Button Conundrum

I've been so busy enjoying the working world these past few weeks that I've totally abandoned my forever faithful blog. My apologies.

Now--the situation is serious and needs every bit of focus you can possibly muster. I've got a jacket that looks like this:

That is way too stuffy and boring for a town like this:

So, how do I go about jazzing this sucker up without pulling from my meager bank account? A change in buttons!

This is the look I'm seeking:

cupcakes and cashmere

Have you any button suggestions?

A Wiseman Once Said . . . Never underestimate the power of putting old clothes to new use.