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)

Outfit of the (Sun)Day-Stripes Up High

These pictures were taken on Sunday when the sun was nice and bright. There is nothing more that I hate than to wash, blow-dry and curl my hair and it is even worse when the weather is hot. I decided to let my hair out and use the sun as my dryer. I can't say how it ranks next to a T3 or Conair, but the less heat I subject my hair to and the less time I spend tiring out my arms, the better. Gives me more time to enjoy the outdoors!

Outfit Details:

Blue sleeveless top- Mexx

Denim jeans- Joe's Jeans

White canvas bag- Forever 21

Striped scarf- Arden B

Tan bracelets- J Crew and gifted

Sunglasses- Ray-Ban

Tan wedges- Cynthia Vincent for Target

It's So Bright, I Might Need Some Shades

I am so sad, my sunglasses met their demise today. I think I crushed them a bit on the commute so the arm is all bent. :(
I can't be too upset since I got the from Forever 21. Although $6 could probably get me half of a lunch, I'm just glad they aren't the Tom Fords I was dying to have a few years ago.

I was never one to wear sunglasses, but with the sun blinding me in the summer I figured maybe it would be a good time to put them to use. Or it could be that article mentioning it was a good way to prevent the wrinkles from forming (I'm pretty sure that held a lot of wait).

I wanted to find a non super trendy style that would last me for years and something that wouldn't cost an arm and leg. I've been seriously contemplating a Ray-Ban purchase and after trying them on in the store and finding a great bargain at Beyond the Rack, I now have a pair on their way to me soon.
Does anyone have good or bad reviews about this brand? I figure the quality is good since they have been around for years and I've seen pics of lots of celebrities wearing them.