Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
I'm rather drawn to accessories that have a menswear flair - especially in shoes. Men's shoes are timeless in their styling, and their quality is unparalleled. Clif leather goods are beautifully well made, and they seem to emphasize the quality and the beauty of leather. It's hard to explain; just go there if you get a chance and see if it makes more sense to you!
My last wardrobe addition, from our trip in March:
I adore them. ... View the Post
Green shirt – J. Crew, Cherry red cardigan – Miu Miu, White tee shirt – Vince, Navy, cream & gray striped top – Narciso Rodriguez, Square scarves – Hermès, Navy multi scarf - Missoni
Now, I'm assuming with some confidence that you've already realized that if you owned the two eight-piece wardrobes from the last 2 days, you would find that there were dozens of ways that just those 16 pieces could be combined, a la the Winter White and Camel from a couple of weeks ago.So these four pieces are a bonus - these would bring your wardrobe up to the 20 piece "French Chic" wardrobe (minus the 3 pieces of outerwear). The possibilities multiply geometrically when you put these four pieces in the mix! ... View the Post
Jacket – DKNY , Cardigan – The Row, Long-sleeved shirt – Chinti and Parker, Tee shirt – DKNY, Dress – L’Agence, Sweater – Pringle of Scotland, Pants – Michael Kors, Skirt – Lanvin
1. Pumps – Miu Miu, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Sissi Rossi 2. Brogues – Robert Clergerie, necklace – Francoise Iberl, square stud earrings - Meadowlard 3. Pumps – Jimmy Choo, scarf – Liberty of London, flower brooch – Judith Jack 4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Alexis Bittar
5. Flats – Stuart Weitzman, scarf – Hermès, bag – Dolce & Gabbana 6. Flats – G by GUESS, Labradorite earrings – Monica Vinader, necklace – Citrine by the ... View the Post
One of the coolest things about having a blog on Blogger is that I have tools to see what other websites have mentioned The Vivienne Files (and boy am I grateful).
But I'm REALLY REALLY angry to see that recently, sites which sell counterfeit merchandise have been a source of traffic to this blog.
Counterfeiting is a crime. Period. The people who make and distribute fake fashion accessories are the same unsavory lot who make and distribute fake prescription medications, baby formula, automobile parts and airplane parts.
If you can't afford an expensive handbag, then don't carry one. In no way is your personal style diminished because you're not wearing a bunch of visible logos - quite the contrary. But don't ... View the Post
Jacket – Alexander McQueen , Cardigan – Tibi, Long-sleeved shirt – Rag & Bone, Tee shirt – Kain, Dress – Alexander McQueen, Sweater – Burberry, Pants – Alexander McQueen, Skirt – Alexander McQueen
1. Pumps – Pierre Hardy, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Coach
2. Brogues – Robert Clergerie, necklace – Swarovski, square stud earrings - Meadowlard
3. Pumps – Jimmy Choo, scarf –Modcloth, flower brooch – Judith Jack
4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Roberto Di Castro
5. Flats – Stuart Weitzman, scarf – Hermès, clutch – Alexander Wang
6. Flats – G by GUESS, earrings – Mikimoto, necklace ... View the Post
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
Jacket – Elizabeth and James, Cardigan – Miu Miu, Gray silk tee – Decolette, Blue tee – Kain Label,
Skirt – Donna Karan, Gray Pants – Chloe, Gray corduroy jeans - Gucci, Scarf – Hermès
Rose blouse - Carven, Pink satin trench – Nina Ricci, Blue mohair coat – Diane von Furstenberg, dress – Roland Mouret, Skirt – see by Chloe, Plaid pants – A.L.C., Blue sweater – Rag & Bone, Peacoat – Maison Martin Margiela
Lavender cardigan – Lucien Pellat-Finet, Striped tee – Saint James, Light blue top – Dolce & Gabbana, Dress – Coldwater Creek, pants – Chloe, Navy pants – Paul & Joe, Gray sweater – ... View the Post
I spent last weekend in Florida, but I was thinking of you all while I was walking through a street market in the beautiful town of Celebration. The scarves above are just a very few of the BEAUTIFUL assortment of hand-painted scarves made by the very talented Kathy. She encompasses every color in the rainbow, and I'm sure would be willing to put together specific color combinations if you asked her nicely! And these scarves are VERY reasonably priced - I don't remember seeing any that were more than $50 (US dollars), and many are under $30.
She can be reached at [email protected]. She's lovely, pleasant, and tremendously gifted; if you don't feel comfortable with traditional square Hermes-style ... View the Post
Jacket – Oscar de la Renta , Cardigan – Michael Kors, Blouse – L’Agence, Tee shirt – T by Alexander Wang
Jeans – Acne, Skirt – Bottega Veneta, Cords – Current/Elliott, Scarf - Hermès
Vanilla blouse – Vanessa Bruno, coat – Tibi, Dress – Diane von Furstenberg, coat – Alexander Wang
Sweater – J. Crew, Pants– Burberry Prorsum, Skirt – Maje, Jacket – Michael Kors
Dress – Maxmara , Sweater – Vanessa Bruno, Tee shirt – Zoe Tees, Short-sleeved blouse – Alberta Ferretti
Sleeveless top – Steffen Schraut , Blouse – Gucci, Velvet pants - Gucci, Sweater – Calvin ... View the Post
Jacket – Barbour, Cardigan – Sonia Rykiel, Turtleneck – John Smedley, Tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, Jeans - Wranglers, Sweater – Bottega Veneta, Pants – Calvin Klein, Skirt – Ralph Lauren
Lest anybody assume that the eight-piece core wardrobe is only for a dressy office environment, I offer up a core wardrobe that is pretty much my standard uniform through the winter. To this mix you can toss in an argyle cardigan, a couple of white tee shirts, and a black and white striped sweater, and that covers me (literally) for anything outside of work except the most extraordinarily dressy dinners. Enjoy!
1. Boots - Nordstrom, Scarf – Pucci, tote bag - Missoni
2. Brogues – ... View the Post
Cardigan – Lucien Pellat-Finet , Gold sweater – Vanessa Bruno, Tank - Mango, Dress – Jil Sander,
Tank top – Ralph Lauren, Tee shirt – Patagonia, Skirt – Bottega Veneta, Chino’s – J. Crew, Scarf – Hermès
Long-sleeved top – J. Crew , Suede tee shirt – Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Tee shirt – American Vintage, Trench – Diane von Furstenberg, Dress – Costume National, Pleated pants – Sportmax, Brown pants - Fendi, Dark brown chinos – Old Navy, Dress – Surface to Air, Metallic sweater - Vince
Rose & rust necklace – Stephen Dweck, Square scarf – ... View the Post
Cardigan – Kain Alva, Blue linen shirt – Aubin and Wills, Orange tan – Topshop, White tee shirt – Vanessa Bruno, Orange Linen pants – J. Crew, White linen pants – Marc Jacobs, Silk skirt – Bruce II, silk scarf - Hermes
The wardrobes just keep getting harder! The request for this wardrobe was: "I am a short, graying brunette in her early 60’s woman who lives in the South (think 4 seasons with an emphasis on hot & humid but occasional snow/ice). I think Katherine Hepburn with more colors would be my inspiration. Casual, few skirts/dressy itesm, but chic. I love the colors of the sunset and sky plus silver/pewter jewelry with black, charcoal or dark jeans as the ... View the Post
