Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
September 25, 2022
Yesterday, I got my flu shot, so I wore my wool shirt and a scarf over my dress; the pharmacy staff needed easy access to my arm!
And today, I'm prepping for a medical test tomorrow, so I'm just going to nap as much as I can...
Still comfortable, still liking my dress. I'm surprised...
love,
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September 24, 2022
Yesterday, I spend a HUGE portion of the day sitting at my desk (in The Vivienne Files International Headquarters - aka our bedroom!), catching up on things and working on Monday's blog post.
It's cool in Chicago, and I mostly wanted to wear something soft and cozy - hence I FINALLY have a chance to wear my sweatshirt from 4 Objects. It is a thing of beauty...
love,
Janice
p.s. I'm surprised that I'm not at all bored with this project; I'm actually thinking that my long-term wardrobe could be nothing more than "columns of black" with 2nd layers... So easy!
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September 22, 2022
One very warm day, one very cool day! But my wool dress is suitable for both...
love,
Janice
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September 20, 2022
A couple of warm days make it pretty difficult to layer! But jewelry is always a good option...
love,
Janice
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September 18, 2022
A long LONG walk through the parks, and then our favorite Mexican restaurant for an early dinner! My linen shirt over my dress kept me from getting sunburned - it was really warm today...
If you're in downtown Chicago, hunt down Gordo's Tiny Tacos; it's worth the search!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 17, 2022
The weather remains warm, so I'm not able to tear into my sweaters and scarves, but I'm unearthing jewelry from before the pandemic to wear with Sierra.
I am not tired of my dress - far from it! It's pretty freeing to have the bulk of my outfit already chosen, and to be able to think of nothing more than jewelry and shirt choices.
But I am eager to start wearing scarves every day! Any scarf that I don't wear in the next 83 days will probably be sold - that's a happy goal...
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 16, 2022
I knew, when I linked to the blue velvet skirt on Wednesday, that someone would see this one:
Questions started showing up immediately in my mail box - "do you THINK that I could wear this skirt enough to justify buying it?"
Well, yes, I do!
Let's look at some possibilities, ranging from just a blouse in warmer weather, to bundling up in the dead of winter:
If you assemble everything together that I've shown here, it's a pretty neat, bright wardrobe!
But no matter how much you love that skirt, you probably can't wear it every day! So I might add just a few things:
For many of us, this wardrobe would get us through the winter with no trouble!
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September 15, 2022
Yesterday and today the weather has been warm, so I'm not wearing scarves. My linen shirt worn over my wool dress is cool and keeps the sun off of my shoulders - I'm very careful about the sun!
But I AM being reckless and put my wedding ring back on my hand; if my hands swell, they can just cut off my ring finger!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 13, 2022
Appointments! If I'm not going to the doctor, I'm taking someone else for a visit...
Happily, it's a nice walk up to the hospital campus from where we live, so it's never a bother!
love,
Janice
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September 11, 2022
I still can't wear rings on my fingers, nor bells on my toes! But I CAN wear a snazzy sweatshirt...
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 10, 2022
Yesterday, we were out walking through the parks near our building; might as well go out again today. We are going to lose our warm days and tons of flowers sooner than we might wish!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 8, 2022
It's not really cool enough to wear a sweater, but it's a little TOO cool to go without something over my arms. My shirt from 4 Objects is a wonderful favorite...
And my necklace is from Eileen Fisher? Back in the dark ages of their old outlet store in the western Chicago suburbs, they used to carry some jewelry from local artisans. I bought pearls at least a couple of times!
love,
Janice
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