Did you catch us on Fox 55 this morning?  Here is the link for a recap! http://foxillinois.com/good-day-il/good-day-marketplace/my-purple-blazer-05-02-2016 You can reach the lovely Mindy at Willow & Birch at 217.726.7050.  Call and mention My Purple Blazer while you are scheduling your appointment to get 20% off your mani or pedi (or better yet, both! (for first time […]

Joggers, jeans and everything in between! J: It’s Boutique Week!  You know it’s my fave when you show me how to wear one piece so many different ways!  The blazer and tank you picked out are so insanely versatile…I would have had no idea!!  You rock sis. A: This blazer is perfect!  The shoulders are […]

J: So, my comfort zones have been pushed, stretched and worked over…I’m tired!!! Sis, it is so your turn…I double dog dare you to show me something that pushes you out of YOUR comfort zone (if that’s even possible!). A: That’s fair! I don’t typically mix prints or even wear many prints at all for […]

KCFW J: Kansas City Fashion Week was so fabulous and so much fun! A: Agreed. For those who question if fashion and the Midwest belong in the same sentence, I invite them to this spectacular event! Not only were the Ready to Wear pieces fab, the show’s avant garde pieces rivaled New York’s. J: Avley […]

A: We’re so excited to be collaborating with Apricot Lane!  The second full week of every month will be “Boutique Week” here on My Purple Blazer. Monday through Friday, we’ll be posting our fabulous finds from Apricot Lane on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!  Then, on that Saturday, join us back here on the blog for a post recapping […]

  Follow us all week on Instagram and Facebook for tips on fun ways to accessorize your favorite jeans, style a beautiful black and white striped dress three uniquely different ways and dress up/down an adorable, basic tee! Then join us back here on the blog on Saturday, March 5th for a recap of all […]

J: So sis since I am always quoting ‘Friends’, my all time favorite show and life bible, should we take (our friend) Paula’s request and dedicate a whole post to our gals Phoebe, Monica and Rachel?? A: Totally! I’ll be there for you…(sing it with me now)!  The crazy thing is so much of what’s […]

A: Hats used to be out of my comfort zone, but like jumpsuits (see our last post), it’s all about finding the proper fit! After a bit of trial and error, I’ve found what works best for the shape of my face and really enjoy the way a great hat can elevate a look. J: […]

J: So, our lovely cousin Lisa claims to be “too short” to rock a jumpsuit…I know you totally disagree. And even though I am learning, I too struggle to see past one look and to overcome the height barrier, literally and figuratively. A: You are definitely learning; and even better you are totally progressing! Jumpsuits […]

J: So sis, you tell me my closet wants certain pieces and me being the good student I am, I got SOME of the things my closet was missing. Once again though you need to spell it out for me…WHY does my closet want them? How do I make these basics not look so basic? […]