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Architectural Digest interior photograph

Start With Art: An Interior from Architectural Digest

February 25, 2014   This photograph was sent to me as a suggestion for a wardrobe - and what a great idea.  This photograph prompted, in me, ideas of wood, stone, natural fabrics and textured fabrics.  While I'm going to start with mostly colors in the beige/brown/grey families, there are definite hints here of green, blue and orange that would be great accent colors here.

  Another question I've been asked is about the possibility of purchasing garments one at a time, so this is something we're going to try here.  And the idea of not matching colors exactly - the colors in this wardrobe (with one exception) won't be identical matches...   So here we go!  First off, wouldn't you like to be sitting ... View the Post

02.25.14 18 Comments

Tags: beige, brown, ivory, jeans, olive, Start with Art

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: “A Mysterious Hand Leads to Another Path” by Jan Toorop

January 3, 2014  

This painting is currently at the Art Institute of Chicago, as part of the Celia and David Hilliard Collection exhibit.  I'm not sure if it's oil - I suspect it might be pastel - but it captivates me immediately...My impressions from this were of warmth, and simplicity - clear lines and powdery soft colors, with matte finishes.

“A Mysterious Hand Leads to Another Path” – Jan Toorop, blue topaz ring – Zayd Makarim, blue linen tee shirt – Isabel Marant Etoile, natural linen shorts – Comme des Garcons, denim blue sandals – Popet  seafoam linen dress – Paul Smith, scarf – U-NI-TY, silver sandals – Dr. Scholl’s    

 

“A Mysterious Hand Leads to Another Path” – Jan ... View the Post

01.03.14 19 Comments

Tags: beige, blue, ivory, pink, Start with Art, warm weather

How to wear Paisley Jeans: Version Neutral

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03.16.13 8 Comments

Tags: brown, denim, grey, ivory, jeans

Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with peach

When she was a child, she was admired for her downy-soft, warmly blushing cheeks... So she adopted peach as her signature...

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11.02.12 30 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, beige, brown, ivory, peach, tan

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!

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10.23.12 9 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, amber, beige, brown, camel, ivory, peach

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? ... View the Post

10.20.12 33 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, beige, brown, camel, ivory

Imaginary Shopping for a Capsule Wardrobe “must-have” color: Winter White

There will be blog posts six days a week while I'm in Paris - everything's all scheduled and ready to go!  (no, I am NOT going to be writing while I'm on vacation...)  You will know everything about my packing approach by the time I'm back in Chicago - at which time I will tell you every detail of our trip... ... View the Post

09.27.12 23 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, black, denim, ivory

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Laboratoire du Temps

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09.20.12 10 Comments

Tags: blue, brown, ivory, Start With a Scarf, turquoise

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Guinievre

June 1 2012  

 

 

 

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06.01.12 9 Comments

Tags: green, ivory, pastels, peach, Start With a Scarf

Chic sighting: on the El last night

Elegant, vibrant, with an immaculate gray bob.  Very striking! ... View the Post

11.04.11 5 Comments

Tags: Chic sighting, ivory, jeans

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

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
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