Today's Everyday Fashion: Hope

I watched in horror as news of the killings in Newtown, CT was released on Friday. It's hard to concentrate on clothes at a time like this, but I know from going through my own personal tragedies that an escape into fashion can be welcome. It's why we love the drama and fantasy. So today I present an outfit idea - a look with my new plaid blazer. Nothing earth-shattering, but I hope it gives someone an easy outfit idea, or just makes someone smile today. Would you wear a plaid blazer? How would you wear it?

Blazer: H&M, $15 (similar, similar)
Sweater: LOFT, $17 (similar, similar)
Pants: Target, $22
Belt: H&M, $20
Boots: c/o Chinese Laundry, $150

Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, vegan)

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website $69 and $39
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website $59 and $59 and $79