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EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS Go-To Closet Brands

My tried-and-true

We all have brands we love, we rely on, we know that they’re good buys. I thought I’d share some of mine. What are yours?

Go-To Closet Brands

 

Helen Ficalora necklace
I’ve got the three initials for my husband, my daughter and me, and I wear it almost every day.

Eugenia Kim hat
If you’re going to wear a hat, wear one of hers.

Joie boho blouse
Effortless and versatile in chiffon, I wear mine day or night.

Gypsy 05 maxi dress
In Southern California, it’s a must-have!

James Perse white cotton blouse
Tailored comfort.

Vince cashmere sweater
Non-pilling cashmere in the simplest chic silhouettes.

Tom Ford “Jennifer” sunglasses
Instant celebrity cool.

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Just the right amount of demure allure in a bottle.

Missoni zig zag scarf
The brand-defining pattern, light enough for everyday.

 Louis Vuitton bag
Indestructible, goes with everything, and you know it will never go out of style = heirloom.

J Brand straight leg jeans
Super flattering and comfie, trust!

Tory Burch Reva flats
Totally worth the $$. I wore a pair all day at Disneyland(!) and was totally fine.

DVF wrap dress
Work, meeting, date, wedding, party…you name it, it works.

Agreed?? 

…xoxo

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Tamara, Bella Boho says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Agreed! Great picks. I stay away from traditional tie-die, but when it is two colors (NOT A DEAD HEAD RAINBOW) I love it. That Maxi is a must have!

    • that girl says

      April 14, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      I love their alligator tie-dye too…

  2. Kim Daniels says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Anything from JCrew these days, a Rachel Pally dress, a trench from Jil Sander and some of my fav Banana Republic tanks for layering.

    • that girl says

      April 14, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Totally!! But Rachel Pally is always too big/long for me, especially in the torso. You are lucky!

  3. kat says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Can I have your closet? :-)

    I don’t go anywhere without my Chanel sunglasses!

    • that girl says

      April 14, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      Yes I’ve heard they are great! I think my face is too small for them tho.

  4. emma says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    love and totally agree with all your choices!!! . . . love joie, j brand, gypsy and tory!
    xoxox
    E

    • that girl says

      April 14, 2011 at 2:20 pm

      J Brand’s are so great for moms. I was wearing them 2 months after my daughter was born and they made me feel so thin! I also have the cargo pants and I live in them on the weekends.

  5. Lonely Wife Project says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:46 am

    These are all so good! Must look into that necklace and those flats. My current closet obsessions: Michael Kors gold watch, white Zara blazer, and giant Marc Jacobs camel tote.

    • that girl says

      April 15, 2011 at 4:11 pm

      I’ve been hearing about the Michael Kors watches lately!

      Definitely try out the flats. Super comfie and they come in so many colors. I have two pairs and I wear them almost everyday!

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