A Picture Is Worth {No. 24}

By fashion contributor Mary.

This week's inspiration image is perfection. I'm a casual person, and I'm always looking for ways to wear basic pieces so that I come off looking more like an easy-going minimalist and less like I shop at Goodwill. (Not that there's anything wrong with shopping at Goodwill, but I don't think anyone wants to look like they shop at Goodwill.) The key with this outfit is sophistication, which she adds in her hair and makeup. Overall, it comes across very elegant. Très weekend chic. I love it.

Here's a more affordable version that I've put together for less than $100:

tote, $25.60 || sweater, $19.95 || jeans, $13.98 || sandals, $39.95

o p t i o n s

tote: for $17.95 || for $40 || for $57.99

sweater: one || two || three

jeans: from Forever 21 || from H&M || from JC Penney || from Old Navy

sandals: double buckle || gold strap || gladiator || gold bar detail

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