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Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with gold

The Common Capsule Wardrobe shines with warm colors and gold accessories!  

Jewelry – Alexis Bittar, socks – Maria La Rosa, square scarf – Hermès, bag – Anya Hindmarch, watch – Swatch,  fringed scarf – Stella McCartney, metallic cable tights – Emilio Cavallini, flat boots – Calvin Klein Collection  

Top row – L.L.Bean, cream shirt – Kitsune, peach blouse – Chloe, cardigan & v-neck sweater – L.L.Bean, brown  long-sleeved tee – La Garconne, tan pants – Jil Sander, cream jeans – Les Copains, brown pants – Maison Martin Margiela  

 

 

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Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with amber

Why yes, these ARE the same amber accessories I used with the first version of The Common Capsule Wardrobe; thank you for noticing!

 

Bracelet – Modcloth, ring & earrings  – Kenneth Jay Lane, square scarf – Liberty London, leopard amber bracelet – Romwe, beads – Linda Lee Johnson, stud earrings – Goldmajor, belt – J. Crew, bag – Maison Martin Margiela, oxfords – Dolce Vita, paisley scarf – Etro, ankle boots – Aldo, chunky necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane    

Top row – L.L.Bean, cream shirt – Kitsune, peach blouse – Chloe, cardigan & v-neck sweater – L.L.Bean, brown  long-sleeved tee – La Garconne, tan pants – Jil Sander, cream jeans – Les Copains, brown pants – Maison Martin ... View the Post

Another Common Capsule Wardrobe: warm colors

Ever since the beginning of A Common Capsule Wardrobe, I've been asked to show what I would consider to be a version for someone who prefers warmer colors.  While this version isn't going to be quite as versatile as the original, it's certainly got plenty of potential.  Does anybody want me to expand on this one, with accessories?

Top row – L.L.Bean, cream shirt – Kitsune, peach blouse – Chloe, cardigan & v-neck sweater – L.L.Bean, brown 

 long-sleeved tee – La Garconne, tan pants – Jil Sander, cream jeans – Les Copains, brown pants – Maison Martin Margiela  

 

 

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Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Water Dreaming, by Tjapaltjarri

Words are difficult... but something to do with nature, and clarity, and an organic feeling...

Water Dreaming – Mick Namarara Tjapaltjarri, white shirt – Acne, pants – Haider Ackermann, scarf – futabaya, monk-strap boots – Jil Sander, scarf – Oolmoo, sweater – Organic by John Patrick, skirt – J. Crew, boots s- See by Chloe  

Water Dreaming – Mick Namarara Tjapaltjarri, striped pullover – T by Alexander Wang, skirt – Christophe Lemaire,  ankle boots – Rag & Bone, turtleneck – Dsquared2, cords – Isabel Marant Etoile, suede sneakers – Isabel Marant  

Water Dreaming – Mick Namarara Tjapaltjarri, sweatshirt dress – Carven, leather bracelet – Miller & Jeeves, black pumps – Elizabeth and ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: Wood

Not just what to wear WITH the necklace, but also things inspired by the warmth, the texture, and the mix of colors...This excellent necklace is from the shop "3 dots" on etsy.com.  Go here: http://www.3dots.etsy.com/ and see what beauties Lucie has to offer!

Necklace – 3dots.etsy.com, sweatshirt – Topshop, pants – Wood Wood, shoes – Converse, 

sweater – J. Crew, leather skirt – Alice & Olivia, ballet flats – Banana Republic    

Necklace – 3dots.etsy.com, cardigan – J. Crew, loafers – Coach, 

cabled pullover – Marc by Marc Jacobs, tweed skirt – Mulberry, riding boots - Burberry    

Necklace – 3dots.etsy.com, dress – Orla Kiely, pumps – Salvatore ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones

Subtle, neutral, graceful...    

Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, blazer – Topshop,

 slingbacks – Circa Joan & David, scarf – futabaya, dress – Narciso Rodriguez,

 coat – Rachel Comey, scarf – Tamakiku, boots – Gabriella Rocha  

Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, wrap sweater – Stella 

McCartney,  silk tank – Kain Classic, ankle boots – Debenhams, skirt – Donna 

Karan, taupe sweater – Vince, scarf – milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre, 

bracelet – Paige Novick, jeans – Helmut Lang  

Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, blazer – Malene Birger, 

brooch – Cara Accessories, pants – Brunello ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: a bright chiffon rectangle

This scarf has so many possibilities: brights, tone on tone, or neutrals with a little pop of brightness.    

scarf - Coldwater Creek, silk dress – Burberry Prorsum, pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo, sweater – Jil Sander, pants – All Saints, loafers – Brian Atwood    

Scarf - Coldwater Creek, sweater – J. Crew, cords – Rag & Bone, loafers – Cole Haan, coat – Haider Ackermann, boots - Hunter    

Scarf - Coldwater Creek; satin blouse – Raquel Allegra, skirt – Proenza Schouler, flats – J. Crew, sweater – Acne, beige pants – Dorothy Perkins, loafers – Cole Haan    

Scarf - Coldwater Creek, athletic shoes – Converse, jeans – Cimarron, sweatshirt – Aubin & Wills, ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Sonia Delaunay’s Rose des Ventes

Using this painting as the focal inspiration for outfits really demonstrates how you can start with a core of neutrals, and then build out with some unexpected accent colors...

Painting – Sonia Delaunay, hooded sweater – N. Peal, beige jeans – MAJE, blue espadrilles – Boohoo, white jacket & coral dress – Dorothy Perkins, coral espadrilles – Pied a Terre  

Painting – Sonia Delaunay, cardigan – J. Crew, dress – Dorothy Perkins, sandals – Opening Ceremony, scarf – Filippa K., dress – Valentino, coral pumps – Dorothy Perkins  

Painting – Sonia Delaunay, cardigan – Crumpet, tee shirt – Alexander Wang, grey twill pants – Seven for all Mankind, oxfords – Jil Sander, sweater – Maxmara, scarf – ... View the Post

Variations on a dress: beige, with sleeves

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      

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A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: summer at the shore

When I see the ocean, it is NOT at the beach - it's more Humboldt County, California, or the west coast of Ireland, or the coast of Maine.  Warm, sunny days, cool evenings, and a gray and damp day every now and then, where you spend the day sitting by the fireplace...  This Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe gives you options for any kind of shoreline...

 

Yes, our rental house DOES have laundry facilities....

Throw in a little bit of color....

 And essential accessories.

I'm not necessarily saying that you need to run out and buy your entire summer wardrobe from L.L.Bean - I use these clothes as an example of what's possible.  But if you're a sturdy New Englander, with a ... View the Post