Five easy pieces: This season's staples for your wardrobe

Every girl needs them: Five pieces that work well together for work and play, but more importantly, they also work well and play nice with everything else in your wardrobe.

1. The Cardigan This season the cardigan breathes new life into your career wardrobe and revives your casual wardrobe. Wrap yourself in the luxurious cocoon of an oversized cardigan, or don a classic cardigan in animal prints or bold colors. Long in length and never short on sophistication, these styles pair perfectly with a pencil skirt for office chic, or your favorite jeans for the weekend.
2. The Pencil Skirt A truly timeless silhouette. When you are suiting up for the office, the pencil skirt remains a classically feminine choice. This season, experiment with menswear fabrics in unexpected colors and modern feminine silhouettes.
3. The Animal-Print Blouse Let your wild side roam free. Animal prints beg to be seen on ruffle-front georgette blouses. Mix animal prints and solid suiting pieces for a stunning look.
4. The Crinkled Tunic Create dimension in your ensemble by adding versatile layers that are definitely unexpected. Slim skirts or narrow leg pants partner well with a crinkled tunic for the office. Playtime is twice as nice when a crinkled tunic is paired with denim or leggings. Top it off with an oversized cardigan or a jacket to complete your look.
5. Anything purple Purple reigns supreme this season as the favorite color. Surround yourself in all the rich shades and tones from passionate purple and vibrant violet to pleasantly plum, lovely lavender and opulent orchid. Add a punch of color to any ensemble with a jeweltone tie-neck silk blouse or layers of necklaces and bracelets exploding with purple stones.