1. iconic accessories:

think Hermes/Chanel/YSL. A staple bracelet, vintage necklace,or “it” shoe is a must.

2.  fabulous flats:

i always find that a demure ballet flat is a sweet way to complete almost any outfit- from menswear inspired looks to black tie goddess gowns. while lanvin flats and the perfect little blue boxes they come in dominate my wardrobe, i always delight in frugal finds from unlikely designers such as H&M and Banana Republic. my new favorite find are the super comfy slippers from sue london, coming in a myriad of colors and with relatively affordable prices when compared to any coveted lanvin pair, they are the perfect addition to any closet.

SPLURGE: Lanvin, $500-$800 a pair

STEAL: Sue London, $175 a pair

3.  the perfect fit:

living in laid back santa barbara lends a lot of freedom to dress casually, even for the most dedicated fashionista.  therefore, many days are spent rotating my elaborate denim collection. from boyfriend jeans to jeggings, retro 70′s throw backs to denim trousers, the key to any denim based outfit is finding jeans that fit just right. this is definitely a wardrobe staple worth splurging {investing} on, and here are some of my tried and true favorites.

J Brand lightweight love story jeans, $179.00

goldsign cropped boyfriend jeans, $209.00

paige verdugo contrast legging in twilight, $158.00

current/elliot boyfriend cutoff short in sugar destroy, $188.00

4.  ghetto gold nameplates:

ever since carrie stepped out with what would become her own wardrobe staple, i have worn a gold nameplate spelling out my own moniker.  now older, in love, and living with my wonderful boyfriend, i find that my {morgan} necklace has taken a hiatus, now replaced by my two finger ring spelling out the abbreviated surname of my {live-in}.

for your own piece of ghetto fabulousness, visit: personalized boutique

5. partner in crime:

with my best friend living 3,000 miles away in bustling manhattan, and my boyfriend working hard, i often find myself with my baby english bulldog by my side.  whether shopping, perusing farmers markets, traveling to LA, or blogging, he’s always there. by far the best fashion accessory i’ve purchased yet: