After a wardrobe audit, you realize your favorite pair of jeans are worn out beyond repair, or your favorite black heel cannot be saved by your trusty cobbler, which means it’s time to take advantage of the January sales. ...
We all look forward to the January sales, but it’s hard to stay focused among the 70% off signs and free shipping offers. I’m here to help you navigate the super sales. Take this time to invest in forever pieces, wardrobe essentials and basics. I’ve...
I can’t shy away from a good quality basic, but sometimes a high price makes me think twice. That’s why the January sales are a great time to snag the once out-of-reach basics at a fraction of the cost. I scored this super soft Edun...
With winter in full swing and no sign of Spring, there is nothing I want to wear more than a chunky sweater. A chunky sweater might just be the best winter basic in your wardrobe. My favorite is a grey alpaca sweater from New York...
This year I started a new series on DeSmitten entitled Best of Basics, highlighting the basics that make a great foundation to build your forever wardrobe around. I’ve always been drawn to great basics and I tend to do a lot of research before investing...
I’m usually not one to go for high-waist denim styles, but this pair from Zara, made of raw denim, are the perfect pair. In an effort to get back into wearing blue jeans this year, I’ve tried a lot of options, but these seem to...
For those of us who can’t commit to print, a black and white striped shirt is the answer to our sartorial print prayers. I’ve tried on hundreds of striped tees of the black and white variety, and my two favorites – one short sleeve, one...
It’s been said that everyone’s wardrobe should be built on a strong foundation of basics. Some of us (myself included) have taken it beyond that and ended up with a closet made up primarily of basics. In an effort to guide you through the millions...
Every good wardrobe is built on a foundation of basics. Some take years to find (like the perfect tee) and others are like old friends who continue to hold a special place in your closet for years (like my black skinny jeans). As I begin...