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Six-pack: Red, White, & Blue (bleu, blanc et rouge?)

I've got SIX six-packs lined up (does that make a thirty-six pack?), to get all of us holiday travelers sorted out before the winter holiday season gets into full swing...

Cardigan – Madewell, tee – Comme des Garcons, jeans – Vanessa Bruno, scarf – Becksondergaard X Sparrow, mittens – Aubin & Wills, duffle coat – YMC Gloverall, bag – Vera Bradley, loafers - Chloe    

marled blue sweater – Rachel Comey, red jeans – Christopher Kane, red earrings – toosis, watch – Kate Spade, silk shirt – J. Crew, Plaid shirt – Boy by Band of Outsiders, garnet & pearl necklace – Blue Nile, bracelet – Chan Luu, boots – Acne, red dots sweater – Vanessa Bruno, skirt – Comme des Garcons    

Of course, many of us ... View the Post

11.16.12 9 Comments

Tags: blue, cool weather, packing, red

Do you HAVE a clothing budget?

I field a LOT of criticism because I show very expensive clothing in my prototype wardrobes.  Constantly, I am told that "I can't afford ______."

So I ask the writer to tell me what their clothing budget is, and I will try to work within their budget to find some things that they will like.

Nobody - EVER - has come back to me with a number.

We all know, possibly to the penny, what we're going to spend next month on our housing costs.

We know within reasonable limits what our utility costs will be.  Ditto for transportation, food, retirement savings, and personal care expenses.

Is clothing LESS of a necessity?

But for most of us, the clothing budget is like a force of nature.  Or driven completely by whims.  Or ... View the Post

11.15.12 54 Comments

Tags: shopping

A Dress for All Seasons: Red!!!

Red dress – Valentino, clutch – Anya Hindmarch, blazer – Topshop, pumps – Badgley Mischka, cardigan – Marni, scarf – Monki, flats – Tabitha Simmons     Today I am the "guest blogger" at Tish's,  where I ponder the possibilities of the little red dress.  Woman does not live by black alone! ... View the Post

11.14.12 13 Comments

Tags: accessories, dresses, red

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & grey, accessories, outfits for 3 weeks

Ombre scarf – Chan Luu, gold cog stud earrings – Clarice Price Thomas, blue jasper earrings – Wedgewood, chiffon scarf – Valentino Garavani, ring – Kenneth Jay Lane, 3 pair stud earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, gold hoop earrings – Blue Nile, checked scarf - Burberry, pearl stud earrings – Manhattan Pearls, silk square scarf - Hermes, pink & grey silk scarf – Antagoniste, sapphire & crystal necklace - Kevia, sunglasses – Tom Ford, watch – Pulsar, lace trimmed scarf - futabaya, grey bag – Yves Saint Laurent, tights – Hue, gold chain necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, riding boots – Dsquared2, grey pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo, python loafers – Zespa, penny loafers – Manolo Blahnik    

 

 

Camel blazer – ... View the Post

11.13.12 7 Comments

Tags: accessories, camel, cool weather, Four by Four, grey, Project 333, work wear

Project 333: camel & grey, step by step

A Capsule Wardrobe for a "Soft Spring": - I was thinking fondly of my favorite blue-eyed blonde...

Camel blazer – Gucci, camel cardigan – Jil Sander, grey cardigan – L.L.Bean, cabled sweater – Nili Lotan, camel cardigan – Etro, pink cardigan – L.L.Bean, grey blazer – Theory, ivory silk blouse – Alexander McQueen, pink sweater – Malene Birger, grey vest – L.L.Bean, blue sweater – Acne, white shirt – Theory, grey turtleneck - Malo, grey dress – J. Crew, cowl sweater – Splendid, pink shirt – L.L.Bean, camel dress – Phase Eight, Fair Isle sweater – Brooks Brothers, blue twill blouse – T by Alexander Wang, grey silk blouse – 0039 Italy, pink shell – L.L.Bean, pink turtleneck – L.L.Bean, pink skirt – J. Crew, tweed pants - ... View the Post

11.12.12 11 Comments

Tags: camel, cool weather, grey, pink, Project 333, work wear

Six Pack – camel & blush

As holidays creep up on us, many of us will be making short weekend trips - 2 or 3 nights - for family visits.  Not having to worry about what you will pack might make these trips a bit easier...  

Cardigan – Mauro Grifoni, tee shirt – Jane Norman, scarf – Faliero Sarti, pants – Jil Sander, loafers – Garbo, gloves – Barneys New York, coat – Ted Baker, tote – Bruno Cucinelli  

maroon sweater – Acne, jeans – AG Jeans, rose quartz necklace – Econe, ring – DeLatori, cream blouse – Orla Kiely, Plaid shirt – Ralph Lauren, rose earrings – Alex Monroe, watch – Michael Kors, rose sweater – Dries van Noten, skirt – Moschino C&C, boots – Cole Haan   ... View the Post

11.10.12 31 Comments

Tags: camel, leisure travel, packing, pink, rose

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & navy, accessories, 2 weeks of outfits

Accessories for a Camel and Navy Project 333 Capsule Wardrobe

 

Chiffon scarf – Amrita Singh, gold cog stud earrings – Clarice Price Thomas, blue corundum stud earrings – Kevia, scarf - 

 Missoni, ring – Dara Ettinger, square topaz earrings – Skinny, hoop earrings – Blue Nile, paisley tasseled scarf - Sacai, 

stud earrings – Manhattan Pearls, brooch – Fragments, sapphire & crystal necklace - Kevia, sunglasses – Cole Haan, 

watch – Rotary, brown Fair Isle socks – Scott Nichol, navy Fair Isle socks – American Eagle Outfitters, navy shoulder bag –

 Bottega Veneta, gold chain necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, riding boots – Via Spiga, heeled loafers – Brooks Brothers, 

navy tights ... View the Post

11.09.12 27 Comments

Tags: accessories, camel, Four by Four, navy, Project 333

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & navy, step by step

I think this wardrobe looks very diverse; if anybody is able to detect that you have only 33 garments, they are paying WAAAAY too much attention.      

Camel blazer – Gucci, camel cardigan – Jil Sander, navy cardigan – L.L.Bean, striped sweater – Gerry Weber, tweed cardigan – Paul & Joe, rust crewneck – A.P.C., navy blazer – A.P.C., blue shirt – D&G, rust blouse – Raquel Allegra, navy v-neck – J. Crew, yellow sweater – Acne, white shirt – Theory, navy shirt – J. Crew, navy dress – A.P.C., argyle sweater – Pringle, rust cardigan – Allude, camel dress – Phase Eight, Fair Isle sweater – Brooks Brothers, denim bow shirt – A.P.C., blue striped shirt – Golden Goose, rust tee – James Perse, navy turtleneck – ... View the Post

11.08.12 12 Comments

Tags: camel, Four by Four, navy, Project 333, rust

A Dress for All Seasons: brown

Brown dress – Michael Kors, brooch – Debenhams, blazer – Blonde & Blonde, suede pumps – Donald J. Pliner, denim jacket – Madewell, scarf – Epice, plaid flats – Fix Design  

Please come see me today at Tish's, where I explore the almost limitless possibilities of a simple brown dress...

Tomorrow, navy and camel 333! ... View the Post

11.07.12 12 Comments

Tags: brown, dresses

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: navy & grey, accessories, 2 weeks of outfits

Fringed scarf – The Elder Statesmen, silver & blue jade ring – George Jensen, grey pearl stud earrings – Astley Clarke, silk lawn scarf – Brooks Brothers, moonstone stud earrings – Scully & Scully, silver knot earrings – Blue Nile, silver hoop earrings – Blue Nile, flowered scarf – Swash, blue pearl stud earrings – Pandora, blue & silver brooch – Wedgewood, grey pearl necklace – Jordan Alexander, sunglasses – Cole Haan, watch – Bulova, navy shoulder bag – Bottega Veneta, dark silver chain necklace – Lanvin, navy riding boots – Jil Sander, heeled loafers – Brooks Brothers, argyle socks – Hue, grey tights – Hanse, navy tights – Hobbs, tassel loafers – Bertie Lalia, pumps – Rupert Sanderson  

 

Grey ... View the Post

11.06.12 15 Comments

Tags: accessories, blue, Four by Four, grey, navy, Project 333

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: navy & grey, step by step

As promised!  The plaid skirts and cardigans were a specific request from a reader; I think they give a very youthful and "New England-y" feel to this wardrobe...    

Grey blazer -Theory, purple swing cardigan – L.L.Bean, navy cardigan – L.L.Bean, grey cardigan – L.L.Bean, mulberry 

cabled cardigan – L.L.Bean, navy blazer – A.P.C., blue shirt – D&G, purple henley – L.L.Bean, navy dress – A.P.C., navy  

v-neck – J. Crew, striped top – Rag & Bone, white shirt – Theory, grey dress – J. Crew, Navy shirt – J. Crew, Color 

blocked sweater – Acne, purple tee shirt – L.L.Bean, grey sweater – L.L.Bean, grey sleeveless top – L.L.Bean, Denim bow

 shirt – A.P.C., blue striped ... View the Post

11.05.12 26 Comments

Tags: blue, Four by Four, grey, navy, Project 333, purple

A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, with grey

There are still LOTS of women who work in conservative office environments, and who must dress accordingly.  However, these classic colors and cuts are anything but boring or limiting... they are, in fact, a brilliant springboard for all variety of accessories.Monday, these twelve garments are going to magically become a Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 in navy and grey - stay tuned!

Turtleneck – L.L.Bean, blue striped shirt – Golden Goose, blue shirt – D&G, white shirt – Theory, navy blazer – A.P.C., grey sleeveless sweater – J. Crew, grey cardigan – J. Crew, navy v-neck – J. Crew, navy shirt – J. Crew, navy pants – A.P.C., grey skirt – Comme des Garcons, grey pants – Theory    

Paris scarf – Christian Lacroix, ... View the Post

11.03.12 20 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, blue, grey, navy, work wear
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