Dress like a greaser

AG Jeans (similar), Forever 21 tee, Level 99 Jacket, Clarks flats, Loft belt, Michael Kors watch, World Market earrings

I've said it a million times and I'll say it again: Simple is good.  Sure, there's a place and a time for fuss, but not in my day-to-day, thanks!

With my clients and customers, I've always relied on a list of basics.  Once you get a trusty team together, they all work together in beautiful ways that just make the dressing game so much better.  I don't have an endless budget (quite the contrary, in fact), so I need to make my pieces work in many ways.

My current favorite pair of jeans are these distressed AG Leggings.  Paired with a plain white tee and a trusty moto jacket, I feel put together and fuss-free.  I love a statement accessory, and my earrings from World Market give me just the edge I need.  My leopard flats are also brought out time and time again -- a comfortable basic that goes with just about anything.  Get my drift?  Altogether, I feel a bit tough... then again I do have all the makings for a classic greaser getup.... maybe without the flats!

So, this spring, think of versatility in your purchases!  Do you have a pair of jeans you never want to take off?  Basic tees in basic colors?  Jackets/blazers?  Anything moto-inspired is super "in" and will keep your look polished (and perhaps a little dangerous).  What are some of your favorites that you wear time and time again?

Function and fashion

Raj scarf, James Perse Top, Hudson jeans

Today I knew I would be more physically active than normal at work.  When we do a floor move, we take everything in the store and relocate it -- a process that starts as chaos and magically comes together, revealing a totally new store!  I really needed my pieces to work for me, and I didn't want to spend too much time fussing for an outfit today.

Enter the ethnic infinity scarf!  Paired with basics such as skinny jeans and a simple black top, it gave me a little boost.  I love how the rich colors and textures in the scarf really add another dimension to my otherwise basic look.  Without the scarf, I felt a bit plain and ordinary.  Scarf on -- pep in my step!  Such a simple addition can really make you feel more put together.

Best part about an infinity scarf?  Hands free!  Sometimes the loose ends of a scarf can get in the way when you're working, but an infinity scarf sits far away from my clothes-moving hands on days like these.

Find this and similar scarves here and here.

What do you think?  Is this a good look for you?