Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
April 7, 2023
I lost my ATM card. Everything that was being paid automatically from that account shut down. Some things came back to life immediately; some did not.
The mailing list was recalcitrant, and is still behaving badly.
I think it is fixed, but if you don't hear from me on Monday, leave a comment; there will DEFINITELY be a post at 2:15 a.m. Central Time on Monday...
Sorry for the weirdness!
Sharing a favorite photograph with you...
love, Janice ... View the Post
April 7, 2023
I love the accents in this painting...
Here's a reminder of the 16-piece capsule wardrobe that our heroine has chosen for the upcoming Spring and Summer:
Let's walk through a bunch of her favorite outfits, to see how she might accessorize each:
These wee stud earrings are available in 12 different stones - all of the birthstones!
This is our heroine's only scarf, but WHAT a scarf!
I love the subtle coordination of a "denim-colored" bag:
Those of us who own a Longchamp tote bag can vouch that they're SO useful!
Would you get a green pedicure? Or would that be overkill?
A simple beige outfit takes on a bit of shine with some jewelry!
This heroine seems to really like ... View the Post
April 5, 2023
It's tempting to think of what one might do with a completely new wardrobe - horrible as that would be in reality. I admit that I would be really tempted to wear all different shades of grey... hmm...
So this "every shade of brown to ivory" really appeals to me - using texture and lots of accessories to keep things interesting, while at the same time always being easily recognizable!
This heroine's not all that interested in Spring, yet. But she has the good sense to at least get a pair of linen pants, and some sandals!
Many will find this boring, but I'm very drawn to the calm variations of color here:
And I'm quite smitten with her accessories!
Let's see what new possibilities our heroine's ... View the Post
April 3, 2023
I know a lot of us are doubtful about this wardrobe, but I'm still really liking it...
Our heroine realized that there's a simple navy shirt that matches her navy skirt - that seems like a really logical purchase! And while she's stocking up on obvious basics, she has neither an olive tee shirt NOR an olive cardigan...
Toss in the world's most amazing scarf, a tote bag and some ballet flats to wear with her new navy "dress" and she's all set!
Her wardrobe is very disciplined, but still has plenty of possibilities:
And her accessories are lovely; a couple of beautiful scarves can make so much difference to a wardrobe:
Her 3 new garments, as always, give her at least 6 new outfits - ... View the Post
March 31, 2023
Accessories make SO much difference; I think we're going to see that pretty quickly!
Remember this painting?
And this wardrobe?
Let's work our way through a bunch of outfits, to see what accessories our heroine needs...
First up - the all-beige ensemble! Some people make this look wonderful...
For this next outfit, if the weather gets too hot to wear a scarf around your neck, you can always wear it as a belt, or in your hair, or tied to your bag...
One could make a summer-long project of looking for accessories that worked with their summer capsule wardrobe!
Even a very small scarf - literally a pocket square - can add a touch of color when worn as a bracelet, or around your neck, ... View the Post
March 29, 2023
I love this too!
This heroine is committed to switching to a warmer, lighter wardrobe, although it's a bit difficult; those of us who wear a lot of black might find this change a challenge!
She's starting with the same 8 beige garments are her 3 friends...
Her accent garments are a great assortment:
She's pretty happy with how her 4 by 4 Wardrobe looks...
And when she gets all of her things in her closet, she loves the way it looks; she can already see all kinds of options, from crisp black and white to warm green or rust with beige...
But as ALL clever heroines will do, she assembles a range of outfits in her mind, just to be certain that she will be able to ... View the Post
March 27, 2023
I love this one...
Were I to ever find myself in a situation where I was going to wear a lot of beige (it could happen!), these would be my favorite accent colors:
As is true with all 4 of our "beige" heroines, we are starting with 8 garments...
Our heroine was VERY patient in finding her accents; patience is probably the most important quality to bring to any shopping!
But it was worth it - her selections are varied, and lovely!
She takes a close look at her 4 by 4 Wardrobe Template, just to make sure that she didn't lose her discipline at some stage!
I suspect all of us have some rogues in their closet, eh?
She then arranges all of her clothes in a more natural way to view ... View the Post
March 24, 2023
Inspired by FLOWERS!
Our heroine is happy wearing muted colors, unless it's a day during which she wants to wear something bright! You can have both in your wardrobe, of course.
A sweatshirt for travel, as well as a cozy scarf, is rarely a bad idea - especially if you're traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle...
She's only going away for the weekend, but she never knows ahead of time if she's going to be in the aquamarine, subdued, calm mood, or in the bright yellow, outgoing and active mood. Not a problem - she's prepared for both:
Kindness Gems has those lovely necklaces available in a bunch of different stones, and in gold...
Her travel wardrobe is both an homage to her favorite flower, ... View the Post
March 22, 2023
Our second heroine who plans to use a LOT of beige in her Spring and Summer wardrobe!
Here is the art that inspires her - she is captivated by the dark, intense lines against the neutral background...
this wardrobe would work really well with chambray/faded denim as a neutral, too!
She's excited about the prospect of wearing deep, saturated accent colors with beige; her coloring is intense, and she is confident that she will look just right in these high-contrast outfits...
For starters, she assembles the beige core wardrobe that all of our heroines will have in common:
And THEN she finds 8 garments for accent - chambray shorts and a matching cardigan, and then navy, green and cranberry shirts ... View the Post
March 17, 2023
This is pretty cheerful! And I always sense a feeling of the Eiffel Tower when I look at this...
So I have FOUR heroines that I'm thinking of, right now... Each of them is going to start the spring with an 8-piece core of beige - lots of linen!
And then each will channel her favorite painting to choose 8 accent garments... What colors might be chosen from our first painting?
First, let's look at what our heroines are each going to use as their wardrobe base...
Frankly, if you want a handful of linen garments for this summer (and then next 10 summers, to be honest; linen lasts a long time!), now is a good time to start looking...
I'm not going to show you the various outfits possible ... View the Post
March 15, 2023
Beware the Ides of March...
Or maybe not! Maybe the Ides of March bring flowers to you...
This palette is particularly good for someone who wants variety in their wardrobe - it would be possible to find maybe 10 accent colors in this painting!
Our heroine starts with beige; you can do a lot and go a long way with a simple beige outfit!
Next, she indulges in olive green...
Before she forgets, she tosses in her favorite blue spring sweater, and a pair of jeans in a very light beige...
She wants shorts! So it makes sense to stock up on olive - some accessories will be useful...
Now let's get to those accent colors! A beautiful cotton sweater in a delicious shade of purple? Don't ... View the Post
March 13, 2023
Tomorrow, the very elegant and highly esteemed auction house Hindman is holding an auction of "Spring Fashion & Accessories." It starts at 10 a.m. Central Time, and can be viewed online...
The exciting part? I'm auctioning my Hermes Poster (lot 243)!
If you've never watched one of these auctions before, they're worth the time! Seeing what's still around, what things are worth, and just getting caught up in the bidding excitement...
I wanted to share!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
