Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
Tee shirts – J. Crew, bracelet – 9 West, blue capris – Dorothy Perkins, Orange sandals – Stuart Weitzman,
pink capris – Diane von Furstenberg, scarf – Missoni, sandals – Hush
Tunic – Emanuel Ungaro, earrings – Alexis Bittar, pants – Yigal Azrouel, ballet flats – Isabel Marant,
brown tee – La Garconne, scarf – Hermès, jeans – Exit Brooklyn, sandals – Dolce & Gabbana ... View the Post
What a great necklace! It made me think of softness, iridescence, and creating a background that wouldn't detract from the details of the clasp, and the textures of the pearls.
Dress – Cacharel, sandals – Frye, sweater – Isabel Marant, jeans – J Brand, boots - Acne
Sweater – Miu Miu, skirt – Moss & Spy, boots – Frye, tee shirt – Mr. Mrs., sandals - Allsaints
Skirt – Cacharel, silk tee shirt – Jigsaw, sandals – Softspots, leather jacket – Vanessa Bruno Athe,
silk dress – A.P.C., espadrilles – Lauren by Ralph Lauren
Dress – Cynthia Rowley, Cardigan – Orla Kiely, sandals – Sigerson Morrison, tunic sweater – Steven Alan,
pants – Michael ... View the Post
May 3, 2012
Actually, she included 24 ways to wear a blouse, but some of them were a bit... unusual...
Blouse and matching skirt:
Blouse and pencil skirt:
Blouse over tee shirt with matching skirt or shorts:
Blouse with trousers, or AGAIN with a matching skirt:
Blouse as a jacket over a tank top and trousers, or with white trousers:
Blouse with matching trousers, worn as a jacket over a striped or a solid tee shirt:
I'll be away for a few days at a family celebration, so I won't be posting, or responding to comments and emails. Rest assured, I'll be back here Tuesday late morning, after my ridiculously early work shift!
love, Janice
PS - If you are looking for more color ... View the Post
It would be so easy to build an entire wardrobe around these shades of rose, grey, taupe, coral, peach and slate blue...
Taupe dress – D&G, taupe open-toe pumps – Rupert Sanderson,
taupe sweater – J. Brand, satin pants – Acne, taupe oxfords - Camper
Angora cardigan – Stine Goya, grey suede flats – Corso Como, grey dress – Love Moschino,
cream sweater – La Garconne, faded pink jeans – Isabel Marant, Taupe short boots – Tilly Rose
Coral knot-front top – Dorothy Perkins, denim skirt – MAJE, sandals – Musa,
biker jacket – All Saints, white espadrilles – Andre ... View the Post
Some amazing color combinations, on some VERY nice, and lovely women...
Argyle cardigan – Pringle of Scotland, blouse – Tory Burch, earrings – Elizabeth and James, tote bag – Barneys New York, short boots – Acne, – Burberry Prorsum
Down vest – Moncler, scarf – Barneys New York, sweater – Ralph Lauren, jeans – Old Navy ... View the Post
My last springtime adventure in imaginary shopping is the "how to experiment with a fashion color" question. I'm totally smitten with this striped top, and my desire for it would be sufficient to convince me to introduce pink into my wardrobe for six months or a year - however long the top lasts. Here is a case in which I would NOT spend a lot of money on jewelry, and I would buy a decent pair of shoes or sandals, but not a long-term investment pair. This small shopping spree is designed to brighten up my wardrobe for spring, indulge in a garment which I love, and participate in the "brightly colored pants" trend, without breaking the bank.
Tee shirt – J. Crew, cropped pants – Diane von Furstenberg, pink ... View the Post
Way back when, when I married belovedest, we went to Florence and Venice for our honeymoon. It was late March and early April, cool evenings and beautiful sunny days. And I absolutely SPLURGED on more pink clothing that I've ever worn before or since. A blissful time...
black cardigan – Ganni, earrings – Kimberly McDonald, white tee – Michael Stars,
Scarf – Roberto Cavalli, Pink coat – Jil Sander, black pants – Donna Karan, patent loafers – Tod’s,
black tote – Big Buddha
sunglasses – Dorothy Perkins, pearl earrings – Kate Spade, pink lace top – J. Crew,
white short-sleeved button-front top – Kookai, pink ... View the Post
I'm back at A Femme d'un Certain Age today. The lovely Tish is writing a book, and all of her friends are guest-blogging while she's writing. How exciting is that - both for her, and for me! ... View the Post
earrings – Swarovski, cardigan – J. Crew, chambray shirt – A. P. C., trench – Burberry, pants - Maxmara, bags – Filson, desert boots – Opening Ceremony, necklace – Elizabeth Showers, scarf - Hermes
Striped cardigan – FTC, Pink sweater – Acne, Pink tank – Christopher Kane, Blue tee shirt – Aubin & Wills, light blue cardigan & long sleeved tee shirt – J. Crew, cotton turtleneck – Splendid, tank & skirt – Donna Karan, silk pants – Marc by Marc Jacobs, flaired jeans – J Brand, blue jeans – 7 for All Mankind
Pearl earrings – Ice.com, Crossbody bag – Dorothy Perkins, sunglasses – prism, Paisley scarves – Etro, gold hoop earrings – Argento Vivo, gold chain necklace ... View the Post
The ever brilliant Juhli asked what would happen if someone with a good base wardrobe (like the sunset and sky wardrobe from here) wanted to expand their wardrobe. She pondered the wisdom of using one of the "eights" like the one in blue that I did here as a basis for acquisitions.Juhli is one really brilliant person... see the results!
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Way back when, Vivienne assured me that she was not always going to have a wardrobe of black, white and red garments - she fully intended, as her hair turned gray, and her skin tones softened, to transition to gray, rose, and cream.
This is how I envision than transition...
Her original wardrobe, as we pictured it here, is this:
The first thing I could picture would be a feeling of discomfort with bright red. Not every day, but just a sense that these garments were moving to the back of the closet... so they move out and a beautiful rose pink takes its place.
The strongly contrasted black and white pieces would next make way for more muted items...
Black garments worn ... View the Post
Jacket – Elizabeth and James, Cardigan – Miu Miu, Gray silk tee – Decolette, Blue tee – Kain Label,
Skirt – Donna Karan, Gray Pants – Chloe, Gray corduroy jeans - Gucci, Scarf – Hermès
Rose blouse - Carven, Pink satin trench – Nina Ricci, Blue mohair coat – Diane von Furstenberg, dress – Roland Mouret, Skirt – see by Chloe, Plaid pants – A.L.C., Blue sweater – Rag & Bone, Peacoat – Maison Martin Margiela
Lavender cardigan – Lucien Pellat-Finet, Striped tee – Saint James, Light blue top – Dolce & Gabbana, Dress – Coldwater Creek, pants – Chloe, Navy pants – Paul & Joe, Gray sweater – ... View the Post
