Summer officially starts next week, which means that we want versatile outfits and pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down for day and night. Neutral colored pants are the perfect choice if you want to go from daytime to nighttime without the hassle of changing.

Start your day off right by pairing the Alice Coated Skinny Jeans in Kiss with a simple and clean white strapless corset top and coral pumps for a splash of color. After a long day out and about, slip on an airy silk black  blouse and pumps for an elegant and more sophisticated look for your evening. Two looks tied together with one staple piece. Feel free to throw on a chunky bracelet and/or gorgeous clutch to add your own touch of style.

Tops: Parker Silk Corset Top (left), Vintage Havana Top

Jeans: HABITUAL Alice Coated Skinny Jeans at Nordstrom

Shoes: Carven Coral Suede Heels (left), Alice + Olivia Dina Suede Pumps

Clutch: Tarnish ‘Plate’ Clutch

Bracelet: Argento Vivo ‘Galaxy’ Cuff

As the trend for pant rise continues to climb, we have released our super high-waisted Harrison Ultra Hi-Rise Flare, which hugs the hips almost up to the belly button. The Harrison is a brand new body style in the HABITUAL line, and also happens to be on the inside cover of our Spring 2012 look book. To style pants like this, you don’t need to over-do it – let the pants do most of the talking. Try an airy top in a solid color like coral with minimal jewelry. You also won’t need to worry about having the perfect shoes, because the pants will cover them, but make sure they are the right height so the hem doesn’t drag on the ground.

Tops: J.Crew Silk pintuck blouse in neon rose (left), Chloe Pussy-bow silk crepe de chine blouse (right)
Jeans: HABITUAL Harrison Ultra Hi-Rise Flare in Serene at DNA Las Vegas or Chicago, or at Fred Segal Girl.
Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane alligator bracelet
Shoes: See By Chloe leather and wood sandal in Nude