Blue Basic.

Something you need in your wardrobe: a few variations of the classic button down shirt. (Or maybe you call it a button up, an oxford shirt, etc.) A fitted version, a slouchy boyfriend version, and something in between. Be it crisp white or baby blue, a shirt like this is an easy way to add a little classic American style to a pair of skinny jeans and flats.

Kansas City was blessed with a warm front last week; think 70° days and actual sunshine. A definite spring tease before the snow returned over the weekend, but I’ll take what I can get in terms of nice weather in late January. Warm weather meant venturing out jacket-less in a button down and ankle-length jeans. To finish the outfit: a pair of tortoiseshell flats (seriously love these; bring ’em baaaaaack, JCrew!), high ponytail, and a leather crossbody.

ashley from lsr, blue button-up, ysl small universite bag, joe's jeans, jcrew tortoiseshell flats
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe’s Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here) // Saint Laurent bag // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, blue button-up, ysl small universite bag, joe's jeans, jcrew tortoiseshell flats
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe’s Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here) // Saint Laurent bag // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe's Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here) // Saint Laurent bag // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe’s Jeans // Saint Laurent bag // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here)
ashley from lsr, target button-up
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here)
ashley from lsr, blue button-up, ysl small universite bag, joe's jeans, jcrew tortoiseshell flats
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe’s Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here) // Saint Laurent bag // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, jcrew tortoiseshell flats, joe's jeans
Joe’s Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here)
ashley from lsr, ysl small universite bag
Saint Laurent bag // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here)
ashley from lsr, blue button-up, ysl small universite bag, joe's jeans, jcrew tortoiseshell flats
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe’s Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here) // Saint Laurent bag // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses
ashley from lsr, blue button-up, ysl small universite bag, joe's jeans, jcrew tortoiseshell flats
Target button-up (similar here and here) // Joe’s Jeans // JCrew flats (similar here) // Saint Laurent bag // Boutique necklace (similar here) // Ralph Lauren bangles // Ring c/o Gorjana (similar here) // BaubleBar earrings (similar here) // Ray-Ban sunglasses

Shop the look:

A good high + low mix in your closet is smart. You can stock up on basics at stores like Target and Gap (which are improving on design + quality all the time), and pick up a few luxe pieces here and there, like this gorgeous almost-marsala-colored leather Saint Laurent bag. (Or not– if designers aren’t your thing, that’s cool too. You don’t have to spend big bucks to be stylish.)

Linking up with Style Elixir, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas, A Touch of Tartan, I Do DeClaire, Bless Her Heart Y’all + 2 Cats & Chloe, Induffinitely Me, Mama and More, Sew Crafty Angel, Get Your Pretty On, Because Shanna Said So, For the Love of Leopard, Shopping My Closet, Design Life Diaries + Posh Pair, Pumps and Push Ups, The Mummy Chronicles, and The Pleated Poppy.

146 Comments

  1. I have been eyeing a similar YSL bag for a while now… I think I am going to finally take the plunge and invest in one myself come spring. A classic cross body is never a bad idea! xo, Amanda

  2. I love absolutely everything about your outfit. From the adorable YSL purse to your shirt. You look stunning! (and still obsessed with your hair)

    xo naomiinwonderland.com

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