The $2,000 Budget

The $2,000 Budget

Mostly I dress in black. But I'm also really into white and rich, true red. I like a sleek, clean effect in clothing and accessories.

From top to bottom:
I can't get enough of the brightly colored fishing boats in Sicily and of the overall simplicity of the Italian way of life.

Lanvin was all about power dressing. The sharp shoulders are a throwback to the '80s, but in a way that's right for now.

The book Christian Louboutin made me smile when I opened it. He has such a playful way of looking at fashion.

-Leah Karp, Accessories Director

Joie

I would throw this on every day with gold jewelry. It's great for work or weekend.

Silk blouse, Joie, $198;

saks.com.

Current/Elliott

Literally the perfect jean. Incredibly soft and the exact blue I'm always looking for.

Denim jeans, Current/Elliott, $214; 415-928-3615.

Adina Reyter

This ring has a good weight to it, and I like the boho feel of the serpent.

Brass ring, Adina Reyter, $45;

adinadesign.com.

C. Wonder

Normally I have a purse the size of a weekend bag, but this is my season to simplify. I only want to carry enough to fit in a clutch.

Faux-leather clutch, C. Wonder, $28;

cwonder.com.

Lip Cuff

A lip cuff is unexpected-I love it. I'll mix mine with a bunch of plain gold bangles for a hit of color.

Enamel and brass cuff, Nora Kogan for St. Kilda, $325;

stkildajewelry.com.

Old Navy

Thong sandals are my go-to. They're comfortable, and they flatter your feet.

Synthetic sandals, Old Navy, $20;

oldnavy.com.

H&M

This simple white dress gives you tons of options for accessorizing.

Cotton dress, H&M, $60;

hm.com for stores.

J Brand

I chose these coated black jeans because they look like leather-at aquarter of the price.

Coated denim jeans, J Brand, $227;

jbrandjeans.com.

Monrow

This T-shirt is made of supersoft cotton. It feels like it's beenwashed 100 times.

Cotton T-shirt, Monrow, $50;

piperlime.com.

Jennifer Fisher

I wear at least one piece of Jennifer Fisher jewelry every day. I love her tough-femme aesthetic.

Brass cuffs, Jennifer Fisher, $150 each;

barneys.com.

Sandro

I like the idea of a classic tweed jacket remade in a motocrosssilhouette with neon green thread and leather trim.

Tweed jacket with leather trim, Sandro, $515; 646-438-9335.