Bell Sleeve Blazer + Step Hem Jeans

Bell sleeve blazer

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Happy first day of autumn! I can't believe the official first day of the season is here.  I'm thinking that I should celebrate with a pumpkin spiced latte.  Although, if I'm being completely honest, they're not my first choice of drink (I know, blogger shame).  This time of year is my absolute favorite.  I love when its cool enough to wrap myself up in a cozy sweater, yet warm enough that I don't need a coat. One of my favorite items to wear in the fall, in addition to a cozy knits, is a blazer.  You may remember last Friday's post where I shared a my obsession for blazers.  Well, I wasn't lying when I said that I can't stop adding them to my wardrobe, and my newest addition is this bell sleeved beauty.  It's so simple, yet so stylish, and I love that it looks good with everything from jeans to dresses.  For this look, I decided to show you how a blazer can easy dress up a casual outfit.  I wore this exact outfit (minus the blazer) to the zoo this past Sunday, except I had on sneakers.  After the zoo, we wanted to grab dinner, so I switched out my sneakers for these block heels, and threw on my blazer.  It instantly took my look from basic to polished. To take it up an extra notch, I finished my look with a statement necklace.  There is just something about pairing a statement necklace with a graphic tee that I just love.

Now lets talk about these jeans.  I've been loving the step hem trend, but instead of buying another pair of jeans, I decided to make my own!  This is an old pair of JBrand that were just sitting in my closet.  They hadn't been worn in a while because I wasn't loving the straight let cut.  However, when I started shopping for step hem jeans, I realized that the pairs I loved the most were straight legged, and not skinny, and that's when I got the idea that I could make my own using the jeans I had just sitting in my closet.  The best part about this DIY, is the messier the better, so there is no need to worry about having an uneven hem.  I documented the process of turning these into step hem bottoms, so I'll be sharing the tutorial soon.  If you aren't a DIY person, I did find an identical pair, also by JBrand, that I linked below, along with some other great options.

How to dress up a tee shirt and jeans

affordable bell sleeve blazer

Bell sleeve short jacket

statement necklace

Black bell sleeve blazer

Jacket: c/o Shein| Jeans: JBrand (DIY, but identical pair here, and love the selection of step hem jeans here)| Tee: Sincerely Jules| Shoes: Ivanka Trump| Bag: Vintage Chanel| Sunnies: BP. (identical pair here)| Necklace: c/o Happiness Boutique (similar option here)





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The feature blogger is Adri of Adri Lately.  Is her denim skirt not the cutest?  I love it paired with the stripe shirt.  I also love her easy California style, so make sure to stop by her blog and say hello.


33 comments

  1. The statement sleeves on your jacket are beautiful! And I love a classic jeans and tee combo, it's a great go-to especially with powerful accessories like your statement necklace :)

    Hope you are having a lovely week :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  2. You made your own step hem jeans?!? That's totally brilliant and they look like something you snagged off the rack. I love the ones I purchased in the early spring, and I rarely invest in jeans because I can't wear them to work but I adore them. All weekend, every weekend. I want/need that blazer. I am with you on the blazer train, they are awesome and super versatile.

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  3. Very nice and class outfit :)

    https://4highheelsfans.wordpress.com/2017/09/16/tuscany-vinci/

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  4. Amazing style, love the jeans too, they're so nice!

    Anika xo | anikamay.co.uk

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  5. Your DIY hem looks great!! I've attempted a raw hem on a couple of mine and totally failed! Haha!

    Brooke
    pumps and push-ups

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  6. Rachael, I love this look! I need a pair of these step hem jeans. I just started scoping some out. Maybe at some point I will snag up a pair. Or make my own. You look fabulous as always! Have a great weekend.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  7. The lattes are not my first choice either though I love pumpkin food. This is such a great look. Love the jeans.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  8. Yay for the cutest look for the first day of fall! I love the blazer, the sleeves are too cute. Have a great weekend!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  9. You area slaying the blazer game! I love a good structured piece on top. I'm all about the DIY! I buy jeans and cut them to the length I want all the time.
    --Roxanne
    http://glassofglam.com

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  10. Wow! I love this outfit! That jacket is fabulous, and I can't believe you DIY'd those jeans. I can't wait for the tutorial!

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  11. Thank you sooo much for featuring me! But I'm not a fan of PSL's either. I did hear that they are doing an MPL (Maple Pecan Latte) which I think is for us non fans of PSL's. Anyway, you're inspiring me to go dig through my jeans and snip away!
    xo Adri
    www.adrilately.blogspot.com

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  12. What a fabulous necklace! Absolutely stunning!

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  13. I really like PSL's, but ICED... which may be weird, but that's just me. :) I love that statement necklace, especially with this denim and white tee combo. I love how you stitched your own jeans, too! I should do that, I have some old pairs I have been hanging onto that I'm bored with. Thanks for the idea!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  14. Such a chic outfit! I love the bell sleeves, and the step hem on the jeans looks fab!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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  15. Adore this look! So classic. And I've totally DIY-ed my own step hem jeans too. Great idea!

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  16. Classic Look. Graceful and Trendy.
    Vaishali
    http://www.vivaciouswish.com/2017/09/21/hair-flash-color-for-fall/

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  17. It's funny, I love all things pumpkin but I'm not a fan of PSL. Glad I'm not the only one. lol Loving your bell sleeves and that fab statement necklace. And your DIY hem jeans look fantastic, what a great idea too!

    xo, jackie
    stylemydreams.com

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  18. Love the look.
    xx
    https://theonethattravels.wordpress.com/
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zn7IqrAY1I44bRuN6dH-Q

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  19. Love the bag and accessories!!
    Have a great week!
    xx Girl in the Bunny Ears
    girlinthebunnyears.com

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  20. This outfit is so cute! I am loving your jacket! xo

    http://sassyanddangerous.blogspot.com

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  21. These jeans are so cute! I love the cutoff detail

    -xo, Azanique | www.lotsofsass.com

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  22. What perfect look! That statement necklace is fabulous!
    xo,
    Jacqueline
    Stylin In St. Louis

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  23. Those shoes remind me of Chanel! I love the classic style and colors. And girl, that blazer with the fun sleeves is giving me serious heart eyes! Crazy about this ensemble!

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  24. That necklace is gorgeous!!! Love the bag too!

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  25. I love this look with the jeans. In fact, you're going to laugh, but I just did this with the pair I was wearing today!! It makes them seem so new again!
    Thanks for linking up with us "On Monday's We Linkup".
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  26. The blazer is so cute. Love everything about this look!

    xo, Joling
    lovejoling.com

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  27. I love this blazer! And that necklace is just gorgeous! Love all the sparkles!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  28. Such a gorgeous blazer dear! Looks so chic and sophisticated. Love how your statement necklace too.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  29. girl your style is gorgeous you look so beautifull.incredible necklace yours jacket yours pictures just say awesome look.... :)
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  30. I love how you made use of your old jeans in such a cute way! Your necklace is stunning, and it really pulls the whole outfit together. I could definitely see myself wearing this outfit.
    Thank you for linking up this week!

    ~xo Sheree
    PoshClassyMom.com

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  31. This look is so sophisticated and chic! Love your jacket!

    xx, Elise
    www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

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