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Home » L’Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst – Revisiting for Spring 2018

L’Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst – Revisiting for Spring 2018

April 5, 2018
 
Back in January, her jealous co-workers were fuming because she never wears blazers, not pantsuits…They have no clue. This is her style inspiration:
 
L'Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst

L’Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst

From this, she developed her style guidelines and color palette:

L'Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst with style guidelines and color palette

Back then, when she was going out of town to lead some negotiations, this
was her wardrobe – not what one might expect from someone who is
supposed to be hard-bitten with brass… knuckles…

Winter Business Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in black, white and red

necklace – Tulianna & Alejandra Garces; floral corsage – Armani Collezioni; talon earrings – Shaun Leane; angular earrings – Alexis Bittar; zigzag scarf – Missoni; square scarf – Bulgari; watch – Gomelsky; bracelet – Vita Fede; dress – Lands’ End; black v-neck sweater – L.L.Bean; white turtleneck – L.L.Bean; tweed skirt – Lands End; black skirt – Lands’ End; poison bottle clutch bag – Charlotte Olympia; red tote – Lodis; red pumps – Aquatalia; boots – Blondo

“She’s heading the overnight retreat? She’s such a prissy little mouse… would it kill her to wear some high heels?”

business travel outfit in black and red

jacket – Eileen Fisher; talon earrings – Shaun Lean; scarf – Kate Spade New York; watch – Gomelsky; dress – Lands’ End; overnight bag – Prada; pumps – Amalfi; red tote – Lodis

“Have you ever seen her wear makeup? And she doesn’t even polish her nails… I don’t know HOW she can be so successful…”

Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in red, black and grey

red tee – Eileen Fisher; angular earrings – Alexis Bittar; necklace – Natasha; cardigan – Eileen Fisher; scarf – Kenzo; black silk top – Eileen Fisher; black skirt – Eileen Fisher;  bracelet – Vita Fede; poison bottle clutch bag – Charlotte Olympia; mules – Vagabond

of course the men in their office wear neither makeup nor nail polish… their only real priority is winning negotiations….
 

Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in black, grey and red

 

“I don’t know WHAT she could possible tell anybody at this meeting…”

2 outfits from a Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in black, grey and red

 
Well, she’s not going to give away all of her secrets! But the participants will find it worthwhile…

2 outfits from a Tote Bag Travel capsule wardrobe in black, grey and red

 

The first thing she might be able to teach someone is how to take your opposition by surprise…

love,
Janice

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Comments

  1. Jazz says

    April 5, 2018 at 10:42 am

    I really like the story line!!

    Reply
  2. Gail says

    April 5, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    And I love the way red power is worked into this wardrobe!

    Reply
  3. Shrebee says

    April 5, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Janice,
    I am loving the accessories for this story line ! Beaded dagger necklace, thorn earrings, poison bottle clutch bag, plus the power play with black and red !

    Reply
    • Shrebee says

      April 5, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Let me add that she is fully armed and raring to go !

      Reply
    • Lena says

      April 5, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      I agree. The subtle "dangerous" theme speaks volumes about this woman's confidence. Definitely one of my favorite heroines.

      Reply
    • Carole Hustead says

      April 5, 2018 at 7:15 pm

      What fun! And elegant clothing too. They'd better watch out.

      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:36 am

    Those slingback shoes are fabulous!! And the Lands End dress is really cute – sleeves!!!!! Yay! Keep warm – Chris from Indy

    Reply
  5. tmd says

    April 6, 2018 at 3:28 am

    <3 that tote…

    Reply

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