It was so cold out today, and all I could think about as I was getting dressed was how frigid all of the unevenly heated classrooms would be. Tights? No way! Short-sleeved shirt? Dream on. Today was a blazer day. So, I threw on something reminiscent of this ensemble:

Casual Linen Jacket in Fuchsia, forever21.com, $10.99 (sale)

As I sat through my first two classes, I felt boxy. The shoulder pads overwhelmed me, and I just couldn't take it anymore. So, I took my scalpel (seam ripper) and decided to do some blazer surgery in between my 10:30 and 12:30 lectures. Here's how I took the weight of my shoulders:

Step 1: Locate the shoulder pad

Each blazer is different, so be sure to feel it out. Are the shoulder pads visible from the inside of the jacket, or are they hidden in the liner? Once you locate them be sure that they are able to be detached before you rip the seams.

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Step 2: The liner

Most blazers now have a liner that conceals the shoulder pads. You need to open up the liner to expose the shoulder pads. However, don’t get too crazy with the seam ripper, the less that you have to resew, the better. Go slowly and be conservative. Only open up the necessary cavity to extract the shoulder pad and have access to the stitches that hold it in place.

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Step 3: Taking out the shoulder pads

At this point you need to be especially careful because if you rip the wrong seam you could take off the sleeve. Be sure that what you are ripping only holds the shoulder pad to the jacket. I found with my Forever 21 blazer that there were large and obvious stitches holding the shoulder pads in place, so it was easy to remove.

Step 4: Re-stitch the hole

This part is also crucial. You can do this by hand or, if you feel so inclined, you can use a sewing machine. Be sure that you are using a strong stitch because shoulders on a blazer undergo a lot of stress and pulling. Start sewing back on some of the old existing stitches to ensure that yours won’t come out. You may want to go over them twice.

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Taking the shoulder pads out of your blazers can bring new life to those outdated super-business jackets or to a really unique blazer from a thrift store (or from here on Smashion). It gives your blazer a more feminine shape and takes the weight off your shoulders, literally.

1. Blazer:

Blazers are so versatile and you can wear them in so many ways. You can wear them to work, to an interview, to go shopping, to hang out with friends and even to go out for a night on the town.

They are also great for every season of the year! In the summer just wear it with a light tank top or bandeau and a pair of shorts. In the fall, a blazer will look good with jeans, a light blouse and a pair of cute flats. During the winter months, wear your blazer with a pair of dark jeans, boots and a scarf to keep you nice and warm. In the spring, your blazer will look good with a cute sundress with a nice floral print to match the blooming flowers. There are just so many ways to wear boots; the combinations are limitless!

I think of blazers like jeans: a true necessity and there’s a fit for every body type. Taller, more lean, girls should wear a long “boyfriend” blazer because it will elongate their body and emphasize curves in all the right places. For shorter girls there is a cropped blazer. It will polish your look and create an illusion of a longer torso.

Personally, my favorite types of blazers to wear are black with a pattern on the inside so that when I roll the sleeves a little, there is a pop of color. Right now, I’m also in love with natural colored blazers; white, nude and brown. Colorful bottoms, maybe some teal or pink tapered trousers, will make a blazer more fun and refreshing!

Theory Khaki Stretch Twill Blazer, nordstrom.com, $485

2. Knee-high boots:

Where I’m from (Northern Orange County area), torrential rain is only a bit more than a light drizzle, so I never really got a chance to see how useful my brown, leather, knee-high boots were until I moved to the bay area.

Knee-high boots are a must because they elongate your legs and make them look slimmer. I also feel like they make “lazy” looks put more together. During my early morning classes, I usually just crawl out of bed and pull over a sweatshirt. So I don’t look a sloppy mess, I add my boots and my green button up coat and layer it over my sweatshirt. It’s comfy but it also looks like I put some effort into my appearance that morning.

Brown “riding” boots are my favorite this season. They will look good in jeans and tights, during the winter, and in dresses and skirts, during the spring.

Good boots are a quality investment because they will last a long time and can be used during the rainy season.

Johnston & Murphy Virginia Tall Boot, zappos.com, $328

3. Leather jacket:

We’ve touched on a little bit of business, a little bit of country, now for a little bit of rock-and-roll! A leather jacket could give your look just the edge it needs. Just pair it with some “spiky” jewelry, some dark skinny jeans and maybe some cool black pumps, and you’ll look like you belong in a classy bike gang!

However, if you want something more practical, you can layer the jacket over a hoodie, with some jeans and boots, and it will create the perfect, casual winter look. To dress it up more, you could wear it over your favorite LBD, if you’re going out on a cold night!

My favorite part about my leather jacket is that it is water repellent! I don’t have to wear an obnoxious rain jacket when I think it’s going to rain and then it doesn’t (because San Francisco weather is very unpredictable like that). I just wear my leather jacket if I think it’s going to rain, and if it doesn’t it still looks natural!

Faux Leather Bomber, Forever 21 (sold out)

3. Oxford Button-Up

Don’t leave the snazzy button-ups for the boys to wear on special occasions! Steal that style and make it your own. The oxford button-up is great because you can wear it to work, tucked into your pencil skirt, with a few nice accessories, and then you can just slip on a pair of jeans and roll up the sleeves and it’s instantly a casual look.

I love wearing my button-up over t-shirts or tucked into flowy skirts or with colorful pants. I honestly wear my button-up once a week because it’s so versatile.

My favorite things to wear my button-up with when I’m going out with my friends are my dark skinny jeans, black boots and black leather jacket. I just put on a few sparkly accessories to make it the perfect “night” look!

Pinpoint Oxford Button-Up Shirt

Something about blazers. They instantly add refinement to even the most casual ensembles. But don’t get it twisted--they’re not just for interviews. In my early fall fashion daydreaming, I’ve been looking for the cure for the common blazer. While there are plenty of classic, sophisticated options cropping up this season, I’m more attracted to the unexpected. There’s something modern and sassy in sporting an adult silhouette in a girly print, a flashy hue or a lush fabric. A T-shirt and jeans can be transformed into so much more with the right blazer. I present to you the results of my search:

Asos Spot Print Chiffon Blazer, $60

H&M, $29.90

Topshop Mustard Daisy Print Pyjama Style Jacket, $110

ModCloth Style Oasis Blazer, $69.99

Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal Linen Floral Blazer, $59

MOUK available on Etsy, $24

The fashion world, along with Hollywood, is seeing red this season. H&M, Topshop, and Diesel are just some of the stores offering chic red blazers. Celebs such as Rachel Bilson and Jessica Simpson have fallen for Vanessa Bruno’s latest design of the bold trend. Available in an assortment of styles, the eye-catching rouge parcel is the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

Kim Kardashian is not only a reality TV star, she is also someone with an impeccable taste in fashion.  You can almost always see Kim rocking a blazer whether it is dressed up or down.  She has truly inspired this post and many others to wear blazers in many colors and styles.  Below you will find an inspiration piece, showing Kim Kardashian wearing a white blazer while grocery shopping.  It is truly inspiring to see that grocery shopping can be glamorous for not only celebs, but everyday people!

    
Courtesy: celebrity-gossip.net

Courtesy: celebrity-gossip.net

Here is our inspiration of Kim's look above:

If you like what you see, check it out here:

GAP White Blazer

Grey & Black Striped Shirt

Wet Seal Jeans

Black Boots

Nine West Black Leather bag

Sunglasses