Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
February 28, 2013 Sometimes, when you need to pack for just a few days, it can be impossible to get started - just to get that first garment off of a hanger and into a bag. One idea I've had for giving impetus and focus to this project is to start with a favorite scarf of two, and to build a mostly-neutral wardrobe around it. A few brightly colored garments brighten things up, and give you a lot of mileage for just a few things, in a small bag.
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Janice ... View the Post
February 27, 2013
First, let me get this off my chest... L.L.Bean clothing is NOT frumpy. It can be frumpy, but so can clothing from 3.1 Phillip Lim. Frumpy is the person, and the way things are worn, not the garments themselves. Some accessories, some attitude, some good posture, and these clothes will look as chic as anything that costs 10 times as much. Make your own style!
UPDATE: I welcome all comments. You don't have to love what I do - it would be impossible for me to create web posts that everybody loved. But everybody IS welcome to come by here, share their opinion, read the opinions of others, have a laugh or two, pick up something to think about, and stop back another day for a post that might be more to ... View the Post
Pretty much 45 seconds after I posted the 13 = 81 summer wardrobe, in which you can literally wear whatever's clean, and it will still go together, I got suggestions. Dozens of suggestions..."This is wonderful, but I can't ever let me knees be seen in public!!!"
Variation: No Visible Knees Whatever's Clean Summer Wardrobe
"Okay, this is great, but you need to do a version that doesn't have anything sleeveless in it - my armpits are horrible!!!"
Varation: No Visible Knees, nor Armpits Whatever's Clean Summer Wardrobe
"Please do a variation that doesn't include any black - I never wear black!" Variation: The "No-Black" Whatever's Clean Summer Wardrobe
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February 21, 2013 Some of these garments just hint at the presence of "tender shoots"...
With that, I have exhausted both my ability to work with neon green, and the Pantone Spring 2013 colors. And since one of my WONDERFUL readers found the link for the Fall 2013 colors, it begs a question - when should I start looking at the Fall/Winter colors? As soon as the fall clothes are in the stores, in July? Chime in with a suggestion!
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February 14, 2013 Mmmm, I think this is lovely - pink without being prissy...
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Janice ... View the Post
Silver flower ring – Georg Jensen, cardigan – Marc Jacobs, loafers – Gucci, denim tunic – Mulberry, dip-dyed jacquard scarf – Tory Burch, shoulder bag – Tinley Road, sweater – T by Alexander Wang
The Common Wardrobe with which we started:
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