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A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with black & white

She's an art director.  Well, she's a color savant - she can identify a Pantone shade at 20 paces... and when she gets dressed, she doesn't want to even THINK about colors!

Striped scarf – Soaked in Luxury, watch & jewelry – Georg Jensen, tote – Jil Sander, 

checked scarf – Sonia Rykiel, high-tops – Converse, pom pom scarf – Diane von Furstenberg, 

string knot belt – SPACE, boots – Acne  

 

  The series is going to wind down at the end of the week, as I move on the start planning for my trip to Paris (2 weeks from today!).  But the Common Wardrobe will reappear maybe once a week for a while, until I feel I've exhausted my creativity in this framework. ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mondrian Composition in Oval

Yes, you CAN combine "warm" and "cool" colors.  If Mondrian can do it, any of us can!  

Painting – Mondrian, sweater – Topshop, jeans – Seven for all Mankind, pink flats – Fitzwell, grey hoodie – L.L.Bean, jeans – Maison Scotch, hi-tops - Converse  

Painting – Mondrian, tweed jacket – Red Valentino, dress – Dorothy Perkins, pumps – Soft Style, tank – Malene Birger, sandals – Kors by Michael Kors, pink capris - DKNY  

Painting – Mondrian, sweater – J. Crew, suede skirt – L’Agence, boots – See by Chloe, trench coat – Calvin Klein, scarf – Scotch-Soda, flats – Pied a Terre  

Painting – Mondrian, sweater – Acne, pink skirt – J. Crew, flats – Ara, blouse – Mauro Grifoni, skirt ... View the Post

Maximize your ROI: a suit, step two

Same shoes, many of the same accessories, lots more options...

Necklace – Chanel, pearl bow earrings – Kate Spade, cabled cashmere sweater - Crumpet, brown brogues – Stuart Weitzman,  pearl earrings – Juliet & Company, printed top – Cacharel,  pearl bracelet – Banana Republic, taupe boots – Maison Martin Margiela  

Cashmere sweater – J. Crew, scarf  Chan Luu, loafers – Lanvin, tote bag – Ralph Lauren, plaid shirt - Patagonia, ankle boots – Rag & Bone  

Blue sweater - Monki, square scarf – Hermès, penny loafers – Church’s, gold hoop earrings – Blue Nile, brown sweater – Acne, ruffled scarf – Yuh Okano, gold rope bracelet – Blue Nile  

Taupe silk tunic - Vince, ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mary Cassatt’s Lydia Seated in the Garden

Sweater – Topshop, Pants – The Row, Brogues – John Lewis, hoody – Patagonia, cropped jeans – Acne, boots - Bogs  

Dress – Vanessa Bruno, scarf – All Saints, flats – Carvela, blouse – Givenchy, skirt – J. Crew, pumps - rsvp  

Blue cardigan – Romwe, scarf – Malene Birger, woven flats – Mia, dress – Go Green M by M, cotton shirt – Organic by John Patrick, skirt – Cacharel, pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo  

Aquamarine earrings – Ponponella, silk dress – Issa, nude pumps – Rupert Sanderson, scarf – Faliero Sarti, green coat – Sonia Rykiel, boots – KG by Kurt Geiger   ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Tendresse Feline

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

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a shawl: Hermès l’Art du Temari

It might seem "out of season" to be thinking about a shawl, but it's well worth planning ahead in order to be prepared to wear this beauty.  Fifty-five inches square, and an almost sheer blend of cashmere and silk, these shawls can be worn as a light layer in even the warmest weather - never forget the blast of air conditioning in every restaurant this time of year.  Or use it to cover up during a long car trip...    

Color-blocked turtleneck – The Row, jeans – Current/Elliott, athletic shoes – Debenhams, earrings – Miriam Salat, sweatshirt dress – United Bamboo, grey leggings – Douuod, ankle boots – Giuseppe Zanotti  

Pearl earrings – Astley Clarke, dress – 3.1 Phillip Lim, suede pumps – Miu ... View the Post

Variations on a tee shirt: black, short-sleeved, with skirts

Tee shirt – Topshop, flower earrings – Blue Nile, skirt – Orla Kiely, flowered flip flops – Debenhams, bangle bracelet – Alexis Bittar, gold skirt – P.A.R.O.S.H., gold & black flats – Marc by Marc Jacobs  

Tee shirt – Topshop, turquoise earrings – Kenneth Cole, dotted skirt – Jil Sander, blue sandals – Wallis Fashion, bracelet – Dexter Jewelry Collection, chambray skirt – Preen, leather & denim sandals – Dolce & Gabbana  

Tee shirt – Topshop, garnet stud earrings – Macy’s, color-blocked skirt – Jason Wu, red shoes – Nine West, black diamond earrings – Deborah Pagani, black & white skirt – Marni, black & white sandals – Matt Bernson  

Tee shirt – Topshop, red skirt – J. ... View the Post