12 spring/summer wardrobe essentials!

Style for spring and summer is so alluring to me because of it's simplicity.  Really a few basics with a few key trendy pieces thrown in are all your closet needs for warmer temps.  Here I pulled together what I know will be the building blocks of my spring & summer wardrobe (mostly variations of pieces I already own).  These pieces mix and match easily, can be dressed up or down and are easy to wash and wear.

1. white jeans - White jeans go with everything and look super sharp.

2. striped tanks (or tees) - Stripes are where it's at for warmer temps, always.

3. lightweight summer scarf - This scarf is perfect for cool evenings/mornings, throw on with a tee and a denim jacket.

4. classic summer sunnies - A good pair of sunglasses will keep your eyes safe and stylish all season.

5. classic sneakers - You can dress up a fun pair of sneakers with a dress or simply wear them to death with shorts and tees.

6. simple skirt - A simple skirt can be worn for the inevitable summer events (think: showers, parties) or just casually worn over your swimsuit to the beach.

7. striped dress - My striped dress collection is growing - but only because I find they are continually a favorite of mine to wear all summer.

8. denim shorts - I just love a great pair of classic denim shorts. Again you can dress these up with nice sandals and a tank for a night out or just pair with sneakers for casual weekend wear.

9. graphic tees - Graphic tees are a fun and cheeky addition to any closet as the temperatures warm. 

10. metallic sandals - These gorgeous metallic sandals show off your perfect tan and you can always use a new pair of sandals this time of year.

11. carry all tote - Have a tote at the ready to load up with books, snacks, mags and sunscreen and head to the pool, park or beach!

12. sun hat - I'm a sun hat addict. I can hardly sit at the pool or beach (or anywhere I am in intense sun) without some shade on my face - plus it's a total face saver!

Stay tuned tomorrow… I'm styling up those summer sneakers that we all love into some fun outfits!

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beautiful winter basics!

It's important each season to focus on a few beautiful basics in our wardrobes.  They are the building blocks for endless outfits and can mix and match easily with pieces we both own already and the trendy pieces of the season that we might have our eye on alike.

I personally like to fill my closet with these types of basics because I find that it makes getting dressed each morning so much easier. Each season I do a quick inventory of my closet (or my wish list) to make sure I have these pieces on hand. Pieces like a pretty winter hat, a classic winter jacket and a gorgeous pair of heels insure that you are ready to dress for any occasion and any weather!  A favorite sweater and a fun pair of pants (these plaid ones are fun, but velvet is a great option as well) are the pieces that you will turn to again and again for casual or fancy events alike.  And my favorite... a pair of leather gloves adds lady like charm and sophistication to any look - parties or running errands alike!

1. sweater 2. bow gloves 3. earrings 4. monogram necklace - (or similar less expensive) perfect to add to your Christmas wish list! 5. coat 6. heels 7. plaid pants - on sale! 8. scarf - under $15! 9. hat

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{beautiful} season-less basics!

When the weather over stays it's welcome BETWEEN seasons, like it has this year - not winter, but definitely not spring yet either - I've learned that beautiful season-less basics become the workhorse of my closet.  Their neutral stance of being neither here nor there season-wise is a welcome sight in my closet.

These pretty pieces can be worn without fail nearly the whole year round on their own or mixed with seasonal pieces like shorts, sandals, skirts, bulky sweaters and boots.  If you ask me, these are just the pieces that my closet needs and what I crave style-wise when the seasons are being tricky.

top row: 1. jeans, 2.  striped sweater, 3. trench

middle row: 4. tweed jacket, 5. purse, 6. bracelets, 7. leopard flats

bottom row: 8. black trousers, 9. necklace, 10. chambray top

The best news? Most of these items are under $100 or $50 and some of them are on sale as well!

You can't go wrong with adding any of these gorgeous pieces to your wardrobe!

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