Playing with Proportions

Wearing:

Blazer - Forever 21, Tee - Primark, Skirt - Target, Shoes - Converse

After eyeing this for a while, I finally decided to get this blazer from Forever 21.  I first spotted this on the site months ago and was able to try it on when I was in Denver.  I was going to get it then, but I then remembered that I still had credit on my Forever 21 online gift card all the way back from my birthday.  I kept forgetting to get it, but after my trip to Portland I finally remembered to buy it!  I'm so happy I finally got it; I love the oversized quality to it, along with its tailored, menswear characteristic.  

I styled this blazer with my oxblood skirt because I loved how much the two colors contrasted with each other.  Another thing I liked about these two pieces together, are the proportions with each other.  The length of the blazer is practically as long as the skirt itself.  I knew that the shirt I wanted to wear with it needed some white in it.  I decided that this black and white striped tee was perfect because it brought in some pattern.  I then added my Converse because I felt that it made the look more casual.  Finally, the neighborhood cat decided that he would add himself to the pictures for a final touch.  (I still don't know his name, but I hope I find it out soon because he's been spending more and more time with me.)