July 13, 2018
Remember our quiet heroine, with the very distinctive olive, grey, gold and coral wardrobe? We first met her in January, and then again in April…
She’s going into the city for a couple of days! Nobody seems to understand, but she wants to go to a couple of baseball games…
This is her inspiration, and her signature color palette:
She’s going to take the train into the city on Friday evening, and probably eat some room service… It’s a very short vacation, but a vacation nonetheless!
earrings – Catherine Zoraida; scarf – Ferragamo; tee shirt – Eileen Fisher; cardigan – Uniqlo; bracelet – Farra; crossbody bag – Mansur Gavriel; pants – Eileen Fisher; watch – Skagen; loafers – Nicholas Kirkwood; suitcase – Bric’s
She doesn’t need to pack much; she will need clothes for the ballgames, and something nice to wear to dinner on Saturday night:
shorts – Caslon; cranes tee – Uniqlo; necklace – Alexis Bittar; coral tee – Banana Republic; dress – Eileen Fisher; earrings – Meadowlark; cardigan – Lands’ End; clutch – Louise et Cie; gold bow flats – Bill Blass; canvas shoes – Converse
When she gets to her hotel, she unpacks and hangs things up, and takes just a moment to admire her travel wardrobe. There’s something very satisfying about having exactly what you need – no more, no less.
Saturday morning she’s going to walk to the ball park, and grab some breakfast along the way. A hot dog during the game will tide her over until her special dinner. She read for days to find the perfect restaurant – and yes, she’s going to dinner alone!
She’s going to the game on Sunday, and then find a place to change into long pants for the trip home. There’s something kind of nice about getting out of sweaty shorts!
She’s an enigmatic figure, sitting in the stands, keeping score, sipping a beer…
love,
Janice
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Oooh, that dress!! I need to check that out…..
These are my some of my favorite posts – your little vignettes with a sweet story line about a mysterious woman, and thoughtful, useful and beautiful clothes. Thanks, Janice!
I can’t remember how I found you, but I’m so glad I did! You break everything down so well and your stories are great.
I was sitting here this morning having my coffee and thinking of the day ahead and then I thought, it’s Friday, it’s Vivienne Day!
This may be out there, as in maybe I’m the only one who needs this… How to pack for a child’s tournament weekend: outdoor sport, in the summer, 3 days of games, most likely outside all day. Dinners with the team, probably at a casual sit-down like pizza. Oh and a banquet the last night at the hotel. (I can’t imagine the players bringing nice things to wear for the banquet.) Plane travel there and back – so everything has to fit in a carry on.
My son is high school. But I’ve seen lots of middle school players at hotels along the way. I’ve done weekend tournaments, but I’ve always driven so packing space hasn’t been an issue. This is the first time I have to fly.
“I believe in the church of baseball.” She won’t look like anybody else in the stands…
Of course she’s keeping score! Love the wardrobe and the story!
I love her! But she needs a sun hat for those baseball games :)
Maybe she has seats under the upper deck? I know at Wrigley Field, a LOT of seats are in areas upon which the sun has NEVER shone… (it’s how they sell a million sweatshirts a year!)
Laughing hugs,
Janice
Janice,
Loved this !
Gorgeous and casual!!! I agree completely with the hat suggestion plus sunglasses.
Oh and I bought this cardigan from one of the previous posts in this story. It’s in my suitcase right now for a 2 day carryon trip for a surprise Silver anniversary party on Saturday and a golf tourney on Sunday. Thanks for finding it Janice.
Hello Janice – Gorgeous as always! But a note – the link to that awesome crane t-shirt is going to another t-shirt, which is also awesome, but entirely the wrong color for my wardrobe. (Sigh).
The crane sold out this morning. Sigh…
Hugs from the woman who can make stuff sell out!
Janice
There’s not gray in this capsule, but I love the idea of gray and olive as neutrals as they are in the color pie chart. I’d love a capsule with muted tones and gray and olive as neutrals.
Another inspiring post. I saved it to my Pinterest board because I need to put together a casual tourist wardrobe for a hot climate, just like this wardrobe. I, too, am interested in hats, which I need at my destination. I feel like mine all look like either a cowgirl or Farmer John’s wife. What do you suggest?
I love this wardrobe! It’s so interesting, with beautiful, moody colors, unexpected combinations and dreamy prints. Normally, I’m not a fan of coral or muddy gold or olive – but you’ve made me love them together!
Also I appreciate that this capsule includes more colors, and more diverse ones too. Thank you!
Another great story! Perfect wardrobe too!
This is awsome blog. I want to make my blog like this.
Tell me , which blogger platform is good for me like wordpress v/s blogger
I second County Donegal! My boyfriend and I went to Ireland for the first time this past summer and it was so beautiful I can’t stand it. We spent the first few days in Doolin and then spent the rest of the week up north in Narin. Doolin was wonderful, but our hearts belong in Narin. I can’t describe it, but it feels like home. We want to move there someday. If anyone is interested in visiting, I highly recommend Edenvale B&B (and I recommend Daly’s house if you visit Doolin). Doolin was quite a bit more touristy than Narin, which is probably why we fell more in love with Narin. It was more relaxing. We visited the surrounding towns Portnoo, Rosbeg, and Ardara while we were there and walked to the island Inish Caoil during low tide. It was everything we imagined Ireland would be and more. Side note: I totally used your blog post around the Pimpernel fabric to help me pack for that trip! Thanks for the help!
Another pretty, cohesive wardrobe and a great story with an inspiring heroine. Thank you for sharing these with us.