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La Grande Odalisque by Jean-August-Dominique Ingres

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: La Grande Odalisque – Jean-August-Dominique Ingres

March 17, 2015   Lush, opulent, elegant, but unexpected... She will spare no expense to indulge herself, and will never compromise on comfort and ease.  

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03.17.15 15 Comments

Tags: business travel, capsule wardrobe, cool weather, Four Pack, grey, pink, Start with Art, teal

Start with Art: Version 2 Lake and Red Tree by Tom Thomson

March 7, 2015   A couple of days ago when I first worked with this painting, someone suggested substituting black for the brown that I used. Since black appears in the painting, this wasn't a misuse of the painting, and it produced some lovely ensembles.   I kept the same sweaters and blouses, in order to use the identical accent colors, but I substituted everything else. The accessory theme today is flowers!

 

 

love, Janice

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03.07.15 9 Comments

Tags: black, blue, business travel, cool weather, Four Pack, Hermes scarf, red, Start with Art
Lake and Red Tree by Tom Thomson

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lake and Red Tree by Tom Thomson

March 5, 2015  

These colors made me want to create outfits for a woman who was strong, confident, and who could stand up to the vividness with appropriate exuberance. This is a woman who considers red boots to be a neutral... oh yes, she likes boots!  

The neutral beige can come in handy on a day when one wants to be a bit less confrontational, or at least settle into the background more than usual. 

If you're struggling to find a scarf that combines particular colors, check out Valezhki on Etsy. While Etsy is rapidly becoming yet another dumping ground for mass-produced Asian junk (think of ebay...), there are still some talented crafts-persons to be found there.

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03.05.15 18 Comments

Tags: blue, boots, brown, business travel, cool weather, Four Pack, red, silk scarf, Start with Art
Ice Skating on the Moat by Esias van de Velde

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Ice Skating on the Moat by Esias van de Velde

February 9, 2015  

Yes, three DIFFERENT readers sent me links to three different paintings about ice skating. What are the odds? (100%...)   Some people have mentioned that they (a) don't wear cardigans, (b) want to have as many outfit options as possible from a 4-Pack, and (c) have to wear a skirt or dress for travel because they go directly to their work obligation upon arrival.  I've tried to address all three of these concerns here, while at the same time giving a feeling of coziness to help with the inherent chill of winter business travel.    

 

Square scarf – Hermes, earrings – Giuliana Valz-Gen, turtleneck – Brunello Cucinelli, skirt – Tulchan,  watch – Skagen,  tote bag – ... View the Post

02.09.15 12 Comments

Tags: blue, brown, business travel, capsule wardrobe, cool weather, cream, Four Pack, Hermes scarf, ivory, orange, Start with Art
Bodhisattva – Late Zhou Dynasty

Start With Art: Bodhisattva from the Late Zhou Dynasty

February 6, 2015   She has to travel for business, but it doesn't have to clutter up her mind... One of the reasons that she is so good at what she does is her ability to cut through the noise and focus on the essence.  

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Janice ... View the Post

02.06.15 7 Comments

Tags: coral, Four Pack, green, grey, Hermes scarf, silk scarf, Start with Art
Still Life: Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh

Start With Art: Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh

February 2, 2015   Today, our heroine needs a Four-Pack for a quick business trip. These few garments give her a couple of options for work days, as well as including a dressy dress for the inevitable cocktail party that seems to be included in these outings...  

 

 

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02.02.15 7 Comments

Tags: amber, brown, business travel, camel, capsule wardrobe, Four Pack, Start with Art

Four Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Green and Camel

December 20, 2014   One last look at this idea - substituting green for the burgundy with which this travel capsule wardrobe was originally presented. Other colors that would work well with camel would include rust, coral, peach, other shades of green, pretty much a whole bunch of shades of blue... lots of choices!  

 

I think by now we've all figured out that these four garments would get you through 3 or 4 days pretty easily...

 

love,

Janice     Looking back:2013: From Desk to Dinner Party: Incorporating a Gem Tone into Neutrals 2012: Two sides of the whole "color" system question ... View the Post

12.20.14 9 Comments

Tags: business travel, camel, capsule wardrobe, cool weather, Four Pack, green, Hermes scarf, leisure travel, travel wardrobe

Four Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Burgundy and Navy

December 19, 2014   Yesterday, there were a couple of concerns/questions about what to do if you don't look good in camel. How about navy? (grey would also be fabulous, as would taupe...)  

Of course, still lots of possible ways to wear these few simple basics!

love,

Janice ... View the Post

12.19.14 8 Comments

Tags: burgundy, business travel, capsule wardrobe, cool weather, Four Pack, navy, packing, travel wardrobe

Four Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Camel and Burgundy

December 18, 2014   Many of us are preparing for holiday trips of varying lengths, so today I felt like putting together something that just oozed luxury and subtlety. These rich, beautiful colors, fabrics and textures make a quietly elegant statement, without gaudy logos or overdone ornamentation.  

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12.18.14 27 Comments

Tags: burgundy, business travel, camel, capsule wardrobe, Four Pack, leisure travel, packing, tan, travel wardrobe
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