LA rag & bone

Or we could wear heels and look this much taller:

When: Last week when I wanted to be comfortable yet not casual.  It worked!

To tell you the truth I can't quite get into the softer pastel and colorful spring colors just yet.  It's as if I can't shift out of 5th gear to 4th or 3rd for that matter and break my black and white marathon.  I don't think the weather is quite ready for spring either just yet.  It keeps changing and taunting us here, 54, 56, 60, 54, oh hello 75 degrees and then wham, right back to the 50's again.  So you see why I am in a holding pattern.

Earlier this week I talked about repeating key elements in your wardrobe and referenced the blazer above. It's such a great item for this time of year because depending on the mood of the weather you can keep it on or take it off if things get to hot or cold.  You could also use the blazer as a jacket of sorts, since mornings can be quite chilly and it would look great with jeans as well for not so casual Fridays.  Yet, I seem to think at least here in Boulder it's all casual all the time, Friday or otherwise.  So surprise them and wear your sleek blazer.  You might just start a style revolution because little did you know, but what you wear impacts those around you in so many ways.

Blazer: Rag & Bone Timeless Blazer, similar here, via Weekends, $220/$595
Pants: J. Crew "Minnie" Cropped, $52/$89
T-Shirt: Target, $14
Shoes: Jason Wu Teresa Oxford(2012), via Nordstroms, $240/$650
Heels: Corso Como Delbow Pump via Rue La La, $28/$135

Prada the Uniform

What's Your Uniform

Many people tell me, "Kristen, you always look so put together.  How do you do it?"  Here's the deal, I have a uniform so to speak, that equals pure genius on those days where my brain has taken a vacation or I just don't have the energy to put something new and spiffy together.  It goes a little something like this:

Skinny jeans or pants.
Button down shirt.
Scarf or amazing sparkly necklace.
Boots or heels for elevation.
Possibly a blazer if the weather is changing constantly.

The key to remember is that there are essential pieces you can use to create different combinations of your favorite uniform.  These should be staples of your wardrobe and have similar color pallets.  These pieces are items you pick out frequently because they are comfortable and you feel good in them.  It could be a skirt you favor or a specific type of cropped pant.  Whatever it is, use it as a base and build on it.  For instance, above even though black plays a dominating role, you can see that the scarf pulls the look together by combining all three hues, which are represented in the outfit.  Let me know if you have more questions below, I'd be happy to help answer any burning questions about how to create your uniform.  

Blazer: Rag & Bone 'Timeless' Blazer via Weekends, $220/$595
Boots: Prada Pull On Leather Boot via Nordstrom Rack $170/$1400
Pants: 7 For All Mankind Sueded Skinny Jean in Camel, via Weekends $62/$198
Shirt: Bailey 44 via Weekends, $60/$198 similar
Scarf: Rags Consignment, $10
Handbag: Milly 'Victoria' 70's Chain Handbag via NR, $131/$435