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Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Monaco Blue goes to work

I chose to work with a light version of Monaco blue, because (a) it was what's available, and (b) I think it brings a more sophisticated look to the gray and navy of the Common Work Capsule Wardrobe.  A nice alternative to the usual light blue that's always available in oxford shirts...    

 

Bracelets – Swarovski, blazer - Paul & Joe, silk blouse – 0039 Italy, scarf – Athena Procopiou, watch – Georg Jensen, sweater – Paul Smith, flats – Thierry Rabotin    

 

Turtleneck – L.L.Bean, blue striped shirt – Golden Goose, blue shirt – D&G, white shirt – Theory, navy blazer – A.P.C., 

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Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Poppy Red, for everyone

February 2, 2013   To make up for my paltry blogging efforts this week as my household battles the Norovirus, I now present for your study the very lovely Poppy Red, with the Common Capsule Wardrobe, the Common Work Capsule Wardrobe, and the Common Warm Capsule Wardrobe.  This is indeed a color that works with everything!  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Cardigan – Stella McCartney, striped top – La Garconne, tweed skirt – Dolce & Gabbana, red shirt - Equipment    

Bag – Aldo, wrapped scarf – Spun by Subtle Luxury, mixed plaid scarf – Free People, square silk scarf – Hermès, ballet flats - Repetto    

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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Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & grey, accessories, outfits for 3 weeks

Ombre scarf – Chan Luu, gold cog stud earrings – Clarice Price Thomas, blue jasper earrings – Wedgewood, chiffon scarf – Valentino Garavani, ring – Kenneth Jay Lane, 3 pair stud earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, gold hoop earrings – Blue Nile, checked scarf - Burberry, pearl stud earrings – Manhattan Pearls, silk square scarf - Hermes, pink & grey silk scarf – Antagoniste, sapphire & crystal necklace - Kevia, sunglasses – Tom Ford, watch – Pulsar, lace trimmed scarf - futabaya, grey bag – Yves Saint Laurent, tights – Hue, gold chain necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, riding boots – Dsquared2, grey pumps – Salvatore Ferragamo, python loafers – Zespa, penny loafers – Manolo Blahnik    

 

 

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Project 333: camel & grey, step by step

A Capsule Wardrobe for a "Soft Spring": - I was thinking fondly of my favorite blue-eyed blonde...

Camel blazer – Gucci, camel cardigan – Jil Sander, grey cardigan – L.L.Bean, cabled sweater – Nili Lotan, camel cardigan – Etro, pink cardigan – L.L.Bean, grey blazer – Theory, ivory silk blouse – Alexander McQueen, pink sweater – Malene Birger, grey vest – L.L.Bean, blue sweater – Acne, white shirt – Theory, grey turtleneck - Malo, grey dress – J. Crew, cowl sweater – Splendid, pink shirt – L.L.Bean, camel dress – Phase Eight, Fair Isle sweater – Brooks Brothers, blue twill blouse – T by Alexander Wang, grey silk blouse – 0039 Italy, pink shell – L.L.Bean, pink turtleneck – L.L.Bean, pink skirt – J. Crew, tweed pants - ... View the Post

A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, with grey

There are still LOTS of women who work in conservative office environments, and who must dress accordingly.  However, these classic colors and cuts are anything but boring or limiting... they are, in fact, a brilliant springboard for all variety of accessories.Monday, these twelve garments are going to magically become a Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 in navy and grey - stay tuned!

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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Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Helen Ruth’s Magic Roundabout

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Sweater – Gucci, skirt – Farhi by Nicole Farhi, boots – Fratelli Rossetti, navy silk blouse – The Row, jeans – Current/Eliott, ankle boots - Acne  

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Dress – Mango, sandals – J. Crew, navy leather jacket – 3.1 Phillip Lim, rust jeans – Helmut Lang, penny loafers – Florsheim  

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Navy sweater – Hugo, white jeans – Mint Velvet, spectator oxfords – Church’s, sweater dress – Stella McCartney, ring – Antique Jewel Box, ballet flats - Debenhams  

Scarf – Helen Ruth, Blazer & skirt – Hugo, silk blouse – Chloe, pumps – Van Dal, tee shirt – Hugo, pants – NW3, penny loafers – J. Crew   ... View the Post