Spring Blazers: Emily's Look

It goes without saying that a black blazer is a basic wardrobe essential - I have to confess that I own a few and wear them on a quite regular basis. To avoid looking like I'm wearing the exact same outfit every day (which admittedly happens more than it should), I usually go for pieces that have details that make them subtly unique. This blazer is a great example of such a find - the color, cut, and material are all classic, but the puffed shoulders with slightly structural folds add an interesting (and, in the words of my fiancé, "Lady-Gaga-esque") touch. While this piece (available in stores now at Zara!) is great for the office, I also love it for going out paired with a short dress (or in this case, a romper) and heels.

Blazer: Zara

Romper: H&M

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Watch: Michael Kors

Shoes: Forever 21

Color: Emily's Look - Bright Accessories!

Despite my apparent color-phobia, when the weather turns warm I always like to experiment with a few brightly hued pieces - it just feels right. Luckily, my neutral-esque wardrobe is the perfect backdrop for colorful accessories, and in particular my favorite accessory of all time, THE SCARF. Rarely do I leave home without one wrapped around my neck, stuffed into my bag, tied around my hair, etc. They can be an absolute lifesaver in the city, where constant temperature transitions from the hot, stickiness of the subway to the excessive air-conditioning of my office keep me wrapping and unwrapping all day long. This hot-pinky-orange scarf adds a nice splash of color paired with a black blazer, dark jeans, and a few subtly metallic accessories. Maybe I'm not afraid of color after all... ;)

Scarf: Gap

Blazer: Zara

Jeans: J Brand

Flats: Steve Madden

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

T-Shirt: J Crew

Necklace: H&M

Ring: Club Monaco

Earrings: Forever 21

Color: Emily's Look

While E. tends to stick to neutrals (her closet is a sea of gray, white, taupe, black & navy), a few highly-pigmented pieces do make their way into her wardrobe every now and then.  Case in point, this "hot coral" cardigan she scored from the Gap for $.01 (no joke - there was some kind of labeling error but the very sweet cashier insisted that he had to charge what the register told him - ha!).

Cardigan: Gap. Tank tops: Club Monaco & American Apparel. Shorts: H&M. Sandals: Sam Edelman. Necklaces: Gorjana, By Boe, H&M, Forever21. Bracelets: Elma Blint, Gorjana. Watch: Michael Kors. Clutch: Alexis Hudson. Handbag: Foley & Corinna.