Top 10 Items I’m Loving Now
Ok, maybe that sounds a bit dramatic. I know clothes aren’t food, water or air but there are items in my closet that I just can’t live without. I know I have a flair for the dramatic. I’m a Scorpio don’t you know. These are the items I wear all the time and would be upset if I lost. The items that are the building blocks of my wardrobe and the icing on my cake. Here they are in no particular order.
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1. Sweater Blazer
The sweater blazer is the best invention ever. I struggle with sweaters because I am constantly shifting from hot to cold. The sweater blazer is the perfect layer for any outfit. I carry one with me everywhere. They don’t wrinkle and they add a stylish lift to any outfit without being too formal. My favorite one is the J.Crew Sweater Blazer which I have in almost every color. I am wearing it in camel above and below in black. It is the perfect warmer layer for cool winter climates and a great transition piece for fall in colder climates.
2. EyeBobs Reader Glasses
Ok! I actually can’t read without these glasses. So sad, I was 20/20 my whole life and then in my 40’s the eyes started to go. I find investing in quality readers allows me to read longer without a headache and I get a ton of compliments on my clear reading glasses from EyeBobs. I now collect readers kinda like shoes. Eyebobs has the best eye catching (pun intended) glasses on the market. If you got to wear them, you might as well make them fashionable!
3. Onyx Bracelet
I am obsessed with the Onyx which acts as a shield against negativity. I try and wear onyx daily because who needs negativity in their life? Right? I truly believe in its protective powers and I love collecting onyx jewelry. I have bought everyone in my family an onyx bracelet to wear. They think I am a bit nutty but they indulge me. I love Gorjana jewelry. Their bracelets come in different power stones like Amethyst for Tranquility or Garnet for Energy. They have a beautiful onyx bracelet which is meant to stack. It makes a fabulous gift too.
4. Zella Black Leggings
My go-to for all things comfortable. I consider leggings pants, so I wear them accordingly. Zella leggings are my go-to, for travel, running around, and lazing around. Honestly, if I could get away with it I would wear them all the time. I have these leggings in every length including shorts and almost every color. They are great for work outs and for every day. Being from Nordstrom, the quality is consistent and the customer service incredible. I love work out wear and am having fun exploring new options. See what I like to wear for Pilates in this recent post.
5. M. Gemi, Cerchio Sneakers
I am a sneaker fanatic and some of my favorite slip on kicks are from M. Gemi. The brand is made in Italy and sold online. The craftsmanship is impeccable and they are crazy comfortable. I have them in a ton of colors and I can’t wait to collect a few new ones this year.
6. J. Crew Denim Shirt
Everybody needs a good denim shirt. It is the perfect summer layer for over a tank top or the perfect base layer in winter under a sweater. I never travel without one because it can be added to so many outfits to create a completely new look. I love J. Crew’s Selvedge denim shirt so much I bought two as a back-up just in case. I never want to be without it. You can find a good quality denim shirt at every price point from Target to Barney’s. I love the quality of J.Crew and Madewell. Look for a shirt with very little stylized features. Keeping the denim shirt simple will mean you can wear it for years to come. A good quality denim shirt can last a lifetime.
7. Levi’s Jeans
I am definitely a jeans girl. I love so many different brands of jeans with my all-time favorite being the rag & bone DRE; but right now, I Levi’s jeans are giving me all the feels and at $98 you can pick them up in every wash you like. The classic Levi’s 501’s remind me of my high school days and they come in so many wonderful rinses and cuts. The price point is perfect to buy more than one of your favorite cuts. Below I am wearing them in regular blue denim with my favorite Onyx necklace and a grandpa sweater. I am wearing the same cut just a bigger size in the black distressed. I like to play with sizes to get the fit I want. If the goal is a baggy fit, I often size up two sizes to make sure they are really slouchy.
8. Sudara Robe
I love my Sudara robe! I wear it every day. Sudara is a company focused on empowering women. With each purchase, Sudara invests in skills training and job creation for women in India who are at high risk or survivors of sex trafficking. Buy something cute and do good at the same time, what a great idea. The conscious consumer trend is so important so spend money on items that benefit people in need.
9. Diamond Huggie Earrings
I’ve had my diamond huggies for at least fifteen years. I purchased them at my favorite jewelry store in Brentwood that has now gone out of business but they made all of my jewelry including my engagement ring, wedding band and diamond necklace. This pair from Bloomingdale’s is very similar though. I wear these earrings all the time. Like. All. The. Time! Even while sleeping. Since I am a pretty low maintenance fashionista, I often don’t want to be bothered with changing my earrings daily. When I am feeling especially lazy, I still know my jewelry is pulled together. These babies are the perfect mix of classy and casual. I can wear them with everything. They weren’t cheap but the CPW makes them well worth the price.
10. Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee
I have the Whisper Cotton Tee in every color. It is my absolute favorite and I can’t live without it. They wash perfectly and can easily be worn with fitted trousers or your favorite denim. I am a notorious over packer and I always roll these tees up and stuff them in any openings in my luggage. Though they are often an after thought, they are the item in my suitcase I wear the most. I hope Madewell makes some new colors soon because I am always looking to add more to my collection. This tee is one of my three must have t-shirts for your closet.
I would love to hear from you. What are your favorite pieces in your closet? You can follow me on Instagram for my #ootd and other goodies and see all my inspiration on Pinterest.
