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Customizing the Classics: the Little Black Dress

September 13, 2011

Someone asked just yesterday about finding a versatile dress that could be worn for (among other things) funerals.  It was a timely question, as I was just finishing up my meditation on the Little Black Dress...  thanks for your question!    

 

   

   

  Don't let anyone dictate what you should wear!   love, Janice     ... View the Post

09.13.11 5 Comments

Tags: Customizing the Classics

Maximize your ROI: A scarf

Crewneck – Dries van Noten , Turtleneck– Diane von Furstenberg, Cardigan – Miss Selfridge,   

Jeans – Miss Selfridge, Corduroy pants – Masscob, Trousers - Carven  

Cardigan – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Shirtdress – Dorothy Perkins, Silk blouse – See by Chloe, Silk skirt – Bruce II  

Jersey skirt – Pringle of Scotland  

Sweater dress – Crumpet, Cardigan – Max Mara, Twinset – Iris von Arnim, Jeans – J. Brand, Leather skirt - Kookai  

Motorcycle jacket – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Trench - Episode, Wool coat – Dorothy Perkins   ... View the Post

08.08.11 4 Comments

Tags: accessories, beige, brown, camel, maximize your ROI, rust

Not so crazy eights: Ivory

Jacket – Christopher Lemaire , Cardigan – Unger-Fashion, Long-sleeved shirt – Alexander McQueen, Tee shirt – Warehouse.co.uk, Dress – Maxmara Studio, Sweater – Bally, Pants – 3.1 Philip Lim, Skirt – Kelly Ewing  

1. Pumps – Stuart Weitzman, Scarf – Hermès, bag - Fendi   2. Brogues – Dorothy Perkins, necklace – Kate Spade, earrings – Kate space   3. Pumps – Rupert Sanderson, scarf – Robindira, bee brooch – Kenneth Jay Lane   4. Flats – Melissa, ring – Lola Rose, bracelet – R. J. Graziano  

5. Flats – Henry cuir, scarf – Hermès, bag – Gucci   6. Flats – Church’s, earrings – YlKara Ross, brooch – 1928   7. Slingbacks – Stella McCartney, scarf – ... View the Post

07.29.11 6 Comments

Tags: ivory, not so crazy eights, work wear

Not so crazy eights: Camel

Jacket – Miu Miu , Cardigan – Paul & Joe, Long-sleeved shirt – L’Agence, Tee shirt – Ralph Lauren, Dress – The Row, Sweater – Ralph Lauren Black Label, Pants – Miu Miu, Skirt – Miu Miu  

I know that nobody can go out and buy twenty new items of clothing, so I've been trying to think of how someone would begin the process of building a curated, distilled wardrobe.  Of course, it really has to start with some serious thinking!  But once you've chosen a core color from which to work, you could certain do worse than carefully acquiring a basis of eight garments upon which to build.  This is how I see it taking shape...

1. Pumps – Kate Spade, Scarf – Hermès, bag - ... View the Post

07.28.11 15 Comments

Tags: beige, camel, not so crazy eights, tan, work wear

Wardrobe: carefully curated and deliberately distilled for warm coloring

July 18, 2011

Jacket – Gucci , Cardigan – J. Crew, blouse – Fanfare, tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, Pants – Gucci, Leather skirt – Jitrois, Jeans – J. Brand, Scarf - Hermès  

Blouse - Chloe, Trench coat –  Paul and Joe, Winter coat – Weekend by Max Mara, Sweater dress –  Alexander McQueen, Pants – Proenza Schouler, skirt – Vince, sweater – Snobby Sheep, Leather jacket – Matthew Williamson  

Dress – 3.5 Phillip Lim, Cardigan – The Row, Shirt – Modstrom, Tee shirt – Yves Saint Laurent, Sweater –  Acne, Pants –  3.1 Phillip Lim, Shirt  - Aubin & Wills, top – Burberry Prorsum  

The ... View the Post

07.18.11 12 Comments

Tags: blue, brown, casual, green, olive
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