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Customizing the Classics: black skirt

Black skirt – Maison Martin Margiela  

   

Black pleated skirt – Junya Watenabe, Navy flaired skirt – Miu Miu, Wrap skirt - Carven  

Gray skirt – Gucci, Navy skirt – Reiss Lime, Brown skirt – Kosher Casual    

Navy tweed skirt – Debenham’s, brown velvet skirt – Alberta Ferretti, gray suede skirt – Z Spoke by Zac Posen  

Navy pleated skirt – Theory, camel linen skirt – Selina, white cotton skirt – Jigsaw online   ... View the Post

08.24.11 7 Comments

Tags: black, Customizing the Classics, navy

Building a job interview / work wardrobe from scratch

Shirt – Oasis, Pants – Warehouse.co.uk      

Tan Cardigan – J. Crew, Bone cardigan – Tillys, Green cardigan – Woolrich, Navy double-breasted blazer – Old Navy, Taupe jacket – warehouse.co.uk, Navy blazer – H&M  

tote bag – Nine West, Quilted tote – Tillys, Two-toned bag - Asos, desert boots – Old Navy, Black Oxfords – Guess, Penny loafers – MICHAEL by Michael Kors  

   

Teal stone necklace – Coldwater Creek, bronze choker – Oasis, station chain necklace – Banana Republic, teal floral scarf – Miss Selfridge, border print scarf – Topshop, floral oblong scarf - Pacsun  

Black sweater – Coldwater Creek, ... View the Post

08.23.11 13 Comments

Tags: black, green, job-hunting, taupe, work wear

More Hermes scarves for sale!

It's about time I practice what I preach!  I don't have a job, and I have WAAAY more Hermes scarves than I need.  Once upon a time, when eBay was a warm and friendly place, I would have sold them there and it would have been simple.  But now, selling on eBay is a terrifying risk of money and property, and I'd rather avoid it.

Thus, each of these scarves is $250 US, shipped within the US for free.  Outside the US, purchaser will pay the EXACT freight charges - no markup.  Email me at [email protected] if you wish to see more pictures, or to arrange payment details. ... View the Post

08.23.11 5 Comments

Tags: Hermes scarf

Wardrobe built around 6 neutral colors – no accents!

   

Gray cardigan – Dolce & Gabbana, Grey tee – topshop, Grey sweater – The Row, gray trousers  

– Burberry Brit, Black blazer – Rag & Bone, black tee shirt – Derek Lam, black pants –  

Rag & Bone, black draped skirt – Vivienne Westwood  

 

Brown cardigan – Hope, tee shirt – Michael Stars, brown sweater – Vanessa Bruno, brown pants  

– Edun, cream blouse – Theory, cream sweater – Topshop, cream corduroy pants – Twenty8Twelve,  

cream skirt – Maxmara Studio  

 

Chambray shirts – J. Crew, chambray skirt – A. P.C., Pants – Levi’s Made & Crafted, camel  

jacket – Forte forte, camel shirt – Equipment, camel ... View the Post

08.22.11 13 Comments

Tags: black, blue, brown, capsule wardrobe, chambray, grey, Hermes scarf, ivory

Wardrobe: for Carrie H.

August 19, 2011  

Jacket – The Row, Cardigan – Inhabit, blouse – Topshop, Tee shirt – Maison Martin Margiela, Pants – J. Crew, skirt – Oasis,  Jeans – Current/Elliott, Scarf - Hermès  

Gray tee shirt – Donna Karan, cardigan – Lela Rose, white tee – T by Alexander Wang,  cardigan – Paul Smith, Winter coat – Jill Sander, sweater - Valentino,  corduroy pants - Gucci, Jacket –  Reiss Online  

Tunic dress – Emilio Pucci, Colorblocked tee – Oasis, Tee shirt – Saint James, tee shirt – Debenhams, Sweater – Organic by John Patrick, black with blue pinstripe pants – Clement en August, Sweater – Acne, Silk blouse – Diane von Furstenberg  

Fringed scarf – Modcloth.com, lapis beads – ... View the Post

08.19.11 6 Comments

Tags: black, blue, grey, white

A Spring capsule wardrobe, warm brown, blues, peach & ivory

 

Jacket – Graham & Spencer, Cardigan – Closed, blouse – Emmanuel Ungaro Vintage, Top – Proenza Schouler, Skirt – Donna Karan, Skirt - Balenciaga, Jeans – Mih, Scarf - Hermès  

Cream blouse – T by Alexander Wang, Trench coat – Cacharel, Winter coat – Malena Birger,  dress – Diane von Furstenberg, Pants – Michael Kors, Pleated skirt – D&G, sweater – Minimarket, Jacket –  Topshop  

    ... View the Post

08.18.11 2 Comments

Tags: blue, brown, ivory, peach

Wardrobe: for Ms. M

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08.17.11 3 Comments

Tags: black, blue, brights, cool weather, grey, purple

Not so crazy eights: Warm Brown

Unquestionably the hardest eight garments to find - if you love this color, you should ALWAYS be on the lookout for these rare gems.  But you get all of the most GORGEOUS accessories! And the scarcity just makes your personal style all the more precious...

Jacket – Vince, Cardigan – Closed, Long-sleeved shirt – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tee shirt – Michael Stars, Dress – Michael by Michael Kors, Sweater – Closed, Pants – Michael Kors, Skirt – Alberta Ferretti  

1. Pumps – Stuart Weitzman, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Vanessa Bruno  

2. Brogues – Novacas, necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, earrings – Peggy Li  

3. Pumps – Sergio Rossi, scarf –Paul Smith, brooch – Fantasy Jewelry ... View the Post

08.16.11 11 Comments

Tags: brown, cool weather, not so crazy eights, work wear

Maximize your ROI: A cashmere sweater

Sweater – Ralph Lauren  

Beige jeans – SuperTrash, , Scarf – Liberty of London, Beige wool trousers – Chloe, Ring – Kenneth Jay Lane, Black trousers – Chloe, Laced back ankle boots – Les Prairies, Bone loafers – Church’s, Black Loafers - Prada    

Khakis – Ralph Lauren, Sequined tennies - Converse, Scarf - Pucci, Plaid pants – A.L.C., Grey suede Mary Janes – Marc Jacobs, Bracelet – Kenneth Jay Lane, Print pants – Lala Berlin, Black penny loafers - Naturalizers  

3-stone earrings – Oscar de la Renta , Bracelet – Carole Wood, Striped mini – Gryphon, Bone slingbacks - Aldo, Printed leather skirt – Christopher ... View the Post

08.15.11 5 Comments

Tags: blue, brights, casual, maximize your ROI, work wear

Customizing the Classics: white shirt

White shirt – Hugo Boss  

Beige blouse – Miss Selfridge, Blue blouse – Equipment, Grey shirt - Topshop  

Beige blouse – Vanessa Bruno, Ivory blouse – See by Chloe, White blouse – Donna Karan    

Grey sweater – J. Crew, Camel sweater – Ralph Lauren, Beige sweater - Burberry  

White tee – Blossom, Camel tee – Oasis, Gray tee - Kookai  

Tweed skirt – Lanvin, Camel jeans – Moto, Brown silk pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim     ... View the Post

08.13.11 9 Comments

Tags: beige, camel, Customizing the Classics, pastels, white

Paris shopping: Clif Shoes

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

08.12.11 10 Comments

Tags: Paris

Not so crazy eights: the bonus add-ons for Navy and Gray

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

08.11.11 3 Comments

Tags: brights, grey, Hermes scarf, navy, not so crazy eights, work wear
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