I have a couple staples. There are exactly three ways to either make, break or carry an outfit or look to a higher potential. Sure that could be a basic navy cami and jeans. But add any one of these staples and you can bring your look to a new level. These can be used for all seasons.
But first let me introduce you to my two bea-utiful models. First is my younger sister Ab, and second is my fashion assistant Carol (who will be in most future clothing posts :D).
So my essentials. First off is my hat. It's my favorite one. You can buy this one for $16 at Rue21. Perfect to spruce up any outfit and perfect for fall days as an accent, or to keep off the sun in the summer (I've used it for tanning to keep the sun out of my face and it doesn't get too hot). I've worn this hat many times because it's durable for all seasons. It can be either dressed up or down, a tshirt and jeans or styled up with a gray sweater shirt (sleeves rolled up), a bright pink sun dress and either pearls or a chunky black, floral necklace.
My next staple is this adorable cardigan pullover. I found this one at TJmax for $13 and it really boosts up any outfit, and looks super cute with a navy blue dress and sandals. It's so lightweight that it can be worn in the summer on those breezy days that aren't so sweltering. This light jacket is able to make any outfit shine just that much more and bring a very classy, layered look. As you can see, the pink dress used in each picture has two very different looks, both super stylish.
Third staple isn't exactly clothes. It's actually mascara. Covergirl Bombshell Curvaceous. I found this one at that classy store we all know as King Soopers (yup). It's $10 there or at Walgreen's you can find it for about $12. It's very worth it and comes in a 20mL bottle which should last for a long time and is waterproof so it won't melt off in the pool. One end curls and the other boosts and gives off a really nice look when paired with shimmery eyeshadow and winged eyeliner.
There are my three staples. Just that one pink dress can have two completely different looks. Pair either outfit with your favorite pumps or heels to alter the style even more. Look in your closet to find look-a-likes for the clothes and put a picture of them in the comments so I can see your altered style in action. If you have suggestions or questions, put them in the comments :). Have a very fashionable week and if there's anything specific you'd like to see, I'd love to hear from you and get ideas for future posts. Stay classic everyone and see you next time!
-Ruth Anna-
So I tend to buy my staples on the more expensive side. I figure that my staples are things that I will wear at least once a week and that I don't want to wear out quickly. So I'll show you the staples I have and give you the price, but I'll also try to find a less expensive option if you don't think the same way as me.
What I do is I try to find a staple in each of these three categories. Clothing, Jewelry, and Makeup. I didn't have the time to do my own photo shoot, but here's the stock photos for all but my earrings.
Clothing-
Mine is a white shirt from Holster. I got it for $20 and I love it. I can wear it with almost anything, Jeans, Shorts, a tank top cardigan, a real cardigan, a colorful cami underneath... It's a plain color, so it doesn't distract from the other things that I'm wearing if I want to draw attention to colorful shoes or a piece of jewelry. The lace up top also gives it the chic look that I'm totally into. That way I can dress it down for an every day outing with shorts, or dress it up for something special with a cardigan and jeans.
I also have a black lace up shirt from Rue21 for $10. I don't wear it quite as often, but I still love it.
Jewelry-
My piece is a pair of silver vintage earrings that I got at a antique store for $3. I can't give you the link to these of course, and I wouldn't recommend buying earrings from a antique store, But the closest that I could find was these from J.C Pennys for $11 . I'm not a huge fan of gold, so I really love these earrings. Plus I'm a huge fan of anything vintage, so these are perfect for me! I wear them at least twice a week. I wear them as my statement piece and I work my whole outfit around wearing them.
Makeup-
Right now my staple is my Naked2 pallet from Urban Decay, even though I only got it a few days ago. It was $54, which is insane I know, but it was totally worth it. They blend so well, and I can do almost any neutral look with them. I am a huge fan of eye shadow, and I think that it's the major thing you can use to change up your look every day.
This pallet is extremely expensive, so I wouldn't recommend buying it if you don't wear eye shadow much or if you're just beginning makeup. I've heard that Maybelline The Nudes is the same for $10, and I love the NYX Wicked Dreams pallet for $15
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