What to Buy now at The Gap: Spring Basics

I just took all of my winter clothing from my wardrobe, donated what I had not worn for a couple seasons and took a hard look at all my spring clothing from last year.  Once I had sifted through everything, I made a list of the building blocks that I needed for my spring/summer wardrobe.  I am very methodical about shopping because I do not like to collect random things that will not work.  The more people collect sometimes the less they have to wear because nothing works together.  I like to buy a lot of basics for spring and summer at the Gap because their jeans and tops fit me really well.  I buy my investment pieces of the season from other more high end stores but I love to save money on the things that I will wear more subtly. Here are some things to swoop up from the gap. It was 30% off the entire purchase:

stone wash pocket tee (I love this in grey too)

1969 Deconstructed always skinny skimmer jeans

open knit sweater (white or navy is super cute)

short sleeve crew neck tee(go one size up for extra slouch)

LOVE this 100% cotton sweater--it looks like Vince--I usually wear XS but bought a S because I wanted more slouch, of course.

super skinny khakis-I love these in olive and grey

the white shirt is a must for spring and this swiss dot button down is the perfect fit--I got a size up for a little looser


I love this wash and these are super comfy.  True to size.
1969 Always skinny skimmer jeans


the legging jean (in all the best pastels)


Vince engineered mesh sweater
Lizzie Fortunato everyday companion necklace 
baggu leather drawstring bucket bag
sam edelman trina sandal in natural
illesteva leonard with blue lens sunglassesLizzie fortunato inca cuff
the legging jean (in all the best pastels)
xo

Silver Metallic pumps for spring and how to wear

The metallics are in full force for spring. Here is my favorite silver metallic pump. It is the perfect shape, on sale and will work with all the pastels and brights of the season. The heel is also the perfect height that can be worn day and night.

 

Rebecca Minkoff silver metallic lizard pumps

how to wear:

Rebecca Taylor tweed top (on sale!)
Givenchy antigone grained leather bag
balenciaga bracelet

Rebecca Minkoff silver metallic lizard pumps

h&m suit trousers

Nordstrom Designer Sale and what carries well into Spring

These pieces from Nordstrom transfer beautifully into your spring wardrobe.  They are on sale and it is a great time to build your wardrobe. Here are some favorites: 

cable is still going strong for early spring--on chilly days: Rag and Bone cable sweater

This lace shift top is perfect for sping--Robert Rodriguez lace sweatshirt

black and white is still happening for spring--this ALC dress is a winner

The tea skirt and how to wear

The tea skirt is super chic this season.  I just bought this skirt for a client and it looks perfect and is the right price for a more trendy item. 

This is the idea (These are a little too long so the one I selected is a bit shorter):

A more practical solution to the tea skirt:

Zara skirt

Zara printed bias cut top (shorter in the front)

Elizabeth and James bucket bag

topshop sunglasses

Isabel marant necklace

DV dolce vita wedge

Spring Sandals from Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman Sandals are some of my favorites because they are reasonably priced, comfortable and chic. Here are some of my favorites and how to wear:

Sam Edelman Tess sandals

Sam Edelman Trina sandals

Sam Edelman Trina sandals

Sam Edelman Tess sandals

Sam Edelman Circus Maxon sandals

maje crepe blouse 
Chan Luu tassel necklace 
balenciaga tube xs bag
pamela love solar handpiece paige 
jimmy jimmy slim boyfriend crop jeans

this look reminds me of Emanuelle Alt--French Fashion Goddess:

Spring Fashion Forecast

What are you going to want to wear this spring and summer.  Here are some ideas: These colors--

these styles: all from Nordstrom

A shift dress: (notice the violet tulip color above)

Rebecca Taylor contrast trim shift dress

Maje Enluminur fringe and metallic jacket 

Fringe and metallics are super chic this season--notice the paloma color from pantone in the background of this jacket.

joie mehira linen blazer

This color is very spring 14--think macaroon pastel colors!

boyfriend cut tee in a spring 14 color--joie linen tee

mesh detailing--Rebecca Taylor mesh sleeve tee

slim cut boyfriend jeans--gap sexy boyfriend jeans

sporty sweatshirt tops--Vince jacquard sweatshirt

Metallic sandals--Vince sandals

snakeskin--Vince sandals

pastel jeans

cayenne color and shift top--Topshop top

Fringe bags--Rebecca taylor finn clutch

Saint laurent skate sneaker (these are super expense and Vans look very similar!)

So many more spring trends here

Heading here for the tennis tournament soon! This is my favorite tournament of the year. Super excited.

Chic for Spring

Spring is almost upon us (LA we are already here!)All items in this set are from Topshop and Rebecca Minkhoff (obsessed with the fringe bag below)  LOVE this look and lots of budget friendly items in the mix. SPRING! 

Raffia sweatshirt topshop boutique 

topshop multi row snake linked necklace 

Topshop chunky wayfarer sunglasses 

Rebecca Minkoff major laser textured earrings

 Rebecca minkoff blades crossover ring 

Topshop embossed snake skate sneakers 

Rebecca Minkoff finn fringe bag

topshop moto bleach extracted leigh jeans (these jeans are awesome!)