Back to Basics

Above photo from J.Crew.

The more I follow fashion, the more I find myself bringing basics back into my everyday style.  Maybe it has to do with my getting older, or my lower amount of funds at the moment, but I am increasingly drawn to the shops of my mall-strolling middle school and high school days - J.Crew, Gap, Banana Republic, and the like.  It really is hard to beat J.Crew's perfect tees or Gap's striped tanks and utility jackets.  They are so affordable and forever stylish - especially when mixed with those things that are more of-the-moment, like silk paper-bag pants, an oversized men's watch, or a pair of open-toed booties.  

I've even gone back to the exact things that I swore off many years ago - Barbour jackets, jean jackets, Tiffany jewelry, and woven bracelets.  I encourage you to let go of the obsessive trend-following for a moment and get back to your roots as well - you will no doubt find some old styles that are comfortable, well within budget, and make you look effortlessly chic.

xx Ally