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I have to admit — I just bought my first blazer a few months ago. I always thought they were too stuffy for a 21-year-old college student to wear, but I’ve changed my tune.

My new favorite thing about blazers is how they can class up a casual outfit. If I wear jeans and a T-shirt, but add a blazer, I automatically feel more put together. I also wear a ton of cardigans, which I will always love, but to me, blazers take it over the top.

I also like blazers for a good night out. This funky green blazer from Forever 21 is only $30 and adds a unique spin on the classic black or gray blazer. It could be fun paired with dark skinny jeans, a bold statement necklace and layered bracelets.

Want to stand out even more? Try this sequined blazer from Urban Outfitters. At $50, it’s affordable and easy to wear. You can pair it with almost anything of a contrasting color and you won’t have to worry about adding extra jewelry since it’s so bold!

If the classic black blazer is best for you, this $50 blazer from H&M would be perfect. It’s the most versatile of the three, so you’ll get your money’s worth. Spice it up a little with a funky shirt or skirt.

So next time you grab that slouchy sweater of yours, think about trying a blazer instead!

—Lindsy

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I love shopping. I mean I really love shopping. I love buying things, I love going to the stores and I really love brining those purchases home.

Sometimes I buy useful things like black pants, jeans and tights. Other times I buy completely ridiculous things like say a long sleeve, red, beaded dress that may weigh five pounds. (I mean what girl doesn’t have one of those hanging her closet?)

But then there are the rare occasions when I just happen to pick something up and buy it because its pretty inexpensive and looks cute in the store. These purchases are the best ones. At first, I like them and then the more I wear them the more I love them. I would almost call them magical purchases.

They say when you buy something you should figure out the cost per wear, that way you will get your money’s worth of that item. Well a few items in my closet are basically paying me now for the amount of times I wear them!

These inexpensive items are now my wardrobe staples:

1)     The sweater– OK, technically my sister found this sweater but I stole it from her. It was only 50 cents at a thrift store. It’s super soft and the best part is … it’s Christian Dior!

2)     The skirt– The skirt was only $12.50 at Forever 21, and I have had it for three years. It just a basic blue navy skirt that goes with everything and always comes in handy.

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