I can't believe it is Friday already! Is it just me or did this week fly by? Either way, TGIF!
I wanted to end the week with a fun, fashion filled post. Since I have been freelancing as of late, my wardrobe consists of "production black" on shoot days, and jeans, a tank, cardigan and flats on the others. Please don't judge- I can barely stand it myself!
Boring! So to get me in the mood for a wardrobe update that I am currently working on, I mustered up a list of 'closet essentials' that I think every girl should own- fashion
ista or not!
1. LBJ- Starting with the obvious here! Little black dresses are always my friend- casual and fancy alike! I say you can never have too many, but it would be a shame to not have at least one! They are so forgiving and will quickly become your best pal!
2. A pair of daytime jeans and date jeans. I'll admit, I'm a jeans whore, so I have a lot of them, but I honestly only wear about 3 of them and rotate constantly. I would definitely recommend splurging on two good pairs (my choice is
7 For All Mankind)- one pair that is long enough to wear with heels, and another that fit just right to wear with flats while running errands and such.
3. A pair of tailored trousers. Whether you pair them with a cami and a sweater for brunch, or a crisp white shirt for a lunch meeting- tailored trousers will polish off any look. My choice:
Stella McCartney or
J Crew.
4. A cashmere, cotton, or silk cardigan. These are not your grandmother's sweaters anymore! Most cardigans have made a complete comeback; adding a fun and sometimes even sassy look (try animal prints) to your outfit.
5. A few plain t-shirts and cami's- preferably one in white, black, and tan. Perfect to wear underneath cardigans, sheer tops, or even just to use as a layering piece.
Banana Republic always has nice sales on these items!
6. An A-line skirt. The great thing about an A-line skirt is that it
will look good on almost every body type. This is such a great piece for the office, dinner dates, etc. While there are some fun patterns out there, I would stick with a simple solid color, like black or grey, because they are the most slimming. But by all means, go with what you are comfortable with!
7. Flashy flats. Okay, they don't have to be bright or vibrant, but flats may be the only item you can wear in patent leather green and still look good doing so! My all time favorites are my small collection of
Tory Burch's, but I honestly do not care where they are from! Remember my
$7 gold flats from Texas?! I still wear those all the time!
8. Black heels. Whether you are short, tall, super skinny, athletic, or curvy, the black pump will make you look and feel sexier instantly.
9. A handbag
and a clutch. When it comes to handbags, my philosophy is "the bigger the better." One of my Gucci's is actually from their diaper bag line because I fell in love with it's size! Regardless, you need a good, sturdy handbag to get you through the day. For the evening time I always switch to a smaller clutch, which I love to get in fun colors!
10. Last but not least, a great rain coat! Even if you're like me and live in SoCal where it barely rains, it is still in your best interest to invest in a really nice coat that will last you through the seasons and protect your precious pieces!
I know I am missing a ton of other great essentials (especially in the accessory department) but I thought I'd keep it to just 10! I honestly could keep redoing this list forever- adding and taking out different things! If you have time, I'd love to read some of your closet essentials as well!
Have a fabulous and safe weekend :) XO
P.S. Don't forget to enter Brunch at Saks
Bare Escentuals 'Buxom Betty' Giveaway! It ends this Sunday, July 19th!
