{"id":1174,"date":"2011-05-30T19:19:29","date_gmt":"2011-05-31T02:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/?p=1174"},"modified":"2011-05-30T19:22:16","modified_gmt":"2011-05-31T02:22:16","slug":"mama-style-wardrobe-staples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/mama-style-wardrobe-staples\/","title":{"rendered":"{mama style} wardrobe staples"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Fashion fades, only style remains the same” ~ Coco Chanel<\/em><\/p>\n

Fashion is addictive, it’s seductive. It is easy to acquire fashion, to fill your closet only to find that in a few weeks or a few months the pieces you so carefully chose are looking tired and old; the sparkle isn’t quite as sparkly and the look quite clearly has come and gone.<\/p>\n

The real challenge in building your wardrobe is to focus not on fashion<\/strong>, but on your own style statement. What pieces are worth investing in to become the staples of a style to last a lifetime<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

While statement pieces and fabulous accessories are absolutely a must in developing your own style-savvy<\/strong>, here are my top 10 (admittedly somewhat basic) wardrobe essentials. These are the pieces you should invest in<\/strong> creating the groundwork for your wardrobe<\/strong>, taking you stylishly from pre-bump to baby and well-beyond.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Often overlooked, a perfect tee and crisp white button up can work wonders paired with statement accessories. Tee:<\/strong> T by Alexander Wang<\/a> White Button Up:<\/strong> Elizabeth & James<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fill these three categories of leg-wear and you’ll be set for almost anything! Dark Skinnies: <\/strong>Hudson ‘Triangle Stretch Skinny’\u00a0Relaxed Casual: <\/strong>Paige Premium Denim ‘Bentley’ Black Straight Leg:<\/strong> Michael Kors Straight Leg Ponte Knit Pants<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tailored Blazer:<\/strong> Cynthia Steffe ‘Ana’ Tuxedo Blazer<\/a> (check it out here<\/a> and here<\/a> on Britt + Whit!) Pencil Skirt:<\/strong> DVF ‘Marta’<\/a> Sweater: <\/strong>Vince ‘Checkerboard’ Sweater<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The little black dress<\/a> (who’s rise is rightly accredited to Coco Chanel) has become a “symbol of chic and sophisticated simplicity”. Every woman should own one. LBD:<\/strong> Alexander Wang<\/a> and Black Halo ‘Jackie’<\/a>. Pretty Little Dress:<\/strong> Modcloth, ‘Love of Language’<\/a><\/p>\n

See my top 10 shoe picks<\/strong> here<\/a> from an earlier edition of {mama style}<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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