Spring Peplum Blazer and High Waisted Shorts

Spring has sprung all up in my style taste buds for sure because I’m all about floral prints. Please bear with me as I go through this phase. 😀 I wanted to make something for spring that was versatile, that can be worn in many different ways and so I decided to make a blazer and short set. For example, I total plan on wearing this as a set, or just wearing the blazer with some jeans, or wearing the blazer to work with some dress slacks, or just wearing the shorts with a crop top or t-shirt! The options are endless!

For the blazer I used the same pattern that I used here but made the following alterations:

Shorten the sleeves to have 3/4 length and added faux leather cuffs
Switched the look of the collar, adding 2″ to the width of the two front pieces
Added a faux leather trim to neckline
Added a lining the the inside of the jacket
Added a zipper

To make the shorts I:

Used a pair of shorts that I already had as a pattern
Added a high waist band
I also added the faux leather strips to the side for a tuxedo look to them
Zipper in the back.

Wearing: Blazer and Shorts – DIY

Top: Tribal Crop Top – Urban Outfitters

Tote Purse: Betsey Johnson

Jewelry: Vida V. Jewelry

Thanks for stopping by! Let me know what you think.

Also, stay tune for my Spring LookBook featuring this outfit and a few more pieces I’m working on.

XOXO

Gorgeous set !!! I love it !!! where did you get the fabric from please ?

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Lip Gloss and Thread

April 10, 2014 at 7:13 pm

Thank you Raquel! I bought the fabric from Mood Fabrics. It looks like they are all out of the one I used but they do have it in red.

I love love love your floral blazer. I’m seeing them pop up all over. The fabric is quite nice. You have motivated me to do one myself! This is my first time coming across your blog but I’m looking forward to seeing more!

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Lip Gloss and Thread

April 7, 2014 at 1:22 am

Yes, I’ve been seeing them too and just had to make me one! Thanks Arianne for checking out my blog! XOXO