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Home » A Black Wardrobe with Marsala

A Black Wardrobe with Marsala

January 10, 2015
 
She used to really love red, but lately it’s been feeling too bold, too “out there”. So she decided to start wearing a vintage red, perfectly aged, and ideal for indulgence. Now she feels more elegant, a bit more earthy, and somewhat intoxicating…
 

watch – Seiko, flowered scarf – Etoile Isabel Marant, square garnet ring – Allurez, lace-trimmed  collar – Tita Bijoux, garnet hexagon earrings – Maiyet, two stone earrings – Annoushka,  six strand bracelet – Samantha Wills,  square silk scarf – Hermes, cashmere knot logo scarf – Jaeger

 

Henley – Uniqlo, v-neck sweater – Uniqlo, cashmere cardigan – Uniqlo, silk blouse – Frame Denim,  long-sleeved tee – Tommy Hilfiger, short-sleeved tee – Acne Studios, silk top – Diane von Furstenberg,  lace-sleeved top – Kaliko, lace sleeveless top – Diane von Furstenberg, pencil skirt – Diane von Furstenberg,  turtleneck – Hallhuber, jeans – Uniqlo, sleeveless dress – Red Valentino, knit shirtdress – Y-3,ankle pants – Uniqlo,  pleated skirt – Fausto Puglisi, ballet flats – SoftWalk, ankle boots – Munro,pumps – Taryn Rose, loafers – Munro

love,

Janice

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Tags: accessories, black, Hermes scarf, jewelry, not so crazy eights, silk scarf, wine
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  1. Cornelia says

    January 10, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Have to spend a few hours at the office this morning. You came up with the answer as to what to wear with my black jeans. That Hermes scarf is the object of my desire.

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling40 says

    January 10, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Those accessories are gorgeous. I need to start looking for Marsala! Happy Saturday, Janice.

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  3. Julie Bower says

    January 10, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Absolutely bang on. Many thanks, dear friend.

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  4. Miss Mary says

    January 10, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Amazing!! I love reading your blog daily. It inspires me to reexamine my wardrobe, and to fill in the "blanks." You also help me develop my "eye" in shopping trends. Thank you!!

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  5. Lynn says

    January 10, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    We can't all wear black head to foot, and some of us can't, or don't wear scarves all day. Please can you in include a few tops with colour.

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    • Gail says

      January 10, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      No, we can't–but this series is consolation and vindication for those whose required on-the-job wardrobe is black.

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  6. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Beautiful hermes scarf!

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  7. Gail says

    January 10, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Being more than a little vintage and aged (and indulgent) myself, I find this marsala post fabulous! Thanks so much, Janice.

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  8. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Very elegant. That flowered scarf would be lovely with my brown boots! Mary

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  9. Doré Way says

    January 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Love….thank you.

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  10. andee says

    January 10, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    The sources you have given for the clothes are mostly sold out.

    Could you gve updated stockists?

    I would like it the high quality items.
    Love my collection of Hermes I should open a boutique. Great blog!

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    • Janice Riggs says

      January 10, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      Oooh, the clothes were in stock about 10 days ago. Best places to check would be Farfetch, Forzieri, or The Outnet. It's difficult to keep up to date with how quickly merchandise sells out.

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  11. frugalscholar says

    January 10, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Oh, my birthstone–thanks!

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  12. Anonymous says

    January 11, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Love the Hermes scarf but the whole colour scheme is very appealing to me. This is a very inspiring post as it illustrates just how versatile A CRAZY 8 in one colour can be very versatile.

    Deb from Vancouver

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  13. Anonymous says

    January 11, 2015 at 7:26 am

    These are lovely. Just one question- do you generally find that the colours viewed on screen are an accurate representation of the actual product- should one decide to purchase on-line?

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  14. SewRuthie says

    January 11, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I love the idea of it as vintage red. Its definitely a colour I would look at adding more to my wardrobe as I've recently been finding the true red a bit too bright for me.

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  15. Bobby says

    January 10, 2022 at 2:07 am

    Surprising how much the marsala softens the black

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