Fashion Cents- Build your wardrobe essentials

I heard a quote worth sharing while watching, "American Pickers".  Imagine that! While zoning out, watching the history channel at my parents house, a voice of reason says, "If you don't buy it now, next time you want it, it won't be for sale." Now I'm not purposefully trying to be a bad influence on your spending habits but the items you really love and want become what I call a  "must purchase". It's just learning to find the things you love and want at a low cost and having the strength to let go of the things that you only "sort of like and kind of want". I'll admit I am still working towards this goal, mostly for my husband's sake. :) One thing you can do to keep from spending your life savings on your wardrobe is to spend money on building the basics. If you have plenty of closet essentials, that can be worn with anything, you can afford to splurge here or there on the funky pieces that bring life to your look. Read on to see my list of essentials when building your style. If you're missing any of these, consider a "must purchase" and get to shopping ASAP. 

#1: Leather Sandals

#2: Boots 

#3: Fabulous-fitting jeans

#4: White T-shirt

#5: Comfortable camis

#6: Cardigans 

#7: Blazers

#8: Black heels

#9: Statement Necklace

#10: Versatile scarves 

If you need to find some of these "must purchases" start here...
To Save or to Splurge?

1. Leather sandals- Payless- 26.99

2. Boots- Madden Girl- $19.94

3. Fabulous Fitting Jeans- Ann Taylor Loft- $37

4. White T-Shirt- Forever 21- $9.90

5. Comfortable Cami (Not pictured) Forever 21- $3.50

6. Cardigan- Forever 21- $19.80

7. Blazer- Forever 21- $26.90

8. Black High Heels- DSW- $50

9. Statement Necklace- Forever 21- $9.80

10. Scarf- Forever 21- $9.80

Grand Total:$213.63

1. Leather sandals- Aldo- $60
2. Boots- Aldo- $80
3. Fabulous Fitting Jeans- Siwy- $228
4. White T-Shirt- Urban Outfitters- $24
5. Comfortable Cami (Not pictured)- Francesca's- $12
6. Cardigan- Anthropologie- $68
7. Blazer- Topshop- $135
8. Black High Heels- Vince Camuto- $99
9. Statement Necklace- Anthropologie- $42
10. Scarf- Topshop- $32
Grand Total: $780