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Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Guinievre

June 1 2012

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Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Rêves d’Escargots

Tee shirt – Maison Scotch, pleated skirt – J. Crew, white sandals – Scholl’s, pink dress – Dorothy Perkins, denim jacket – H&M, crocheted espadrilles - Debenhams

Dress – Theory, sandals – French Connection, sweater – Enza Costa, jeans – 7 for all Mankind, athletic shoes - Converse

Cashmere v-neck – Closed, white denim skirt – Kookai, boots – Acne, tee shirt – J. Crew, capris – Fashion Union, orange sandals – DV by Dolce Vita

Dress – Diane von Furstenberg, cardigan – Madewell, sandals – Stuart Weitzman, blue sweater – Vince, yellow jeans – Current/Elliott, boots – Report Signature ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a tote bag?

Why yes, you can build your personal style around a bag you love! Why not... although I confess, carrying the patterned bag with the Missoni cardigan would be tough for me...

Dress – Pink Tartan, cardigan – Missoni, sandals – J. Crew, ivory silk pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, turtleneck – Gucci, loafers – Debenhams

Turtleneck – Lord & Taylor, Skirt – Debenhams, boots – Tod’s, tee shirt – La Garconne, orange capris – Dolce & Gabbana, woven flats – Burberry Prorsum

Silk tank – Alice + Olivia, skirt – See by Chloe, beige sandals – Loeffler Randall, dress – Tibi, jacket – Allsaints, espadrilles - Bank

Brown dress – Donna Karan, bracelet – Aspinal of London, pumps – ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: dragon pearls

What a great necklace! It made me think of softness, iridescence, and creating a background that wouldn't detract from the details of the clasp, and the textures of the pearls.

Dress – Cacharel, sandals – Frye, sweater – Isabel Marant, jeans – J Brand, boots - Acne

Sweater – Miu Miu, skirt – Moss & Spy, boots – Frye, tee shirt – Mr. Mrs., sandals - Allsaints

Skirt – Cacharel, silk tee shirt – Jigsaw, sandals – Softspots, leather jacket – Vanessa Bruno Athe,

silk dress – A.P.C., espadrilles – Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Dress – Cynthia Rowley, Cardigan – Orla Kiely, sandals – Sigerson Morrison, tunic sweater – Steven Alan,

pants – Michael ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Monet Water Lilies

Dress – Lela Rose, earrings – Ralph Lauren, slingbacks – John Lewis, chinos – Michael Kors, sweater – Suno, loafers – Roberto del Carlo

Tee shirt – Vanessa Bruno Athe, Skirt and sandals – J. Crew, bomber jacket – Acne, sundress – Allsaints, espadrilles - Soludos

Navy sweater – Fatface, Navy skirt – Stella McCartney, navy ankle boots – F-Troupe, tank – Uniqlo, cropped chinos – J Brand, ballet flats - Madewell

Dress – 3.1 Phillip Lim, cardigan – J. Crew, pumps – Van Dal, sweater and chambray pants – Vanessa Bruno Athe, silver boots - Acne ... View the Post

Why Hermès?

I'm often asked why I'm such a fan of Hermès. It's because of the work of women like this: and because of the management of the company.

"We develop according to internal creativity and intuition, not external trends or marketing gimmicks." - Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Artistic Director of Hermès

"The Hermès family is not just people with the surname Dumas, Puech or Guerrand... Some employees have worked here for generations; I knew their parents and they knew mine. Everyone has a different relationship to the brand, but they're all equally valid. I have to respect that." - Axel Dumas, Hermès Chief Operating Officer

"With this in mind, the Dumas cousins have recently set up a committee of key ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: peacock

I love this necklace, with the range of colors that it presents, but the thing that I kept returning to was the possibility of using a warm, caramel-y, golden color to pick up the burnished metallic setting.

Tee shirt – Joseph, silk skirt – Silvian Heach, sandals – Ralph Lauren, dress – Alberta Ferretti,

leather jacket – H&M, sandals – J. Crew

Dress – Diane von Furstenberg, cardigan – Issa, ballet flats – Lanvin,

navy boots – Vanessa Bruno, sweater – Something Else, velvet jeans – J Brand

Sweater – The Row, Skirt – Valentino, boots – Banana Republic,

tee shirt – Vanessa Bruno, cropped pants – Paul & Joe, sandals – J. Crew

Dress – Balenciaga, flats ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès l’Ivresse de l’Infini

What a great scarf - blues, orange/corals, shades of grey! So many possibilities...

Tee – Maison Scotch, denim skirt – J. Crew, sandals – Ohne Titel, denim jacket – Mango, sandals – Debenhams, dress - Modcloth

Taupe earrings – Kenneth Cold New York, Blue dress – Theory, taupe sandals – Jonak, blue sweater – Angela’s, suede slouch boots – Isabel Marant, taupe jeans – Paul Smith

Earrings – Ten Thousand Things, Sweater – Miu Miu, skirt – Comme des Garcons Shirt, boots – Joules, linen tee – LnA, cropped jeans – Acne, sandals – Michael Kors

Dress – Ter et Bantine, cardigan – CC, sandals – Balenciaga, pants – Stella McCartney, sweater – T by Alexander Wang, loafers – J. Crew ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Peinture Fraiche

A scarf without a lot of color in it can be a challenge, but I think of scarves as silk jewelry. As such, this scarf, for me, became something made of silken pearls, and a of a burnished, brushed pewter that just happened to be fiber rather than metal. When taken in that sense, this scarf goes anywhere that "cool" toned jewelry would go. It was lovely to study...

Taupe pearl earrings – Adrienne Vittadini, Navy dress – Alberta Ferretti, navy pumps – Debenhams, bracelet – Chan Luu, taupe sweater – Vince, moccasins – Minnetonka, ivory jeans – Windsmoor Classic

Studded pearl earrings – Renee Lewis, sweater – Cruciani, Boucle skirt – Marc Jacobs, boots – Nine West, bracelet – Antik Batik, tee shirt – ... View the Post

12 ways to wear a blouse: Hot Tips by Frances Patiky Stein

May 3, 2012

Actually, she included 24 ways to wear a blouse, but some of them were a bit... unusual...

Blouse and matching skirt:

Blouse and pencil skirt:

Blouse over tee shirt with matching skirt or shorts:

Blouse with trousers, or AGAIN with a matching skirt:

Blouse as a jacket over a tank top and trousers, or with white trousers:

Blouse with matching trousers, worn as a jacket over a striped or a solid tee shirt:

I'll be away for a few days at a family celebration, so I won't be posting, or responding to comments and emails. Rest assured, I'll be back here Tuesday late morning, after my ridiculously early work shift!

love, Janice

PS - If you are looking for more color ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Belles du Mexique in blue, grey & rose

It would be so easy to build an entire wardrobe around these shades of rose, grey, taupe, coral, peach and slate blue...

Taupe dress – D&G, taupe open-toe pumps – Rupert Sanderson,

taupe sweater – J. Brand, satin pants – Acne, taupe oxfords - Camper

Angora cardigan – Stine Goya, grey suede flats – Corso Como, grey dress – Love Moschino,

cream sweater – La Garconne, faded pink jeans – Isabel Marant, Taupe short boots – Tilly Rose

Coral knot-front top – Dorothy Perkins, denim skirt – MAJE, sandals – Musa,

biker jacket – All Saints, white espadrilles – Andre ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Passementerie in camel & grey

We've been chatting a lot about camel and grey together, and this scarf was the perfect opportunity to introduce a couple of outfits with those colors. Toss in a bit of soft blue, a little bit of yellow, and a dash of coral... What a great scarf upon which to build some looks!

Stud earrings – Monet, Camel wool pants – Michael Kors, Sweater – Costume National, loafers – Tod’s, pearl stud earrings – Lord & Taylor, grey dress – Love Moschino, pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo

Silver earrings – Touch of Silver, Sweater – Lela Rose, jeans – Allsaints, boots – Acne, silver bracelet – Touch of Silver, Cap-sleeved top – Liv, denim skirt – Wrangler, sandals – Dorothy ... View the Post