Always Read the Tag

Top: The Limited  Skirt: The Limited  Necklace: Stella and Dot  Shoes: Via Spiga  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelet: Stella and Dot  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

I bought this shirt about a month ago and have been waiting for the weather to warm up before wearing it so I could wear it without a sweater. With warmer weather hitting the District this week, I decided it was the perfect time to debut this top. While getting ready for work, I noticed how many wrinkles were in my shirt, so I plugged in my iron to press out the wrinkles before I ran out the door. Important lesson: read the tag before ironing. Turns out, this shirt is only supposed to be used with a "cool" iron and a hot iron will definitely burn a hole in the shirt. Luckily… the hole is at the bottom and you can't tell when it's tucked in. But I definitely learned my lesson: Always read the tag! Whoops!

Classic Pencil Skirt

Top: Mossimo Similar Style  Skirt: The Limited  Scarf: Ann Taylor Similar Style  Watch: Michael Kors  Shoes: Jessica Simpson  Glasses: Coach

When the weather is humid and rainy, I feel like I lose a lot of my creativity in the mornings. I would prefer to just be in sweats, watching movies and not leaving the couch. Because I do not have that luxury, I decided to wear a classic: a black pencil skirt. Black pencil skirts are such a great staple item in every closet because they go with everything. They can dress up a plain shirt (see above) or create a classic look with a suit. They can be worn so many ways and flatter every body type.

What are some staples you can't live without?