When a weekend outing calls for polish, a blazer and heels over an otherwise casual ensemble, do just the trick.

Blazer: Forever 21 (similar here)

Blouse: Love Culture (similar version here)

Necklace: Vintage (similar here)

Shoulder Bag: BCBG

Ring: Banana Republic

Skinny Jeans: Indi Custom

Peep Toe Pumps: Nine West (similar version here)

I love the sweet, vintage quality of polka dots…

and how they transform into something a bit more vixen-esque, when paired with a curve-hugging pencil skirt.

Blouse: Love Culture (similar here)

Collar Necklace: BCBG (similar here)

Ring: Antique

Box Clutch: BCBG (similar here)

Skirt: Vintage Dolce & Gabbana, Thrifted (similar here, under $30!)

Slingbacks: Franco Sarto

*Lipstick: MAC in Love Lorn

Contrast detail has an understated chic all its own.

But when you pair more than one two-tone color contrast, it’s pure, fashion-magic.

Blouse: Love Culture (similar here & here)

Earrings: Vintage

Watch: Michael Kors

Bag: c/o Coach

Skinnies: c/o Torrid

Flats: Nine West