Sometimes, when you need to pack for just a few days, it can be impossible to get started – just to get that first garment off of a hanger and into a bag. One idea I’ve had for giving impetus and focus to this project is to start with a favorite scarf of two, and to build a mostly-neutral wardrobe around it. A few brightly colored garments brighten things up, and give you a lot of mileage for just a few things, in a small bag.
Hermès silk scarf, Black UK cashmere shawl
Tee shirt – Hugo, cardigan – Patagonia,
earrings
– Lele Sadoughi, watch
– Movado, pants – L.L.Bean,
loafers – Objects in Mirror, tote bag – Gucci, suitcase – Tumi
earrings
– Lele Sadoughi, watch
– Movado, pants – L.L.Bean,
loafers – Objects in Mirror, tote bag – Gucci, suitcase – Tumi
Necklace
– J. Crew, dress – Faith Connection, drop earrings – Wendy Yue,
pearl earrings – Astley Clarke, taupe suede wedges – Debenhams,
cotton sweater – Roberto Collina, skirt – L.L.Bean, cotton cardigan – L.L.Bean,
gold necklace – Blue Nile, , silk blouse – Michael Kors, tee shirt – BLK DNM, bracelet – Astley Clarke, ballet flats – Repetto
– J. Crew, dress – Faith Connection, drop earrings – Wendy Yue,
pearl earrings – Astley Clarke, taupe suede wedges – Debenhams,
cotton sweater – Roberto Collina, skirt – L.L.Bean, cotton cardigan – L.L.Bean,
gold necklace – Blue Nile, , silk blouse – Michael Kors, tee shirt – BLK DNM, bracelet – Astley Clarke, ballet flats – Repetto
Gail says
February 28, 2013 at 1:29 pmI'm putting your pack-by-scarf method to work this very weekend. 🙂 Thanks so much, Janice.
Anonymous says
February 28, 2013 at 3:08 pmI like it , that's very nice ! And thank you for the method
Orangette
webb says
February 28, 2013 at 8:35 pmJanice, only you would match the rolling suitcase to the pallet (sp?). Wonderful!
Janice says
February 28, 2013 at 8:37 pmHeck yea! If you're going to have a signature color, it's particularly important that the big investments be consistent with your chosen palette. That's one of the things that makes it easy to have a consistent look – your major things are chosen with a plan!
playafashionista says
March 1, 2013 at 6:55 amYou have presented most of my Project 333 Spring/Summer capsule here with this post. I have a carryover skirt in a print with white, green and blue and am using white and camel neutral basics with blue and green accent colors because I adore and want them all! Planning a shopping trip tomorrow to start my hunt for cognac and either blue or green flats. Planning to add a camel top and a blazer and be done for the season!
SewingLibrarian says
March 1, 2013 at 6:15 pmJanice, that is the prettiest Fleurs de Lotus scarf I've ever seen. Normally, I don't care for that design, but the colors in this version are outstanding!