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Not so crazy eights: Camel

I know that nobody can go out and buy twenty new items of clothing, so I've been trying to think of how someone would begin the process of building a curated, distilled wardrobe.  Of course, it really has to start with some serious thinking!  But once you've chosen a core color from which to work, you could certain do worse than carefully acquiring a basis of eight garments upon which to build.  This is how I see it taking shape... ... View the Post

Wardrobe: soft and warm spring

Ashley in Switzerland, among many Anonymous requests, asked me for a wardrobe of warm hues.  I've been working on a general "spring" wardrobe for a while so I thought I'd share this one with you.  I hope you enjoy, and don't forget, if you have a specific wardrobe request, leave me a comment!  I'm particularly enjoying the requests based on specific paintings or scarves - maybe someone has a beautiful piece of pottery or china upon which I could design something?  It may take me a few weeks to fulfill your request, but I will definitely get to everybody! ... View the Post

A Tale of Two Tee Shirts

Friday afternoon I was waiting for my esteemed partner to leave the office so we could begin our weekend adventures together, and while I was waiting, I saw a woman wearing exactly the same tee shirt I had on.  

My outfit was basically the one on the left.  Hers is on the right.

She had worked in an office all day.  I had been home job hunting.

I feel like I'm doing something very wrong....

But the bright side of this is how very versatile a taupe tee shirt can be!  That was the lesson that I've taken away from this encounter.

Now I've got to figure out if I'm overdressing for the current job market. ... View the Post