STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK: Effortlessly Polished

Spring is here and hitting the snooze button instead of waking up early to dress up for your 8:00 a.m. class sounds like a much better choice. Once your morning grogginess fades away, you remember that you have to meet with a professor later that afternoon. So wearing your favorite hoodie and jeans is out of the question. However, there is no need to panic yet. You can look polished and ready to take on the day in a time crunch by just slipping on a pair of your favorite heels.

This Fashionista combines closet staples to create a look that is both casual and polished.  Her flirty, flared sleeve bolero transforms her white tank top and denim jeans from basic to classic. By wearing blue jeans instead of dress pants or black denim, this Fashionista avoids oversimplifying her ensemble; the splash of blue adds an interesting mix of color to the look. The black strappy heels complete the look, making this Fashionista appear ready to go to class, meet with a professor or even grab lunch with friends.

The key to making an effortlessly polished outfit is to combine classic pieces, like boleros, denim jeans, heels and tank tops, to create a uniform look.  A jacket with an interesting fit or design can give a solid colored tank top new life.  Boleros, cropped blazers and even cardigans with leather detailing can be used to create a fashionable outfit that requires little effort for when you are in a hurry.

What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “With a busy schedule like mine, it is important that I have a great pair of heels.  That way, I can make any outfit seem more classic even when I don’t have a lot of time to plan it out.”

Author