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A simple black & white summer wardrobe, with accessories

Oooh, I could live in these clothes for the entire summer... This first outfit would be fine for work, and then slip on the skirt in place of the pants, ready to go out to dinner. 

A striped tee shirt isn't usually worn with a skirt - I wonder why?  And the cardigan and scarf take a simple tank top and capris, and make them perfect for all kinds of activities.

Some days, simple white and khaki, with silver accessories, is all you need.  And your sundress kicks it up quite a few notches with the jacket, a nice necklace, and dressy, but still comfortable, sandals.

With the more classic, trim, cardigan, the tank top and capris take on a more traditional look.  And amazing diamond earrings add a lot of spark, and ... View the Post

A simple navy & pink summer wardrobe, with accessories

 

 

 

 

 

Cotton cardigan – Maison Scotch, sunglasses – Vera Bradley, earrings – Ylang23, opal bracelet– Majolie, necklace – Twist & Scout, gold earrings – Brooks Brothers, tee shirt – Jack Wills

, pearl bracelet – Stella & Dot, navy & white bracelet – Wing Paris, flowered cotton

scarf – Marc Jacobs, skirt – Isabel Marant, navy sandals – David Tate, navy flats – Tabitha

Simmons, pink flats - Balenciaga, gold sandals – Taryn Rose, scarf - Hermes

 

love, Janice

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Accessories for a very simple summer wardrobe

Many people felt that my very simple summer wardrobes were just too plain, but the wardrobes as they were shown were never going to be the final  product.  With a few accent pieces of clothing (which count as accessories in my world), some shoes, scarves, and jewelry, the look of the clothes can change quite a bit...

Cardigan – Valentino, sunglasses – Ray-Ban, earrings – Karen Millen, striped bracelet – Jean Lous Sherrer, spiked necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, gold earrings – Brooks Brothers, tee shirt – J. Crew, pearl bracelet – Stella & Dot, navy & white bracelet – Wing Paris, checked cotton scarf – Aquascutum, skirt – Montaigne Market, black sandals – Manolo Blahnik, flats – Born, espadrilles – Michael ... View the Post

How to wear a black v-neck sweater

March 18, 2013  

When I was ironing yesterday, I realized, again, that my black v-neck sweater is perhaps the most frequently worn item in my closet in the cold weather.  While mine is cashmere, if I had to replace it, I'd probably opt for a very "flat" merino wool, or maybe Eileen Fisher's cotton/silk blend...Mine is big enough to layer, but not so huge that it looks sloppy on it's own.  The v is low enough that a tee shirt peeks out when it's underneath, but if I wear the sweater alone I'm not risking a career-limiting move.

At it's most simple, the sweater, alone with a pair of simple jeans or khakis, is perfect:

Sweater – J. Crew, scarf – Tory Burch, jeans – Ralph Lauren, loafers – Stuart Weitzman, scarf – ... View the Post

How to wear Floral Jeans – Version Pastel

March 14, 2013  

I'm going to look at two or three different floral jeans in the next few days - these are pastel, but I'm going to try to find some brighter ones, and some in warmer tones too...My first thought was to choose a soft, flattering color from within the print, and pick a top in that color:

Floral jeans – J. Crew, silk blouse – Balmain, earrings – Rena Luxx, pumps – Brooks Brothers, tee – Brunello Cuccinelli, bracelet – Brooks Brothers, loafers – La Botte Gardiane     Neutrals are an obvious possibilities. Accessories can echo the whole flower theme:  

Floral jeans – J. Crew, sweater – Dorothy Perkins, earrings – BaubleBar, flats – Stuart Weitzman, blouse – L’Agence, bracelet – Dorothy ... View the Post

Simple Clothes, Navy & Yellow, with accessories

Hat – Patagonia, starry sneakers – Keds, scarf – J. Crew, bracelet – BaubleBar, sandals - Guess    

Scarf - Escada, bag – Belstaff, pumps – Bettye Muller, hat – Bernstock Spiers, bracelet – Dalita, dotted shoes – Keds    

Sunglasses – The Row, espadrilles – Castaner, bag – Anya Hindmarch, espadrilles – Poetic License    

Belt – Sofie D’Hoore, sandals – Stuart Weitzman, bracelet – Balenciaga, sandals - Alfani      

Cap-toe ballet flat – Manolo Blahnik, chandelier earrings -Blue Bijoux, tote – Accessorize, square earrings – Kate Spade, scarf – Brooks Brothers, flats – Reek Krakoff  

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Packing: Start with Scarves

February 28, 2013   Sometimes, when you need to pack for just a few days, it can be impossible to get started - just to get that first garment off of a hanger and into a bag.     One idea I've had for giving impetus and focus to this project is to start with a favorite scarf of two, and to build a mostly-neutral wardrobe around it. A few brightly colored garments brighten things up, and give you a lot of mileage for just a few things, in a small bag.  

   

   

   

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Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: the accessories

I'm not going to share with you what I wore last week, because with the exception of two days in the office, I wore flannel pajamas.  Constantly.  For five days, while I recovered from a stomach virus of Olympic strength.  Instead, I've aggregated all of the accessories that I wore during January, for our consideration.Bear in mind that the REAL Project 333 starts with 33 items of clothing AND ACCESSORIES for three months, and that there are lots of people making that work beautifully.  I'm currently doing the sissies version of 333, which has 33 items of clothing and unlimited accessories.  

First up are my shoes - only seven pair, including two pair (the black & white, and the gold) which many people ... 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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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, 

navy tights ... View the Post