Best Dressed: Everyday Style, Rachel Bilson

This casual outfit is so perfect because
she paired staples, like the destroyed boyfriend
jeans, the blazer, and the white tee,
with two colorful pieces. The polished blazer
and purse balance out the ruggedness
of the destroyed jeans and tissue tee perfectly.

Rachel Bilson has mastered everyday
style by pairing a few simple pieces,
like the handbag and denim jacket,
with a unique pop of color and prints,
like the cute dress pictured above.

This is a very simple outfit, yet it looks so fashionable.
It is just two staple pieces, the denim shorts and leather sandals,
paired with a cute top and a tribal print bag.

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