I’m so excited and honoured to announce that Vodka Infused Lemonade was nominated for Vancouver’s Top 30 Mom blogs!!!!! It’s nice to be recognized and I’m really looking forward to celebrating with my 29 fellow nominees, who are all amazing women. I’ll post more information this upcoming Friday May 23 as to how you can help me become Vancouver’s Top Mom Blogger First prize is an amazing getaway for two and to be honest I salivated when I saw that. It’s been 2.5 years since my husband and I had a chance to getaway just the two of us and even that was amidst much stress over my husband finding a new job. So this would be much needed and appreciated. Regardless, I’m very excited and thankful to be nominated. If you would like to take a look at my bio, click here.

I was contacted by Credit Card Insider (an online company designed to help you use your credit card responsibly) to participate in a blogger challenge to write a post on Splurge vs. Save. I am to take an item that I’ve had my eye on, but is quite pricey and find an equivalent. It was perfect timing as I’ve had my eye on this Seersucker blazer from J Crew.

Blazer (J Crew).

Problem is that it’s $ 218. I have been patiently waiting for it to go on sale. Then this weekend, I was at the Gap and they had this amazing sale on and I found the same blazer on sale for $60. Original price $98. I was so excited and I knew that it was mean’t to be mine!!!!!

Blazer (Gap).

Should I have splurged or saved? I am very happy that I saved. The jacket fits amazing and I saved a boat load of money. Do you splurge or save on items that you must have?

Since purchasing this fantastic blazer on Saturday, I’ve worn it twice. I love the fit, texture, striped pattern and the fact that it’s neutral, you can wear it with anything. You guys all know my love for blazers, I just can’t seem to get enough. This blazer will not only be extremely versatile in my closet, it’s a timeless piece that I will find myself gravitate towards for many years to come. Below are 3 great ways to wear this cute blazer.

Style it with shorts, blouse and sandals

Blazer (Gap). Shorts (Reitmans). Blouse (Jacob). Sandals (Aldo). Necklace & Bracelet (Stella & Dot). Purse (J Crew).

I didn’t see that the garbage was right behind me when I took this picture, oops!!!

Style it with cropped pants, loafers and a simple white tee

Blazer & T-Shirt (Gap). Pants (RW & Co.). Loafers (J Crew). Purse (Banana Republic). Bracelet (Stella & Dot).

Style it with a white skirt, graphic tee and wedges

Blazer (Gap). Skirt, T-Shirt, Necklace & Wedges (J Crew). Purse (Nine West).

Here are 2 great options, one a splurge the other save:

May this blog inspire you to check out other options of items you like before you spend a lot of money on it. Sometimes it’s worth spending the extra money, but in this case, I don’t think that the extra $120 would be worth it.

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