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Home » Start with a Bracelet – The August Fierce Ambition bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs

Start with a Bracelet – The August Fierce Ambition bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs

August 21, 2019

What rich, luscious colors; there’s NOTHING Halloween-ish about this beauty!

Fierce Ambition bracelet – Fierce Lynx Designs

“Can You Come For a Month?”

She’s wanted to volunteer for them for YEARS! Finally, their needs and her computer skills overlap perfectly! And she’s taking a sabbatical from her real job to go there…

Fierce Ambition bracelet – Fierce Lynx Designs

“You can stay in the dorm with the other volunteers; there’s laundry there, and we manage to cobble together meals that we share…”

Cardigan – Lands’ End; tee shirt – Lands’ End; shirt – Lands’ End; pants – Eileen Fisher

“There’s very little storage here, so don’t bring your entire wardrobe! If you’re going to be in a public-facing position in the office, you need to look presentable, but nobody needs to bring a tuxedo nor a ballgown… But do be advised that the offices get pretty chilly after the beginning of September…”

Cashmere cardigan – Lands’ End; cashmere v-neck sweater – J.Crew; blouse – Halogen; denim skirt – Lands’ End

She’s happy to hand-wash her “smalls… And even her sweaters, when they get to that point…

She’s building her travel capsule wardrobe around her bracelet. It makes her feel brave and organized, and READY to be useful…

Sweater – Treasure & Bond; dotted blouse – Halogen; tee shirt – J.Crew; cowl-necked sweater – Chelsea28; pants – Lands’ End

She loves the subtle variations in her accent color; she’s not at all concerned that she will get bored…

Of course, she will almost certainly pack more shoes than this, and she might even treat herself to a new scarf while she’s there!

Scarf – Faliero Sarti; earrings – Kendra Scott; tote – Longchamp; loafers – Fitflop

She’s much more concerned with packing her computer equipment, as well as all of the necessary chargers and adapters… She’s thrilled to have her wardrobe all settled:

9. Travel capsule wardrobe in black, dark grey and shades of rust

Even though her travel wardrobe is small, she’s not worried that she will be able to get dressed, no matter what garments are clean!

10. 10 ways to wear a black denim skirt from a travel capsule wardrobe

11. 10 ways to wear rust pants from a travel capsule wardrobe

12. 10 ways to wear charcoal pants from a travel capsule wardrobe

Imagine what a world it could be if we could each take a month to volunteer for our favorite cause? sigh…

love,
Janice

p.s. 2 years ago, I was reminiscing about a recent trip to Dublin!

How to build a capsule wardrobe starting with a bracelet

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Tags: black, grey, rust, Start with a Bracelet, Whatever's Clean
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  1. Holly says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:19 am

    Love these colors. Here’s hoping she will be bringing her bracelet and wearing it with some of the outfits.

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      August 21, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      A dream alignment of skills, time and ideals … It’s good to be reminded how versatile a “Whatever’s clean” wardrobe can be. I love these bracelets. If it weren’t for my “nothing unnecessary” rule and the air miles involved, I’d have eight by now. Perhaps an end-of-year treat?

      Reply
  2. Susanne Chandler says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:40 am

    Love the cowl neck sweater! Nordstrom isn’t showing it available in that color at the moment. ):

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    • Janice says

      August 21, 2019 at 9:35 am

      Keep checking – things come and go on their site. It’s maddening…
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply
  3. Lise says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:57 am

    Love these colors combined! Great palette. Pinned! Lise

    Reply
  4. Shrebee says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Janice,
    Your packing posts with illustrated outfits , adapted for my colors, always my very favorite posts that you do !

    Reply
  5. cat says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:45 am

    This is about the old post you linked to, not the one above. :-)

    Just letting you know that Lemon on Dawson Street is closed. Aaagh!! There is another much smaller location on one of those side streets off of Grafton Street, but it really is tiny.

    And I agree, best crepes anywhere. We usually make several pilgrimages there every time we’re in Dublin.

    FWIW and pulling back the above wardrobe – I really tried to trim back what I packed this year. I still over-packed, with 4 garments I never wore. I started with 17 so based on what I wore – 13 would have been just right – and configured exactly as above (3 bottoms, 7 tops, 3 outer layers). Should’ve just followed your plan. :-)

    I love the colors above, they’re not too far from the core of my winter wardrobe.

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    • Janice says

      August 21, 2019 at 9:34 am

      The last time I was in Dublin I saw that Lemon was closed – they were tearing down that entire block of buildings, I think! Maybe they will reopen after the construction is over? (ha, but I can dream…)
      hugs,
      Janice

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      • cat says

        August 22, 2019 at 7:13 am

        They hope so, but not that block though. We asked and they said they are looking for a new location.

  6. Alexandra says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:13 am

    What a beautiful wardrobe! And I love the story, too. Any chance this lady has a twin volunteering on a tropical island? (We’re moving to one soon and I’m trying to figure out where the intersection of comfort and presentability might be.)

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    • Janice says

      August 21, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Volunteering in a warm climate would be a great post, but this time of year finding warm weather clothes is difficult. Remind me after the first of the year…
      hugs,
      Janice

      Reply
  7. Nancy says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    I love this beautiful casual, yet sophisticated collection. A white sweater or t shirt would be a fine addition..if she has room!

    Reply
  8. Lena says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:12 pm

    Even after reading The Vivienne Files for years, I am still amazed at how inspiring your Whatever’s Clean 13 template posts can be! This one, with 30 different outfit options (and a great storyline), is a real winner in my book!

    Reply
  9. Gail Finke says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    I could not wear the same three bottom pieces for a month. Just not my thing… but this is a great collection and, with slightly different color choices, I would be good to go with three extra bottom pieces. That’s just my comfort zone. Looking at my own clothes, though, I buy WAY too many bottom pieces and need more tops! I just can’t find enough tops for most of the year — except sweaters, I love them.

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  10. Michelle says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    I love this wardrobe colour combo! I also like that you veered away from all black and went with some grey. There is not much black in my wardrobe since I find it harsh, so a lovely charcoal is a nice option.

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  11. Mary Katherine says

    August 22, 2019 at 7:17 am

    A lovely collection, with endless possibilities. I love imagining myself in your scenarios each week – women of adventure and mystery! The outfit photos remind me of paper dolls that you’d put different outfits on. So enjoyable, and so USEFUL!

    Reply
  12. Margery says

    August 22, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    I love these bracelet stories and the clothes that go with them!

    This is a beautiful & unusual pairing of charcoal grey (a favourite) and a warm tobacco amber shade. That Longchamps purse is one I own and love. The tobacco amber tone in the leather accents and the gold are very evident on that bag.

    I could see this heroine reaching for some amber earrings or a carved amber pendant on a gold chain. Maybe a silk chiffon scarf in that shade called bittersweet.

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