As someone who steers clear of trends most of the time, I am always keeping a look out for quality classic essentials at a great price, or a price I can at least afford if I save up. One essential item that I still do not have is a black leather jacket. So with Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale underway (running until August 4th), I was quite pleased to find La Marque’s leather jacket reduced to a price I am considering.

And since the theme of this week’s Splurge & Save Outfit is about classic wardrobe items that will last for years and seasons to come, I pulled together two looks that incorporated solely essential items that can easily mix and match with other items in one’s closet. Have a look . . .

~SPLURGE~

~Manolo Blahnik BB Pump leopard~

~Citizens of Humanity ‘Ava’ straight leg jeans~

~Theory Seamed Stretch Shell~

~Etro printed silk-chiffon scarf~

~Alexander McQueen biker leather jacket~

~SAVE~

~La Marque funnel neck leather jacket (available in purple as well)~

~NYDJ ‘Marilyn’ stretch straight leg jeans~

~Foxcroft long sleeve white shirt~

~Rachel Roy ‘Helene’ pump~

~Graphic print wool scarf~

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