Happy 2016, Dolls!
I’m starting the year with a closet clean out and assessing what I need for the new year.
I’ve noticed that I need a few more building block wardrobe basics in my closet, so I’m on the hunt for a few things.
To start I just ordered:
Meanwhile, here’s a look at a few of my wardrobe workhorses in my closet right now.
I’ve had this puffer vest for years and still love it. A black v-neck sweater is a wardrobe staple for sure. I also love my distressed jeans. A nice way to add some casual cool to a look without exposing more than maybe a knee cap!
All these things are ancient, but here’s a few options:
All these things are ancient, but here’s a few options:
I’m also wearing my two favorite recent investment pieces: my Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot To Handle Tote and Banana Republic Tall Vivienne Boots.
On top of that, I’m sporting some fingerless gloves to join in the How I Wear My fun!
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14 Comments
Great look! That bag is gorgeous!
I'm taking a good look at my closet right now, trying to figure out what I need to add and replace.
It's a good time of year to do that, right? Thanks for stopping by, Andrea! 🙂
I love this back to basics look! Those boots are fabulous and I'm also loving your bag!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Thanks Jill! 🙂
I think we must all be thinking alike, in the clean up-clean out mode. Isn't it funny how when we clean out we tend to buy more (funny way we fashionista's think). You're back to basic look is perfection in my book. Nice bag you bought, now that's what I call a great long term investment piece.
I really need to weed out some items from my closet and figure out which pieces are real keepers. Always a nice thing to do at the beginning of the year. I love those boots! I have a black v-neck sweater that I love, too!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
loving those boots! happy new year!
kelseybang.com
such a classic look, and we all need to remember sometimes basics are the best.
Hope to see you at a Labour of Fashion linkup.
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Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. I think the awesome of this look is that it is so simple. Love it
Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. The awesome thing about this look is that it is so simple. Well done. Love the look
I love this look! Your boots are stunning. It's a delight to host MRS with you!
XXJennifer
Looking so chic in black! Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Looking so chic in black! Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
No black V-neck sweater, but I have a navy one I wear to death over a cream T-shirt or lightweight turtleneck when it gets cooler 🙂