One way to make your first purchase of the new year really count is to select a classic, versatile piece that really shocks your wallet with its affordable price. We’re drooling over this fabulous blazer, which brings to life your most basic of basics and manages to work a fair amount of a chic snake print into your look without going overboard. A slight slouch gives it a cool, relaxed feel. Perfect all around!$69 at piperlime.com
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It’s amazing what a bow can do - especially when it’s as wide and bold as this. It makes this sweet blouse just a bit more sophisticated than it would be otherwise, and its soft pink hue brings a pop of color to any look. Also in navy and black.


Introduce some radiant glamour to your basics with this dazzling cardigan. The heavy sequins along the neckline slowly fade to a more understated smattering, which gives the sweater an easy, wearable quality. It’s chic over a sleek dress, with a pair of crisp pants or even with jeans to shake things up a bit. Also in gray.
