i have been thinking about victoria beckham's book
that extra half an inch recently. i read it some time ago when my sister received it as a gift and essentially the book is about all of her favourite style picks. so it got me thinking.....hmmmm what are my top ten most crucial wardrobe items that i simply could not live without? well it took me awhile but i think i came up with ten items that are necessary to dressing me on a regular basis.
1. the beret: i just love a hat. i know that is strange because most people find hats awkward and hard to style but i think a hat is literally the cherry on top the outfit. my favourite type of hat is the beret. yes it is very french of me but they are simply perfect. i am also a fan of beanies and such but the beret is pretty essential for me. fave brands are aldo, urban outfitters, h&m, asos and aritzia.
2. the hunter boots: i don't just like these boots, i love them. i am seriously considering a third pair at the moment but boyfriend brought it to my attention that i will be moving in less than a year and did i really need another pair to pack up with the rest of my stuff? fair point. however they are just so comfortable, they are waterproof so perfect for all seasons (i have the fleece liners for the winter too) and you always look effortlessly preppy when you have them on. fave colours are olive green, red and patent black
3. the longchamp pliage: this bag is a lifesaver. it is the type of bag that holds absolutely everything and anything and looks good while doing it because it is so simple. it comes in a plethora of colours and i would have a hundred of these travel bags but unfortunately my wallet will not enable me. i got mine for my 19th birthday only after seeing the trend in london and paris and i have used as my bag of all trades since but now everywhere i turn on campus another girl has one. so i guess everyone feels the same as i do now. fave colours are red (my colour) eggplant, hunter green, curry, pink and black.
4. the legging: i wear leggings everyday. that is not an understatement. when i am not trying to make more of an effort in my skinny jeans i am in my leggings, so pretty often. i try to part from them but i just can't. i love fashion and getting all gussied up but with school i am too lazy sometimes to be uncomfortable in something clingy or tight. fave brands are lululemon, american apparel, splendid and club monaco (if you wear them often, spend money on them like you would jeans, it is worth the investment)
5. the watch: i have pretty much always worn a watch, i like to know the time and i am not the type to constantly check my phone for it. i don't really wear jewellery on a day to day(studs and a bracelet is all really) and so the watch has to be big and make a statement. my michael kors watch is something that i never take off. i wear it everyday and to every event otherwise i would forget to put it back on and seeing as i rely on it for time management, it would be a shame to be out the house without it. fave brands are michael kors, cartier (dream), nixon, marc jacobs
6. the aviators: i am a bit of a sunglass nut, but one pair of shades that i will keep replacing in my collection (if they go missing/break) are my ray-ban aviators. i have tried on so many shades and purchased so many different shapes but the pair i always go back to are these. they are timeless and chic and they go with absolutely everything. i love them and i don't think another pair of glasses will ever go into my essential category. fave brands for aviators are ray-band, d&g, ralph lauren, vintage
7. the grandpa sweater: i wear these sweaters pretty much everytime i wear leggings, so a lot. i don't like to wear things that are tight on top during the day really so some comfy leggings and an oversized grandpa sweater works for me. i love that they are always snuggly and i live for wool and knit. i actually only own one "sweater" from american apparel for lounging but the rest of my sweaters are wool, knit, angora and are mostly androgynous looking. fave brands are zara (mens section too) h&m, vintage, topshop
8. the toggle coat: i am all about this style of coat. i actually could have all my coats as toggle coats and be the happiest lady. i don't know what it is but i am not a fan of the simple pea coat, it needs a little something extra like a cute hood or some toggles. you with me? i actually cannot walk passed one in a shop without stopping to take a peak at it. right now i am looking to replace my old winter one (toggles are falling apart...very sad) and i have some ideas. fave brands are barbour, burberry (the ultimate) abercrombie, j.crew
9. the maxi dress: the most comfortable, effortless and pretty outfit for me is a maxi dress. when i am home, i am always in and out of them because they are too comfy to pass up. i love bold prints and i have them for all occasions like cotton ones for around the house and more fancy ones for dinners out. for fall i would pair one with a little denim jacket and flats. i have pretty much started to collect them. fave brands are f21, h&m, asos, zara, mendocino
10. the ballet flat: i wear flats a lot, mostly because they are comfy but also because they are cute and i am quite tall so to be my same height all the time works for me. i love the look of an oversized pullover, black leggings and cute ballet flats, just simple and chic. one of my favourite places to shop for them is at primark in england because they are so inexpensive for the really fun trendy ones and no one in canada knows that they only cost me 3 pounds! i get so many compliments on them over here. fave brands are primark, j.crew, michael kors, repetto, london sole
so there you have it my top ten could not live without closet essentials. i realize that most of my essentials are essentials because they are comfy. well i guess you caught me. as much as i love to wear outfits that cinch me in at my waist or jack up my height by 5 inches (i refuse to ever wear kitten heels, flat of four inches for more please) most everyday i am in a comfy, slouchy, pretty, preppy outfit.
