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Because we firmly believe that looking good shouldn't be a full-time job (we all have real jobs after all), we're bringing you an easy outfit formula that relies on just three key pieces. With nods to Spring's biggest trends — brights, metallics, ankle-strap footwear, and a great cropped jacket — this perfect outfit is all about putting a fresh spin on your tired jacket-and-jeans combos. Reach for a cropped jacket to layer over your t-shirt — the sharp proportion offers a sophisticated alternative to the staple anorak, and it's just as well-suited to the office as any of your favorite blazers. As for the final touches, a pair of skinny pants with a cropped silhouette leaves ample room for showing off another one of this season's biggest trends: the ankle-strap heel. Look for pairs in a neutral shade for the leg-lengthening effect, black for a great play on a classic, or further the outfit interest with a fresh metallic finish. In any iteration, these pieces add up (fast!) to something sleeker and cooler than your average work or weekend looks. Just shop our editors' picks below to test drive one of our favorite outfit formulas.

Shop looks from left: Zara striped jacket ($129), Paige Jimmy Jimmy skinny jean ($189), Alexander Wang Liya pump ($495); Topshop quilted ovoid crop jacket ($136), Rag & Bone distressed midrise skinny capri jean ($195), ASOS Sonic pointed heels ($54); Vince cropped jacket ($345), Isabel Marant Lucas printed cropped skinny jeans ($300), Zara patent sandals with ankle strap ($100)

• Kate Moss was shot by Terry Richardson for Matchless's debut fashion ad campaign. [Vogue UK]
  

• Riccardo Tisci will design the costumes for this Spring's production of Boléro at the Opéra de Paris. [WWD]
  

• Jeremy Piven has been tapped to play the title character in Mr Selfridge, a 10-part miniseries chronicling the famed London department store's impact on Britain. The first episode debuts later this month on PBS. [WWD]
  

• Diane von Furstenberg has some advice for dealing with negative energy: "Be honest with yourself, accept who you are. YOU are the solution! Look for the light and build around it." [The Cut]
  

• PETA has teamed with Topshop to campaign against the use of animal skins in clothing. [Racked]
  

• Starting this Spring, Bergdorf Goodman will undergo a series of renovations — 40 in total — to improve its in-store shopping experience. [The Shophound]
  

• Rita Ora is the face of Superga's Spring 2013 campaign. [Elle]
  

• Freja Beha Erichsen is the ethereal beauty in the behind-the-scenes video for Valentino's Spring scent, Valentina Acqua Floreale. [Styleite]
  

Is the '80s ear cuff making a comeback? According to celebrities and the street-style crowd, they sure are. This punk-rock earring trend injects a subversive, rebellious spirit to just about any look, as proven by Diane Kruger's diamond-studded Repossi rendition and Lily Collins's red-carpet foray, while the street-style set paired their It accessory with more casual wares. Needless to say, the ear cuff has proven its versatility factor, and while some of us here are loving them (how cool would a tough ear cuff look against a pretty Spring dress?), others are still on the fence. Tell us your thoughts below, then, if you're already into this punk-rock trend, shop our editors' picks below.

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• Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham have been remade as British royals to promote The Sunday Times' Style Magazine's annual best-dressed list. [BuzzFeed]
  

• Condé Nast has confirmed that Kate Phelan, who left her role as Fashion Director of Vogue UK to be the creative director of Topshop, will return to the publication. There is no word yet on what her position will be at the magazine. [Telegraph]
  

• Public relations executive Lynn Tesoro has reached a settlement in her $1 million lawsuit against three French attendees of Zac Posen's Spring 2013 show, one of whom slapped Tesoro when she attempted to reseat them. [WWD]
  
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• Karl Lagerfeld's latest photography exhibition, Fire Etchings, features images of models Freja Beha Erichsen and Aymeline Valade on large glass panels. [WWD]
  

• Swedish model Tilda Lindstam walked the most shows this past season at New York Fashion Week — 29 in total. [The Cut]
  

• Michelle Obama has officially commented on her new hairstyle: "This is my mid-life crisis, the bangs. I couldn't get a sports car . . . so instead, I cut my bangs." [The Huffington Post]
  

• Could we soon see a clothing line from Cara Delevingne? "I would love to design . . . I want my own brand of onesies!" the model said. "I'm trying to make it happen . . . someone contact me please, 'cause I'm ready!" . [Vogue UK]
  

• John Jannuzzi took to his iPad to sketch the looks from New York Fashion Week. [Lucky Magazine]
  

• After singing in sequins for Topshop last December, Kate Bosworth has revealed more details about her next project with the fast-fashion retailer. [Telegraph]
  

• Meanwhile, J.W. Anderson's latest collection for Topshop is now available online — and is already selling out. [Racked]
  

• Muse has released a video of Karlie Kloss to complement its Spring 2013 issue. [Fashion Copious]
  

Top photo courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld.

Kate Bosworth doubled up on Topshop wares for the UK high-street retailer's official opening at The Grove in LA, supplying us (once again) with an outfit we can copy without breaking the bank. Unlike her yellow printed minidress from the evening before, this laid-back denim-top and floral-jacquard-skirt combo provided the foundation for cross-seasonal dressing. See, if you don't happen to live in warmer climes (right now), this look needs only a pair of thick opaque tights, a faux-fur vest, and a long camel coat to take on a more wintry feel. But for those of you who are geographically lucky, Kate's ensemble is ready to go as is. We're taking the scouring out of the equation, making it that much easier to follow suit — shop the exact Topshop pieces you'll need below.

Although you can't see from this angle, Kate's J.W. Anderson for Topshop denim shirt ($100) is actually two-toned, providing built-in color dynamic. Meanwhile, her ice-blue Topshop floral jacquard skirt ($80) offers up cool architectural pleats, feminine texture, and the perfect amount of proportional play against the boyish silhouette up top. Lest we forget, her edgier lace-up booties aren't available on Topshop (yet), but here's a similar style ($110), complete with rugged sole.