I get asked a lot, ” What is the one thing I should have in my closet?” and I always respond: clothes. There is no one thing you should have, but there are basics you need to build a great wardrobe. Ask any experienced stylist and they will pretty much give you the same answers across the board, it will vary only seasonal. These basic ten pieces will stay in your closet forever. Remember that when you purchase basic pieces this is where quality counts, these are your investment pieces. Always take the following into consideration: What is your lifestyle? Are you a working woman or a working mother? Are you a student or a woman...

There is something so hauntingly seductive about the new silhouettes shown for Fall 2013. With a preponderance of leather, moto jackets, vests, studs, spikes and chains you would think more motorcycle gangs,  instead you see the beautifully feminine, fluid movements of the garments surrounding these tough biker looks on the runways of  Fall’s New York’s Fashion Week. Take a look at Chanel or 3.1 Phillip Lim’s  runway collections to see what I mean.   Chanel Fall 2013 Runway. Photography by Mikael Jansson. Styled by Edward Enninful March 2013 3.1 Phillip Lim FAll RTW 2013 Snake,ostrich and leather bag. Photo Image...