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{Ralph Lauren Sweater, Forever 21 Plaid Midi Skirt, Burberry Trench, Salvatore Ferragamo Sunglasses, Cambridge Satchel Tote, Valentino Heels}

Today’s outfit is filled with some of my favorite pieces that I’ve had for years, like my prized Burberry trench and my beloved Valentino heels. Both items were splurges that are worth every penny in my book. I’ve also been collecting Ralph Lauren cableknit sweaters for over a decade, and I try to add at least one to my growing collection each season. Classic looks like this are my favorites because they never seem to go out of style. I could see myself wearing this same outfit from head-to-toe 10 years from now and still feeling good about it.

A plaid trench is a chic staple that can instantly upgrade even the most casual outfit. I acquired my Burberry trench from Bloomingdale’s back in 2012, but here a few current options that caught my eye…

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{Burberry Trench Coat, H&M Blouse, Levi’s Jeans, Chloe Handbag, Jimmy Choo Shoes}

As a personal style blogger and avid shopper living in the fashion capital of the US, I’ve constantly got clothes on the brain. I pride myself on being an equal-opportunity shopper and have treasured pieces from fast-fashion retailers like H&M, Forever 21 and Zara that I love just as much as my splurges from the 3 B’s: Bergorf’s, Barney’s and Bloomies.

High/Low dressing is pretty much a way of life for me, and a question I’m always asked is when to splurge versus when to save. While there are no hard and fast rules (because what would be the fun in that?!), as a general guideline there are 3 areas where I try to invest whenever possible.

#1 OUTERWEAR
Living in the Northeast, I can reasonably expect to wear a coat or jacket of some kind for at least 8 months out of the year. There’s nothing like a crisply tailored trench or classic peacoat in a rich fabric to make you look posh and put-together. I got this lightweight Burberry trench several years ago, and it still makes me feel just as chic as the day that I bought it.

#2 HANDBAGS
I fully admit to falling victim to the irresistible allure of the status bag. However quality, timelessness and durability are far more important to me than a designer label. Luckily, there’s a growing crop of midrange handbag designers rising on the scene that don’t force you to choose between a new crossbody and making this month’s rent.

#3 SHOES
The hustle and bustle of New York City keeps me constantly on my toes… literally! So a quality pair of shoes is a MUST at all times. Shoes are that finishing touch that can completely make or break an outfit, and this is one area where I rarely tend to skimp. I also look for quality leather and suede in classic silhouettes that will stand the test of time.