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A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with marcasite

She's tiny, and her accessories are all old-fashioned or romantic.  She's also the smartest person in the room... This is how she accessorizes The Common Wardrobe.  

Jewelry – Judith Jack, watch – 1928, chiffon flowers scarf – Alexander McQueen, tote bag – Betsey Johnson, 

socks – Topshop, rectangular scarf – Gucci, oxfords – Dieppa Restrepo, pumps  - J. Crew, lace tights – Dorothy Perkins  

 

 

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09.06.12 30 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, black, silver, white

A Common Capsule Wardrobe

September 5, 2012

 

I used to work in advertising, and thus I have hung around with some of the most eccentric, exotic and extraordinary people imaginable.

Flash back to a large conference room in a major European city (this happened at LEAST three times...). The room is full - a couple of hundred advertising professionals from around the world. There are amazing haircuts, astonishing eyeglasses, jewelry you've never seen before or since, scarves of every possible description, tied in every way you could envision. Shoes? The mind reels just at the memory. And the socks were a thing of beauty...

But the most interesting thing, to my mathematical, always analyzing mind, is that literally 90% of the people in the room, male ... View the Post

09.05.12 39 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, black, denim, shopping, white

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: Wood

Not just what to wear WITH the necklace, but also things inspired by the warmth, the texture, and the mix of colors...This excellent necklace is from the shop "3 dots" on etsy.com.  Go here: http://www.3dots.etsy.com/ and see what beauties Lucie has to offer!

Necklace – 3dots.etsy.com, sweatshirt – Topshop, pants – Wood Wood, shoes – Converse, 

sweater – J. Crew, leather skirt – Alice & Olivia, ballet flats – Banana Republic    

Necklace – 3dots.etsy.com, cardigan – J. Crew, loafers – Coach, 

cabled pullover – Marc by Marc Jacobs, tweed skirt – Mulberry, riding boots - Burberry    

Necklace – 3dots.etsy.com, dress – Orla Kiely, pumps – Salvatore ... View the Post

09.04.12 11 Comments

Tags: accessories, beige, camel, grey

Come see me today….

over at Tish's, where I explore the packing possibilities of grey and red for a quick business trip. ... View the Post

09.03.12 2 Comments

Tags: grey, packing, red

Why yes, I went shopping….

I'm done through 'til the first of 2013.  The regime for this year is one item per month... ... View the Post

09.01.12 43 Comments

Imaginary Shopping: Red Jeans

 

 

 

 

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08.31.12 23 Comments

Tags: black, Imaginary Shopping, red

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones

Subtle, neutral, graceful...    

Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, blazer – Topshop,

 slingbacks – Circa Joan & David, scarf – futabaya, dress – Narciso Rodriguez,

 coat – Rachel Comey, scarf – Tamakiku, boots – Gabriella Rocha  

Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, wrap sweater – Stella 

McCartney,  silk tank – Kain Classic, ankle boots – Debenhams, skirt – Donna 

Karan, taupe sweater – Vince, scarf – milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre, 

bracelet – Paige Novick, jeans – Helmut Lang  

Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, blazer – Malene Birger, 

brooch – Cara Accessories, pants – Brunello ... View the Post

08.30.12 12 Comments

Tags: beige, grey, pink, Start with Art, taupe

Grey & beige – a guest post…

Today I'm over at A Femme d'un Certain Age.  Come see what I'd pack for a quick business trip, in neutrals... ... View the Post

08.29.12 2 Comments

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mondrian Composition in Oval

Yes, you CAN combine "warm" and "cool" colors.  If Mondrian can do it, any of us can!  

Painting – Mondrian, sweater – Topshop, jeans – Seven for all Mankind, pink flats – Fitzwell, grey hoodie – L.L.Bean, jeans – Maison Scotch, hi-tops - Converse  

Painting – Mondrian, tweed jacket – Red Valentino, dress – Dorothy Perkins, pumps – Soft Style, tank – Malene Birger, sandals – Kors by Michael Kors, pink capris - DKNY  

Painting – Mondrian, sweater – J. Crew, suede skirt – L’Agence, boots – See by Chloe, trench coat – Calvin Klein, scarf – Scotch-Soda, flats – Pied a Terre  

Painting – Mondrian, sweater – Acne, pink skirt – J. Crew, flats – Ara, blouse – Mauro Grifoni, skirt ... View the Post

08.28.12 10 Comments

Tags: blue, grey, peach, pink, Start with Art

Chic Sighting: At the Atwood Cafe

She's pretty, she's charming, she's a whirlwind of a manager, and she was the Chic Sighting at brunch yesterday!  

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08.27.12 15 Comments

Tags: accessories, black, Chic sighting, coral

Imaginary Shopping: a bright sweater

 

Sweater – Romwe, earrings – Shamballa, scarf – Ascher Knightley, socks – Fair+True, tights - Gap      

grey boots – Pas de Rouge, pumps – John Lewis  

Scarf – Hermès, boots – Balenciaga, penny loafers – Church’s   ... View the Post

08.25.12 34 Comments

Tags: black, blue, Hermes scarf, Imaginary Shopping

Chic Sighting: Black Top(s)

Black tee – Dorothy Perkins, denim shorts – Awear, sandals – Jimmy Choo, black asymmetrical top – Rag & Bone, capris – Patagonia, flats - Toms  

Black tank – Splendid, rose print trousers – Topshop, flats – Charlotte Russe, off the shoulder top – Red Valentino, floral print pants – J. Crew, sandals – Jil Sander  

Black camisole – BKE, linen pants – CP Shades, tennies – Converse Chuck Taylor, black polo – Barbour, chiffon pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, wedge sandals – John Lewis  

Black blouse – Fever Millie, print skirt – Rebecca Taylor, sneakers – Keds, tank – Forever New, lace skirt – L’Agence, black pumps – Jimmy Choo  

Black sheer blouse – H&M, denim skirt – Industry of ... View the Post

08.24.12 12 Comments

Tags: black, Chic sighting
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