them tooo lol! xx

    Steph - Aw thankyou! Thanks SO much for taking part gorgeous you really helped make it fab! I love your outfit here soo much . xx

    Sarah - They totallly are :) thanks lovely! xx

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  18. absolutely loving this post. It's easy to think that of course clothes look good on you because of your fabulous figure so it's good to be reminded that absolutely any size can look lush with the right styling. Thanks to all the girls for taking part too, I've found some new blogs to add to my reading list! x

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  19. Sarah - So glad you found this helpful + chuffed you've come across these lovely bloggers they really are fab! I think we all think all sizes apart from our own look amazing so it's nice to be reminded that actually size is really not that important! xx

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  20. Loving this.. I'm a total blazer addict.. they're just so handy for smartening up a dress and look great with jeans too. Love the colour of your blue blazer!.. and yay for the summer holidays for you.. 6 weeks off!

    Caroline x
    Caroline's Catwalk

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  21. Caroline - Thankyou lovely! And I cannnnot wait! Literally counting down the days :p xx

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  22. Another great post Sarah! I love how everyone has styled their blazers. Very jealous of your vibrant blue one - its blimming gorgeous! xx

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  23. this was a great post, it's made me want to dig out my blazer! Your blue one is such a great colour x

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  24. I LOVE this series Sarah! I would love to take part : You know my email address! ha ha

    Love, Rachel

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  25. This series has been really fun to read so far, I'd absolutely love to take part Sarah :) I love Lauren's look xx

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      ~ Lauren <3
      TheCosmeticsKitten.com

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  26. I was in H&M yesterday just thinking I needed a blazer but maybe slightly oversized to be worn more as a coat and for layering underneath, great ideas here :) x

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  27. I love blazers!! They can really 'make' an outfit.All the girls look amazing, but I love the colour of yours!
    Have a fab weekend :)

    Emma xxx

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  28. This is a lovely post showing that no matter what your size or style, you can still look beautiful.

    I'd love to take part!
    :)
    xx

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  29. Love these blog posts !
    Nice to see all sizes appreciated :)

    www.launainponderland.blogspot.com

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  30. My wardrobe should be without a blazer!
    An amazing versatile piece. Dress up, dress down.
    Some lovely ladies as always and great outfits.. :)
    Caroline.x

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  31. Ah all these girls look gorgeous!!! I really wish I suited a blazer!!! :( Xxx

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  32. Capital letters time -- I LOVE BLAZERS. It is probably an unhealthy obsession, but I will never apologize for it.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  33. Love blazer - they add chic and polish to ANY look... I need more of them in my life :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  34. Such wonderful styles from all of these gorgeous girlies :)
    xxx

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  35. I love these posts Sarah! Gutted I couldn't have been a part of this one! I FREAKIN LOVE BLAZERS SO MUCH! Your blue is fabulousss and goes so well with your dark hair I think. And the Ramones tee! I have been after one of these for ages but they never have my size in H&M. But yes, a blazer can add an edge to any outfit, even a lovely chilled out casual one like yours!

    Gemma x

    www.gemmasatire.blogspot.co.uk

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  36. Ooh I'm toying with the idea of getting a blazer and this post has made me want one even more!

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  37. Sweet. It was very pretty. I was looking exactly for this.

    ladies clothing

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