Five Outfits, That's It

Some recent looks I've put together, plus a few extra favs of mine

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With springtime nearing and spring break travel just around the corner, I felt like it was time to start a wardrobe refresh.

So, while I was doing a little spring cleaning the other day, I also put together some outfits with a few new, and a lot of old pieces.

After doing this, I first realized I was totally using this as a way to procrastinate my task at hand, but also, I was reminded how you really only need a few, intentional purchases to really spice up your closet.

Now don’t get me wrong, I love shopping just as much as the next person. I mean, I am pretty much always window shopping/online scrolling to provide the latest and greatest recommendations, however, this year I am trying to be more intentional and mindful than ever when buying a new piece.

I have been loving quiet luxury and timeless staples, and mindful shopping goes hand in hand with this. My girl

Marlien Rentmeester

, from Le Catch, actually shared some great knowledge on timeless staples in her episode of Lipstick on the Rim.

With all that in mind, lets get into the 5 outfits I put together, all with one new item, and a bunch of old ones to accompany it.

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I love this look for a casual office fit, or a transitional winter-to-spring look. It’s basically a combination of wardrobe staples. A denim shirt, black jeans, loafers…you really can’t go wrong and you probably already have at least few of these items in your closet. My new item in this fit is this amazing pair of Raey wide-leg black jeans.

To me, a good pair of denim is ALWAYS worth the splurge. I find that a lot of my girlfriends and I dread shopping for jeans, but when you find a pair that make you look and feel good, nothing beats it. These Raey jeans are that for me. I know wide-leg isn’t everyones’ cup of tea, but I find them to be so much more flattering than a skinny jean. To me, they just look more elevated than a skinny jean, and my style queen @larissamills, agreed when she was on the pod the skinny jean is OUT 😉.

SHIRT | Prada Denim Blouson Jacket - You can wear this as a shirt, or if its colder out layer it and wear it as a jacket. SIMILAR DENIM SHIRTS | AG Jeans Alanna Jacket, MOTHER Out of Pocket Jacket, Calvin Klein Boxy Cropped Denim Jacket, Unqilo Jersey Relaxed Jacket, Elwood Crop Western Denim Jacket, Reformation Michele Flight Denim Jacket.

PANTS | Raey Loon organic-cotton flared jeans - Black jeans you’ll have forever (I’m a size 28).

SHOES | Gucci Jordaan Loafer - If you can’t tell by the picture, I have worn these loafers literally a million times. They’re comfortable, timeless, and go with everything. If you’re looking for a loafer to invest in, these are them. SIMILAR LOAFER | Beckett Simon Astrid Loafer - It’s almost criminal how similar these look, Sezane Vicky Loafer - love that these are similar, but also have their own look, Coach Haley Loafer, Madewell Vernon Bit Hardware Loafer, Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer - Sam Edelman makes some of the most comfortable and affordable shoes.

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Can you tell I was dreaming of a tropical spring break trip when styling this new piece?

The new item in question - this adorable dress from Rhode. I mean, not to be dramatic, but I can picture it now, sitting on the beach, wearing this dress, marg in hand.

DRESS | Rhode Tessa Dress - First off, I love the fit of this dress. I know a form fitting dress can sometimes be uncomfortable, but the ruching makes such a difference.

SHOES | Pawuamba Dos Raices Natural Sandal SIMILAR SANDALS | JW Anderson Women's Crochet Slide Sandals, Staud Nevil Crochet Sandal, Marc Fisher Narda Woven Raffia Flat Slide Sandals, Staud Nevil Crochet Sandal, Loeffler Randall Henri Brown Crochet Leather Sandal, Carrie Forbes Salon Raffia Sandal, Staud Simone Crocheted Leather Mules, Loeffler Randall Sawyer Raffia Fisherman Sandals

BAG | Chanel Wallet on Chain - I splurged on this bag years ago and I will never get rid of it. Chanel brings it back every season, it really is a timeless staple. Since it’s been around so long there are A TON on resale sites like Vestiaire Collective, Poshmark, and The Real Real. SIMILAR BAGS | Kurt Geiger Mini Quilted Leather Wallet, Tory Burch Kira Mini Quilted Leather Bag, Karl Lagerfield Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag

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