Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
September 15, 2022
Yesterday and today the weather has been warm, so I'm not wearing scarves. My linen shirt worn over my wool dress is cool and keeps the sun off of my shoulders - I'm very careful about the sun!
But I AM being reckless and put my wedding ring back on my hand; if my hands swell, they can just cut off my ring finger!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 14, 2022
Remember our heroine, the photographer who was going to go hang out at the observatory for a few weeks?
This is what she is using as her inspiration for her travel wardrobe:
When we left this heroine, she had decided to pack this:
She discussed her plans with a number of other science photographers, and realized that she was probably going to be at the observatory longer than she had initially planned! For one thing, a pretty well-known astronomer is going to be visiting for a few days at the end of September, and she would be insane to miss the chance to meet him.
And there are a couple more astronomic events expected, so she just decided to stay two weeks longer. There's going to be a (sort of) ... View the Post
September 13, 2022
Appointments! If I'm not going to the doctor, I'm taking someone else for a visit...
Happily, it's a nice walk up to the hospital campus from where we live, so it's never a bother!
love,
Janice
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September 12, 2022 Solar Energy When the Days Are Short...
It's all about the batteries! Electricity can be stored - it's a game-changer!
So she's on her way to visit all 3 Scandinavian countries to meet with the designers of solar farms. She's going to advise them on the best way to array the high-capacity, long-term storage batteries that she invented...
She will have appropriate outerwear and serious lug-bottomed boots, just in case someone wants to go outdoors and actually LOOK at the installations.
She doesn't consider that necessary. Unless they've put them on top of a melting chunk of tundra...
She doesn't give a lot of thought to getting dressed when she's on the road. If she's decent, warm, ... View the Post
September 11, 2022
I still can't wear rings on my fingers, nor bells on my toes! But I CAN wear a snazzy sweatshirt...
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 10, 2022
Yesterday, we were out walking through the parks near our building; might as well go out again today. We are going to lose our warm days and tons of flowers sooner than we might wish!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
September 9, 2022
Let's get back to these last 2 scarves - I'm quite chuffed about the pretty things that I've found...
This heroine has a LOT of navy in her wardrobe; maybe we should look for something lighter to serve as a neutral for her...
yes, one of these scarves is so expensive it might give you chest pains... but it's lovely, and even a cat may look at a king!
These new clothes blend into her wardrobe perfectly, but the overall feeling of things is (of course) a bit lighter and softer:
Her accessories are lovely; her scarf drawer is enviable!
All of her new purchases bring options to her each morning - she has a wonderful new way to get dressed up with her ivory skirt and pumps!
Last, this ... View the Post
September 8, 2022
It's not really cool enough to wear a sweater, but it's a little TOO cool to go without something over my arms. My shirt from 4 Objects is a wonderful favorite...
And my necklace is from Eileen Fisher? Back in the dark ages of their old outlet store in the western Chicago suburbs, they used to carry some jewelry from local artisans. I bought pearls at least a couple of times!
love,
Janice
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September 7, 2022
We have an appointment, and I will of course be working. These are the days when having a simple outfit ready to go is very helpful!
love,
Janice
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September 7, 2022
I'm taking a break in the "6 Scarves, 12 Months" so that I'm not late with today's new season!
When she was out walking around the city on Labor Day weekend, she saw all sorts of people who had to bundle up at short notice - the day was VERY cool...
She kept seeing people wearing what she thought were simple crewneck sweaters in all kinds of colors... until she got near a woman at a cross-walk, and saw that she was actually wearing a sweatshirt!
Hmm... she realized that a clean, unwrinkled sweatshirt doesn't have to look like you're cleaning the garage. And they're pretty easy to take care of too!
Now, to choose a color:
She isn't opposed to wearing white jeans in cold weather, ... View the Post
September 6, 2022
I really liked my tee shirt under my dress yesterday, so I'm going to do that again today!
The weather isn't terribly cool, but there's a definite feeling of autumn in the air; that always makes layering feel right to me.
love,
Janice
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September 5, 2022
An overcast, cool-ish holiday, with NO PLANS (well, except work...)
Everybody have a wonderful day!
love,
Janice ... View the Post
