I love hardworking basics–not only do they look good and fit well, they allow me to mix and match most of the items in my closet. From all my years of shopping, I’ve realized that these are always worth the investment and I don’t mind paying a little extra to get quality pieces. These ones from Joe Fresh are just what I had in mind–I’ve already used them many times since this shoot and will continue wearing them for many weeks and months to come. This leather backpack from Rebecca Minkoff is a favorite, as well as these sandals from Alexander Wang.