When I first started sharing this top (late spring last year!), I was definitely met with some exasperation over the price point. Now, I’ve never claimed to be a budget-friendly content creator (we all know I love contemporary and designer styles!), but even I know $790 for a tube top is wild! To be fair, I ended up snagging it during the Matches Fashion liquidation sale and actually only spent $395 on it. But as that quickly sold out, I was left linking it full price at other retailers. I’ve now been wearing this top for over a year, and I can confidently say it would have been worth every single penny to pay full price for it! It quickly became the ultimate statement staple in my wardrobe – I truly think I’ve worn it once a week since I purchased it!
It’s just one of those next level neutrals that works with *everything*. It’s been such a great go-to whether I’m wearing sneakers and shorts on a hot day, or dressing up a pair of jeans with heels for a night out! It looks amazing as a stand-alone piece, but also makes an impact under all kinds of jackets and blazers. I’ve also received countless compliments on it every time I put it on, which certainly doesn’t hurt! This top is the kind of wardrobe workhorse I’m always searching for – something basic, but not at all boring. Something incredibly versatile, but effortlessly chic and fresh!
I’ve recently added a couple of other items to my closet that feel of a similar caliber I wanted to share. These jeans for example – I found them during an in-store event at the Luisaviaroma boutique in SoHo and fell madly in love with the color! I have so many great pairs of jeans in shades of blue, white, gray and black, but the beige feels unexpected and oh so elegant. I’m really into wide leg looks these days, and this style nails it with a nipped in, high-waisted silhouette for a flattering cut. The icing on the cake is the eye-catching gold button closure! Who needs a belt when you’ve got a jewel on your jeans? In terms of sizing, these jeans are meant to be baggy – I personally preferred them fitted on me, so I went with the brand’s size 0 (which fits like a 2). If I wanted them baggier, I would’ve gone with the 1. More sizes available here!
Now onto item #2… I was not planning to buy a designer bag for the summer season, but while perusing Khaite’s new arrivals (as I often do), I discovered this beauty! I wanted it immediately, but decided to sit with it for a day or two. I posted a photo of it on my IG stories last week and my sister immediately responded “you need this bag” – I asked my mom what she thought, and she said “that bag is so you”! That was all the encouragement I needed… it didn’t take much! I ordered it and the bag arrived two days later. The Livia is a compact bucket bag in powder suede, featuring clear crystals embellishments throughout. The powder color is a super soft beige – not quite blush, but not as camel as it looks in the photos on the Khaite website. You can see a more accurate color in this video review I posted on Instagram Friday! The combination of the soft neutral hue and the eye-catching crystals is absolutely stunning – I cannot wait to wear it!! Plus, it fits all the essentials for a night out – my card case, iPhone, keys, sunglasses, lipstick and gum. I’ve already doused it with this suede protector spray, so hopefully that’ll help me keep it clean for a long time!
Shop more next level neutrals I’m loving right now below!
STRAPLESS MIDI DRESS // FLAT SANDALS // CROPPED TANK // PEPLUM TOP // JEANS // STRAPLESS MINI DRESS // SWEATER // STRIPED SHORTS // BLACK HANDBAG // ILLUSION BODYSUIT // CALF HAIR MARY-JANE FLATS // EMBELLISHED SUEDE BAG // SUNGLASSES // SNAKESKIN SANDALS
