OOTD- Back to Basics

I watched Mission Impossible 4903021 (okay, it was just 4, but the other sequels are surely on the way) over the holiday and I couldn't help but smile at the image of Tom Cruise sporting a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses in the movie. It's been close to 30 years since he was doing the same in Risky Business and it goes to show that no matter how many things go in and out of style, there is something to be said for a classic. Now I'm a big proponent of having your closet having classic staple pieces like a simple blazer, a button-down shirt or a great pair of ankle boots, but I put a bit of a spin on them in this outfit. Bright color, shimmer and pattern are more my speed. There is no need to reinvent the wheel, but a little embellishment makes it just a touch more modern.

Is there anything in your wardrobe that's really a classic (Ray-Bans, a Louis Vuitton Speedy, Frye boots)?

Outfit Details:

Gray cashmere tee (old) and denim skirt (old)- Banana Republic

Black/white gingham button down (old)- Old Navy (similar here, similar in bright colors here, extremely similar in kids if you can fit it here)

Hot pink blazer (thrifted)- Gap (similar here and here in a more toned down color)

Sunglasses- Ray-Ban (same glasses, slightly larger size here, cat eye version here, bargain version here)

Black shield necklace- Forever 21

Silver metallic ankle boots (Ebay find)- Tory Burch (similar here in a wedge, similar here in limited sizes)

Green handbag- 3.1 Phillip Lim (similar here in a small crossbody, similar color here and here)

OOTD-Same, But Different

As I was trolling through the thrift store recently, I came across a few winning items and this was only after I tried to keep my eyes from burning at the sight of a million ugly Christmas sweaters. Seriously, where did they all come from? Do they hoard them in the back until this time of year? One such find was this super pink blazer. Pink is one of my happy colors, so I had to snatch it up, despite the fact that I already have a hot pink blazer that I found in the same thrift store last year. Is that crazy?? It needs several alterations (the shoulders are too big and the length is borderline tunic length), but yet it languished in the "to be fixed" pile and never quite made it to the tailors. The same color and it saved me some money... I'll take it!!

What's your happy color when it comes to clothes, shoes and accessories?

Outfit Details

Pink blazer- thrifted (Gap)

Black dotted sweater- Forever 21 (similar vibe here, here and here)

Tan "Minnie" pants- J. Crew (same pant in different colors here, similar pant in same color here)

Black flats- Barney's Co-op

Black/white handbag- Rebecca Minkoff Mini Cherish (similar here, here and  here)