BLACK VELVET

Back in my favorite not-so-basic basics:) You know me, I'm a sucker for details! Never a fan of anything plain, I always look for those special little extras that add a bit of charm and character, and make everyday favorites even more special. These velvet, high-rise, button-front jeans are my favorite discovery as of late! 

I actually got them to wear to a Holiday party coming up next week, but as usual, just couldn't resist  breaking them out a bit early:) Completely and totally obsessed with everything about them from fit and super comfy, stretchy fabric to exposed button detailing on the front! Oh, and the mini front pockets... don't get me started on those! Just too cute for words!

Obviously they pair beautifully with a nice, cozy sweater, yet they look just as good dressed up with a matching velvet blazer and a pair of heels for a night out or a Holiday party for example! You know me, I love finding those items that transition from day to night with ease and pair with everything from casual to dressy and everything in between!

7 FOR ALL MANKIND The Skinny velvet jeans & cozy wrap sweater in black and white stripe | CHANEL Boy flap bag in perforated leather | LOEFFLEL RANDALL Rosa loafers | DIOR So Real 48mm sunglasses | TIFFANY & CO Atlas open ring

WELL SUITED

Yet another one of my outfits comprised entirely of current favorites! Love this Kooples suit for it's ability to go from day to night and pair with just about any shoe style imaginable from sneakers to sky-high heels. As with all Kooples pieces, it's impeccably tailored and so comfortable it's easy to forget you're wearing a suit! Love that! The other obsession du jour is the super fun Anya Hindmarch Smiley backpack I got while I was in Paris! Basically a perfect bag to wear with any casual outfit, I  also love the way it downplays ensembles when paired with dressier or tailored pieces! Oh, and the leather stickers... One word! OBSESSED!!!! I've gotten a few so far, but planning to expand my collection even more:) And by more, I mean of course I'm planning to get them all... Hopefully I don't run out of room on that backpack:)

THE KOOPLES one-button stretch wool smoking jacket & stretch wool pants | ADIDAS Superstar sneaker | ANYA HINDMARCH Smiley leather backpack, leather eye stickers, Phwoar leather sticker & Pointing In leather sticker 

DENIM DAYS

My love for not so basic basics continues. Currently, I am on a high-waisted skinny jeans high, because, well... because they pair so beautifully with anything from crop tops to tucked in lose-fitting soft tees. I am so addicted, I've been buying them in every color imaginable, but the black pair I am sporting in this post is my favorite by far. Today, I paired them with another favorite, i.e. the super soft hi-lo v-neck tunic. As I have mentioned before, basic is not in my DNA. And so I always look for something a little more special and what makes this tunic special is that exaggerated deep-v front. Lately, I've been paring it with caged bralette tops in either white or black. Love how casually sexy it looks as it slides off the shoulder to reveal a bit of the bralette strap. You know me, I'm all about the details... :)

EXPRESS One Eleven Hi-Lo hem tunic, caged back bralette { similar here & here } & mid-rise black jean leggings | STUART WEITZMAN Lovefringe suede sandals | ILLESTEVA Boca mirrored sunglasses { in blue here } | CHANEL Boy flap bag in perforated leather | WANDERLUST & CO Trio Stack ring set