A Black Moto Leather Jacket with Lavender Lace?

When putting together an outfit this week I had two motives:  showcase another spring jacket to continue my spring jacket series, and find something, anything, in my closet that I haven't shown you before.  And that is how to my surprise this fabulous outfit was created.  I never in a million years would have considered pairing a faux-leather moto jacket with a lavender lace top; but I love it!

 The jacket I bought several years ago from Forever 21 for $15.00.  The top is old, the flare jeans were purchased this past fall at American Eagle.

American Eagle is the only store I was able to find flares that weren't too long.  I like my flares a little shorter so I can wear them with a lower heel.  Most flares are designed to be worn with stilettos...which I don't wear.

My black pashmina scarf is from T.J. Maxx (old).

 Because I had a scarf on and there was so much detail in top,  I only wore a bracelet, purple earrings and my usual rings for jewelry.

My purse is actually a back pack.  I only use it as a back pack when traveling.  I normally just sling it over my shoulder like this.  I bought it at Kmart a year or so ago while on vacation.  We were hiking in the mountains and believe it or not we were ill prepared and did not bring a back pack.  So I ran into the nearest town store and grabbed this baby and have been using it ever since.

 Here is the lavender lace top without the jacket and scarf.  It is a sheer top, so I wore a lavender tank top underneath.  It has a banded waistline and the sleeves are open to the waist.

I don't normally pose like this, but I was trying to find the best stances to show the special features of the sleeves.

See how deep the sleeve opening goes?  Isn't that different?

I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this outfit when I saw the pictures.  I've never worn this top much because I always struggled with how to style it.  To come up with such a fun outfit by chance was a nice unexpected event.

What about you?  Have you ever accidentally paired some clothing items and was surprised by how well it looked?  I'd love to hear from you!

Linking Up with these Fabulous Blogs HERE!