.: Statement Blazer

No wardrobe should be without some personality. The best way to do this is to find a functional, yet stylish jacket to finish off your look. This jacket should be versatile; something that you can throw on with jeans as well as be a piece that can be worn to the office. The amount of use an item has in your wardrobe indicates how much you should spend. If you see an item having tremendous versatility in your wardrobe, don't be shy, plunk down the dough.

I love the lavender ruffle sleeve 'Vouvary' blazer from Tara Jarmon at bluefly.com. It's basic in shape with a great novelty touch. Throw it on with jeans or pump up a basic work outfit with a little flare.

Metallic is hot for spring and the wonderful metallic taupe cropped linen blazer is the perfect accent to finish a look. Though it looks limiting, silver metallic works like a neutral and complements any color that you want to wear with it.

Denim is a must have in the closet and the denim tux blazer from Diesel at BlueFly.com is great because it isn't your basic denim jacket yet still fills the denim jacket need in your wardrobe.

Tara Jarmon lavender ruffle sleeve 'Vouvary' blazer

Walter metallic taupe cropped linen blazer

Diesel faded blue denim blazer jacket, $174.

.: Tan Shoes

This staple surprises many women until they purchase a pair of tan shoes and realize just how much of a wardrobe standard a tan shoe can be. I especially encourage you career gals to get yourself a pair. Not sure how to wear? Tan shoes, when worn with bare legs and a skirt can make your legs look longer and leaner. This color shoe also adds a level of elegance and sophistication to an outfit that other shoe colors can't match. Wear this color shoe with any colored bottom from tan to black and go from middle management-looking to executive level.

I like the Landry by Calvin Klein available at Onlineshoes.com. These elegant, yet sexy mules look great with jeans, skirts, dresses and any tailored-pant color.

The Sahara-NC by Delman - available on Zappos.com - is the perfect day to evening shoe. For work, an evening out or a lady-like brunch, these shoes fit the bill.

The "Place" pump by Franco Sarto at Zappos.com is classic yet modern and can make your look go from cubicle to corner office.

Calvin Klein Landry

Delman Sahara-NC

Franco Sarto 'Place'

.: Basic Crisp White Shirt

No wardrobe should be without the basic white shirt. Buttoned up, layered over a lacy cami, tied closed, or even wrapped with a brooch, everyone needs a white shirt. Once your basic, white shirt has lost its appeal, don't toss it. Instead, delegate it to your beach clothing pile. A crisp white shirt over a bathing suit is much sexier than a dumpy beach cover up.

If investing in the classics is your thing, then check out Classiques Entier's Tonal Stripe Shirt available at Nordstrom.com.

If you are looking for something a little less classic, try the Kenneth Cole Reaction White Cotton Lace Blouse available at smartbargains.com.

Classiques Entier Tonal Stripe Shirt

Kenneth Cole Reaction White Cotton Lace Blouse

.: Statement Handbag

The statement handbag is the quickest way to liven up a basic outfit. Ditch the boring bags and go for personality. Remember statement does not have to mean non-functional. You can have both style and function in one bag.

The Brynne Large Corseted Shoulder Bag by Kooba at eLUXURY.com is a great basic that has some punch. The color of the bag complements any color that you choose to wear from black to brown as well as denim and fresh summer khaki. You'll carry this bag wherever you go.

Tod's Carey Media handbag is an investment, but one that you will want to have with you at all times. This versatile color will never go out of style. You can also find this one at eLUXURY.com.

If black is your bag color of choice, check out the Tignanello Newport Zip Pocket Satchel available not only in black, but a variety of colors, at ebags.com. You can make a statement without breaking your budget.

(You can find Kooba, Tod, and lots of other great handbags at eBay, too)

Kooba Brynne Large Corseted Shoulder Bag

Tod's Carey Media

Tignanello Newport Zip Pocket Satchel

.: Large Wrap Scarf

The pashmina may be an old trend but the large wrap scarf is something that every wardrobe should have. This item can be used as a wrap, can be wound around your neck to complement your coat or jacket and can also keep the chill away on an early spring evening.

Add some spice to your wardrobe. Instead of a boring black, go for a pop color like the Portolano Nepalese Cashmere & Silk Pashmina Wrap in purple at smartbargains.com. Use color to punch up a more neutral look.

The stunning Tissue-Weight Cashmere Wrap at Nordstrom.com keeps the chill away on a cool evening. Or wear it as the perfect finishing piece at a formal event.

If you're looking for something with a little pizzazz, check out the Elizabeth Gillett black embroidered wool wrap scarf at bluefly.com. This little novelty can make a simple outfit look sensational.

Portolano Nepalese Cashmere & Silk Pashmina Wrap

Tissue-Weight Cashmere Wrap

Elizabeth Gillett black embroidered wool wrap scarf