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Sometimes, certain trends baffle me.

Like these wet sock sneakers which, no matter how hard I try, I just can't see myself wearing anywhere than out on a fishing trip.

And then sometimes, certain trends are so simplistic, so classic, so on the nose, that it's hard to resist them. Lately, as you may have spied on Instagram, I've been all about pairing a great statement top with a relaxed pair of cool, girl jeans. Throw in a fun heel and a conversation starter bag, and you're pretty much ready for any evening event -- it's fool proof and over the course of the past few weeks, it's saved me when I was pinched for time. I spotted quite a few other gals at Fashion Week following suit -- Aimee is perhaps the queen of this look -- and I wanted to share some of my favorite combinations floating around the web these days.

There's a few tricks to pulling this look off. The first? Look for tops with unique construction details, the more unusual the structure, the better it'll juxtapose with a pair of jeans. Think open shoulder, think flared sleeves, think exaggerated ruffles. Self-Portrait is a great designer to start with for these types of tops, but I've seen plenty on Asos and J.Crew as well.

For the jeans, I've noticed a great pair of high-waisted, cool hem detail denim goes a long way with this combination. Perfect for tucking your top in (if it allows) and it draws attention to your heels, which should be the other party element in the outfit -- a fun pair of mules or kitten heels in pops of color will do just fine.

Lastly, and this is just personal preference, I do love how a pair of statement earrings really complete the outfit (and usually work really well with the unique neckline you're undoubtedly working with -- you all have seen me mix and match mine, an easy way to make your earrings seem more expensive than they really are.

I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces for this combo below -- would love to hear from you guys though! Have you been rocking a statement top and cool girl jeans lately? Send me links to your outfits below!

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OUTFIT DETAILS: Self Portrait top // 3X1 jeans (gifted) // Dior heels // Cafune bag (gifted) // Vintage YSL sunglasses // Lisi Lerch earring + & Other Stories earring

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[prodl brand="Self Portrait" product="Asymmetric peplum top" description="Since scooping up the Self Portrait top you see in these photos, I've been seeing it pop up everywhere on Instagram -- in both the blue and white version and the red and white variation. My prediction this season is that Self Portrait will have a few other statement tops that become the new IT item to have. This particular striped one shoulder beauty would be so fun to wear come spring time, but I could even see myself wearing it now, with, yep, you guessed it -- a white turtleneck." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/AxWl"][/prodl]

[prodr brand="3X1" product="Empire crop bootcut jeans" description="For reference, these are the jeans I have on in these photos. I got a size 26 (my usual size) and I kind of wish I sized down -- since they do sit higher, you'll want it to hug at the smaller part of your waistline. But regardless, these jeans are a new rotation favorite. Lots of you guys have been asking about them, and I'm a HUGE fan. Plus, they make your derriére look amazing." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/AxW4"][/prodr]

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[prodl brand="SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker" product="Satin slingback kitten heel" description="If there's a standout shoe trend this season, I have to say it's a great satin heel for daytime. While the Roger Vivier counterparts that you've undoubtedly seen popping up everywhere are beautiful I love that this pair by SJP -- the emerald and the slingback? SOLD." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/AxY3"][/prodl]

[prodr brand="Kendra Scott" product="Emmet statement earrings" description="My advice here? Take one longer, more dangly earring, like these by Kendra Scott, and match it with a shorter, chunky gold earring or oversized stud. It's a great conversation starter and pretty much everyone I've let in on the secret states they're going home to try the same." link="http://shopstyle.it/l/AxZ9"][/prodr]

Photos by Nora Varcho