City Girl Logic: Skimp or Splurge?
The perfect black tote is something every woman should have in her closet. Not only is it practical for carrying around your daily essentials (and those necessary extras), but the look and shape is timeless and so stylish. Whether you skimp or splurge, a bag like this belongs in a City Girl’s arsenal.
7 Things I Want Right Now.
The Great Gatsby book clutch by Kate Spade —The perfect cocktail conversation piece. It’s a little demure and a little goofy, perfect for those of us with a light-hearted approach to fashion.
“N” earring — Though it’s a single earring, I’m dying to pin this on a blazer lapel or turtle neck like its 1961.
Wool fedora — The Northeast has cold winters, and one thing my mom and grandma always said was, “keep your head warm and you won’t get sick,” and I stick by the advice as a great excuse to buy a timeless winter hat.
Leopard print pencil skirt — Though you could style this skirt a million ways, I stray from the Dirty Dancing approach, and would pair this with a black turtle neck and blazer or a cable knit sweater and knee-high boots.
Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil —I have been reading endless reviews about how UTTERLY AMAZING this hair product is. One lovely lady I know, Lindsay of Belle Belle Beauty Blog, shares the same hair texture that I have— fine, prone to oiliness, and she swears by it.
Fringe suede hobo bag — The 70s are revived in this slouchy, burnt-toast suede bag by Cynthia Vincent. I would wear this with super basics to let the bag say it all. All you need are jeans, a tee, loafers, and sunglasses.
Vert drop earrings — This photo of Angelina Jolie has inspired me to find some similar earrings. The way they fall against her brunette hair and fair skin is so glamorous, right?
City Girl Logic: Skimp or Splurge? Snakeskin shorts.
Would you skimp on this trend (on sale) for $27 or splurge on the Isabel Marant version (on sale) for $149? I love a printed short for summer. You can wear these with anything from a basic black t-shirt and ballet flats (« these are so cute and only $17!), to a bright blue blazer and loafers.
One Skirt. 4 Ways.
An even better way to justify a purchase, however much it costs, is to ensure it will work with many other items in your closet so you can dress it up or dress it down. What I love about this Loveapella Zebra pencil skirt is that you can wear it 4 different ways and create completely different looks. The idea is to start with basics, and tailor the accessories to match the occasion.
Work: White blazer, white tee, turquoise necklace, black wedges.
Weekend: Grey tee, gold bangles, simple sandals.
Date: Black racerback tank, diamond studs, chunky sandals.
Lunch: Chambray button down, crystal statement necklace, pink flats.
BASICS. Spring Edition.
Though these pillars of your closet aren’t necessarily fun to buy because of their simplicity, time and time again they will come very handy.
I say, every season it’s important to re-asses your closet. What do you love? What do you need? What haven’t you worn, and therefore, need to donate/sell/discard?
Here are some basics that are the staples of my wardrobe. Best part? They can be mixed and matched into a month’s worth of outfits on their own, or they can be added to fun new pieces to fit any style or occasion.
Get your own here: Grey sweater (mine is H&M Mens) // Black sheer shirt (mine is Gap) // Boyfriend plaid shirt (mine is J.Crew Mens) // Denim shirt // Striped tee (mine is H&M) // White shorts // LBD (mine is Calvin Klein via TJ Maxx) // Neutral Loafers (mine are Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack) // Neutral Heels (yes, red is a neutral) // Pencil skirt (mine is vintage Escada) // Dark wash skinny jeans (mine are J Brand)
