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Chic Sighting: at the corner of Clark and Diversey

November 10, 2011

For years, high-quality menswear has shown brown leather accessories with gray and navy clothing (check out Paul Stuart if you're not familiar with the idea).  The woman I saw Saturday was working that look to perfection...

love,

Janice ... View the Post

11.10.11 10 Comments

Tags: brown, Chic sighting, grey, navy

Wardrobe: brown, ivory and blue

I know I've said this before, but if you're committed to wearing brown as a core neutral color, make sure that you've got your shopping plan well mapped-out and in hand at all times; brown is DIFFICULT to find!  Be prepared to pick up your core items at any time, because truly beautiful, good-quality brown clothing does not grow on fashion trees... ... View the Post

10.19.11 7 Comments

Tags: blue, brown, gold, ivory, work wear

The Unbroken Vertical Line in Brown

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09.15.11 10 Comments

Tags: brights, brown, casual, pastels, work wear

A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a week in northern California

Important note - read the comments below!  A very generous comment from a reader who lives in Napa gives us  some essential information about what to expect for weather this time of year.  Thanks for sharing! ... View the Post

08.30.11 15 Comments

Tags: brown, green, leisure travel, olive

Transitioning from one color palette to another – part 2

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08.29.11 6 Comments

Tags: brown, color palettes, gold, orange

Transitioning from one color palette to another – some ideas

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08.25.11 4 Comments

Tags: black, brown, color palettes

Wardrobe built around 6 neutral colors – no accents!

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08.22.11 13 Comments

Tags: black, blue, brown, capsule wardrobe, chambray, grey, Hermes scarf, ivory

A Spring capsule wardrobe, warm brown, blues, peach & ivory

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08.18.11 2 Comments

Tags: blue, brown, ivory, peach

Not so crazy eights: Warm Brown

Unquestionably the hardest eight garments to find - if you love this color, you should ALWAYS be on the lookout for these rare gems.  But you get all of the most GORGEOUS accessories! And the scarcity just makes your personal style all the more precious... ... View the Post

08.16.11 11 Comments

Tags: brown, cool weather, not so crazy eights, work wear

Maximize your ROI: A scarf

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08.08.11 4 Comments

Tags: accessories, beige, brown, camel, maximize your ROI, rust

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Down on His Luck, by Frederick McCubbin

Jacket – Oscar de la Renta , Cardigan – Michael Kors, Blouse – L’Agence, Tee shirt – T by Alexander Wang  

Jeans – Acne, Skirt – Bottega Veneta, Cords – Current/Elliott, Scarf - Hermès   

Vanilla blouse – Vanessa Bruno, coat – Tibi, Dress – Diane von Furstenberg, coat – Alexander Wang  

Sweater – J. Crew, Pants– Burberry Prorsum, Skirt – Maje, Jacket – Michael Kors    

Dress – Maxmara , Sweater – Vanessa Bruno, Tee shirt – Zoe Tees, Short-sleeved blouse – Alberta Ferretti  

Sleeveless top – Steffen Schraut , Blouse – Gucci, Velvet pants - Gucci, Sweater – Calvin ... View the Post

08.04.11 11 Comments

Tags: beige, brown, gold, Start with Art, taupe

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

07.26.11 9 Comments

Tags: beige, brown, green, ivory, pastels, pink
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