September 21, 2020
I found this painting last week when my arms were killing me – I thought I’d find some whimsical painting that had lots of ARMS in it…
But this artist’s middle name came up in my search!
What good luck is that?
I’m Wearing White ALL Weekend…
The possible color combinations are many – I could easily have looked at that intense green at the top, or the deep brown of the branch…
But this particular heroine is being rebelliously dressy, so this is her palette:
They’re all driving in from all around the region for the 100th anniversary of the Aviary. Her great-grandparents founded it, and it’s still going strong!
There won’t be any big festivities – just a special weekend for visitors, and a small fete on Saturday night for donors, volunteers and staff…
She hasn’t been out since FOREVER. She’s driving. She’s not a slob. She drinks white wine at parties…
She’s wearing winter white. The rest of her family thinks she’s nuts, but she frankly does NOT care. It’s clothing. It’s meant to be worn!
Cashmere cardigan – Lands’ End; earrings – Coco Mango Jewellery; scarf – Jessie Zhao New York; watch – Rebecca Minkoff; rich turquoise tee shirt – L.L.Bean; mask – Jessie Zhao New York; pants – J.Crew; crossbody bag – Kate Spade; gold loafers – Evolve
This is an eye-wateringly difficult color palette to find, but she managed well. Frankly, she’s very eager to wear every stitch of this!
Rapture blue blouse – Vince Camuto; peacock feather scarf – Liberty London; Amazonite pendant – Gemondo; feather earrings – Lucky Brand; Lomond blue cashmere sweater – Boden; wooden bead earrings –Soli & Sun; heather mineral cashmere sweater – J.Crew; canvas pants – Lands’ End; ivory silk skirt – Theory; flannel shirt – L.L.Bean; socks – COS; ballet flats – Lilly Pulitzer; slingbacks – Walking Cradles
She’s friends with the family that runs a nearby B&B, so she will stay there. In a worst-case scenario, they will definitely do laundry for her, but she’s not worried…
Friday evening, after the first evening’s get-together with the staff, she unpacked… And she’s delighted:
She’s well-prepared if a garment goes awry:
She doesn’t mind if nobody notices that one of her scarves is a PEACOCK FEATHER print. She’s okay if nobody makes the connection that one pair of her earrings are wee gold feathers…
But SOMEONE better cook up a photo opp for her with the white peacocks!
love,
Janice
p.s. Eight years ago, when Tish Jett was writing her first book, I did a guest post for her (well, I did a big STACK of them…) looking at a travel wardrobe in camel and blue… The full post, at her site, is here.
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OH, how beautiful these colors are together! Love that feather scarf.
I love pictures like this that have such a wide range of tones and shades from deep to light. This could be the basis of a year round wardrobe, perhaps?
Sadly the Liberty Peacock Scarf has sold out online ?
I have a large square shawl in the same pattern but in dark blue and purple so it would go with the deeper colours in this picture.
I love the green and blues that you’ve picked out. The blue is quite unusual. Of course, I would probably choose the pinky-violet to go with the green.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Thank you for bringing this beautiful painting and wardrobe to brighten a more than usually Monday kind of Monday morning!
Janice,
These colors are so beautiful, though my inclination is to wear them for a Summer wardrobe at a beach somewhere , as they reflect the colors of warm water , which I adore!
I hope that you have fully recovered ?
My recoveries are temporary – it’s a chronic condition, so I’m just happy when it fades for a while!
hugs,
Janice
What a glorious array of colors. Swoon.
What a beautiful start to my day. I would be very happy to have these colours in my wardrobe.
Thanks for your inspiration.
lovely! Earlier in the summer I was fully intending to order this Jessie Zhou scarf, but when I got to the site, the Amazon Rainforest Journey in navy with leopards grabbed me, and that’s what I ordered. It is stunning – her scarves are my current favorite, and I wish I could afford a stash of them. – nancyo
I guess my scarf is called Blue with Leopard and Flowers; the bandana version is Amazon Rainforest Journey. And you’d better believe that if they had the matching masks at that time, I would have ordered one in a heartbeat! Thinking about it – nancyo
I would like to see you add some lavender/periwinkle colors from the painting. Thanks.
Oh I SEARCHED for those colors, before I ever put together the color palette for this painting! I’m still looking, and hopeful that maybe in a month or 6 weeks I have a chance to add purple-ish colors…
hugs,
Janice
Thank you Janice for this gorgeous wardrobe. I love winter white and think it goes well with my mostly navy/burgundy/teal wardrobe. Interestingly, these days, I was thinking about a cardigan. Thanks for the idea and looking forward to a revisit of this amazing art!
It’s the end of summer here in my corner of the U.K. so I am beginning to get away from white trousers which are my staples in summertime. Love this wardrobe and will save it for next year.
Stunning! That scarf continues to call my name every time I see it, and the addition of the feather-y accessories is a delight.
This wardrobe seems perfect for me, since light colors, that range of soft and green-ish blues, and gold accessories are very harmonious with my appearance. But as much I love the winter white (especially the cardigan and pants “suit” from the travel outfit), I have never been able to make any kind of white or cream pants work for me…even thicker lined pants that are touted as opaque do not offer adequate coverage on my lower half. So I would keep the winter white skirt and cardigan, but sadly would need to substitute somewhat darker colors for the pants.
I would be interested in seeing this wardrobe expanded to include a more medium shade neutral and more of the periwinkle/lavender accent.
One of my favorite color combinations! This looks like a great, relaxing weekend away. It has a beach vibe and would translate well to a summer wardrobe as well. Glad you’re feeling better!
These are lovely colors with winter white. A bit dressy, which is so appealing to me at this time of year (really any time of year). I’m so ready for fall and winter dressing, and this post provides new options. Even the flannel shirt outfit is elevated. Your stories draw me in and make the imagined trip/weekend come alive. Great work, Janice.
What a beautiful wardrobe. When I first saw the peacock scarf at o’dark thirty this morning it had not sold out, but I couldn’t justify the price for me… Personally I never wear white, I invariably spill or get it dirty. haha One of the first things my husband ever bought me was a winter white pant suit. It was beautiful. Of course – that was pre-children and still in the corporate world, not a middle school! That being said, it makes me wish I were the person that could wear all this. Truly lovely and a great way to start my day.
Extraordinary association of colours !
And so bright and concrete ideas !
Can you imagine how wonderful an ivory silk top would fit in as you extend this capsule? Paired with the skirt, we would have a “dress.” All you avid readers of TVF can come up with dozens of ideas. Love these colors.
Scotchguard is the answer to anything that stains easily, including white. I have worn white just this past weekend, and of course dropped something on it. But, I have a washing machine! And Oxyclean! And having pre-Scotchguarded my whites, I was fearless. Lovely colors altogether, I do hope you can find those shades of purples and lavenders, and my favorite, Periwinkle.
Either that or buy 2 of everything ;)
The aqua colors will attract a Kingfisher that only she will spot in the visit to the aviary. Maybe she will find a unique brooch at the fete, a precious memento to bring home.
I’d love to join the celebration!
Ooooh, yes…kingfishers are my favorite, and I love the idea of our heroine having this special moment with one :)
So amazingly beautiful! As your all concepts/capsules Janice! Thank you for sharing with us your creativity, I read your blog for years & I am amazed that you’re able to create so wonderful combinations again and again. All the best to you!