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Home » Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade – Inspiring a Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe

Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade – Inspiring a Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe

January 16, 2018

Quiet….

It’s just the way she is…

Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade

Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade

She appreciates peace. Tranquility. Simple pleasures that don’t involve amplification…

Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade with style guidelines and color palette

Which is not to say that she’s boring – just that if you’re going to see the interesting things, you might have to look a little while!

travel outfit in olive, gold and white

Cardigan – J.Crew; scarf – Etro; earrings – Kate Spade New York; tee shirt – Ralph Lauren; watch – Fossil; bag – Frances Valentine; shoes – Cloud; white pants – L.L.Bean; suitcase – Bric’s

Her color palette is mostly muted, with a single bright accent of geranium pink… She shops with incredible patience to stay true to her long-standing preferences!

Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in olive, gold, pink and white

Tee shirt – L.L.Bean; earrings – Lonna & Lilly; bracelet – M.Cohen; floral tee – Le Fate; nail lacquer – Butter London “Flusher Blusher”; necklace –Treasure & Bond; scarf – Sole Society; cardigan – BB Dakota; loafers – Aerosoles; pants – Nordstrom Signature; nightshirt – Lauren Ralph Lauren

When she travels, she doesn’t need much. Because everything she owns suits her to a “T,” she can be contented with just the necessities and a few lovely accessories…

Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in olive, gold, pink and white

2 ways to wear a gold tee shirt from a Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe

2 ways to wear a floral tee shirt from a Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe

2 ways to wear a pink tee shirt from a Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe

A long time ago she heard a phrase – maybe in an advertisement? – that said that “if you want to capture someone’s attention, whisper.” She’s never forgotten that advice…

love,
Janice

Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade - Inspiring a Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe

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Tags: casual, gold, olive, Start with Art, Tote Bag Travel, travel capsule wardrobe
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  1. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:54 am

    I thought she had warm, light brown hair and hazel eyes. She plays the viola in a well known city orchestra. Janice may have different ideas.

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  2. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Lovely colours, and I love the depth of the light in the painting. I always feel a little bit excited when you use my colours. I have been pondering what to take on my trip to Lisbon next month, and as soon as I saw this wardrobe, I knew! Linda M

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  3. Jennifer says

    January 16, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Dear Janice, I always look forward to my daily dose of The Vivienne Files. I’m always in awe of your heroines. Not only do they have lovely wardrobes, but they are always very serene and composed. I await the day you happen upon the housewife/mother who loves to laugh (loudly) and is not so well composed and serene but lively and somewhat spontaneous (as long as the kitchen is clean and the beds are made).��
    With love,
    A Southern Mama

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    • Janice Riggs says

      January 16, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      What a fun thought… I like to think that all of my heroines laugh, but I've never thought of a mother like my own as a heroine…
      hugs,
      Janice

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  4. Shrebee says

    January 16, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Janice,
    If the gray was to be substituted for more of a stone color, I would wear this grouping quite happily ! Love this art piece !

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  5. Deb from Vancouver says

    January 16, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    You are batting way over a 100!!

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  6. Janice says

    January 16, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    What a CUTE wardrobe. I just love it and the golden taupe combined with light grey – hmmm just what I needed to see! And those print sneakers – which come in 24 colors!! – so cute and soooo tempting. I would also love to see a lively heroine who is a housewife and mostly stay-at-home. That's me – mostly! XXX Janice Collins, Washington, DC

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  7. Lena says

    January 16, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    I love seeing how you use olive as a neutral. It's one of my favorites, but I'm not very creative at combining it with other colors. This post is very helpful (and beautiful).

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  8. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    OMG Janice, that is totaly me! Just not that much put together… yet. And you even nailed colors of one of my capsules almost right.
    Just substitute pink with powder pink, and ivory instead of gray. You must be clairvoyant. (Another capsule is earth tones)
    hugs
    Sania from Zagreb

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  9. Nancy B. says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Love these two neutrals together – I've bookmarked all of your posts with olive and gray. The T shirt isn't available in a small size – if you happen to come across one with similar colors somewhere please share!

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  10. Beth B says

    January 17, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    This is a fabulous mix of colors. One of your best ever!! LOVE!

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  11. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Dear Janice,
    this post shows me again how differently people perceive things. You use this picture and talk about peace and tranquility. I look at the painting and find it profoundly disturbing. This threatening mist in the background … A good reminder not to take anything for granted ever.
    Have a nice day!
    Sonja

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  12. Anonymous says

    March 3, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    I'm a newcomer to your blog, and I absolutely love it!

    Reply

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