Smart fashionistas know they should always calculate Cost-per-Wear (CPW) when deciding if a potential purchase is a good value. For instance, a top quality winter coat might cost more initially, but it should wear much better and last for far more years than its inferior quality cousin. So what at first glance seems like the bargain choice could actually cost you more to wear over the long run. Get it? CPW is an especially important consideration for those pieces you use frequently. And one of those frequently used pieces that is often given too little attention is your wallet. It never ceases to amaze me when I see a totally chic gal decked out perfectly from head-to-toe pulling out a ratty old wallet from a designer handbag. So why not grab one of these fab vintage wallets with price tags that will leave quite a few extra bills to tuck in the billfold and lower your CPW to a few pennies a day? Just click the slideshow to see the selection.
Forget those standard rubber iPhone cases, I love the textured look of these Chilewich iPhone cases (via Oh Joy!). Chilewich worked with Griffin to create a robust case that also allows for quick docking and the signature basketweave vinyl textile looks like nothing else. Me likey!
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Statement jewelry has been experiencing an incredible resurgence, but nothing more so than the statement necklace. Celebrities like Eva Mendes and Anne Hathaway have shown how one dazzling piece of jewelry can really make a simple outfit spectacular. And believe it or not, statement necklaces are budget-friendly. They’re bold enough to stand on their own, so you can save some cash on other accessories. Start with an affordable piece like this one from The Limited.
Then, let the necklace do its thing. It’s supposed to make a statement, so dress simply so all the attention is on your necklace. A classic, unfussy sheath dress, leg-lengthening nude pumps and a smart, chic tote paired with your necklace makes the perfect, versatile look you can wear to work and beyond.
Tough Chain Statement Necklace, $39.50
Classic Sheath Dress, $130
Johnston & Murphy Julia Pump, $99
Tommy Hilfiger Reade Tote, $168
Shop more great statement necklaces, plus sheath dresses and oversize totes in our buying guides.
The holidays are gone, and the new year is here. In the last few weeks, we’ve attended holiday parties where we’ve received receipt-less gifts that we have no idea how to use. Not sure what to do with that scarf, for example? The wrong color? Tacky print? Scarves can come from the people in our lives who don’t know much about fashion, or ourselves. Remember it was the thought that counts, regardless of how much mindfulness was put into it. If only you could take those unwanted scarves and put them to good use. Scarves are actually the most functional piece of fabric. We have endless options when it comes to using our scarves: don’t want to wear it? Use it as a decorative piece for your home!
Check out some of these ideas:
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We’re always looking for new ways to look chic and warm during the coldest winter days. Take a cue from Cameron Diaz’s street style:
This soft, slouchy beret is a stylish way to keep the wind away.
This wool Devin cuffed peacoat is smartly structured, lined with Thinsulate, and on sale.
Capture the monochromatic look with this long, chunky gray scarf.
These skinny jeans are the perfect shade of dark denim, plus they have a bit of stretch so they’re comfortable, but you can still tuck your boots into them.
These quilted boots are so cool, you’ll get a ton of mileage out of them.
A perfectly distressed croc bag imitates Diaz’s effortless look–and has room for all your stuff.
For more, see our guide to ultra chic rain boots, the best skinny jeans, and handbags under $250.
