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Wardrobe: Navy, Gray, BRIGHTS!!! and lots of outfits

Probably the final iteration of this wardrobe, unless I get another suggestion - leave a comment if you've got another variation you'd like to see!

Cardigan – Patagonia, tee shirt – Velvet, gray sweater – Isabel Marant, shirt- Joseph Peter, pants – Patagonia, wool pants – Michael Kors, gray jeans – Levi’s Made & Crafted, suede skirt – Vanessa Bruno

Blazer – Joseph, cardigan – L.K. Bennett, blouse – The Row, v-neck sweater – Closed, tee shirt – Michael Stars, pants, skirt and dress – Joseph

Cardigan – Marni, flowered blouse – John Lewis, shirt – Hugo, sweater – Very Eickhoff, seersucker pants – Stella McCartney, blue tee - Oasis, green sweater - Chloe, purple blouse – True ... View the Post

Wardrobe: navy, gray, pastels, and lots of outfits!

Someone commented that when they looked at the camel and navy wardrobe here, they just imagined that the camel garments were gray... From your lips to my ears: here's the same wardrobe, generally, but more casual, and substituting gray for camel. I think my next adventure might be to switch out the accent colors, eh?

Blazer – Joseph, cardigan – L.K. Bennett, blouse – The Row, v-neck sweater – Closed, tee shirt – Michael Stars, pants, skirt and dress – Joseph

Cardigan – ... View the Post

Wardrobe: Camel, Navy, Pastel and a LOT of pictures…

This post is going to cover a lot of bases: I've received emails asking for a navy and camel wardrobe using pastels (specifically light blue and pink), I've had lots of questions about how many outfits can you REALLY get out of 24 items of clothing (over 100, easily), and I've had requests for showing how accessories can be worn with a variety of different ensembles.Something to note here - once I got past the core of the two "eights" in the neutrals, I added some things that... well... not everybody would like! Partly, I really love the plaid pants, but moreover, I wanted to show what kind of options are possible when building on a solid core. And yes, I would wear those saddle shoes in a heartbeat!

Secondly, the ... View the Post

Wardrobe: black, brown, with accents of berry

Someone mentioned yesterday that black and brown might be made to work with shades of red - so I made a few alterations to yesterday's wardrobe; the versatility of core neutral garments is truly amazing... All clothes – 3.1 Phillip Lim

Jacket – Vince, Cardigan – Closed, Blouse – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tee shirt – Michael Stars, dress – Michael by Michael Kors, sweater – Closed, pants – Michael Kors, Skirt – Alberta Ferretti

Tweed coat – Lanvin, striped tee – Vince, black and brown tweed skirt - Carven, cranberry tee – Splendid, cardigan & sweater – Malene Birger, long sleeved tee – Dorothy Perkins, sweater – Miu Miu

1. Pumps – L.K. Bennett, necklace – Heather Moore, bag - ... View the Post

Wardrobe: a base of black and brown

All clothes – 3.1 Phillip Lim

Tweed coat – Lanvin, striped tee – Vince, black and brown tweed skirt - Carven, blue sweater – Alexander Wang, blue cardigan – Vero Moda, blue tee – John Lewis, white tee – Debenhams, white shirt – Helmut Lang

1. Pumps – Bandolino, bracelet – Monica Vinaeder, bag - Fendi

2. Umps - Ferragamo, necklace – Alexis Bittar, earrings – Sahani Azibo

3. Oxford - Anniel, scarf – Hermès, pearl earrings - Majorica

4. Flats – Debenhams, ring & ... View the Post

Not so crazy eights: young and casual in gray

Someone requested a younger and more casual approach to crazy eights - this was one of my ideas!

1. Glitter slip-ons – Toms, backpack – Kipling U.S.A., earrings – shopacrimony.com

2. Shoes – Converse Chuck Taylor, crossbody bag – Kipling U.S.A., ring - Mizuki

3. Oxfords – Palazzo Bruciato Giorgia, scarf – Burberry, dog tag pendant – Waxing Poetic

4. Boots – Mammoth Mountain, bangle bracelet – Philippe Audibert, pashmina – Pashmina Art

5. Loafers – Charles ... View the Post

Not so Crazy Eights: black for parties/holidays

Black velvet jacket – Alberta Ferretti, Sequined tee shirt – Oasis, Black silk chiffon top – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black embellished dress – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black washed silk pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Embroidered skirt – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Silk tank top – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black velvet skirt – John Lewis

1. Pumps – Christian Louboutin, earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, clutch bag – Marc Jacobs

2. Brogues – Miss Selfridge, bracelet and earrings – Monica Vinaeder

3. Pumps – Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, necklace and earrings – Alexis Bittar

4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Alexis Bittar

5. Mules – Sonia Rykiel, earrings – Alexis ... View the Post

not so crazy eights: the greens

Jacket – M Missoni, Cardigan – Ralph Lauren Black Label, Long-sleeved shirt – Elizabeth and James, Tee shirt – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Dress – Maxmara S Max, Sweater – Ralph Lauren Black Label, Pants – Malena Birger, Skirt – J. Crew

1. Flats - Clarks, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Rag and Bone

2. Boots - Tretorn, scarf – Missoni, hat - Borsalino

3. Ballet flats - Balenciaga, necklace – Andara, earrings – Coralie Leets

4. Boots - Koolaburra, ring – Blu Bijoux, bracelet – Balenciaga

5. Pumps - Born, scarf – Hermès, bag – Yves Saint Laurent

6. Canvas shoes - Keds, Labradorite earrings – JCPenney, necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane

7. Flats – French Sole, brooch – ... View the Post

Not so crazy eights: the blues

Cardigan jacket – M Missoni, Cardigan – Fat Face,

Long-sleeved shirt – Organic by John Patrick, tank – Topshop, Dress – Peacocks.co.uk,

Sweater – Rag & Bone, Pants – Levi’s, Skirt – Stella McCartney

1. Shoes – Pas de Rouge, Scarf – Dennis Colomb, bag – Coach 2. Brogues – Robert Clergerie, necklace – Francoise Iberl, earrings - Mawi

3. Boots - Wetseal, scarf – Reiss, sunglasses - Fendi 4. Moccasins – Tod’s, ring – Swarovski, bracelet – Alexis Bittar

5. Flats – Chloe , scarf – Liberty of London, bag – Mulberry

6. Penny loafers – Fratelli Rossetti, Labradorite earrings – Monica Vinader, necklace – Citrine by the ... View the Post

Not so crazy eights: Black, and bonus items

1. Pumps – Sam Edelman, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Sissi Rossi 2. Brogues – Robert Clergerie, necklace – Daniela Swaebe, earrings – Max and Chloe 3. Pumps – Jimmy Choo, scarf –Erdem, brooch – 1928 4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Les Pommettes, bracelet – Hermes

5. Flats – Stuart Weitzman, scarf – Hermès, bag – Hermes 6. Flats – G by GUESS, earrings – Nnu Designs, necklace – ice.com 7. Slingbacks – Asos, scarf – Hermes, bracelet – Hermes 8. Loafers – Tod’s, brooch – Zina, ring – Laura Alexander

9. Pumps – Soft Style, scarf – Hermès, bag – Reed Krakoff 10. Shoes – Loeffler Randall, Bracelet – Judith Jack, earrings – Judith Jack 11. Pumps ... View the Post

Not so crazy eights: Taupe

1. Pumps – Gianvito Rossi, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs

2. Loafers - Topshop, necklace – Alexis Bittar, earrings – Fantasy Jewelry Box

3. Pumps – Jones New York, scarf –Kelly Wearstler, brooch – Alexis Bittar

4. Oxfords – Robert Clergerie, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Alexis Bittar

5. Pumps – Peter Kaiser, scarf – Hermès, bag – 3.1 Phillip Lim

6. Flats – Tod’s, earrings – Alexis Bittar, necklace – John Lewis

7. Pumps – Cole Haan, scarf – Kelly Wearstler, bracelet – Jensen-Conroy

8. Ballet flats - Hermes, brooch – Zina, ring – John Hardy

9. Boots - Lanvin, scarf – Hermès, bag – Anya Hindmarch

10. Shoes – ... View the Post

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...

Jacket – Vince, Cardigan – Closed, Long-sleeved shirt – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tee shirt – Michael Stars, Dress – Michael by Michael Kors, Sweater – Closed, Pants – Michael Kors, Skirt – Alberta Ferretti

1. Pumps – Stuart Weitzman, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Vanessa Bruno

2. Brogues – Novacas, necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, earrings – Peggy Li

3. Pumps – Sergio Rossi, scarf –Paul Smith, brooch – Fantasy Jewelry ... View the Post