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Wardrobe: Warm Colors, Casual Styles

Lots of people really liked my post about a "Chanel-inspired" wardrobe based on 2 suits, but expressed concern because they found it too dressy.  So I've tried here to work from the same general idea - four garment groupings in 2 neutral shades, and then build around them for a 24-piece wardrobe.  This is primarily a very casual wardrobe, with only one skirt, and one dressy blouse.  There are some flowers, and some lace, and the obligatory Spring 2012 pair of "fashion color" pants...  Enjoy! ... View the Post

A Travel Capsule Wardrobe – Packing more navy, with two other “warm” colors

As soon as I posted yesterday's illustrations, I received some questions about using other colors with navy. So here are two additional ways to work with the core of navy garments and brown accessories...

My next plan is to show THE SAME navy garments, only with accent clothing and accessories in cool colors. A core (a "Not so Crazy Eights") of a neutral color has a lot of potential for serving as a base for any favorite color you might want to wear!

love, Janice ... View the Post

Wardrobe: carefully curated and deliberately distilled for warm coloring

The lovely Kate asked for a wardrobe "rich medium brown, tan/caramel/cognac, and army green. For the colors any mix of light olive green, mustard yellow, orange, teal, plum, and terra cotta.".  This one doesn't include all of those, but it's a start.  And there are more autumn hued wardrobes under construction, so stay tuned!  And thanks, so much, for your request.  

Remember, if there's something special you'd like to see in a wardrobe, just leave me a comment and I'll put it on the list!

All images comes from Polyvore, although I don't actually built the vignettes there.  Check out their most wonderful sight - full of beautiful things! ... View the Post