Today's inspiration photo is like an assault on my eyes, but I like it. I thought - hey, why not try toning it down, so I added nude pumps and left the pom poms off my blazer. That still felt a little wild, so I grabbed a basic tee with a light blue print that matches my jeans. Now I was happy and could see myself wearing it for a lunch meeting. And taking it a step further - the last one with sandals is even more true to real life and what you would find me wearing for errands.

Also, my shoe strategy: buy nude sandals that can be a casual replacement for nude pumps. The idea being that anything I normally wear with nude pumps, I should be able to slip on the sandals and have them match that outfit. What makes a sandal suited to replace a nude pump? I think two things: 1. There has to be some substance/weight to shoe - so a strap around the ankle, or a slight wedge. 2. The material has to be "dressy," so nude patent leather and gold accents is what I usually go for. All of the sandals below I think make great replacements - which pair is your favorite? Which version of today's outfit do you like best?

Jeans: Forever 21, $16

Blazer: H&M, $37 (similar, similar, similar)

Blue shirt: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $20 (similar, similar)

White shirt: Gap, $3 (similar, similar)

Heels: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32 (similar, similar, similar)

Flats: Dolce Vita c/o DNA Footwear, $65

Purse: Ann Taylor, $30 (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4