How To Work A $20 Item Into Your Look

True style is all about the mix. An expensive high-heeled shoe worn with a pair of baggy Levi’s. A Gap shirt worn and a gown! An H&M cardigan with a sleek pair of skinnies.

Our point is, don’t be afraid to be you. Not everything has to be expensive, nor does it need to be trendy. Sometimes the simplest accessories are the ones that shine the brightest.

The image here is a study in high-low. An inexpensive hat from Old Navy is the perfect accouterment to a lace coat by Honor. Meanwhile, mixing Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane with Forever 21 is even more badass than spending $500 on crystalized tights.

Find the things that you love and wear them well.

Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Lulu Mini Dress in Black Viscose and Silk Velvet, $7,990, www.ysl.com

Chloe, Jacquard Capelet, $3,150, www.saksfifthavenue.com

Forever 21, Fishnet Tights, $5.80, www.forever21.com

Kmart, Ladies Watch, $9.99, www.kmart.com

Vintage Gianni Versace Ring courtesy of Depuis 1924, Price Upon Request, www.depuis1924.com

Vintage Gianni Versace Silver Chain Necklace with Safety Pin courtesy of Depuis 1924, $2,800, https://www.depuis1924.com

Vintage Gianni Versace Clear Medusa Motif Bracelet courtesy of Depuis 1924, $1,300, www.depuis1924.com/

Valentino, FW 2014, Black Long Sleeve Crepe Couture Dress w/ Red Calf Leather Floral Collar, $4,390, www.valentino.com 

Honor NYC, White Lace Coat, Price Upon Request, www.honornyc.com/

Bongo, Silver Midi Rings, $9.99, www.kmart.com/

Vintage Chanel Necklace courtsey of Depuis 1924, Price Upon Request, www.depuis1924.com

Old Navy, Floppy Felt Fedora in Black Jack, $18, oldnavy.gap.com

K-Mart, Ladies Watch, $9.99, www.kmart.com

Fallon, Linda Pearl Palm Cuff, $165, www.fallonjewelry.com

Photography Nadya Wasylko
Models Tabitha Pernar, Logan Patterson
Style Erin Walsh
Hair Yukiko Tajima
Makeup Kajsa Svansberg