Vests: Masculine + Feminine

Tank, Old Navy, similar here/Cargo Vest, Francesca's/Skirt, Loft, similar here/Leopard ankle strap heels, Ross, similar here/bag, Anthropologie, similar here.


I have realized that my "go-to" signature look is definitely a t-shirt/tank and a high-waisted skirt. Its so comfortable and easy to make yourself look pulled together. It crosses over between being work-casual, and good for a day out with your friends shopping. I think this realization is a good reminder that if you have a fashion formula you constantly go back to, very your silhouettes, colors and patterns. If you have a uniform of trousers and a button-up, make sure that all of your trousers have different styles, fabrics, colors, etc... I think people make the mistake of loving a certain outfit style and just re-buying pieces that all look way too similar. Its okay to have a uniform, but it doesn't need to be the same style of pants Express pants in every color! Think about it!

Pattern Mixing: Stripes + Stripes

Tee, JC Penny, similar here/ Vest, Target, similar here/Skirt, H&M, similar here/ Shoes, Sole Society, similar here.

Here is pattern mixing at its easiest--and chances are, you already have a lot of striped pieces in your closet. I added the vest just to give the outfit a more professional feel for work, but it looks great alone, as well. A skirt and t-shirt are the easiest two pieces to experiment with--and then from there, you can try it with high-waisted shorts, blouses, sweaters, and trousers. Enjoy!

Basics + Trendy Accesorries

Blazer, Forever 21, similar here/t-shirt, Old Navy/ Pants, JC Penny, similar here/ Bow Heels, Paris Hilton, similar here/ Brooch, my grandmothers, similar here.

I am seeing a lot of things from the early-mid 2000's coming back: Pointy toe flats, maryjanes, polka dots, brooches and silk scarves. All of these trends, of course, are trends from decades ago that are reinvented every few years.There are neutral pieces you will always have in your closet (slacks, blazers and t-shirts) that always maintain a presence in wardrobes, and then there are pieces that come and go and have you saying "why did I get rid of that?" once they are popular again. For me, the repeat-trends I am most excited about have to be brooches, pointy-toe flats/kitten heels and silk scarves. So try taking a current trend that popular right now, and pairing it with simple classics in your closet. That is how these classics continue to stay classics--they're like a blank canvas for new accessories and clothing trends you pair with them. But think twice about the important pieces that you give away next time--is it vintage? (then it will most certainly come back). Is it a great fitting, great quality pieces you love? Keep it. As for neutrals, think slacks, blazers, tennis shoes, blue jeans, plain white t-shirts, sheath dresses, trench coats, and ballet flats. They are the foundation of your closet. Enjoy!