The Challenge:“Dress Up Your Basics”
Jeans and a tee is a classic outfit starter. Depending on what you layer over this basic pairing, you can change style and feel of the entire look. This is your chance to show your personality and your creativity.
For this challenge, start off with a jeans and tee basic look (it can be any style or color) and dress it up to show off your personal style with accessories, jewelry, and whatever you’d like to add.
I was actually pretty excited about this one, my basic “uniform” is jeans and some kind of top so I did have a bunch of ideas going in my head, but I wanted to kind of just keep in simple and stick with one “look”.
Here is my basic white T and jeans look:
T-shirt: H&M XS
Jeans: Gap Jean Leggings 00R – OF COURSE! 
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(here)Boots: Me Too size 7
(As an aside my hair isn’t chopped off, it was behaving badly so it went up in a ponytail – not the best look for me unfortunately!)
There are so many ways to dress of a simple outfit like this – scarves, jewellery, sweaters, jackets etc. It’s the perfect base to start any outfit on!
I decided to go with jewellery and a blazer. BUT I thought I would go a little “extra” and throw on some “night time” jewellery and a pretty clutch:
Jewellery: Avon (2 necklaces layered)
Clutch: Banana Republic gift from ML of Twenty York Street
To dress it up even further, a blazer always does the trick!
Blazer: Mexx XS
I wish I had found a pair of earrings to go with this outfit, but I felt the ones I had were either too small or too dangly and were competing with the necklace.
I think this outfit is good enough for a night out on the town (if I ever had a night out on the town Ha!).
What do you think?
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@Petite in the City Lor, this is pretty much “outfit” too – probably less sparkly necklaces and my regular purse though
@aliciafashionista Awww thanks Alicia
@Tiffany – I am Style-ish Thanks Tiffany! means so much coming from you!
@featherfactorthanks so much for the comment AND the compliment
@Callandra
@BanhannasHanna, it IS pretty light! At least in the front, that’s where most of the highlights are and it looks lighter b/c I have my hair tied back
@Jen HaHADressy necklaces are the best aren’t they?
@Angeline merci!
@N Thank you!
@ErinAvon has DEFINITELY changed! I seriously love most of the jewellery, I have strangers come up to me and tell me they love my jewellery
@Heather Thanks, I appreciate it!
@Emmy Was definitely going for classy, yay!
@TigerLilyI would LOVE to visit Indonesia…sigh…one day!
@Shen Dove Thank you sooo much!
@PetiteAsianGirl LOL – yup a definite petite favorite aren’t they?
@Kiki Thank you, thank you Kiki! This was a fun challenge
@Slayerbabe The necklaces are fun aren’t they? and of course that amazing clutch!
@Elle Definitely not much colour going on in this one. I guess the “bling” was enough for me
@Mae Lu Thank you for your comment! I’m slowly starting to build a collection of blazers
@fashionforteens haha, yes we did have really similar looks for the challenge
@Kimberly That’s what I loved about this challenge – it’s amazing what small little change can completely transform an outfit!
Great way to dress up a white tee – totally something that I would wear. Great job
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i love this outfit! It’s definitely something I would wear. Great accessories and your boots are so cute!
Love how you styled it with a boyfriend blazer, you look great
This is really similar to something I might wear on a regular basis! Actually I was thinking of wearing something like this to a conference this weekend! I love the necklaces too!
-Lor
Elaine…the Gap legging jeans made SO many appearances in this round of PFC! Lol, I think I counted 5 so far but may have lost count. I love them on you, especially worn in your final look. That clutch from ML is SO cute! It looks more expensive than BR. You are ready for a night on the town for sure.
Yes, this outfit is totally appropriate for a night on the town. I think the necklace is perfect. It’s statement enough with a plain white t-shirt. Dressing up your basics never looked so good!
I love the way your necklaces and clutch look with your blazer, geat look!
Hi, thanks for your comment on my blog. You’re Indonesian too?! That’s great to hear
You should come visit Indonesia sometimes, it has many great places to visit 
And I love your style too, love the blazer + long necklace look, fabulous!
YURI
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I love the layering of the 2 necklaces!! That adds such a glam touch to the basic jeans and tee. I love a nice blazer with jeans also…it is such a classy look!
I love it!
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I love this look Elaine! I am always so surprised and impressed to see how chic your Avon accessories are
*whistles* Love the necklace!
Great look! I love it.
I like the dressy necklace! And, the blazer ties it all together nicely.
Jen Hemming and Hawing Again
Tiered necklace looks so awesome! For some reason your hair looks really light in these pictures. It looks great! The blazer really dresses up the outfit, and black was a classic choice.
Your arms look amazing in that tee Elaine…..Fabulous!
I really like this outfit! It’s simple yet classy. Your blazer and accessories definitely make the outfit!
Love this outfit! We’re both wearing the Gap jeggings in this challenge lol… and blazers. Blazers, necklaces, and booties and metallic clutches dress up any look so nicely!
Chic and polished. You really do rock blazers so well.
Only a few of the girls went kind of more edgy, but all the ones who did “blazer/polished/chic” looks all did such an amazing job.
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
I LOVE this outfit, blazers suit you so well and I like that it’s not *too* colorful and understated. Perfect!
You look great! Nice accessories
Ohhhh! I love the contrast with those beautiful necklaces and blazer! Very chic! xoxo kiki
Thanks for the necklace comments ladies! Definitely a couple of my favorite pieces
@The Little Dust Princess LOL yes it is, it’s essentially my basic uniform!
@Olyvia Thanks Olyvia – I miss you!!!!
@Stylepint Thanks for hosting Jess, the linky thing was a great idea!
@Leena Hey Leena, I got a new camera a while ago but I’ve been using flickr to upload so the picture quality is better. Also, I usually take my photos in the evening after work but these ones were done on a weekend when the sun was out so the lighting probably is better.
@B Thanks for the comment! Yes, now a white T doesn’t have to be boring
@PetiteXXS oooh, not sure about a tour! This is literally the only room in the house that is usually clean LOL!
Very cute and you look ready to go out and have fun! Like Kelly, I always forget to add a bag to my outfits (not that I have many to choose from anyway). I enjoy seeing more of your place btw… you should give us a tour one of these days!
Yay for white tees and blazers!!
LOVE the statement necklace.
first, did you get a new camera, or are you taking the picture under different lighting conditions? whatever it is, it really makes a difference in your pictures–they look great!
i also love your outfit, definitely something you can wear for a night out.
I love this outfit! The necklace is so bold but it’s well complimented by the black blazer. You look like you’re ready for Friday night! =)
I agree, a blazer is my go-to when I’m feeling underdressed or underaccessorized. I think the booties and jewelry really took this outfit up a notch. Love it!
love it! as i scrolled down the page, the outfit progressively became more chic and glam!
So pretty – I also love it! Particularly the necklaces – you’re giving me some good ideas
i love the fitted blazer and the layered necklaces. you’re definitely ready for a night out on the town!
cute & little
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elaine– that necklace makes such a difference to the outfit. i love it.
I love the blazer + tee combo! The outfit is reminiscent of what you wore on Saturday ; )
That necklace is awesome! It really completed the outfit. And I like how you added your bag to the outfit pics. I always forget to add a bag!
Don’t you just love blazers? I agree with everyone else… the necklace is hot. I want! Great outfit, Elaine!
You look great, Elaine. The necklace adds a perfect touch to this outfit. Great job!
I love the necklace! THIS is a great challenge outfit.
That is an awesome necklace….I love it!
Second Michelle’s comment about the necklace. I don’t usually wear jewellery, but I went on an H&M spree yesterday and bought a few to experiement with…didn’t use them in my pics. Took my pics on Monday!
Gorgeous!
That necklace is wonderful!!!