I tagged along to my sister’s shoot in downtown LA, and it left me brimming with inspiration. Watching creative director Sarah Clary work her magic was like a live masterclass in everyday style cues that feel anything but everyday. A few things I pocketed: The power of a white blouse.Not just any button-down, but one with that subtle unbasic twist, like Sarah's (DIY) asymmetric buttons. I'd work these ready-made options from ,  and . It’s the kind of piece that instantly upgrades denim, sweatpants, anything. Meanwhile, my sister demonstrated how to turn a simple —a styling sleight of hand that transforms the expected (her head-to-toe whites!) into something fresh and personal. Me? I took my stripes ( and ) and sequins out to play!