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Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with peach

November 2, 2012   When she was a child, she was admired for her downy-soft, warmly blushing cheeks... So she adopted peach as her signature...  

Drop earrings – Ippolita, watch – Lipsy, rubber bracelets – Nessa Ayzee, pearl stud earrings – Lord & Taylor, pendant – Brace Yourself LA, bag –Rebecca Minkoff, ring – Didi Jewellery, ankle boots – Romantic Soles, ballet flats – Chloe, silk scarf – Hermès, gloves – Missoni, beaded cuff bracelet – Dorothy Perkins, striped scarf – Missoni, sunglasses – Charlotte Olympia, chiffon scarf – Aspinal of London  

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 ... View the Post

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

Sweater – Isabel Marant, scarf – Levi’s Made & Crafted, loafers – Cole Haan, ring – Jamie Joseph  

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

Blouse – Equipment, ring – Kenneth Jay Lane, corduroy jeans – Current/Elliott, loafers – Murlo, turquoise earrings – Gurhan, brown dress – Kaufman Franco, pumps – Donald J. Pliner  

Dress – Zenggi, pumps – Gianvito Rossi, bracelet – Carolee, brown sweater – A.P.C., cropped jeans – Current/Elliott, bracelet – M. Pearl, ballet flats - Alaia  

Cashmere crewneck – N. Peal, white jeans – Acne, necklace - Fantasy Jewelry Box, loafers – Sam Edelman, bracelet – Chan Luu, wool pants – Miu Miu, oxfords – Stuart Weitzman  

Dress – Lela Rose, earrings – Scully & Scully, cardigan – Windsmoor, pumps – LifeStride, coral & turquoise earrings – Gay Boyer, cardigan – Woolrich, white tweed skirt – ... View the Post

Wardrobe: brown, ivory and blue

 

Blazer – Ralph Lauren Cardigan – Debenhams, Blouse – L’Agence, tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, Pants – Michael Kors, skirt – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cords – J. Brand, Scarf - Etro  

   

blouse – Mulberry, Trench coat – Acne, Winter coat – Akris, Dress – Balenciaga, Pants– Jason Wu, Skirt – Topshop, Sweater – Derek Lam, jacket – Reiss  

Dress – Thomas Maier, Cardigan – Paul Smith, Feather print blouse – Debenhams, Turtleneck – L.L.Bean, Striped top – Vince, Jeans – Levi’s, Cardigan – Roberto Cavalli,  Blouse - Lanvin  

Checked scarf – Armand Diradourian, ring- Andara, watch – Michael Kors, double-strand necklace – Wendy Mink, pearls – ice.com, clutch bag – Miu Miu, ... View the Post

Wardrobe built around 6 neutral colors – no accents!

   

Gray cardigan – Dolce & Gabbana, Grey tee – topshop, Grey sweater – The Row, gray trousers  

– Burberry Brit, Black blazer – Rag & Bone, black tee shirt – Derek Lam, black pants –  

Rag & Bone, black draped skirt – Vivienne Westwood  

 

Brown cardigan – Hope, tee shirt – Michael Stars, brown sweater – Vanessa Bruno, brown pants  

– Edun, cream blouse – Theory, cream sweater – Topshop, cream corduroy pants – Twenty8Twelve,  

cream skirt – Maxmara Studio  

 

Chambray shirts – J. Crew, chambray skirt – A. P.C., Pants – Levi’s Made & Crafted, camel  

jacket – Forte forte, camel shirt – Equipment, camel ... View the Post

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

 

Jacket – Graham & Spencer, Cardigan – Closed, blouse – Emmanuel Ungaro Vintage, Top – Proenza Schouler, Skirt – Donna Karan, Skirt - Balenciaga, Jeans – Mih, Scarf - Hermès  

Cream blouse – T by Alexander Wang, Trench coat – Cacharel, Winter coat – Malena Birger,  dress – Diane von Furstenberg, Pants – Michael Kors, Pleated skirt – D&G, sweater – Minimarket, Jacket –  Topshop  

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Not so crazy eights: Ivory

Jacket – Christopher Lemaire , Cardigan – Unger-Fashion, Long-sleeved shirt – Alexander McQueen, Tee shirt – Warehouse.co.uk, Dress – Maxmara Studio, Sweater – Bally, Pants – 3.1 Philip Lim, Skirt – Kelly Ewing  

1. Pumps – Stuart Weitzman, Scarf – Hermès, bag - Fendi   2. Brogues – Dorothy Perkins, necklace – Kate Spade, earrings – Kate space   3. Pumps – Rupert Sanderson, scarf – Robindira, bee brooch – Kenneth Jay Lane   4. Flats – Melissa, ring – Lola Rose, bracelet – R. J. Graziano  

5. Flats – Henry cuir, scarf – Hermès, bag – Gucci   6. Flats – Church’s, earrings – YlKara Ross, brooch – 1928   7. Slingbacks – Stella McCartney, scarf – ... View the Post

Wardrobe: soft and warm spring

Blazer – The Row, Cardigan – Chloe, Blouse – Chinti and Parker, Tee shirt – Witchery.com.au, Pants – Martin Grant, Skirt – Paul Smith, Hazel jeans – MiH, Scarf – Hermès      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 ... View the Post