Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.

Recently, at the East Hampton Library’s Authors’ Night, attendees could find Christie Brinkley beaming from ear to ear and signing copies of her memoir, Uptown Girl . As she posed with fans and fellow authors like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bobbi Brown , I couldn’t help but notice how adorable her outfit was.

The 71-year-old model layered a colorful floral blazer over a simple white tank top and a pair of high-waisted white shorts with gold buttons, then accessorized with red Mary Jane ballet flats. Compared to run-of-the-mill jackets, like a relaxed denim or a cushy knit, her patterned blazer is a polished statement piece that turns any outfit into s

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