Basics Required
There are several key pieces vital in every girl’s wardrobe, needed to balance out trendy looks and perfect for creating classic, timeless outfits.

Though you must tailor this list to fit your personal needs and style, here are several much-needed general basics, that with a little practice and a lot of accessories you could make a wardrobe out of:

• Three pants: denim, solid black, and khaki
• One black skirt and/or dress
• Two sweaters: one cardigan and one solid crewneck
• White button-down top
• Two tees: white and black

If you don’t already own these, buy them. They’re essential and will help you out of many style ruts.

Be trend-picky
Just because a certain celebrity or Vogue says a look is cool doesn’t mean it should be found in your closet.

Be choosy when it comes to deciding which trends fit your personal look. Don’t be afraid to downsize the trend to fit your wardrobe.

For example, if everyone is donning the western-inspired style, instead of investing in leather cowboy boots and an array of Wranglers, opt for a wide braided leather belt to freshen up an otherwise simple tee and jeans.

Add unexpected elements
Picture this: black twinset, black trousers, black boots, with black leather belt. It has potential, but is just too plain and, well, boring.

Take this same ensemble, throw on a large, eye-catching coral necklace, and the look is fresh and chic. Adding an unexpected element glamorizes the whole look. Every outfit needs should have a small, yet unique twist.

• Military-inspired cargo slacks + sleek hoop earrings
• Denim jeans + stilettos
• Glitzy sequin-bedecked camisole + pinstriped pants

Accessorize!
Any outfit looks better when properly accessorized.

It’s enormously important to own a variety of accessories. Always have several classic, high-end pieces, as well as plenty of trendy, low-cost items.

Be very careful not to over-accessorize. Keep in mind that some outfits need more or less in the way of little extras. If you’re ensemb is significant in bold color, pattern, or detail (sequins, rhinestones, etc.), keep the accessories to a minimum.

Makeover your closet

Don’t even say you’ll do it when "Spring Cleaning" rolls around. Get started (and get done) pronto – with new clothes from the holidays and new spring clothes arriving to your closet sooner than expected, the time is right. Here are four short steps to an orderly, polished closet:

1. Try on everything (yes, everything) in your closet, and get rid of anything that doesn’t fit you or your tastes.
2. Divide the existing clothing into groups, by style. Sweaters, tops, jeans, other pants, skirts, and so on.
3. Next, fold all sweaters (to avoiding losing shape) and bottoms, then organize each by color.
4. Hang all other tops and organize by color, then sleeve length, or vice-versa. Find out which works best for you.

More about Casey's Clicks: Casey is a teenage, fashion-loving girl who describes her own style as "trendy prep." Look for more teen fashion at TeenScene.