Found: Two Classic Keepers

The Leighton Leather Tote ($185) from Banana Republic and the Wedge Pump ($74.95) from Gap

It's often the simple things that are the hardest to find:  the perfect pair of jeans, a flattering black bather, a great white tee.  Though I often tell people to ignore that annoying practical voice in your head in favour of bright colour and feel-good finds, these two classic keepers will instantly elevate your wardrobe just a little.  The clean lines of this black leather bag will carry you through season after season, regardless of the It-bag du jour, while this classic wedge pump gives you height, elongates your legs and looks exactly like the YSL Wedge Pump for literally 1/10 of the price.  Yay!  I wore the black versions from Gap on my last CityLine appearance and everyone keeps asking me where I got my shoes.  YSL, of course ;)