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Home » Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

April 2, 2016
 

Yes, I’m currently in Paris. (!!!!!!!)But there are posts here, queued up in advance, for 6 days a week while I’m on vacation. Just because I go away doesn’t mean that you don’t need your almost-daily dose of The Vivienne Files!

Now, back to the beauty:

Sometimes, scientific documentation of natural phenomena is executed so perfectly that it becomes art:

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

Two colors, but WHAT colors:

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

 

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She spends almost all of her time in her studio, alone. Her work is such that she wears only the most disposable of casual clothing, usually purchased from thrift stores. The materials with which she works, and the abandon with which she uses them, precludes neatness; an apron will NOT be helpful…

But now, an exhibit!

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

tee – L.L.Bean; earrings – Shana Gulati; pants – Uniqlo; cardigan – Olive + Oak; scarf – Nordstrom; watch – Movado;  flats – Eileen Fisher; tote – Street Level

So she thinks, and dreams, and THINKS, about how she will appear to others, finally. And she chooses the moon as her inspiration; the efficient, complete, very satisfying wholeness of the circle…

 
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

1-button sweater – Vanessa Bruno; moonstone bracelet – Melinda Maria; grey pants – Uniqlo; grey cardigan – Splendid; scarf – Faliero Sarti; suede loafers – L’Amour des Pieds; black pants – Uniqlo; grey top – Uniqlo; moonstone necklace – Ela Rae; clutch bag – Baggu; moonstone earrings – Pomellato; flats – Jeffrey Campbell; silk top – Stills

Not the moon of ancient legends, nor the moon of fringy, hippyish astrology. The real moon, always near us, and always remote.

 
How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

Always the same but looking different. A new place in the sky, a new degree of illumination…

How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei
How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei
How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei

She feels like ever-changing constancy is the perfect reflection of herself, and the woman that she puts into her art.

love,
Janice

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Tags: black, capsule wardrobe, grey, orange, packing, peach, Six-Packs, Start with Art
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Comments

  1. Taste of France says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:28 am

    That tote with just the right color stripe…how brillant. Another wonderful wardrobe and fun story.

    Reply
  2. Jazz says

    April 2, 2016 at 8:51 am

    How thoughtful of you to prepare a whole lot of posts in advance……. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:26 am

    This post left me breathless. It was a color combination I would never have imagined in a million years. It opened my eyes to so many new possibilities.

    Reply
    • Throckmorzog says

      April 2, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      "Breathless" is just the word I was looking for. I actually gasped at the luminescence of this photo, this colour scheme, this wardrobe,… this woman! Exquisite.

      Thank you for preparing posts for us during your absence. So generous and thoughtful.

      Reply
  4. Chris says

    April 2, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Dear Janice….have you considered writing a book? If you have, forgive me. But you are so multi skilled. Love the colours …enjoy Paris.
    Chris Australia. X

    Reply
  5. Janice says

    April 2, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Hi Janice, how sweet of you to do these posts for us prior to your trip. I'm probably with most of your admirers in that your blog is the first one I go to every morning .. I get inspiration every day on new ways to use my existing wardrobe. What a lovely beautiful post today. Though these are not my colors, I will copy this wardrobe for my Early September train trip with girlfriends to Quebec and surrounds, where we will attend book author lectures and presentations , my friend will be presenting. I'll use this template for navy, cream and peach. Have a great trip! XXX Janice Collins, Washington DC

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  6. Shrebee says

    April 2, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Janice,

    Thank you, dear lady, for all of your advance prep so that your readers might enjoy our daily "fix " of the Vivienne Files ! A day without always seems a bit empty ! So glad that you have landed safely, but did you really buy all of those other seat tickets ? ?

    Reply
  7. Kay says

    April 2, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Oh, I like this woman in your story, and her wardrobe is gorgeous. Love that wool/silk blouse!

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  8. Bbz says

    April 2, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Exquisite colours

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  9. Suzyn says

    April 2, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Oh, this story is a dream come true! And such a sophisticated palette.

    You often feature Uniqlo, so I headed off to the mall to finally visit one the other day… only to discover that the Uniqlo was in a mall with the same name… but in a different state!!! I've now ordered from them online – fingers crossed! Oh, and I bought a Baggu leather sac for a friend for Christmas and it was BUTTER SOFT – their stuff is really nice. I have a set of nylon grocery bags from them that have worked hard for a decade and still look great!

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    • Nancy/n.o.e says

      April 4, 2016 at 3:38 am

      Oh, let me wax rapturously about the Baggu grocery bags. I have carried everything in them including rocks and books, and nary a tear because of the ingenious ripstop fabric. I love that they can be popped in the wash, because otherwise reusable bags can build up bacteria – blech! – nancyo

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  10. Deb from Vancouver says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    I happily join your congress of faithful and appreciative readers/admirers to say another thank you. Thank you for not leaving us bereft of your blog and a very special thank you for this post today. This is a beautiful collection, very well selected and curated. In my mind, this incredible woman has gorgeous gray hair and luminous dark grey eyes with very well used articulate hands.

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  11. Janice says

    April 2, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    P.S. I second the idea of You, Janice, as a worthy and successful book author! I would buy anything you would write immediately. Also, I so relate to your heroine here. She wears pants like me, works alone, ventures out sonetimes. I agree with Deb as I pictured this special artistic lady as having grey hair and deep dark eyes. These colors are so lovely for her – artistic perfection! Write a book, JAnice, and include you imaginative and inspiring characters and vignettes. Janice Collins, Washington, DC

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  12. Mary Buckley says

    April 2, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    How stunning! I wish I could wear that color.

    Reply
  13. lrlincks says

    April 3, 2016 at 1:37 am

    What a beautiful inspiring story and wardrobe! It is just lovely!! Thank you for leaving us posts during your vacation! So thoughtful! I agree with the others, you should write a book!

    Reply
  14. Coco Colmani says

    April 2, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    i agree wholeheartedly with the previous comments.

    Now off to pack four a few days' hiking. So much easier than packing for a normal holiday :)

    Looking forward to catching up next weekend, especially on hearing about Paris,
    Robyn in Tasmania

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  15. Anonymous says

    April 4, 2016 at 1:23 am

    I love this! –photographer friend

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  16. Nancy/n.o.e says

    April 4, 2016 at 3:41 am

    Maybe it's the artist in me, but I love this post! I have that grey Uniqlo top and it's pretty and drapes nicely. – nancyo

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    • Nancy/n.o.e says

      April 4, 2016 at 3:45 am

      oh, and could that ombre scarf BE any more perfect for this wardrobe?! – nancyo

      Reply
  17. Virginia says

    April 4, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    One of your most beautiful posts. IMHO, this one transcends wardrobe advice and goes straight into art. :)

    Reply
  18. Katrina Blanchalle says

    April 14, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    There's something about this one – it's almost 2 weeks later, and I keep coming back to it. I would not be attracted to these colors normally, but this is so striking, so elegant, so unusual. You have combined art and fashion and created something more here.

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  19. Janice says

    March 7, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    It is many months later and I still go back to this beautiful post for inspiration – artistic perfection! I've used it as template for several long weekend trips. The last one was based on taupe/brown, teal/turquoise and cream. My husband and I give presentations at conventions, etc . Otherwise, like this lady, I'm a very casually dressed homebody writing researching, sewing and gardening. I relate so much to her. This is my all-time favorite post but I just love many. Thank you again for all the inspiration. Janice Collins, Washington DC

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    • Janice Riggs says

      March 7, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      It's one of my top ten posts that I've ever written…. hugs, Janice

      Reply

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