Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
July 28, 2012
Just a quick reminder - when you need a new accessory, don't forget to check the websites of art galleries. The above brilliant little idea is available from the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art. My favorite tiny handbag is from there...
And you get to support smaller designers, you don't sport big gaudy logos, and you don't see yourself coming and going on the street...
love, Janice ... View the Post
One of my dear readers asked me for suggestions about accessorizing this very lovely Talbot's dress. Since the dress is uncomplicated and classic, a variety of ensembles is easy to envision!
And the dress is no longer available from Talbot's, but that does NOT matter; the lessons here apply to any dress that is simple enough to provide a background for the accessories.
Dress – Talbots, cardigan – Valentino, pumps – Bottega Veneta, bag – Christian Louboutin, pink jacket – River Island, hand-painted bag – Les Envers, & black flats – Marc by Marc Jacobs
Dress – Talbots, silver hoop earrings – YooLa, clutch – Dareen Hakim, sandals – Onex, bracelet – Lee Angel, backpack – Studio Harlen, sandals – Matt ... View the Post
White shirt – Theory, navy pants – Jil Sander, belt – Vince Camuto, loafers – Ferragamo, Handbag – Mulberry, sweatshirt – American Vintage, jeans – Rag & Bone, shoes - Converse
Dress – Diane von Furstenberg, Handbag – Mulberry, pumps – Simply Soles, sweater – J. Crew, tan pants – The Corner, loafers – Lucky Brand
White jacket – Theyskens’, pants – M Missoni, tee shirt – Witchery, pumps – Kate Spade, wool dress – M Missoni, racelet – Sidney Garber, slingbacks – Salvatore Ferragamo
Blue tee – Dorothy Perkins, white capris – Alexander McQueen, ballet flats – Repetto, handbag – Mulberry, coat – Stella McCartney, jeans – Steven for all Mankind, boots - ... View the Post
You KNEW I was going to do this in black, right?
Sunglasses – Monki, bracelets – Asos, black sandals – Valentino, Black tee – Splendid, pants – Chloe, earrings – 1928, tote – Rag & Bone, espadrilles - Soludos
Black tee – Splendid, pants – Chloe, ivory cotton cardigan – Jack Wills, scarf – Marc Jacobs, ballet flats – Toms, red cardigan – Milly, red clutch – Miller and Jeeves, black loafers - Debenhams
chambray brazer – Paul Smith, scarf – Barneys CO-OP, shoes – Fred Perry, Black tee – Splendid, pants – Chloe, leather & knit jacket – Rag & Bone, bracelet – Zelia Horsley, boots – Maison Martin Margiela
Jacket – Barbour, Scarf – Dominique Mosley, boots – Acne, ... View the Post
Sunglasses – Cutler & Gross, bracelet – LK Designs, sandals – Michael Antonio, tee – Awear,
brown pants – Maxmara, earrings – Simply Soles, canvas bag – Awear, espadrilles - Soludos
Brown tee – Awear, brown pants – Maxmara, pink cotton cardigan – J. Crew, pink scarf – Marc Jacobs,
ballet flats – Bloch, cardigan – Weekend by Maxmara, striped scarf – Paul Smith, penny loafers – Church’s
denim jacket – Isabel Marant, scarf – House of Fraser, boots – Nina Ricci, Brown tee – Awear,
brown pants – Maxmara, blazer – Gucci, scarf – Hermès, suede pumps – Donald J. Pliner
Jacket – Barbour, Scarf – Futabaya, loafers – Robert Zur, Brown tee – ... View the Post
July 18, 2012
Sunglasses – Persol, bracelet – Fantasy Jewelry Box, sandals – Eddie Bauer, tee – Toast, tan pants – Jil Sander, earrings – Nina Bukvic, organic canvas tote – Muji, espadrilles – Urban Outfitters
love,
Janice ... View the Post
Sunglasses – Cole Haan, bracelet – Tova Jewelry, navy sandals – Mel by Melissa, Navy tee – Awear, Navy pants – Windsmoor, earrings – Barse, canvas tote – Dorothy Perkins, espadrilles - Soludos
Navy tee – Awear, Navy pants – Windsmoor, striped cotton cardigan – Organic by John Patrick, scarf – Debenhams, ballet flats – John Lewis, gold cardigan – Marc Jacobs, clutch – Miller and Jeeves, navy loafers – Robert Zur
denim blazer – Etro, bracelet – Jung ee eun, navy loafers – Rupert Sanderson, Navy tee – Awear, Navy pants – Windsmoor, purple blazer, scarf – Hermes, pumps - Fluevog
Denim jacket – Current/Elliott, scarf – Diane von furstenberg, suede brogues – Esquivel, Navy tee – Awear, ... View the Post
I'm committed to wearing a solid column of garments as an easy and flattering base for a million accessory variations. This week, I'm going to explore the variations possible with a column, using a different neutral each day.
Sunglasses – Ray-Ban, bracelets – Charlotte Russe, Tee shirt – Old Navy, pants – L.K.Bennett, silver sandals – Giuseppe Zanotti, earrings – Miriam Salat, canvas tote – Marimekko, espadrilles - Soludos
Tee shirt – Old pants – L.K.Bennett, linen cardigan –J. Crew, scarf – Debenhams, flats – Debenhams, earrings – Chen Fuchs, cabled cardigan – Superdry, driving shoes - Tods
Tee shirt – Old Navy, pants – L.K.Bennett, denim jacket – Dorothy Perkins, bracelet – Phillippe ... View the Post
How to find vintage brooches? All of these are currently available on Etsy, and all are of the brand Coro...Tips:
search for both "brooch" and "pin", and even "broach", if you can bear to decide up front what your tolerance is for wear and tear: scratched enamel, yellowed rhinestones etc. check the description carefully - some pieces are sold JUST for dismantling and using parts for repair - the are NOT wearable "as is" Make sure that you're choosing brooches of a similar size, if you plan to group them. Unless you want a variety of sizes, in which case - go for it! If you see a design or pattern that you love, be patient, and check all over the internet. Most of these designs were made in a variety of ... View the Post
If you don't feel comfortable with big pieces of jewelry, but you still want a sort of "statement", consider tripling up on your jewelry. (for some reason, it works really well with odd numbers).
Tiny brooches, like those shown above, take on a new level of impact when grouped. (these pins are about one inch across). You can do this very effectively with bracelets too. Sometimes, with necklaces. Earrings... could be tricky...
Pins are particularly fun - the variety of designs available is staggering! Were you to suddenly decide that you wanted to find five brooches that looked like feathers, or vegetables, or hearts, or ballerinas - they're out there.
This can be great fun. And some of ... View the Post
You KNEW there was one more dress waiting somewhere, didn't you? This one is particularly lovely for those among us who can wear belts with confidence. But most of these accessories will work well for any beige dress, of any cut or contour!
Tan dress – Calvin Klein Collection, scarf – Hermès, belt – Lowie, fuschia pumps – Joan & David, button earrings – Chanel, bag – Jimmy Choo, leopard sling backs – Rupert Sanderson
Tan dress – Calvin Klein Collection, knot earrings – Anna Beck, gold bag & pumps – Kate Spade, red & gold bracelet – Kenneth Jay Lane, red clutch bag – Lulu Guinness, red pumps – Stuart Weitzman
Tan dress – Calvin Klein Collection, shawl ... View the Post
Brown dress – La Garconne, bracelet – Folli Follie, silk scarf – Hermès, flats – Mia, earrings – Andrea Mader, tote bag – Modalu, orange wedges – J. Crew
Brown dress – La Garconne, knot earrings – Anna Beck, woven bag – Kate Spade, gold woven ballet flats – Dorothy Perkins, necklace – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, clutch bag – Miller & Jeeves, turquoise flats - Forzieri
Brown dress – La Garconne, earrings – LK Designs, scarf – Modcloth, coral flats – Fashion Union, yellow hoop earrings – Kate Spade, yellow bag – Dooney & Bourke, yellow flats – Avec Moderation
Brown dress – La Garconne, earrings – Annette Ferdinandsen, brown ballet flats – Fitzwell, scarves – Etro, ... View the Post
