Style Chocolate Chip: Basics For Spring: Chambray Trouser Pants and Bright Tote

Friday, February 24, 2017 •

Happy Friday everyone!

If there is something that moves me is the excitement for the weekend. TGIF!

Today I am sharing a look that can easily be dressed up or down. These pants can be dressed up for the office during the week and dressed down for the weekend. I love that trouser pants can be so functional since they can easily be transitioned for different occasions.

For Spring I love how many styles can be layered together to create the perfect look depending on the day of the week. Today I opted for a casual look that is simple yet put together.

I tend to wear some of my favorite garments a couple times a week- no shame! It’s a way of simplifying my life when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. And, so I have a couple basic staples I usually have on rotation during Spring. It is just easier to mix and match certain basics.

Five pieces that are essential, in my opinion are: classic trousers, a basic tee, a colorful tote, a light sweater, and a pair of comfortable shoes. These pieces are so easily interchangeable and easily create Spring ready outfits. I adore the fabric of these pants since it looks like chambray. However, the silhouette is put polished and can is so functional. I paired them with a simple tee and light sweater and this tote for a pop of color. This bag is a soft light weight leather that has a classic slouchy design that I can’t wait to wear for the rest of Spring. However, during the week, to dress this outfit up all I need it to put on a blazer and a polished pair of heel and I am good to go- simple.

For Spring the weather can be so difficult to plan for. This year in So-Cal it has been colder than usual and it’s been raining more than any other year, that I can remember. So usually I plan outfits that have layers and can be functional all day. Most days I can get away with wearing just a tee with pants, but by the evening I always need a light sweater.

Anyhow, I’ve been grateful for the warming temperatures. I love more sunshine during the day and the longer day light hours. Especially during the weekend because I feel like I can get more done.