Happy Friday and welcome to the Fab Favorites Link Up! This month I’m doing lots of travel for work and when packing my suitcases (yes, there are multiple suitcases), it always makes me realize the style staples every woman needs in her closet. But it’s not just for travel, it’s for normal everyday life too – from a great white top, to a perfect clear-crystal statement necklace, black patent heels, stylish skinny jeans, a tailored blazer (J.Crew on sale, under $100) and a chic leather handbag.
Oh and of course, a long-wearing color rich lipstick goes a long way for instant glam! These staples are the basics you need to mix and match, creating outfits that are timeless and always stylish. What are your fashion must-haves for easy, effortless style that looks perfectly polished?
Travel Style – Fashion Must Haves: Crystal Necklace | YSL Lipstick #19 Fuchsia in Rage | J.Crew Blazer (on sale, under $100!) | J.Crew Chiffon White Top | Pave Stud Earring Set | J.Brand Dark Denim Jeans | Michael Kors Patent Heels (the comfiest heels I own, you could run in these!) | Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag (this is the bag I’ve carried almost every day for three years, it’s the best!)

This week I’m joined by two very fabulous Co-Hosts – Sofia from Stylishly In Love and Bertha from Chic in Academia. It’s always fun to discover new people and learn more about them, so I hope you enjoy meeting Sofia and Bertha – be sure to go and say a warm hello! If you’re interested in co-hosting, just email me for details. Remember… you can share anything – a previous post, or a post about your favorite things. Whatever takes your fancy!
Friday’s Fab Favorites Link Up:
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Great picks Lauren! I have very similar earrings to those and I just love them. Also, I adore Sofia from Stylishly In Love! She is so sweet!
Lauren xo
Sophisticated In Style
Love the J. Crew blazer!
Always great inspiration. The necklace is gorgeous! Thanks for hosting!! Have a great weekend!
I could not agree more with your picks being staples. It’s amazing how packing makes you narrow down to only what you must have. Hope your traveling is going well!
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Every single item on your list is a real must have and staple!! Love the shade of YSL lip stick..need to try one of theres on my next visit to Sephora or local Macy’s! Thanks for the link up Lauren! Have a great weekend!!
xoxo
Lauren thanks for hosting. The set is so stylish you! xo Sabina @Oceanblue Style
My kind of outfit– all fab picks! Thanks for the linkup, happy Friday!
Great link up!
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<3 Christina
I love all your basics … mine are very similar:) Have a great weekend!
Lauren that lipstick would totally match the t-shirt I’m wearing on the blog today! And just stop it with your persuasive powers of trying to get me to buy a Marc Jacobs bag. Stop it, stop it, stop it!!! Have a great weekend hun and thanks so much for hosting 🙂
Catherine x
I absolutely love the look you’ve put together! Those stud earrings are super cute.
I’ve heard amazing things about the YSL lipsticks! That color is gorgeous, I’ll have to try them out one of these days.
Jessi
http://www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com
Like the color of the lipstick! very lovely post 🙂
Kisses
Svetlana
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Hi Lauren, Love the choices. I have to slow down my purchases, but have gotten some steals from Poshmark and Ebay. Now I will take a break. BUT I love the color of the lipstick and the staple piece of the blazer. Have a great weekend
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please stop by, jess
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Lauren- LOVE those selections…love them all! Especially the lipstick and the dark jeans!
xoShannon
http://www.onestylshmom.com
Great staples. I think nude pumps and a pair of gold & silver hoops are great staples to have. Happy Monday…xo!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
I love your look. Its summery but put together and looks great on you! And the look of the head stylist– LOVE IT! Thank you for hosting!
Your skorts have to be the only one I have ever loved! I cannot stand skorts otherwise..LOVE this one…must get one!!Thanks for the link up..
xx