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Chic Sightings: Purple and Navy

September 25, 2013   A variety of shades of purple, but all of them using navy as their neutral, from the most simple choices of navy pumps with a purple dress, to a very dressy silk blouse and velvet skirt ensemble.  

Earrings – Nikki Baker,  dress – Malo,  pumps – Trotters, scarf – Esther Bonte,  blazer – Aspesi, pants –  Cedric Charlier, loafers - Geox  

Scarf – Joanna Allsop,  sweater-  Armani Collezioni,  skirt – Pauw,  boots – Nine West, amethyst bracelets – Lagos, amethyst earrings – Lagos,  cardigan – Malo,  skirt – Sofie D’Hoore, navy suede pumps - Clarks  

Blouse – Aspesi,  clutch bag –  Georgina Skalidi,  velvet skirt – Vanessa ... View the Post

09.25.13 16 Comments

Tags: Chic sighting, navy, purple

Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent Color: Acai

September 18, 2013

 

Shirt – Emporio Armani, belt-Love Moschino,  scarf – Dirk Bikkembergs, bracelet – A Beautiful Story, ballet flats – DSquared2  

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Janice ... View the Post

09.18.13 19 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, Pantone, purple

Packing for Business Travel: The Reluctant Tomboy

July 17, 2013  

Even those of us who would rather wear gym clothes sometimes have to go on business trips...  so we have to pack in a way that strikes a balance between work-appropriate and our personal style. A tuxedo-ish coat, some dapper trousers, a youthful pleated skirt and a cardigan make up the core around which everything else will revolve.

  An accent color is important - purple is used here - another simple cardigan, a snazzy turtleneck, and a silk blouse all work together. The oxfords were irresistible.  

    The tops appealed to my tomboy side, but they still will look fine with the black suit pieces... And you can't travel without loafers!  

  Sigh... but a dress will ... View the Post

07.17.13 14 Comments

Tags: black, business travel, purple

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: L’Estaque by Georges Braque

July 8, 2013   This painting was suggested by a reader, and I'm so happy to have been given the chance to study this in greater detail.  I love the contrast of warm and cold colors, the blues and purples contrasted with the acid light green and warm tans...  

 

 

 

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07.08.13 18 Comments

Tags: purple, Start with Art, tan

Packing for a Special Event: Lavender and Grey

July 2, 2013   It's always difficult to know what shoes to wear with a dress like this.  While metallic sandals would always be an appropriate choice, the coat in this ensemble makes it possible to wear open, ornamented black sandals. Packing a black clutch and black sandals is handy, because you can then wear them if you want to dress up the other dress, or the skirt.    

Amethyst earrings - DeLatori, Lavender dress – Valentino Roma, Bag - Artessorio, Sandals – Van Eli, Coat – Philosophy di Alberta di Ferretti    

Blouse – Giambattista Valli, Cardgan- Nicole Farhi, Pants – Saint Laurent, Bracelet – Sisco & Berluti,   Bag – Bottega Veneta, Suitcase – ... View the Post

07.02.13 17 Comments

Tags: grey, lavender, packing, purple

How to wear a purple v-neck sweater

  March 26, 2013 Purple with Jeans or Khaki

Sweater – Iris & Ink, scarf - Etro, jeans – Ralph Lauren, suede flats - Acne,  scarf - Ursidae, khakis – Vince, flats – DV by Dolce Vita    Purple with simple white shirts

Sweater – Iris & Ink, scarves - Hermes, white cotton shirt – Equipment, pants – Armani, flats – White House Black Market, white silk blouse – Chloe, skirt – Eastex, pumps – Asos   Purple with your summer tee shirts, and white jeans 

Sweater – Iris & Ink, floral tank - Marni, white jeans – J. Crew, sneakers – Keds, tee shirt – Veronica Beard, sandals – Sigerson Morrison   Purple with a blouse, for work 

Sweater – Iris & Ink, earrings – Liberty ... View the Post

03.26.13 10 Comments

Tags: purple, sweaters

Packing: Purple, Navy, and scarves

Silk scarf - Hermes, pashmina – Pashmina Art  

Tee shirt - Hugo, cardigan – Paul Smith, earrings- Cathy Watermann, watch – Daniel Wellington, pants – Lucza London, loafers – Brooks Brothers, bag – Solomon Appollo, suitcase - Rimowa  

Necklace – Brooks Brothers, dress – Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, drop earrings – George Jensen, bracelet – Valerie Egee, pumps – Jimmy Choo, sweater – Alice & Olivia, skirt – Toast, cardigan – DKNY,  cotton blouse – Etro,  sleeveless top - Newlook, ballet flats – Bloch  

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03.09.13 5 Comments

Tags: navy, packing, purple, silk scarf

Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, with warm colors

January 29, 2013  

I thought that this one was challenging, so I tossed in some accessories that blend warm colors with the cool of the violet.  I think it turned out quite well! 

   

 

 

 

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Janice ... View the Post

01.29.13 7 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, purple

Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, at work

January 23, 2013  

 

 

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Janice

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01.23.13 8 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, purple

Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, casual

January 22, 2013  

     

 

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01.22.13 7 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, purple

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Astrologie Nouvelle

Scarf – Hermès Astrologie Nouvelle, moon & star earrings – Social Anarchy, sweater – Dsquared2, pants – Dorothy Perkins, ballet flats – Vera Wang, dress – Riksanda Ilincic, feather brooch – Debenhams, jacket – Miu Miu, pumps – Oscar de la Renta    

Scarf – Hermès Astrologie Nouvelle, Boat-neck sweater – Ralph Lauren, jeans – Dr. Denim, bracelet – Oliver Bonas, athletic shoes – Superga, sapphire earrings – Marco Biceo, sweater - Malo, skirt – Tibi Techy, flats – Kelsi Dagger    

Scarf – Hermès Astrologie Nouvelle, Blazer – Jack Wills, blue corundum earrings – ylang23, flannel pants – Joseph, shirt – SVEK, loafers – Ferragamo, cuff bracelet – Marni, coat – Jil Sander, tweed dress – Oscar ... View the Post

12.19.12 14 Comments

Tags: blue, camel, Hermes scarf, purple, Start With a Scarf, tan

75/25: A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Purple

Blazer – Paul Smith, tee shirt – Jane Norman, paisley sweater – Sonia Rykiel, tweed skirt – Eastex    

Fringed scarf – Gucci, geometric print cashmere & modal scarf – Athena Procopiou, square silk scarf – Hermès, bag – Folli Follie, pumps – John Fluevog    

Turtleneck – L.L.Bean, blue striped shirt – Golden Goose, blue shirt – D&G, white shirt – Theory, navy blazer – A.P.C., grey sleeveless sweater – J. Crew, grey cardigan – J. Crew, navy v-neck – J. Crew, navy shirt – J. Crew, navy pants – A.P.C., grey skirt – Comme des Garcons, grey pants – Theory    

 

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12.04.12 4 Comments

Tags: A Common Wardrobe, grey, navy, purple, work wear
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