classic cool

I'm always looking for classic pieces that will stay on-trend no matter what year it is, and my favorite thing about this outfit is that you could basically wear it at any point in the last twenty years, in just about any part of the country or the world, and you'd fit in just fine.

I almost never post photos in black and white, but since this outfit was heavy on the basics (the top is cream-colored and the jeans are classic faded denim), I thought it might be kind of fun. As a little photo-editing trick, I always ramp up the contrast to give the photos some additional drama.

Levi's was kind enough to give me a pair of their new CurveID jeans and I'm a little obsessed.  But, just note -- they vary a LOT depending on the wash (another pair in the the same size, cut and style didn't fit me even slightly) but this pair is basically perfect. I've been looking for a new go-to pair of jeans for a while, and these are definitely them.

And remember when jeans used to cost $60 or so, instead of the crazy $200+ that's become the standard? Levi's still do.

Madewell silk safari shirt, gifted Levis CurveID jeans, H&M cuff, gifted Raquelle Bianco bangle, Jessica Simpson wedges, gifted Rebecca Minkoff purse.