Four fashion staples, eight new looks

Day to night, work to play – here's how to style up (and get more mileage out of) spring's best basics

By Photos by Alvaro Goveia; Makeup by Anna Nenoiu; Hair by Justin German; Manicures by Leeanne Colley

Updated November 2, 2012

Weekday: Crewneck sweater

Sunglasses $500, Cutler and Gross. Skirt, $175, Lundstrom. Clutch, $20, H&M.

Under $100: Sweater, $85, J.Crew. Ring, $55, Banana Republic.

Weekend: Crewneck sweater

Dennis Merotto jacket, $695, ReiaStudio. Shirt, $325, Pink Tartan. Michael Bracelet, $125, Michael Kors. Shorts, $198, Judith and Charles.

Under $100: Sweater, $85, J.Crew. Belt, $12, George.

Beauty notes: Brighten your nails with a shocking citrus shade. China Glaze nail colour in orange knockout, $8, Beauty Supply Outlet.

Day: Bright pants

Pants, $325, Pink Tartan. Sweater, $299, Autumn Cashmere.

Under $100: Necklace, $60, belt, $20, shoes, $30, all Gap. Clutch, $20, H&M.

Night: Bright pants

Pants, $325, Pink Tartan. Tank, $420, J.Crew.

Under $100: Scarf, $90, Echo Design. Bracelets, $45 to $62, Banana Republic.

Beauty notes: Go for a bold lip in a hot hue. Bourjois Paris Sweet Kiss lipstick in fuchsia cosmopolite, $18.

Winter: Cardigan-style blazer

Blazer, $198, French Connection. Banjo & Matilda turtleneck, $595, Holt Renfrew.

Under $100: Flower pins, $29, Fashion Crimes. Skirt, $38, Old Navy.

Summer: Cardigan-style blazer

Blazer, $198, French Connection. Pants, shoes, $148, both J.Crew.

Under $100: Necklace, $74, t-shirt, $45, ring, $45, all Banana Republic.

Beauty notes: Add a feminine edge with a super-sleek pony, hot off the fall runways. John Frieda Full Repair Style Revival Heat-Activated Styling Spray, $15.

Work: Graphic pencil skirt

Skirt, $110, Banana Republic. Coat, $139, Gap.

Under $100: Shirt, $60, Esprit. Belt, $25, Banana Republic.

Play: Graphic pencil skirt

Skirt, $110, Banana Republic. Bag, $202, sweater, $122, both J.Crew.

Under $100: Bracelets, $20, H&M.

Beauty notes: Get glowing with a cheekbone-enhancing blush.

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