{"id":1109,"date":"2009-01-09T16:33:35","date_gmt":"2009-01-09T20:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lacouturiernyc.wordpress.com\/?p=1109"},"modified":"2017-08-22T22:14:05","modified_gmt":"2017-08-23T02:14:05","slug":"the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Wear: It All Comes Down to the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Happy Friday, darlings! I do hope you&#8217;re having a wonderful week; but if it&#8217;s been a bit stressful like mine, at least it&#8217;s quite the relief to know that the weekend is near!<\/p>\n<p>I received an email earlier this week from Shamora &#8211; a fashionable girl, but in a bit of a rut:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>I LOVE FASHION! I really do, and I have an eye for all things fabulous. I help all my friends get dressesed. I&#8217;m always eyeballing trends and new ways to look .. cute. BUT the problem is I have problems applying these things to myself. It seems like when I see everyone elses closet the always have something to wear. But it seems like I just shop aimlessly because the things I buy .. well once I get home I then realize how uneasy they are to match or I see that I just bought it because it was cute. Is there anyway you could help me with a list of &#8220;basics&#8221; or something of the sort. Just like essential things to have because\u00a0Im having trouble figuring it out for myself =(. \u00a0P.S. LOVE YOUR BLOG SITE!!! <\/em><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gfx2.hotmail.com\/mail\/w3\/ltr\/emoticons\/kiss.gif?resize=19%2C19\" alt=\"\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" \/><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We&#8217;ve all been stuck in such predicament &#8211; I completely understand. It seems you have quite a fashionable eye, since you do help out friends with things concerning style. Don&#8217;t be frustrated yourself; it&#8217;s not that you have a problem with applying style tips to yourself, but it&#8217;s simply the fact that you know and love too much to decide on what you <em>want<\/em>. We all want to channel the ever popular rock-chic look; the next day, try the bohemian-hippie outfit; then dress the following day as a tribute to Blair Waldorf. But when there is simply too much to choose from, with too overwhelming of a selection, we sometimes just end up buying a rather random piece on a whim. So where to start?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">. \u00a0 . \u00a0 .<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Start an inspiration journal<\/strong>. It seems to be a clich\u00e9 idea, but it is guaranteed to work. Begin by browsing through blogs, magazines, books, etc. for a bit of inspiration. Compile a little journal or folder of clippings. Wait a day, then look through your inspiration pile again &#8211; are their similarities in each of the images you&#8217;ve chosen? Take note of the running trend of oh, say, red lips and black lace dresses and jot it down! That way you know what you love &amp; can easily keep track of the basics you need to help build your wardrobe and add the fashionable, trendy <em>you<\/em> into it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_1111\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1111\" data-attachment-id=\"1111\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/the-basics\/jaimewearsblack-journal\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/jaimewearsblack-journal.jpg?fit=600%2C402&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,402\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D80&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1228222590&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"jaimewearsblack-journal\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy of JaimeWearsBlack; isn&amp;#8217;t her inspiration binder darling?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/jaimewearsblack-journal.jpg?fit=600%2C402&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1111\" title=\"jaimewearsblack-journal\" src=\"http:\/\/lacouturiernyc.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/01\/jaimewearsblack-journal.jpg?resize=500%2C335\" alt=\"Courtesy of JaimeWearsBlack; isn't her inspiration binder darling?\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/jaimewearsblack-journal.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/jaimewearsblack-journal.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">courtesy of jaimewearsblack; isn&#8217;t her inspiration binder darling?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And now for a list of basics, a la moi. [Disclaimer: these are simply things I think are necessary! :)]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Basics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1 black &amp; 1 white short sleeve tee<\/strong>. Preferably fitted for best results. Why? They&#8217;re the ultimate basic, acting as the perfect everyday piece, a blank canvas, a layering tool, etc. I absolutely love the ones at Forever 21 &#8211; they&#8217;re cheap, form fitting, stretchy, and just a tad sheer. Wear it plain with a pair of jeans and boots for a super-chic, clean look. Pair it with a statement necklace to tone down the ornateness of the jewelry; or toss on a scarf for a sophisticated finish. Wear it beneath a sweater, cardigan, blazer or another tee. The possibilities are endless.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jeans<\/strong> (obviously). Depending on your body shape\/type you may want to opt for different cut jean, but I personally prefer fitted, straight-legged denim &#8211; they&#8217;re like the more flattering version of skinny jeans (if you will). The shape is perfect for any kind of shoe wear, from flats, heels, and tucking inside boots. I always have one pair in a dark wash, and one in a medium wash!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1116\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/isabel-marant-fall-winter-2011\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/isabel-marant-fall-winter-20113.jpg?fit=946%2C962&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"946,962\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"isabel marant fall-winter 2011\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/isabel-marant-fall-winter-20113.jpg?fit=840%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1116\" title=\"mih-jeans\" src=\"http:\/\/lacouturiernyc.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/01\/mih-jeans.jpg?resize=400%2C282\" alt=\"mih-jeans\" width=\"400\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Silver Jewelry<\/strong>. Sterling, preferably. It&#8217;s what I wear everyday; I rotate between a silver chain necklace with a) the Eiffel Tower (I bought it on the Eiffel Tower &#8211; tourist-y, yes, but I love Paris!) b) crystal heart c) Swarovski lock &amp; key d) heart shaped locket on a longer chain. And the occasional something-else pendant. All silver, of course. I always have a single silver bangle on as well, and a ring (that depends on my outfit of choice!). Silver jewelry is pretty, dainty, and light &#8211; it&#8217;s color isn&#8217;t as heavy as gold, and is easier to pair with different outfits than gold.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Black Tights<\/strong>. Opaque or sheer, they winter-ize a dress, provides coverage, and adds a dash of sophistication. A must-have!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Blazer<\/strong>. A black blazer, cropped or not, can completely change the overall effect of an outfit &#8211; making it one of the most versatile and practical pieces. Typically the piece of a woman&#8217;s suit for work, the blazer goes beyond the office. It dresses up a graphic tee and jeans; adds sophistication to a mini dress; and plays up any plain ensemble. Do invest in at least one good jacket &#8211; it will be sure to last quite a while!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Leather Jacket<\/strong>. For that perfect, rock-inspired ensemble. And a warm coat.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Graphic Tee<\/strong>. For a bit of a fun touch. Whether you like cutsey, punk, vintage, band, etc. tee shirts, owning at least one is a playful way to add personality on a casual day. Sometimes we get tired of the same thing; wearing a tee shirt for a casual day is a great way to change it up: pair it with a blazer and jeans, a vest and denim, or <a href=\"http:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/how-to-dress-up-a-t-shirt\/\">tucked into an adorable skirt<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3\/4-sleeve <\/strong><strong>Top\/Sweater<\/strong>. The most sophisticated cut ever; a tee is too casual, as are long sleeves.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Butterfly Sleeved Top<\/strong>. Half of my closet must consist of these types. I find them chic, comfy, and feminine. AKA the batwing top, though butterfly sounds much more appealing to me. They&#8217;re the dressier version of the tee.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Lace Camisole<\/strong>. Yes, they can be worn around the house as pajamas or beneath a tee of some sort for added warmth. But when used as a layering tool for tees so that a bit of lace pops out, it adds an element of sexiness and dimension. Or wear it beneath a black blazer for a sexy, formal date. Chic, sophisticated, and demurely alluring.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Little Black Dres<\/strong><strong>s<\/strong>. It&#8217;s inevitable, unavoidable, inescapable. A must. A hemline just above the knees is the perfect length for dressing down or up!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1117\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/the-basics\/love-is-treason\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/love-is-treason.jpg?fit=595%2C471&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"595,471\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"love-is-treason\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/love-is-treason.jpg?fit=595%2C471&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1117\" title=\"love-is-treason\" src=\"http:\/\/lacouturiernyc.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/01\/love-is-treason.jpg?resize=450%2C356\" alt=\"love-is-treason\" width=\"450\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/love-is-treason.jpg?w=595&amp;ssl=1 595w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/love-is-treason.jpg?resize=300%2C237&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Black Skirt<\/strong>. Because the possibilities with a single black skirt (whether a pencil skirt, pouf a la Proenza Schouler, etc.) are endless. A feminine blouse or graphic tee tucked makes for such a sophisticated outfit.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tailored Shorts<\/strong>. The cuffed hems with a pretty button make fitted short-shorts sophisticated. And they seriously elongate the legs when paired with kitten heels or pumps. One of my favorites!<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Heels<\/strong>. A pair of great heels make the woman, so they say. But I beg to differ: it makes the outfit, and helps the woman with a bit of a hip-swinging, men-entrancing gait. Most of my shoes are black, as they truly are the most versatile and practical: 3.5 inch pumps, boots, &amp; a kitten heel sandal.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Flats<\/strong>. Every woman needs a break from heels; so for that shopping spree, wearing flats would be most comfortable. I&#8217;d suggest \u00a0black and\/or white \u00a0ballet flats &amp; flat, leather boots, knee high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/lacouturiernyc.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/01\/black-shoes.jpg?resize=449%2C333\" alt=\"\" width=\"449\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cocktail Rings<\/strong>. So perhaps I&#8217;m biased because I have a mild obsession with them, but they are a key piece in making any outfit glamorous. They don&#8217;t necessarily have to be expensive; as Coco Chanel said, costume jewelry is a must.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Scarves<\/strong>. They&#8217;re the epitome of classiness and versatility. Worn in a myriad of ways and knots, they provide warmth and color to a more basic outfit; I love knitted, silk, and satin ones &#8211; they add a bit of detail and texture to the tee-and-jeans outfit.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Floral Print<\/strong>: Easiest worn in the form of a dress, a floral printed dress in a light fabric is more versatile than it&#8217;s accredited for. In the spring &amp; summer it can be worn by itself with a light cardigan and a pair of espadrilles\/pumps\/sandals depending on the occasion. In the colder months, pairing it with a dark cardigan cinched with a belt, opaque tights, and stacked heels adds color to a winter-washed wardrobe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Belt<\/strong>. A wide one to cinch at the waist (it does wonders in tummy-hiding!), and a thin one to add detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">. \u00a0 . \u00a0 .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So begin with these items; they act as the foundation and blank canvas. Personalize it with a bit of you, whether it be with an eclectic cardigan or Carrie-worthy hairpiece. Make it yours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">xoxo,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">La C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Friday, darlings! I do hope you&#8217;re having a wonderful week; but if it&#8217;s been a bit stressful like mine, at least it&#8217;s quite the relief to know that the weekend is near! I received an email earlier this week from Shamora &#8211; a fashionable girl, but in a bit of a rut: I LOVE FASHION! I really do, and I have an eye for all things fabulous. I help all my friends get dressesed. 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