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Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Galaxy by Ibe Kyoko

March 3, 2016   I saw this Sunday at the Art Institute of Chicago, and I knew immediately that I wanted to show it to all of you:

 

The contrast between the strong, almost wood-like grey top and bottom, and the cloudy and beautifully color center caught my eye and held it for a LONG time...

  Career Enrichment? Actually, she really does want to go to the training. After all, it's in New York!

Not just any place in New York, but at the VERY prestigious NYU... Having this on her resume can do nothing but good!

 

  So when her employer offered the chance to go - at their expense - she was filling out the application forms before the email had cooled in her in-box. (metaphorically ... View the Post

03.03.16 19 Comments

Tags: blue, capsule wardrobe, cardigans, cool weather, green, grey, leisure travel, packing, Start with Art, travel wardrobe, yellow

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Brown, Camel, Cream and Turquoise: 1 Piece at a Time

March 2, 2016     I decided to pull a scarf into this one, in order to illustrate the color scheme a bit - I think that adding the scarf lends a bit of validity to the possibility that this outfit could be someone's favorite:  

  Shell – J. Crew; cardigan – J. Crew; scarf – St Petersburg Global Trade; pants – J. Crew  

 

I love the possibilities - dark chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, and.... I do NOT have anything except ugly artificially-colored sprinkles to offer in turquoise!

Shell – J. Crew; cardigan – J. Crew; scarf – St Petersburg Global Trade; pants – J. Crew  

Normally, I try to start building a wardrobe with solid garments, because they feel more ... View the Post

03.02.16 13 Comments

Tags: 1 Piece at a Time, beige, brown, camel, capsule wardrobe, cardigans, casual, cream, Four by Four, packing, turquoise

12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: March

March 1, 2016   It's that time again!   This month, I have chosen outfits that are the most casual way POSSIBLE to wear a skirt. While you might never feel comfortable wearing a skirt with a pair of Keds, it's a normal outfit for me, and it at least gives you a good laugh at my expense!   Just a reminder, these are the scarves around which I'm building each capsule wardrobe. Your choice of focal point does NOT have to be an expensive scarf - it can be any beautiful object or image that resonates with you. If your favorite picture in the world is your computer wallpaper, work with it!   But I feel like I should mention that if you really DO love one of these scarves, don't hesitate to get it. Hermes does NOT carry ... View the Post

03.01.16 18 Comments

Tags: 12 Months - 12 Outfits, bags, beige, black, brown, camel, green, grey, navy, shoes, skirt
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