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A Favorite Story…

This was one of the most popular posts I’ve ever written on The Vivienne Files – well worth a re-visit, I hope!

Edith and the Kingpin by Jack Vettriano

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Janice

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08.16.17 11 Comments

Tags: brown, navy, Start with Art, travel wardrobe
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  1. Anonymous says

    August 16, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    This color scheme is truly fascinating: unusual and even a little striking, but when you look at it closely you realize that the clothes are still very basic. Even the deep orange that looks so bright is a basic fall accent color that returns every year. Only the Tyger Tyger scarf must now be hunted from second hand market.

    -SaraK-

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    • Janice Riggs says

      August 16, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Blue and orange are classic – opposite each other on the color wheel, and thus made to go together. I don't know how readily available that particular scarf is, but Hermes is pretty faithful about keeping orange scarves in the current selection.
      hugs,
      Janice

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  2. Nancy/n.o.e says

    August 16, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    I love this combination of colors – I often wear cognac + white with either black or navy. With this painting as an inspiration, I'd be tempted to pack at least one pretty print blouse or skirt (or dress!) – nancyo

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    • Janice Riggs says

      August 16, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      If you could find that EXACT dress… swoon…
      hugs,
      Janice

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  3. The Pouting Pensioner says

    August 16, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    What else can you expect from a man wearing co-respondent shoes! Lovely colours in our resort lady's suitcase. Hope you're enjoying your break too.

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    • Janice Riggs says

      August 16, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      I would love a pair of those in black and white, even though I'm not quite sure I can picture myself wearing them…
      hugs,
      Janice

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  4. Deana Sanders says

    August 16, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    No doubt helped by me to make this so popular. I kept returning to it time and again.

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    • Janice Riggs says

      August 16, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Every time I check my top 10 posts for a day or week, this one is on the list! I think the painting is so evocative, but enigmatic, that it's worth a lot of thinking…
      hugs,
      Janice

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  5. wingsio says

    August 23, 2017 at 9:38 am

    It is the information I am looking for. I'm learning more about this. Hope you bring more things related to it. Thank you very much!

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  6. vex 3 says

    August 24, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Thanks for your post! Through your pen I found the problem up interesting! I believe there are many other people who are interested in them just like me! Thanks your shared!… I hope you will continue to have similar posts to share with everyone! I believe a lot of people will be surprised to read this article!
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  7. Mary Ellen says

    September 8, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    … hires a dressmaker and gets the dress made. ::swoon::
    https://butterick.mccall.com/b4790

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