For most of us, our closets are built on essentials that help define our style and act as the base to majority of our outfits. A good pair of jeans, a coat, a structured shirt/blouse, easy tee’s, ballet flats, a statement bag – the list goes on. But having boring basics can get old so I’ve rounded up a list of 30 essentials with some flare to help you spruce up your wardrobe for 2014. When you put together all of the splurge, save or steal items, it’s easy to see an outfit come to life!

Chic outerwear. Splurge:  Club Monaco Voleta Coat {$429}  //  Save: Topshop Faux Fur Animal Print Coat {$178}  //  Steal: Dorothy Perkins Wrap Coat {$89}

Embellished ballet flats. Splurge: Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Flats {$450}  //  Save: J.Crew Darby Studded Loafers {$129}  //  Steal: Zara Leather Flats with Studs {$99}

A boy shirt. Splurge: Club Monaco Eli Shirt {$149}  //  Save: Madewell Oversized Button Down Shirt {$75}  //  Steal: F21 Essential Striped Button Down {$20}

Cat eye sunnies. Splurge: Prada Cat Eye Sunglasses {$245}  //  Save: Tory Burch Cat Eye Sunglasses {$149}  //  Steal: Steve Madden Cat Eye Sunglasses {$38}

Sparkly earrings. Splurge: Dannijo Katie Earrings {$392}  //  Save: Deepa Gurnani Zou Zou Earrings {$58}  //  Steal: T+J Designs Deco Luxe Earrings {$30}

Striped sweater. Splurge: Vince Cashmere Sweater {$325}  //  Save: Kain Stripe Sweater {$60}  //  Steal: H&M Stripe Sweater {$25}

Distressed denim. Splurge: Rag & Bone Ripped Skinny Jean {$209}  //  Save: J.Crew Distressed Denim {$90}  //  Steal: Old Navy Rockstar Distressed Jean {$35}

A cheeky tee. Splurge:  J.Crew Cheers Tee {$45}  //  Save: Sincerely Jules I say yes to love! Tee {$35}  //  Steal: F21 Talk is Cheap Tee {$13}

A bright bag. Splurge: Annabel Ingall Small Tote {$398}  //  Save: Rebecca Minkoff Neon MAC Bag {$295}  //  Steal: KS Saturday Bucket Bag {$95}

Statement heels. Splurge: Tory Burch Geraldine Sandals {$325}  //  Save: Schutz Fringe Sandals {$240}  //  Steal: Zara Criss Cross Heels {$90}