The Vivienne Files - Page 252 of 289 - Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature

Six-pack: royal blue & grey

November 20, 2012

Cardigan – Patagonia, tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, grey pants - Reiss, grey gloves – Jardin des Orangers, scarf – Faliero Sarti, grey coat – Reiss, tote – Deux Lux, loafers – Jason Wu

Grey sweater – Jardin des Orangers, jeans – Allsaints, earrings – Asos, watch – Bulova, plaid shirt – J. Crew, long-sleeved tee – Patagonia, blue stone necklace – Nuovegioie, faceted sapphire bracelet – Aaron Jah, turtleneck – H&M, skirt – Opening Ceremony, boots – Rachel Comey

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Six-pack: Pink & Orange!

Cardigan – Zadig & Voltaire, cashmere tee shirt – J. Crew, fingerless cashmere gloves – N. Peal, khakis – Old Navy, scarf – Pashmina Art, coat – Organic by John Patrick, loafers – Debenhams, tote - Target

Pink sweater – Iris & Ink, jeans – Current/Elliott, stud earrings – Kate Spade, watch – Citizen Eco-Drive, plaid shirt – Woolrich, beige sweater – Demylee, tassel necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, bracelets – Betsey Johnson, print shirt – J. Crew, twill skirt – Marni, boots - Madewell

For those of us who's mothers and grandmothers always SWORE that you couldn't wear pink & orange together... This should create some exciting family dynamics! ... View the Post

Six-pack: taupe & denim blue

Cardigan – girl, By Band of Outsiders, earrings – Alexis Bittar, tee shirt – Rick Owens, scarf – Epice, gloves – Reiss, pants – Acne, boucle coat – Joie, tote – Yves Saint Laurent, oxfords – Brunello Cuccinelli

Tweed sweater – Boy by Band of Outsiders, jeans – Current/Elliott, earrings – YooLa, watch – Fossil, plaid shirt – MiH, silk blouse – Joie, necklace – Aris Geldis, bracelet – Sara Designs, blue sweater - L.L.Bean, tweed skirt – Jigsaw, boots - Debenhams

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Six-pack: Red, White, & Blue (bleu, blanc et rouge?)

I've got SIX six-packs lined up (does that make a thirty-six pack?), to get all of us holiday travelers sorted out before the winter holiday season gets into full swing...

Cardigan – Madewell, tee – Comme des Garcons, jeans – Vanessa Bruno, scarf – Becksondergaard X Sparrow, mittens – Aubin & Wills, duffle coat – YMC Gloverall, bag – Vera Bradley, loafers - Chloe

marled blue sweater – Rachel Comey, red jeans – Christopher Kane, red earrings – toosis, watch – Kate Spade, silk shirt – J. Crew, Plaid shirt – Boy by Band of Outsiders, garnet & pearl necklace – Blue Nile, bracelet – Chan Luu, boots – Acne, red dots sweater – Vanessa Bruno, skirt – Comme des Garcons

Of course, many of us ... View the Post

Do you HAVE a clothing budget?

I field a LOT of criticism because I show very expensive clothing in my prototype wardrobes. Constantly, I am told that "I can't afford ______."

So I ask the writer to tell me what their clothing budget is, and I will try to work within their budget to find some things that they will like.

Nobody - EVER - has come back to me with a number.

We all know, possibly to the penny, what we're going to spend next month on our housing costs.

We know within reasonable limits what our utility costs will be. Ditto for transportation, food, retirement savings, and personal care expenses.

Is clothing LESS of a necessity?

But for most of us, the clothing budget is like a force of nature. Or driven completely by whims. Or ... View the Post

A Dress for All Seasons: Red!!!

Red dress – Valentino, clutch – Anya Hindmarch, blazer – Topshop, pumps – Badgley Mischka, cardigan – Marni, scarf – Monki, flats – Tabitha Simmons Today I am the "guest blogger" at Tish's, where I ponder the possibilities of the little red dress. Woman does not live by black alone! ... View the Post

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & grey, accessories, outfits for 3 weeks

Ombre scarf – Chan Luu, gold cog stud earrings – Clarice Price Thomas, blue jasper earrings – Wedgewood, chiffon scarf – Valentino Garavani, ring – Kenneth Jay Lane, 3 pair stud earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, gold hoop earrings – Blue Nile, checked scarf - Burberry, pearl stud earrings – Manhattan Pearls, silk square scarf - Hermes, pink & grey silk scarf – Antagoniste, sapphire & crystal necklace - Kevia, sunglasses – Tom Ford, watch – Pulsar, lace trimmed scarf - futabaya, grey bag – Yves Saint Laurent, tights – Hue, gold chain necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, riding boots – Dsquared2, grey pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo, python loafers – Zespa, penny loafers – Manolo Blahnik

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Project 333: camel & grey, step by step

A Capsule Wardrobe for a "Soft Spring": - I was thinking fondly of my favorite blue-eyed blonde...

Camel blazer – Gucci, camel cardigan – Jil Sander, grey cardigan – L.L.Bean, cabled sweater – Nili Lotan, camel cardigan – Etro, pink cardigan – L.L.Bean, grey blazer – Theory, ivory silk blouse – Alexander McQueen, pink sweater – Malene Birger, grey vest – L.L.Bean, blue sweater – Acne, white shirt – Theory, grey turtleneck - Malo, grey dress – J. Crew, cowl sweater – Splendid, pink shirt – L.L.Bean, camel dress – Phase Eight, Fair Isle sweater – Brooks Brothers, blue twill blouse – T by Alexander Wang, grey silk blouse – 0039 Italy, pink shell – L.L.Bean, pink turtleneck – L.L.Bean, pink skirt – J. Crew, tweed pants - ... View the Post

Six Pack – camel & blush

As holidays creep up on us, many of us will be making short weekend trips - 2 or 3 nights - for family visits. Not having to worry about what you will pack might make these trips a bit easier...

Cardigan – Mauro Grifoni, tee shirt – Jane Norman, scarf – Faliero Sarti, pants – Jil Sander, loafers – Garbo, gloves – Barneys New York, coat – Ted Baker, tote – Bruno Cucinelli

maroon sweater – Acne, jeans – AG Jeans, rose quartz necklace – Econe, ring – DeLatori, cream blouse – Orla Kiely, Plaid shirt – Ralph Lauren, rose earrings – Alex Monroe, watch – Michael Kors, rose sweater – Dries van Noten, skirt – Moschino C&C, boots – Cole Haan ... View the Post

Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & navy, accessories, 2 weeks of outfits

Accessories for a Camel and Navy Project 333 Capsule Wardrobe

Chiffon scarf – Amrita Singh, gold cog stud earrings – Clarice Price Thomas, blue corundum stud earrings – Kevia, scarf -

Missoni, ring – Dara Ettinger, square topaz earrings – Skinny, hoop earrings – Blue Nile, paisley tasseled scarf - Sacai,

stud earrings – Manhattan Pearls, brooch – Fragments, sapphire & crystal necklace - Kevia, sunglasses – Cole Haan,

watch – Rotary, brown Fair Isle socks – Scott Nichol, navy Fair Isle socks – American Eagle Outfitters, navy shoulder bag –

Bottega Veneta, gold chain necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, riding boots – Via Spiga, heeled loafers – Brooks Brothers,

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Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & navy, step by step

I think this wardrobe looks very diverse; if anybody is able to detect that you have only 33 garments, they are paying WAAAAY too much attention.

Camel blazer – Gucci, camel cardigan – Jil Sander, navy cardigan – L.L.Bean, striped sweater – Gerry Weber, tweed cardigan – Paul & Joe, rust crewneck – A.P.C., navy blazer – A.P.C., blue shirt – D&G, rust blouse – Raquel Allegra, navy v-neck – J. Crew, yellow sweater – Acne, white shirt – Theory, navy shirt – J. Crew, navy dress – A.P.C., argyle sweater – Pringle, rust cardigan – Allude, camel dress – Phase Eight, Fair Isle sweater – Brooks Brothers, denim bow shirt – A.P.C., blue striped shirt – Golden Goose, rust tee – James Perse, navy turtleneck – ... View the Post

A Dress for All Seasons: brown

Brown dress – Michael Kors, brooch – Debenhams, blazer – Blonde & Blonde, suede pumps – Donald J. Pliner, denim jacket – Madewell, scarf – Epice, plaid flats – Fix Design

Please come see me today at Tish's, where I explore the almost limitless possibilities of a simple brown dress...

Tomorrow, navy and camel 333! ... View the Post