Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Spring Jackets

1. Trinity Crop Sequin Jacket $50
2. Topshop Ecru Shoulder Detail Crop Blazer $110
3. Diane Von Furstenberg Melina Striped Jacket $275
4. Milly Paillette Jacket $314.99 (sale)
5. ModCloth Zip and Dip Jacket $54.99
6. ModCloth Indie Film Crew Jacket $54.99

One of the best aspects of living in LA is undoubtedly the weather.  While the majority of the country is experiencing freezing temperatures and snow, we've been having 80 degree days with plenty of sunshine.  I admit, these are the times I don't mind paying exorbitant rent prices and sitting in traffic for an hour to drive 5 miles.  Given the temperate weather, I have very few winter coats and instead stick with light-weight "Spring jackets" that can be worn year round.  I love that they're versatile and can easily fit into my enormous handbag when it gets too warm out.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love light jackets! You can get so much wear out of them.

Joanna said...

I am soo jealous of your weather! Right now all I wear are puffer coats and wool peacoats! I'm in love with number 3 though:)

PursuitOfLLT said...

I think the ever changing weather of Chicago makes me believe I should have tons of different jackets! I love Spring jackets because no matter where you live, Spring is such a huge layering season.

And of course I love the DVF jacket. I swear I always go to the most expensive items. Yikes.

Lilacandgrey said...

the DVF is sooo me!

Lindsay said...

The Modcloth film crew jacket is adorable..I think I need that!

Gabriel said...

75 degrees and sunny in the middle of January sure is nice!

Anonymous said...

love that DVF one! there is a similar one by Guess-who wouldve thouht-im after

Kristen said...

I love how you embrace your lifestyle and pair it with adorable jackets to boot!

Kate said...

I fully intend on filling my wardrobe with little jackets this spring! I got a taste for them this fall, and now am obsessed with how easy it is to throw on a little jacket and have an outfit look completely different! I'm also moving to a slightly cooler/foggy place (a port city, close to the water) so I assume I will need plenty of these to keep me warm on cooler days this spring & summer! Really love 2, 3 & 4!

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Love #3 :) i need a look for less!

Josie said...

I desperately need some pretty spring jackets. I adore numbers 1 and 5, and they're affordable -- love it!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

torrie said...

I agree. I often think that I have too many, but you really can't have too many here in so CA, right?? Given that these are the jackets I typically grab throughout the year... even in the winter! In fact, I didn't have a nice heavy coat until we had planned a trip to New York, and I realized that I really needed one to take with me!

Val said...

I love the Mod Cloth and DVF!!! LOVE.

Alicia Lund said...

Oh I've been eyeing that DVF striped jacket for sometime now!! So fun and perfect for spring / summer.

Moosette said...

Love this collection of jackets! Especially the Trinity sequin little number - perfection in my book!

Fabulous blog... I am your newest follower!

this free bird said...

Val I freaking burst out laughing at the sitting in traffic to drive 5 miles line!! I called the Chef and read it to him!! AHAHAHAHA!!

How I long to be well enough to experience some 80 degrees. I think I'm getting bed sores. Okay couch sores. Ugh!

xo,
C
ps-pass the coats

Diana Mieczan said...

I so need to get a few new jackets..The one by Diane Von Furstenberg is stunning!
Hugs and kisses, sweetie

Ps: I am hosting a beautiful Garnish party supplies GIVEAWAY today :) ...Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Sam W. said...

oooo, number 6 is so cute!! i'd totally wear that all the time.

georgia ~ gi gi said...

Happy Wed. Valerie :)
oh, you ARE a lucky gal living in all that warmth! Ya, it has been cold here in Iowa!
I have lots of WINTER coats, ha ha!
I love the striped coat, very cool!
XO
gi gi

Kirsten said...

Is it weird that I have started our song list for the wedding and there are already 3 songs with California in them that I want played?

STYLE'N said...

Great choices and living in Boston I love to have several jackets to choose from for the various seasons. A nice blazer or jacket is definitely one of my 7 wardrobe essentials!

Laura said...

These are all amazing but the first is definitely my favorite!

Amanda @ Life with A.Co said...

Ugh!! SO JEALOUS of your weather, V. SO JEALOUS.

It's freezing here, it was -35 on the weekend ... CELCIUS!!!

I'm so curious to know what rent is like where you live versus here.

A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

Oh!! I love these jackets too, I'm feeling #2!!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Ohhhhhh, that DVF striped jacket...SWOON!

Kristin W said...

I adore each one of these! I always get cold in restaurants, movies, etc., so I always carry/wear a light jacket. They just make an outfit!

Unknown said...

ahhh, spring! I can't wait! Loving the black & white striped DVF!

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xx

Unknown said...

Love the DVF one! I think that stripes are in for ladies jackets this spring!

Lexi said...

Of course I fall for the pricey DVF blazer! Love the stripes.

xo
Lexi @ http://glitterandpearls.com