The Zara TRF Tuxedo Blazer

It would be fair to say that I am absolutely in love with this jacket.

It's the last item to share with you from my Zara binge and without question, I would recommend it. It works in summer and I think would work for winter evenings too.

Let me give you some reasons why I rate it: 

* The base colour - a bright white - makes me feel fresh and bright.
* The contrasting lapels hint at the tuxedo trend without making me feel like a game show host.
* The quality of the fabric is excellent - thick and sturdy enough to hold it's fitted shape.
* The tailoring is flattering and instantly smartens. Okay it does have little shoulder pads - which I typically hate - but they are small and don't give you man shoulders so they can stay.
* It costs £50. This is the sort of item that Reiss et al would charge £200 for. I love a bargain but I love a great quality one even more.

The only downer - and there's always a downer - would be that The White Factor makes me nervous. How easy it would be to get little grubby marks on it? I will have to try very hard to avoid my mitts ruining the look.

I wore it today with jeans, a Peter Pan collar top and my trusty New Look boots.

As you can see, this my attempt to channel winter in Dubai :)

Jacket: Zara TRF - Link!
Top: Zara - Link!
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Boots: New Look
Bag: Miu Miu

PS.  I finished reading Born to Run and whilst I did enjoy it, I would only recommend it to those interested in running and the science behind it. If you are not, forget it! Some of the revelations revealed in the book really hit home. Namely, the fact that bulky running shoes marketed by the likes of Nike etc inhibit our actual ability to run properly and with good form.

Overall, it's an inspirational book and one that will most probably compel you to get outdoors and hit the running track. I suppose that, above anything else, justifies the cover price.

I have now lightened up a bit and moved onto Mindy Kaling's book - Is everyone hanging out without me? It is LOL-worthy and absolutely love it. I think I will probably finish it today. If you are into entertaining quips about modern life from the perspective of a pithy girl, you need to buy/download it!

Hope you are all enjoying your Saturday. This time next week it will be Christmas Eve - my favourite part of Xmas....can't wait! :)