Clearly a timeless classic, effortlessly pulled off by Jayma Mays from a few seasons back … One of my favorite go-to outfits for this summer, I just had to have my own take of it. Shopped my closet for the most basic of the basics (well maybe not the brogues but one-colored ballet flats should do). Opted for a slightly shorter skirt since longer lengths tend to make me look frumpy and grabbed a striped tank top to break the monotony of solid colors and make it summer-playful.

(TOP: Anchor Blue/ SKIRT: thrifted/ SHOES: New York, $9.99/BAG: thrifted from Goodwill / BELT: Forever 21/ ACCESSORIES: Owl earrings and ring set, F21, $5.99; Off-white bangles, Charming Charlie/ SUNGLASSES: Burlington Coat Factory)

Retro round frames

My favorite Brogues from my 2011 NY birthday trip

~Rhea