New Twists on Your Closet Staples...

When you think of the bare bones basics - I mean, the utter necessities of the modern functional wardrobe - what do you picture?  A sexy black dress?  The monochrome sweater that will pair with everything?  Those pieces are all well and good, but for spring, I'm feeling a slightly fresher approach to the foundations of fashion.  Designers are happily reworking our wardrobe staples so that getting dressed for work and play is a lot more fun.  Why not let your little black dress be a little more interesting and a little less obviously sexy? How about a super colorful chunky sweater as your new everyday knit?  I'm especially feeling a new take on the everyday flat; one that's more statement than demure.  Take a look at some of the latest twists on your everyday staples and get excited about remixing your wardrobe...


The Little Black Dress - the essence of the LBD is to be a go-to sexy frock.  I say, turn that concept on its head with this swingy long sleeved dress.  A demure, floaty answer to an endless row of expected body-cons.  You can find this lovely frock at Topshop.




Stripes Galore - when we find a soft, well-fitted striped shirt, we tend to pounce.  But I also like the stripe theory on this pretty silk-georgette blouse. The floral element makes it fresh for spring, but this shirt could definitely work year-round.



Everyday flats - when you think of flats you probably think of ballet flats, right?  But how about changing things up with these cool slip-ons?  It's clear that metallics are basically always in style, and the cool, deconstructed silhouette brings these shoes a bit of edge!




Work Skirt - The knee length skirt is a necessity in every working girl's wardrobe.  This voluminous skirt is sneakily subversive!




Wear with everything sweater - the thick gauge of this multicolored sweater makes it an attention grabbing piece, but I can totally see it working with both leather pants or with a mini for party going!



The new button down - equipment is definitely the ultimate brand in button-downs, and I like this one for its sheer properties - with modesty pockets of course - and cool polka-dot inspired gold flower pattern.




Cool cardigan - the cardigan is pretty much a necessity (at least it is for me!).  I like the cool sheer-textural thing going on with this Alexander Wang number.  Uber-cool and modern!





Trendy satchel that endures - this bag is unabashedly trendy - a pretty color with metal animal hardware - but it's a kind of combo that I can see coming back in a few years, the way fads go.  It's also super cute and perfect for spring!



Reasonable heels - did I really just say that?  It appears that most people believe that sensible heels are crucial.  Despite it going against everything I want to believe, I will begrudgingly admit that this is, infact, true!  So I like this super-affordable pair because of the pastel-pretty floral pattern, and sensible heel.  Semi-quiet statement heels are definitely a win!