Kim’s Inspiration Calendar called for a classic white blouse yesterday.  I don’t own any solid white button downs, mostly because I rarely wore them when I did, so I chose to wear a white striped button down, since I think it evokes the same classic feel.  I decided to keep the outfit in the simple and classic vein, limiting the color palette to black and white with touches of red and grey.  In my opinion, you can almost never go wrong with that color palette.

I had been avoiding this blouse, mostly because I was afraid it would make me look like a cafeteria lady.  I think that the classy accessories (pearls, scarf, red shoes) I wore helped to keep from looking like I belong in a lunch line.

I love the simple yet put together feel of this outfit.  I think it also evokes a French sensibility, which is something I love to bring into outfits.  Simple, comfortable flats, a scarf tied around the purse, black capris, and pearls all have a decidely French feel to them, and I love it.

I think that simple and classic accessories make up a large part of my style.  While I love the occasional statement piece or accessory with a twist, in general I find myself drawn to the designs that never go out of style: sterling silver bangles, hoop earrings, a strand of white pearls.

Blouse: Express
Capris: Erik Stewart (thrifted)
Shoes: Born Codders
Purse: Morelle City Bag
Scarf: Vintage
Pearls: Coryell Design
Earrings: Gift from cousin
Bangles: Jill Popowich