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2024
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December
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○ More From Paris - What They Wore, What Was in the Store Windows, Some Random Street Art!
○ Report from Paris - Mutedly Festive, but Still Delightful...
○ Want Something Pretty? Start With a Scarf - The Artiquel Scarf by Artifact.
○ Feeling Bright and Casually Festive? Start With a Scarf - The Trina Turk scarf by Echo
○ Need a Warm Break? Start with Bracelets – Winter Sky Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Festive? Start with Art - The Saints Genevieve and Apollonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ December 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – 6th Painting, by John Nash
○ December 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – 5th Painting, by Maurice Denis
○ December 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – 4th Painting, by Paul Klee
○ December 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Third Painting, by Mark Rothko
○ December 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Second Painting, by Elizabeth Magill
○ December 2024 "Six Paintings, Twelve Months" - First Painting, by Georgia O'Keeffe
November
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○ Packing For the Holidays by Starting With Art - Canyon Country by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Feeling Festive? Start with Bracelets – Festive Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Needing Some Brightness? Start With a Scarf - The Nina Knaudt & Rianna Kounou scarf by Echo
○ A Navy & Grey Lover? Start Packing with The Common Wardrobe
○ Foolproof Packing in Warm Colors? Start With The Common Wardrobe
○ Foolproof Packing? Start With The Common Wardrobe
○ Love Bright Accents? Start With a Scarf - The Kelsey McKinney Scarf by Echo
○ Love Blue and Lavender? Start With a Scarf - The Julianna Margulies scarf from Echo
○ Feeling Bright? Start With a Scarf - the Dorothy Lichtenstein scarf from Echo
○ November 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Sixth Painting by Maurice Denis
○ November 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Fifth Painting by Paul Klee
○ November 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Fourth Painting, by Mark Rothko
○ November 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Third Painting by Elizabeth Magill
○ November 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Second Painting, by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ November 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – First Painting, by John Nash
October
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○ Want a Fresh Palette? Start With Art - Door of Light by Akada Misao
○ Want a Foolproof Fall Wardrobe? Start with Bracelets - Harvest Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Update....
○ Want To Add Some "Snap" to Neutrals? Start With a Scarf - The Abby Silverman silk scarf by Echo
○ Want to Fit In? Start With Art - Pines and Sky by Walter J. Phillips
○ Craving Soft Colors, in a Crowd of Vivid Team Colors? Start With Art - Moon by Ono Chikkyo
○ Casual cool weather packing? Start With Art - Woman in a Café by Jean Louis Forain
○ Not the Best Diagnosis...
○ No New Post Tomorrow...
○ Looking at Paintings for 2025...
○ October 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ October 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
September
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○ Need a Foolproof Office Wardrobe? Start With a Scarf - the Olga Naiman silk scarf by Echo
○ September 2024 Start with a Bracelet – Fierce Abundance Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Warm Accents With Black? Start With a Scarf - the Jasmin Savoy Brown scarf by Echo
○ Looking for a Wardrobe Spark? Pantone New York Fashion Week Spring 2025 colors
○ Denim and Ivory: Three 13-Piece Travel Capsule Wardrobes
○ Denim and Brown: Three 13-Piece Travel Capsule Wardrobes
○ Three Travel Capsule Wardrobes in Denim and Black
○ Multiple Capsule Wardrobes Starting with Denim, Built Cluster by Cluster
○ Should I Buy the Blazer AND the Pants? Boden Red Plaid Suit
○ Need an Autumn Inspiration? Start With a Sweater - Fair Isle from L.L.Bean
○ September 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ September 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
August
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○ August 2024 Start with a Bracelet – Fierce Healing Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Not Sure HOW Dressy? Start With Art - Mont Alba by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
○ Can't Wear Wool? Start With a Fleece Shirt Jacket from Lands' End
○ Need a Step-by-Step Six-Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start With a Scarf - The Scott Schuman scarf from Echo
○ Can I Wear Toast Brown With My Current Clothes?
○ A Small, Basic Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start with Art - Portrait of Woman in Green Hat by Picasso
○ MUST. HAVE. DENIM? Start With a Scarf - The Alexandra Kleeman silk scarf by Echo
○ Need a Foolproof Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start With a Scarf - the Kendra Scott scarf by Echo
○ Love a Little Black Dress? Start With a Scarf - The Bryan Yambao scarf by Echo
○ A Dignified Travel Wardrobe? Start With a Scarf - the Chun Wai Chan silk scarf by Echo
○ August 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ August 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
July
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○ My Caregiving Project Has Ended...
○ Want a Timeless Summer Capsule Wardrobe? Start with a Shirt - the Mountainside Shirt by L.L.Bean
○ What Do YOU Need in Stressful Times?
○ Variation on a Theme? Start with a Scarf - The Mosaic Tile silk scarf by Echo
○ When Wardrobe Plans Go Awry; Start With a Scarf - the Emily Henry scarf by Echo
○ Forgiveness...
○ July 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ July 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
June
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○ Do You Love Larkspur? Are You Passionate About Periwinkle?
○ Some Wardrobe Update Ideas - Pantone London Autumn/Winter 2024/25 Fashion Week Colors
○ Love the Primary Colors? Start with a Scarf - the Rufai Zakari Silk Scarf by Echo
○ Want a Wider Range of Colors in a Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Revisiting Start with Art - Mirage by Max Ernst
○ June 2024 Start with a Bracelet – Cabernet Dreams Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Need a Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start with a Scarf - the Tracy O'Neill silk scarf by Echo
○ Want a Simple Blue & White Summer Wardrobe? Start with Art - Mirage by Max Ernst
○ Want to Embrace the Pantone Color of the Year? Start with Art - Untitled Watercolor 1946 by Mark Rothko
○ Want to Add Denim to Black & White? Start with a Scarf - the Willow Allen Scarf by Echo
○ Looking for an Interesting Two-Toned Wardrobe? Start With a Scarf - The Ralph Lauren Scarf by Echo
○ June 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ June 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
May
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○ Want to Travel Pretty? Start with a Bracelet - The Highlands' Heather Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Chic Sightings: Modest Dresses and Nude Accessories
○ Want to Try Warm Accents with Black? Start with a Scarf - The Juan Delcan Scarf by Echo
○ Want Something to Spark a Range of Ideas? Start with a Scarf - Honey Dijon Scarf by Echo
○ Are You Just Now Adding Accent Colors? Start With a Scarf - The Helena Christensen Silk Scarf by Echo
○ Is Your Wardrobe Very Basic? Start with a Scarf - Krista Kim Silk Scarf by Echo
○ Looking for a Fresh, Bright Summer Accent? Start with Art - Morning Glories by Suzuki Kiitsu
○ Want to Expand a Core Summer Wardrobe? Start with Art! Untitled (Red) 1956 by Mark Rothko
○ One Way to Plan a Summer Wardrobe
○ Want to Shake Up Your Routine? Start with a Scarf - the Stephen Bliss silk scarf from Echo
○ A Dressy Week of Travel? Start with a Scarf - The Camilla Stærk Silk Scarf By Echo
○ Want to Break the Mold With Your Accessories? Start with a Scarf - Mary-Louise Parker Silk Scarf from Echo
○ May 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ May 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
April
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○ Love Neutrals? Start with a Scarf – The Laura Ridloff Silk Scarf By Echo
○ How do Accent Colors Work? Trying 9 Colors with Charcoal Grey and with Olive
○ Need a Fresh Accent Idea? Pantone New York Fashion Week 2024/25 colors
○ Eight Outfit Ideas, based on the Christiane Lemieux Echo 100 Limited Edition scarf
○ April 2024 Start with a Bracelet – Hopeful Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Do You Have a "Signature" Painting? I Finally Found Mine...
○ Four Neutrals x Three Accent Colors - Which Ones "Work"?
○ Looking for a New Accent Color? Part 2 - Pantone London Fashion Week Spring 2024
○ Looking for a New Accent Color? Part 1 - Pantone London Fashion Week Spring 2024
○ Committed to Neutrals? Start with a Scarf - The Saïdou Dicko Silk Scarf By Echo
○ Part 2 - Do You Need Accents? Or Neutrals? 6 Paintings, 12 Months April 2024
○ Part 1 - Do You Need Accents? Or Neutrals? 6 Paintings, 12 Months April 2024
○ Weekend at the Beach? Start with a Scarf - The Eva Noblezada scarf by Echo
March
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○ March 2024 Start with a Bracelet - Sunny Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ A Surprise Very Special Trip? Start with a Scarf - the Ngoc Minh Ngo scarf by Echo
○ A Happy Occasion? Start with a Scarf - The Olaf Hajek silk scarf by Echo
○ Dressy Weekend? Start with a Scarf - The Raven Garden of Happiness by June Hunter
○ Sorry for the change of plans...
○ Looking for Unique Accent Colors? Start With a Scarf - Emiliano Ponzi Scarf by Echo
○ A Big Multi-Destination Trip? Start with a Scarf - Michela Picchi scarf by Echo
○ How Can I Wear My New Scarf? Elizabeth Olwen Scarf by Echo
○ Sudden Weather Change? Start with a Scarf - Ludovica Serafini & Roberto Palomba Scarf by Echo 100
○ Like Green and Blue Together? Start with Art - Portrait of Woman in Green Hat by Picasso
○ March 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ March 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
February
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○ Want to Expand a Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start with a Bracelet - Voyage to Tibet by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Want a Cheerful and Meaningful Warm Weather Holiday Wardrobe? Start with a Bracelet - Voyage to Tibet bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Want a Warm, Simple Spring Wardrobe? Start with Art - Labor by Norbert Schwontkowski
○ If You're Only Going to Have One Sweater - Oliver Charles Winter Cable Knit
○ A Video of ME!!!
○ Want An Easy Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start With a Scarf - Jacky Marshall Scarf by Echo
○ Feeling Colorful? Start with a Scarf - The JJ Martin Scarf by Echo
○ Beach Destination in the Off-Season? Start with Art - High Yellow by Ellsworth Kelly
○ Two Wardrobe Neutrals with an Accent? Start with Art - January by Elizabeth Magill
○ Find Your Dream Accent Color for Spring? Start with Art - Grey and White on Purple by Mark Rothko
○ Are You REALLY Committed to an Accent Color? Start with Art - White Herons and Willow by Ohara Koson
○ February 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ February 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 1
January
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○ Love to Wear Black & White? Start with a Scarf - Helen Nonini Scarf by Echo
○ Preparing for Spring: Start with a Bracelet – Voyage to Santorini by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Do You Love a Colorful Wardrobe? Start with a Scarf - Echo 100 Scarf by Nuno Da Costa
○ Do You Love Blue? Adding Accessories to a Start with Art Wardrobe - Blue on White, White on Blue by Paolo Quaresima
○ Is Your Wardrobe Mostly Neutrals? Start with a Scarf - Echo Scarf by Amy & John Wickersham
○ Want to Focus on Accessories? Start with a Scarf - Betty Soldi scarf by Echo
○ Need a Wardrobe Plan for Summer? Start with Art - Blue on White, White on Blue by Paolo Quaresima
○ What to Wear When It Is FREEZING? Japanese 24 Seasons: Shōkan – Small Cold
○ A Bold Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - The Dream by Luciano Cian
○ Five Outfit Ideas, based on Echo 100 Limited Edition scarves
○ Start with Art - Hydrangea 1918 by C.F.A. Voysey
○ January 2024 “Six Paintings, Twelve Months” – Part 2
○ Not the Best Start to the New Year
○ January 2024 "Six Paintings, Twelve Months" - Part 1
2023
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December
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○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a Long Weekend? Start with an Echo 100 Scarf!
○ Outfit Ideas? Five Limited Edition Echo Scarves for the Inspiration!
○ It's National Fruit Cake Day!!!
○ Start with Art: Six Paintings, 12 Months for 2024!
○ In the Mood for Something Pretty? Japanese 24 Seasons: Tōji – Winter Solstice
○ The Finishing Touches: Start with a Bracelet - Fierce Serenity Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Expanding Your Wardrobe: Start with a Bracelet - Fierce Serenity Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Accent Color Ideas! Pantone NYFW 2024 Spring colors - Part 2
○ Fresh Accent Colors! Pantone NYFW 2024 Spring colors
○ A "Six-Pack" that Starts with a Bracelet: Fierce Serenity Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Our Final 2 Capsule Wardrobes: December Six Paintings – Twelve Months
○ 2 More Capsule Wardrobes: December Six Paintings – Twelve Months
○ 2 Capsule Wardrobes: December Six Paintings – Twelve Months
○ Need an Accent Inspiration? Start With a Scarf - Shepard Fairey by Echo
November
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○ Need to Dress Warmly? Japanese 24 Seasons: Shōsetsu, Small Snow
○ Ready for the Week? Start with a Scarf - 3 "Echo 100" Scarves
○ Festive Attire in Untraditional Colors? Start with a Scarf - 3 Limited Edition Echo Scarves
○ Wardrobe Clusters? Start with a Scarf! Three "Echo 100" Scarves
○ Nature Colors! Start with a Bracelet: Sustainable Lynx by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Long Weekend of Travel? Start with a Scarf - Sonny Ross Scarf by Echo
○ Business Travel Packing Made Easy? Start with a Scarf: Tré Seals Scarf By Echo
○ A Warm-Hued Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - Lane Near Wormingford by John Nash
○ Winter Coats! Japanese 24 Seasons: Rittō – Beginning of Winter
○ A Travel Capsule in Navy and Blues: Start with Art - The Blue Garden by Lilian Muheim
○ Another Pair of Capsule Wardrobes: November Six Paintings – Twelve Months
○ It's a Wardrobe! It's a Silly Rabbit Story!
○ Two More Capsule Wardrobes: November Six Paintings – Twelve Months
○ Two Capsule Wardrobes: November Six Paintings - Twelve Months
October
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○ Outfit Ideas! Starting with 8 Very Special Echo Scarves
○ Six Scarves! A Labor of Love from Echo Scarves
○ An "Unfavorite" Color: Start with Art - Euphorbia by Pae White
○ Tote Bag Travel that Starts with a Bracelet: Dazzling Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Ideas for Layering Tops: Japanese Season Sōkō – Frost Descent
○ Start with Art: Silence in the Night by Emilio Pettoruti
○ Six Paintings, Twelve Months: October - A Peasant Woman by Edgar Degas
○ Six Paintings, Twelve Months: October - Arrival of the Normandy Train by Claude Monet
○ Six Paintings, Twelve Months: Paysage Algérien by Renoir
○ Six Paintings, Twelve Months: Vocal Fabric of the Singer Rosa Silver by Paul Klee
○ Six Paintings, Twelve Months: Light, Earth and Blue by Mark Rothko
○ Six Paintings, Twelve Months: Street, Berlin by Ludwig Kirchner
September
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○ I'm Still Not Ready...
○ A Neutral Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with a Scarf - Wild Rose Silk Scarf by Echo
○ My Internet Outage is Fixed! and Echo Scarves is Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary!
○ A "Two-Neutral" Capsule Wardrobe? Start With Art - Five Women by Max Beckmann
○ Autumn Outfit Ideas: Japanese Season Shūbun - Autumn Equinox
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe that Starts with a Bracelet: Visionary Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ A Fall Capsule Wardrobe: Start with a Scarf - Vintage Vision by Simba LDN
○ A Cool Weather Capsule Wardrobe - Start with a Fair Isle Cardigan
○ A Cool Weather Capsule Wardrobe - Start with Art: Ruffled Autumn Clouds by Emile Nolde
○ Experimenting with Proportions by Starting with Art: Partial Eclipse of the Moon by Étienne Léopold Trouvelot
○ Choose a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of Margaretha Trip by Helen Frankenthaler
○ A Capsule Wardrobe Idea - Start with Art: Waldlichtung im Nebel mit Mond by Erich Buchwald Zinnwald
○ Three Capsule Wardrobes: Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – September 2023
○ Three Capsule Wardrobes: First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – September 2023
August
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○ Assemble an Autumn Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lonely by Erika Giovanna Klien
○ A Cool Weather Wardrobe Accent - 10 Sweaters, with Accessories
○ Building a 12-Piece Winter Wardrobe in Camel and Charcoal Grey - Start with Art: Damp Autumn by Ivon Hitchens
○ So sorry - things have galloped out of control without me...
○ Start with Art: Lattice and Awning by Arthur Garfield Dove, as an inspiration for a Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art - Spanish Moon Moth by Rebecca Zwanzig
○ Start with a Bracelet – Dignified Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs, and a Travel Capsule Wardrobe in navy, blush & purple
○ Accenting Navy with Bright or Deep Colors
○ Accenting Navy with Pastels
○ Accenting Navy with Other Neutrals
○ Accenting Olive Green with Brights and Strong Colors
○ 3 Capsule Wardrobes: Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – August 2023
○ Three Capsule Wardrobes: First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – August 2023
July
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○ Accenting Olive Green with Other Neutrals
○ Accenting Black with Your Favorite Color
○ Accenting Black with Another Neutral
○ How to Wear a Blue Dress - 10 Ideas
○ Year 2 – Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Taisho - Large Heat
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Navy & Stone, with Rose & Lavender: Start with Art - Night Music by Chuck Groenink
○ Start with a Bracelet - Authentic Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs, and a Travel Capsule Wardrobe in navy, white, rose and green
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Navy & Ivory with pastels: Evening in the Pink Sky by André Brasilier Start with Art
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Brown, Green and Ivory: Start with Art - The Flower Arranger by Mary Brandish Titcomb
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Brown and Ivory: Start with Art - The Guitar by Juan Gris
○ Three Capsule Wardrobes: Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – July 2023
○ Three Capsule Wardrobes: First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – July 2023
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Beige and Red - Start with Art: Black, Ochre, Red Over Red by Mark Rothko
June
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○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Beige and Blue: Start with Art - Miyajima in the Rain by Tsuchiya Koitsu
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a Long Weekend: Cavaliers de l'Hiver by André Brasilier
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Eloping! Start with a Scarf: Oopsie Daisy by Clare Haggas
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a Dressy Weekend: Start with Art - La Trappistine by Alphonse Mucha
○ Year 2 – Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Geshi - Summer Solstice
○ A Rosy Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - Untitled by Peter Doig
○ Wardrobe of the Week: June 11 – 17, 2023
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Beige with Warm Accents - Start with a Scarf: The Curiosity Cabinet Silk Scarf by Emily Carter
○ A Green Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start With Art - The Autumn Moon by Shufu Miyamoto
○ Expanding a Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - Woman with Folded Arms by Picasso
○ Wardrobe of the Week: June 4 - 10, 2023
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Shades of Blue: Start with Art - Woman with Crossed Arms by Picasso
○ Start with Art: Pattern Design from New Ocean of Art by Kōrin Furuya
○ 3 Capsule Wardrobes: Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – June 2023
○ Wardrobe of the Week: May 28 – June 3, 2023
○ First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – June 2023
May
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○ Does a Different Neutral Color Make a Difference? Pantone London Autumn/Winter 2023-24
○ Year 2 – Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shōman – Grain Full
○ Wardrobe of the Week: May 21 – 27, 2023
○ Start with Art: Sport Coat by Pierre Mourgue
○ Part 2: Pantone London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2023-24
○ Start With a Bracelet: Fierce Radiance Bracelets from Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Wardrobe of the Week: May 14 – 20, 2023
○ Start with a Scarf: The Iridescent Hummingbird Silk Scarf by Emily Carter
○ Start with Art: Cherry Branch by Bror Lindh
○ New Colors! Pantone London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2023-24
○ Wardrobe of the Week: May 7 – 13, 2023
○ Year 2 - Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Rikka - Beginning of Summer
○ Start With a Skirt: black & white gingham linen
○ Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – May 2023
○ Wardrobe of the Week: April 30 – May 6, 2023
○ First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – May 2023
○ Start with a Scarf: King Charles III Coronation
○ Nothing today, but Wednesday will be great!
April
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○ Wardrobe of the Week: April 23 – 29, 2023
○ Accessory Families - Adding a Fresh Color for Warm and Cool Weather
○ Year 2! Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Kokuu – Grain Rain
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Seimei – Clear and Bright
○ Wardrobe of the Week: April 16 – 22, 2023
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet: Classic Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Version 2: Start With a Scarf - Safari Square by Beatrice von Tresckow
○ Start with a Scarf: Safari Square silk scarf by Beatrice von Tresckow
○ Wardrobe of the Week: April 9 - 15, 2023
○ Start with Art: Lake Geneva with Mont-Blanc at Dawn by Ferdinand Hodler
○ Adding Accessories! Start with Art: Spring Blossom by Valerius de Saedeleer
○ Adding Accessories! Start with Art: Drei Häuser By Paul Klee
○ Wardrobe of the Week: April 2 - 8, 2023
○ The Mailing List saga....
○ Adding Accessories! Start with Art: Wagen in Silberner Strasse by August Macke
○ Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – April 2023
○ First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – April 2023
○ Wardrobe of the Week: March 26 – April 1, 2023
March
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○ Adding Accessories! Start with Art: Windows by Robert Delaunay
○ Build a Warm Weather Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Spring Blossom by Valerius de Saedeleer
○ Build a Warm Weather Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Drei Häuser By Paul Klee
○ Wardrobe of the Week: March 19 – 25, 2023
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet: Forget-Me-Not Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Build a Warm Weather Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Wagen in Silberner Strasse by August Macke
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shunbun – Vernal Equinox
○ Wardrobe of the Week: March 12 - 18 2023
○ Build a Warm Weather Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Windows by Robert Delaunay
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Flowers by Sir Cedric Morris
○ An Exciting Event (for me) and a Fun Distraction for You
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: (Country Doctor) Night Call by Horace Pippin
○ Wardrobe of the Week March 5 - 11, 2023
○ Accent Colors to Wear With Beige/Taupe or Olive Green – Pantone New York Autumn/Winter 2023
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Keichitsu - Awakening of Hibernating Insects
○ Accent Colors to Wear With Gray - Pantone New York Autumn/Winter 2023
○ Wardrobe of the Week February 26 – March 4, 2023
○ Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – March 2023
○ First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – March 2023
February
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○ Part 2: HOW CAN YOU WEAR A NEW ACCENT COLOR? PANTONE AUTUMN/WINTER 2023/24
○ Wardrobe of the Week February 18 - 25, 2023, and a song of praise for my 4 Objects blazer
○ HOW CAN YOU WEAR A NEW ACCENT COLOR? PANTONE AUTUMN/WINTER 2023/24
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Ursi – Rain Water
○ Adding Accessories to a 20-piece Navy and White Spring Wardrobe
○ Wardrobe of the Week: February 12 - 18, 2023
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Flourish Floral from Talbots
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet: Transformational Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Signature Peacock Print Scarf by Luna & Avery
○ WOW Wardrobe Of the Week – February 5 - 11, 2023
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: In Vaudeville (Dancer with Chorus) by Charles Demuth
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Risshun - Beginning of Spring
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Story! Travel Capsule Wardrobe inspired by The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
○ WOW Wardrobe Of the Week – January 29 – February 4, 2023
○ Second Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months – February 2023
○ First Half of Six Paintings, 12 Months - February 2023
January
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○ Accessories! Project 333 based on Morris Graves/Rain by Kay Russell
○ WOW Wardrobe Of the Week - January 22 - 28, 2023
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Morris Graves/Rain by Kay Russell
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Two Geese in the Snow by Komori Soseki
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year - Daikan - Major Cold
○ WOW - Wardrobe of the Week: January 15-21, 2023
○ Accessories! Project 333 based on Composition by Ernest Mancoba
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Composition by Ernest Mancoba
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet: Winter's Dawn by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ OOTD becomes WOW - Wardrobe of the Week!
○ Analyzing the Six-Pack - Start with a Scarf: Royal Tulips by Katchmagic London
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Waterfall by Morris Graves
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Photograph: Infinite by Mikko Lagerstedt
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shōkan – Small Cold
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Mountain Lake by Dorrit Black
○ Six Paintings, 12 Months - January 2023
2022
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December
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○ Start with a Scarf: Gabriella by Elizabetta
○ Of course, it's Christmas Eve...
○ Outfits of the Day (OOTD) December 10 - December 23, 2022
○ Six Paintings, 12 Months - a 2023 Preview!
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Tōji – Winter Solstice
○ Oh dear....
○ Start with a Bracelet: Legendary Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Taisetsu - Large Snow
○ Start with a Scarf: Leshy by Ilona Tambor
○ Analysis: 1 Dress, 100 Days
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days - the Finish
○ Pantone: Colors they Love, Colors that Endure
○ Part 3 December 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 93 - 97
○ Part 2 December 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ Part 1 December 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 91 and 92
November
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○ Start with Art: A Peasant Woman by Edgar Degas
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 89 and 90
○ Accessorizing! Adding to a Navy, Green & Yellow Wardrobe
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 79 - 88
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shōsetsu – Small Snow
○ Building a Cool Weather Wardrobe 1 Garment at a Time
○ Start with a Bracelet: Subtle Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ A View of the International Headquarters of The Vivienne Files!
○ Start with Art: Le Grand Bois by Auguste Morisot
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 77 & 78
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Black Tweed Pants
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 72, 73, 74, 75 and 76
○ Chic Sightings: Black Tee Shirt and Blue Jeans
○ Start with Art: A Winter's Tale by K. Neil Swanson
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 68, 69, 70, and 71
○ Part 3 November 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Rittō – Beginning of Winter
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 65, 66 and 67
○ Part 2 November 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 61, 62, 63 and 64
○ Part 1 November 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
October
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○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Grey (?!?) Twinset
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 58, 59 and 60
○ Start with a Bracelet - Ethereal Lynx Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 56 and 57
○ Start with Art: #96 by Marcel Rozek
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 54 and 55
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Sōkō Frost descent
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Day 53
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 51 and 52
○ Start with Art: Version 2 Man in a Café by Juan Gris
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 49 and 50
○ Start with Art: Man in a Café by Juan Gris
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 47 and 48
○ Start with a Scarf: Vintage Blooms scarf by Lost Pattern NYC
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Day 46
○ 1 Dress 100 Days - Days 44 and 45
○ Some Pretty Things aka Have You Written Your Holiday Wish-List?
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 42 and 43
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 40 and 41
○ Five Accent Colors with Five Neutrals
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Kanro Cold Dew
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Day 39
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 37 and 38
○ Part 3 October 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 35 and 36
○ Part 2 October 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Day 33
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Day 34
○ Part 1 October 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 32
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 30 and 31
September
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○ Five Accent Colors with Winter White and with Beige
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 28 and 29
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 26 and 27
○ Four Accent Colors with Charcoal Grey, and 1 with Navy Blue
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Days 24 and 25
○ 1 Dress 100 Days: Day 23
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shūbun Autumnal Equinox
○ 1 Dress, 100 Day: Days 21 and 22
○ Five Accent Colors with Navy
○ 1 Dress, 100 Day: Days 19 and 20
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Portraits Theatraux by Natalia Goncharova
○ 1 Dress, 100 Day: Day 18
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 16 and 17
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Boden Paisley Velvet Skirt
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 14 and 15
○ Adding Clothes and Accessories: Start with Nature - The Spinning Pulsar of the Crab Nebula
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 12 and 13
○ September 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Radiant Lynx Bracelets
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 11
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Days 9 and 10
○ Part 3 September 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 8
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 7
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Hakuro White Dew
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 6
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 5
○ Part 2 September 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 4
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 3
○ Part 1 September 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 2
○ 1 Dress, 100 Days: Day 1
August
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○ 1 Dress, 14 Ways to Wear It
○ Start with Nature: The Spinning Pulsar of the Crab Nebula
○ I'm So Sorry...
○ Start With Art: Winter Solstice by Dame Barbara Hepworth
○ Start with Art: A Mother's Love: The Polar Bear Family by Jason Carter
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shosho - Limit of Heat
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Risshū – Beginning of Autumn
○ Version 4 – Start with a Scarf: The Ghan by Un Poco
○ Version 3 – Start with a Scarf: The Ghan by Un Poco
○ Version 2 - Start with a Scarf: The Ghan by Un Poco
○ Start with a Scarf: The Ghan by Un Poco
○ Part 3 August 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ Part 2 August 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ Part 1 August 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
July
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○ July 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Heritage Lynx Bracelets
○ Chic Sighting Round 2: White Shorts and Pants
○ Chic Sightings: Dark Tops and Print Skirts
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Taisho - Large Heat
○ Indulging in Jackets and Sweaters
○ Let's Look at Some Pretty Things...
○ How to Build a 13-Piece Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Starting with a Black Column (or a Grey Column!)
○ Start with Art: The Red Maple at Lake George by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Start with Art: Passenger by Sean Scully
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shōsho, Small Heat
○ July 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
June
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○ Another Way to Think About Closet Cleaning
○ June 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Surprising Lynx Bracelets
○ Start with Art: The Golden Stairs by Sir Edward Coley Burney-Jones
○ One Way to Get to Project 333
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Geshi, Summer Solstice
○ Packing (or just being prepared) for a Heat-Wave
○ Start with Art: Pink Gladiolus by Jane Peterson
○ Start with 2 Scarves: The Corgi scarves by PJ Studio Accessories
○ Start with Art: Miami Day by Andrew Lennon
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Bōshu, Grain in Ear
○ Start with Art: Windows Open Simultaneously by Robert Delaunay
○ It's Like Our Own Private Art Gallery!
○ June 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
May
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○ Adding Accessories to a Wardrobe: Start with Art - Sunlight on the Road, Pontoise by Pissarro
○ May 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Liberated Lynx Bracelets
○ Start with Art: Sunlight on the Road, Pontoise by Camille Pissarro
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shōman, Grain Full
○ Things to Remember to Pack When the Weather is Impossible to Predict
○ Version 4 Start with a Scarf – El Amor Silk Bandana by Lost Pattern NYC
○ Version 3 Start with a Scarf – El Amor Silk Bandana by Lost Pattern NYC
○ Version 2 Start with a Scarf – El Amor Silk Bandana by Lost Pattern NYC
○ Version 1 Start with a Scarf - El Amor Silk Bandana by Lost Pattern NYC
○ Preparing for Warm Weather - Stress Dressing Clusters!
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year - Rikka, the Beginning of Summer
○ Start with Art: The Slav Epic by Alfons Mucha
○ May 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
April
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○ Start with a Detail - The Water, Monaco by William John Leech
○ Revising a Wardrobe Plan: Start with Art - The Water, Monaco by William John Leech
○ Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year
○ Adding Accent Accessories - Start with Art: Vocal Fabric of the Singer Rosa Silber by Paul Klee
○ Start with Art: Vocal Fabric of the Singer Rosa Silber by Paul Klee, and French 5-Piece Wardrobes
○ Start with Art: The Water, Monaco by William John Leech
○ April 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Nourishing Lynx Bracelets
○ Version 4 Start with a Scarf: Peonies Silk Scarf by Arlo Goods
○ Version 3 Start with a Scarf: Peonies Silk Scarf by Arlo Goods
○ Version 2 Start with a Scarf: Peonies Silk Scarf by Arlo Goods
○ A Few of My Favorite Things - April 2022
○ Start with a Scarf: Peonies Silk Scarf by Arlo Goods
○ April 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
March
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○ You Don't Have to Spend a Fortune - 10 Scarves under $40
○ A Personal Uniform Inspired by Art: Resting by Paul Klee
○ Dresses - Accessorizing Them A Little Bit Differently...
○ What is a "Temporary Wardrobe"? And How Might One Assemble Such a Thing?
○ March 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Empowered Lynx Bracelets
○ How Can One Wear a New Accent Color? Pantone Autumn/Winter 2022/23
○ Adding a New Accent Colors to Your Wardrobe? Pantone Colors Autumn/Winter 2022/23
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #52: A Dress
○ Building on a Successful Travel Wardrobe: Start with a Scarf from Jessie Zhao New York
○ Start with a Scarf: Blue Rural Landscape by Jessie Zhao New York
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #51: A Skirt
○ Start with a Scarf: Sunflowers by PJ Studio Accessories
○ March 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
February
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○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #50: An Accent 2nd Layer
○ I Love Them, But Will I Wear Them? John Fluevog boots
○ February 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Tranquil Lynx Bracelets
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #49: A Textured Top
○ Two important notes...
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #48: A Print or Patterned Shirt
○ One Way to Choose and Assemble Your Uniform
○ (Almost) Everyone Can Wear Green!
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #47: A Flannel Shirt
○ Start with a Scarf: Louis C. Tiffany Peonies Neckerchief
○ February 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
January
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○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #46: A Neutral Cardigan or Blazer
○ 21 Garments for 21 Days - Starting with 2 Scarves!
○ How do you choose accessories for a LONG trip?
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #45: Warm Pants
○ January 2022 Start with a Bracelet: The Awakened Lynx Bracelets
○ A Long Trip to Europe - in Navy, Beige and shades of blue
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #44: Corduroy Pants
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in 3 Moods; Start with Art: Composition by Mainie Jellett
○ Accessories "Families" based on Pantone's Spring 2022 colors
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #43: A Print, or Another Accent Color Cotton Turtleneck
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Cream Space-Dyed Crewneck Sweater
○ January 2022: Six Scarves, 12 Months
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #42: An Accent Color Cotton Turtleneck
2021
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December
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○ Start with Art: Lucinda by Sofia Bonati
○ So Far, It Isn't Covid...
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #41: A Dark Neutral Cotton Turtleneck
○ The 2022 Scarves!
○ December 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Resourceful Lynx Bracelets
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #40: A Light Neutral Cotton Turtleneck
○ Start with Art: Southern Window by Louis le Brocquy
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #39: A Dress
○ It Was An Unscheduled Break...
○ Start with a Sweater: An L.L.Bean Fair Isle Sweater, and a 1 Piece at a Time travel wardrobe
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #38: A Neutral 2nd Layer
○ 6 Scarves, 12 Months: Evaluating the Last 2 Wardrobes
○ 6 Scarves, 12 Months: Evaluating the Second 2 Wardrobes
○ 6 Scarves, 12 Months: Evaluating the First 2 Wardrobes
November
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○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #37: A Skirt
○ November 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Fierce Optimism Bracelets
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Understanding by Parscha Mirghawameddin
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #36: A Print or Pattern Neutral Top
○ Start with Art: Saints Genevieve and Apollonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ Start with a Scarf: Mumbai Paisley silk scarf - Echo
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #35: A Print or Pattern Neutral Top
○ How Can I Find My Own, Personal, Basic Wardrobe?
○ Start with a Scarf: Garden Party by Echo
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #34: A Light Neutral Top
○ Accessorizing a Camel, Ivory and Brown Capsule Wardrobe
○ November 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #33: A 2nd Layer
October
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○ Start with a Scarf: Butterfly Classic Silk Scarf by Debbie Millington
○ Accessorizing a Navy, Ivory and Pale Pink Capsule Wardrobe
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #32: Trousers (or Pants)
○ October 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Fierce Clarity Bracelets
○ A Common Wardrobe in Navy and Ivory, accented with Potpourri pink
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #31: Jeans!
○ How Do I Make Wardrobe Guidelines Work for Me?
○ Start with Art: Construction by Max Weber
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #30 – A Print Long-Sleeved Tee Shirt
○ October 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
○ I've Been Thinking of This A LOT this last few days....
○ Family Comes First....
September
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○ Chic Sightings: Black Column with Warm-Toned 2nd Layer
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #29 – An Accent Color Long-Sleeved Tee Shirt
○ September 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Cozy Lynx Bracelets
○ Start with a Sweater: Sailcloth Fair Isle sweater from L.L.Bean
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #28 – A Dark Neutral Long-Sleeved Tee Shirt
○ Start with a Scarf: Secret Garden in Autumn by Fetolia
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It: Camel Silk Skirt
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #27 – A Long-Sleeved Tee Shirt
○ Start with a Scarf: Homecoming Mum by ImageDiary
○ Start with A Scarf: The Robin Scarf in Midnight Blue, from Aspinal of London
○ September 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
○ No post today...
August
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○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #26 – A Summer Dress
○ Accessories - Neutrals and Brights! Start with Art: Stargazing by Helen Frankenthaler
○ August 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Resolute Lynx Bracelets
○ A Blog to Visit...
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #25 – Cropped Pants (or Capris...)
○ Are You Thinking of Autumn? A Rainbow of Sweaters...
○ A Step-by-Step Packing Plan in black and beige (with coral and light blue!)
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #24 – A Lightweight 2nd Layer
○ Start with Art: Stargazing by Helen Frankenthaler
○ July in August 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Fierce Explorer Bracelets
○ What does a 13-Piece Weekly Timeless Wardrobe Look Like?
○ August 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
○ Can You Pack Nothing but Your Personal Uniform?
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #21 – A Printed Sleeveless Top
July
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○ Summer Wardrobe Ideas: 2 Weekly Timeless Wardrobes
○ Adding Accessories to a Wardrobe for a LONG Trip
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #20 – A Sleeveless Top
○ Packing for a Long Trip - with only Skirts!
○ Start with Art: Green Way by Todd Schulz, and Thinking about a Keynote 10?
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #19 – Dark Neutral Short-Sleeve or Lightweight 2nd Layer
○ Wardrobe Cycles, and an Interesting Idea...
○ Six Good Reasons to Shop During a Sale
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #18 – Dark Neutral Lightweight Pants
○ Start with a Scarf: Our Echo giveaway winner!
○ Start with Art: Locus 87 by Susan Osgood
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #17 – Dark Neutral Shorts
○ July 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
June
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○ Chic Sighting, and Rethinking the Role of Linen in my Wardrobe
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #16 – An Accent Color Sleeveless Top
○ June 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Tropical Hibiscus Bracelets
○ Accessories for 2 Spring Weekly Timeless Wardrobes - beige & rust, beige & green
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #15 – A Dark Neutral Sleeveless Top
○ 2 Spring Capsule Wardrobes - Navy and Green, Green and Beige
○ 13-Piece Spring Wardrobes – Rose and Chambray, Grey and shades of Purple
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #14 – a sleeveless top
○ 13-Piece Spring Wardrobes - Black and White, Olive and Beige
○ Two Spring Capsule Wardrobes, Using the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #13 – a summer dress
○ Are You Ready? Stress Dressing for Warm Weather
○ June 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
May
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○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #12 – a warm weather skirt!
○ May 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Desert Lynx
○ Start with Art: Winter Solstice by Dame Barbara Hepworth
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #11 – neutral lightweight 2nd layer
○ Start with a Cardigan: Birdcage Print Cardigan from Talbots
○ Start with Art: Girl with a Tinsel Scarf by William John Leech
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #10 – short-sleeved textured top
○ Accessory Accent Colors - Pantone Fall 2021/22
○ Start with a Shirt - Fresh Mint Seersucker Popover
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #9 – short-sleeved print or patterned top
○ Can Accessories Tie Together a Wardrobe? Start with Art - Courtesans Strolling Beneath Cherry Trees by Utamaro
○ May 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #8 – short-sleeved light neutral shirt
April
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○ Start with Art: Courtesans Strolling Beneath Cherry Trees by Kitawaga Utamaro
○ Be back soon
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #7 – Dark Neutral Cotton or Linen Cardigan
○ April 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Gentle Lynx
○ Start with Art: On the Train by Jacqueline Osborn
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #6 – Dark Neutral Lightweight Pants
○ Accessories! Revisiting Dance Dance by Jacqueline Osborn
○ Start With Art: Dance Dance by Jacqueline Osborn
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #5 – Denim Capri or Cropped Pants
○ Accessorizing a Swim Suit-Centered Wardrobe
○ Start with Swimwear: Paradise Aqua Space Dye Tankini from Lands' End
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #4 – Accent Color or Print Tee Shirt
○ April 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
March
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○ Start with Art: Involvement Series by Wanda Pimentel
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #3 – Accent Color Tee Shirt
○ Start with a Scarf: Revisiting Tiger in the Grass by Echo
○ March 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Illuminated Lynx
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #2 – Dark Neutral Tee Shirt
○ Little Things Can Make a Difference...
○ I Love It But Will I Wear It? Bright Patina Green cardigan
○ Weekly Timeless Wardrobe #1 - Light Neutral Tee Shirt
○ Accessories! Revisiting the Photo Floral Silk Square by Echo
○ Stress Dressing Mini-Wardrobes for Changing Spring Weather
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Grey V-Neck Cashmere Sweater
○ Searching for Balance: Start with Art - Meadow by Mainie Jellett - The 2nd Version!
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Camel V-Neck Cashmere Sweater
○ March 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
February
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○ Start with Art: Abstracts by Tony Daley
○ Acessories! Adding Balance and Interest to Start with Art: Meadow by Mainie Jellett
○ February 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Confident Lynx
○ Start With Art: Meadow by Mainie Jellett
○ Start with a Scarf: Triangle Magic by Jessie Zhao New York
○ Start with a Scarf: Echo Photo Floral Silk Square
○ Stress Dressing Mini-Wardrobes for Cool Weather
○ Need an Accent Color to Get Through the Rest of the Winter?
○ Start with Art: Lunar Halo over Snowy Trees by Goran Strand
○ Start with Art: Untitled 2019 by Jeremy Stenger
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe = Guide to a Garde-Robe du Mois
○ February 2021 – Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
January
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○ Perfect 10 Packing? Start with Art: Untitled (Acrylic #1) by Ed Clark
○ Revisiting the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe - Living in Multiple Homes
○ Start with Art: Untitled 20191210 by Takayuki Yoshida
○ A Plan to Control Shopping - Analyzing Your Impulses
○ Start with Art: A Garde-Robe du Mois based on Moonlight, Winter by Rockwell Kent
○ Accessories! A Garde-Robe du Mois based on a William Morris Scarf...
○ January 2021 Start with a Bracelet: The Sophisticated Lynx
○ Start with Art: Man in a Café by Juan Gris
○ Start with a Scarf: Summer Palms Silk Square by Echo
○ Start with a Scarf: William Morris Floral Scarf from The Met Store
○ Introducing A New Accent Color into an Established Wardrobe - The Visit by Marie Laurencin
○ Start with Art: Revisiting (AGAIN!) The Visit by Marie Laurencin
○ January 2021 - Six Scarves, 12 Months, 12 Outfits
2020
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December
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○ Start with Art: Soir de Neige a Terajima by Kawase Hasui
○ Start with Art: Honor by Elizaveta Egiazaryan
○ Merry Christmas! A Sneak Preview of Next Year's Six Scarves!
○ Start with a Ruana: Echo Smoked Lilac Tweed Ruana
○ Need Something Bright? Accessories in 10 "New" Colors
○ Start with a Ruana! Navy Lofty Plaid Ruana by Echo
○ Start with a Scarf: Tiger in the Grass by Echo
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? A Bright Pink Fair Isle Sweater
○ A Special Art Surprise....
○ A Rainbow of Wardrobe Accents! (plus a few neutrals...)
○ Start with a Bracelet – Winter Wonders by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Choosing Accessories: Painterly Architectonic by Liubov Popova
○ Start with a Scarf: Navy Heirloom Series Scarf by Echo
○ December 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
November
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○ Start with a Scarf: Echo Patchwork Painted Floral Silk Square
○ Can You Build a Wardrobe with Colors that Clash? Start with Art: Painterly Architectonic by Liubov Popova
○ Start with Art: Adding Accessories – Colored Rhythm: Study for the Film by Leopold Survage
○ A Brief Hiatus....
○ Start with Art: Colored Rhythm: Study for the Film by Leopold Survage
○ Long Weekend Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start with a Bracelet – Golden Hour by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Start with Art: Adding Accessories - With My Back to the World by Agnes Martin
○ Start with FICTION? Fulvia Morgana, from Small World by David Lodge
○ Start with Art: Adding Accessories - Red Hills, Lake George by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Start with Art: With My Back to the World by Agnes Martin
○ Can A Garde-Robe du Mois Include Red AND Pink? Start with Art: Red Hills, Lake George by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ November 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
October
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○ Is It Time for a Wardrobe Brightener? Pantone 2021 Spring Colors
○ Start with Nature: Inside the Orion Nebula by Drudis and Goldman
○ A Great Book, and a Fun New Wardrobe Idea!
○ Start with a Sweater: Boden Fair Isle Crewneck
○ Start with Nature: Revisiting the Common Shelduck
○ Start with Art: Adding Accessories to a Wardrobe - Poem by Bunya no Asayasu by Hokusai
○ Start with Archaeology: The Nebra Sky Disc
○ Start with a Bracelet – Shine On by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Church Tower in Zeeland by Piet Mondrian
○ Start with Art - Revisiting Poem by Bunya no Asayasu by Hokusai
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Foxes by Becky Kelley
○ Revisiting Eiffel Tower by Robert Delaunay
○ October 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
September
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○ Start with Art: Church Tower in Zeeland by Piet Mondrian
○ Start with Art: The Dark Lady by Anna Katrina Zinkeisen
○ Start with Art: Untitled by Svenja Deininger
○ Start with Art: pink mineral by Elizabeth Magill
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Start with Art: White Peacock & Blue Delphinium by Jessie Arms Botke
○ Start with a Bracelet – Sapphire Skies by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Adding Accessories! Start with Art: Ophelia Among the Flowers by Odilon Redon
○ Just a Wee Delay...
○ Start with Art: Expanding on a Wardrobe based on Ophelia Among the Flowers by Odilon Redon
○ Start with Art: Revisiting The Visit by Marie Laurencin
○ Start with Art: Ophelia Among the Flowers by Odilon Redon
○ Start with a Scarf: Butterfly Wings from Echo
○ Chic Sightings: Black Tops!
○ Start with Art: The Plum Garden at the Kameido Shrine by Utagawa Hiroshige
August
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○ September 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
○ Start with a Bracelet - Voyage to Amsterdam by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ A Brief Hiatus....
○ Is It Time for a Cold Weather Wardrobe Treat? A Whole Rainbow of Cashmere Sweaters...
○ Start with a Scarf: Revisiting the Beach Roadtrip Scarf by Kate Spade New York
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – August 2020
○ Start with Art: My Autumn by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Beach Roadtrip Silk Scarf by Kate Spade New York
○ A Final, Personal Evaluation of a Full Year Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Let's Talk About Books....
○ Introducing My Friend Pam - Author of "Over 50, Feeling 40"
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Arlequin et Femme au Collier by Picasso
○ If I Were Shopping: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
○ A Navy and Camel Winter Weekly Timeless Wardrobe – Adding Accessories
○ Accessories for an Autumn Weekly Timeless Wardrobe + Burgundy Accents!
○ A Navy-Based Summer Weekly Timeless Wardrobe - Adding Accessories
○ Adding Accessories to a Navy-Based Spring Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Adding Accents to a Cool Weather Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Adding Accents to a Warm Weather Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ August 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
July
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○ A Spring Wardrobe! A Navy & Beige Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ A Winter Cluster Wardrobe in Navy, Beige, Green and White
○ Building an Autumn Weekly Timeless Wardrobe using Clusters!
○ Building Your Weekly Timeless Wardrobe by Clusters!
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 52: Sleeveless Dress or Sundress
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Paisley Skirt
○ Accessories! Revisiting Blue Major Elle by Marijah Bac Cam
○ Strategically Expanding a Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - Blue Major Elle by Marijah Bac Cam
○ Start with Art: Blue Major Elle by Marijah Bac Cam
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 51: Light Neutral Shorts or Capris
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – July 2020
○ Accessories! Revisiting Petit Matin by Joan Mitchell
○ Expanding a Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - Petit Matin by Joan Mitchell
○ How do You Choose a Scarf?
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 50: A Lightweight Second Layer
○ Adding Accessories to a "Two Mood" Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ 2 Moods in 1 Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - Poem by Bunya no Asayasu by Hokusai
○ Pantone London Autumn 2020/21 Colors - Some Accessory Families
○ Adding Accessories: Portrait of the Countess de Martel de Janville by Boldini
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 49: Print or Textured Warm-weather top
○ Expanding a Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Shopping with the Countess de Martel!
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – June 2020
○ July 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
June
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○ Start with Art: Revisiting the Countess de Martel de Janville by Boldini
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 48: Neutral print or patterned top
○ Start with Art: Door to the River by Willem de Kooning
○ Raiding my French Books: Once in Your Life You Must Wear... from Une Femme Française by Catherine Malandrino
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Patchwork Shorts
○ Chic Sighting! Olive Dress with Red Accessories
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 47: Neutral lightweight top
○ Start with Art: Pink and Black by Ed Clark
○ I Love IT, But Will I Wear It? A Brown Cashmere Sweater
○ Rescuing Forgotten Accessories: The Navy Blackthorn Scarf
○ Start with 2 Scarves: A Camel and Olive Green Accented Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 46: Neutral lightweight 2nd layer
○ Start with 2 Scarves: A Teal and Hot Pink Accented Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Choosing a Scarf: The PJ Studio Accessories Edition
○ Start with Art: Revisiting L'Ombre by Pablo Picasso
○ Revisiting the Triple Top Secret
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 45: Dark Neutral Lightweight Pants
○ Start with Nature: Revisiting the Common Shelduck by Dennis A. Jones
○ Rescuing a Forgotten Garment: Print Sleeveless Tunic
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – May 2020
○ June 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 44: Dark Neutral Shorts
May
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○ Raiding my French Books: 8 "Must-Have" Items in Black from "Dress Like a Parisian" by Aloïs Guinut
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Festival in Montmartre by Gino Severini
○ Rescuing Forgotten Garments: A Leaf-Print Skirt
○ Raiding my French Books: 4 Season Dresses from Chic! by Christine Lombard & Lucille Renié
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 43: A Sleeveless Print or Accent Top
○ Adding Accessories: Coastal Image by Theo van Rysselberghe
○ Adding Accessories: Saints Genevieve and Apollonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Saints Genevieve and Apollonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ Start with Art: Coastal Image by Theo van Rysselberghe
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 42: An Accent Color Sleeveless Top
○ Adding Accessories: A Work Wardrobe in Navy, Plum, Teal and Lavender
○ Start with Art: Dans la Forêt: Portrait de L. Massine by Natalia Gontcharova
○ What Do I Need in My Wardrobe? Navy, Teal, Plum and Lavender
○ Rescuing Forgotten Accessories: The Botanical Blossoms Scarf
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 41: A Dark Neutral, Sleeveless Top
○ Accessories! Start with Art - The Visit by Marie Laurencin
○ Start with Art: My favorite puppy's Life by Fiona Rae
○ Start with Art: Yellow Calla by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 40: A Light Neutral, Sleeveless Top
○ May 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
○ I Love It, But Will I Wear It? Blue Cotton Cardigan
April
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○ Accessories! Start with Art: Resting by Paul Klee
○ Start with Art: The Visit by Marie Laurencin - grey and white and relaxing...
○ Rescuing Forgotten Accessories: Butterflies by Echo
○ Start with Art: Resting by Paul Klee, and a Beige Weekly Timeless Wardrobe for Spring
○ Expanding a Start with Art: Light of Iris by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Start with Art: Portrait de Greta Prozor by Henri Matisse
○ Adding Pastel Wardrobe Accents! Expanding a Beige & Olive Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Planning Accessories for a Travel Capsule Wardrobe, in Black and Pink
○ Adding Wardrobe Accents! Expanding a Beige & Olive Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – April 2020
○ Start with a Scarf: A Long Weekend with a Robin Scarf from Aspinal of London
○ Start with Art: Light of Iris by Georgia O'Keeffe Inspires a Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Start with a Scarf: Working from Home with a Ferragamo Scarf
○ Adding Wardrobe Accents! Expanding a Navy & White Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Start with Art: Choosing a Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Petit Matin by Joan Mitchell
○ How to Plan What Accessories to Pack - Cloud Rainforest scarf by Klements
○ One Way to Expand a Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Cloud Rainforest Scarf by Klements
○ Start with Art: Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe from Rising Green by Lee Krasner
○ Some "Not Quite Perfect" Weekly Timeless Wardrobes, and Some Fixes
○ Personalizing a Favorite Capsule Wardrobe
○ April 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
○ Start with Art: Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on The Swan No. 21 by Hilma af Klint
March
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○ Start with a Scarf: Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe Starting with the Cloud Rainforest scarf from Klements
○ Start with Swimwear AGAIN? Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 39: A Shirt-dress or Warm-Weather Dress
○ Start with Swimwear? Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Start with Art: Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Arara Azul by Victoria Ragna
○ Start with Art: Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Sea Change by Helen Frankenthaler
○ Start with Art: Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Mountains and Sea by Helen Frankenthaler
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 38: A Twill or Denim Skirt
○ Start with Art: Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Icebound by John Henry Twachtman
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – March 2020
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 37: A Lightweight 2nd Layer
○ Start with Art: Mountain Forms by Lawren Harris
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Tribute to Franz Marc - Foxes by Becky Kelley
○ I'm SO SORRY, but a Change of Schedule...
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 36: Textured, printed or patterned short-sleeved top
○ Accent a Tan and Brown wardrobe with Sandstone and Amberglow
○ March 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 35: short-sleeved print or patterned top
February
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○ Accent a Black and White wardrobe with Magenta Purple and Green Sheen
○ Accent a Bone and Tan wardrobe with Rose Tan and Classic Blue
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 34: short-sleeved neutral shirt
○ Accent a Navy and Gray wardrobe with Fire Brick & Peach Nougat
○ Accent a Navy and Stone wardrobe with Ultramarine Green & Samba
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 33: dark neutral lightweight cardigan
○ Revisiting A Start with Art: Winter Scene in Moonlight by Henry Farrer
○ New (?!?) Colors - Pantone New York Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2020/21 colors
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 32: dark neutral lightweight pants
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – February
○ February 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 31: Cropped Pants or Capris
January
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○ Paris Part 2: Lots of Art, Lots of Street Art, and More Good Food…
○ Paris Part 1: The Most Simple Travel Capsule Wardrobe Possible, and Lots of Good Food...
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 30: An Accent or Print Short-sleeved Tee
○ I Love IT, but Will I Wear IT? Ivory Cardigan
○ Start with Art: Flowers and Flames by Kay Nielsen
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 29: A Light Neutral Tee shirt
○ I Love IT, but Will I Wear IT? Camel Cardigan
○ Start with Art: The Black Duck by Marsden Hartley
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 28: A Dark Neutral Tee shirt
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – January
○ I Love IT, but Will I Wear IT? Light Blue Cotton Tunic Sweater
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 27: An Accent Tee shirt
○ Should I Keep My Suit? A Perfect 10 Packing Capsule Wardrobe...
○ January 2020 Six Scarves, Twelve Months, Twelve Outfits
2019
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December
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○ What Does a Winter Capsule Wardrobe Look Like? 3 Ideas, Starting with Art!
○ Start with Art for Cold, Wet Weather Travel: Saints Genevieve and Apollonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ The Holidays with Edith and the Kingpin, by Jack Vetriano
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 26: A Warm Dress
○ Analyzing 2 Wardrobes: When Your Color Palette is Challenging
○ Analyzing 2 Wardrobes: Too Few Colors? Or Too Many?
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 25: A Warm Mid-Calf Skirt
○ Analyzing 2 Wardrobes: When Everything Looks Pretty Good...
○ How to Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – December
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 24: A Neutral or Accent 2nd Layer
○ A Couple of Enthusiastic Recommendations, and a Question
○ Start with a Scarf: Lion and Peacock Scarf by Aspinal of London, in navy and camel
○ December 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 23: A Textured Neutral Top
November
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○ I Love IT, but Will I Wear IT? Start with a Scarf: Lion & Peacock by Aspinal of London
○ Start with Art: A Holiday Rebel Six-Pack with Azalea Garden by Patrick Heron
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 22: A Neutral Print or Patterned Top
○ Start with Art: Landline Blue by Sean Scully
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet – November
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 21: A Warm Shirt
○ Dressing for the Winter Holidays - Festive but not Foolish
○ La Valise de la Garçonne, or How I Packed for Paris
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 20: Dark Neutral Warm Cardigan
○ Start with Art: The Fan by Marie Laurencin, and Test-Driving a New Neutral
○ Start with Art: The Sunshade by William John Leech, and Working with Accent Colors
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 19: Dark Neutral Pants
○ November 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
October
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○ Start with a Bracelet - Diplomatic Lynx Bracelet
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 18: Dark Neutral Corduroy Pants
○ What Does a Capsule Wardrobe Look Like? 3 Examples of Weekly Timeless Wardrobes
○ Start with Art: 2 Sisters with a Cello by Marie Laurencin
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 17: A Print or Patterned Cotton Turtleneck
○ New Colors? The Pantone Colors for Spring/Summer 2020
○ What Can You Do With a Weekly Timeless Wardrobe? Add an Accent!
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 16: An Accent Cotton Turtleneck
○ Finding Inspiration Anywhere! A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Grey with Bright Accents
○ What I Packed for Ireland - 3 Clusters and Some Carefully-Chosen Outerwear
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 15: A Dark Neutral Cotton Turtleneck
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Yellow Tree by Linda Jacobson
○ October 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
September
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○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 14: A Light Neutral Cotton Turtleneck
○ September Start with a Bracelet: Thoughtful Lynx by Fierce Lynx Designs
○ Start with Art: Heron in Snow by Ohara Koson
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 13: A Dress
○ How Do I Know I Have Enough Accessories? Revisiting Double Vision 1974 by Edwina Sandys
○ Revisiting Double Vision 1974 by Edwina Sandys
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 12: Pants or a Skirt
○ What Pants Go With my Warm Neutral Tops?
○ Start with Art: Revisiting Persia, by Helen Frankenthaler
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 11: Neutral 2nd Layer
○ I Want a Different Pair of Pants...
○ September 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 10: Neutral Print or Patterned Top
August
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○ Start with a Scarf: Tom Baker's Doctor Who Scarf!
○ 10 Ways to Wear Black Print Pants
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 9: Neutral Textured Top
○ Start with Art: A Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Saints Genevieve and Apollonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ Start with a Bracelet – The August Fierce Ambition bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 8: Light Neutral Shirt
○ Chic Sightings: Polka Dots!
○ Start with Art: Portrait of the Countess de Martel de Janville by Giovanni Boldini
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 7: A Second Layer
○ A Wardrobe with Multiple "Moods" or Accent Colors? Start with an Artist: Romaine Brooks
○ Adding Accessories to a Travel Wardrobe; Start with Art - Ida Rubenstein by Romaine Brooks
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 6: Dark Trousers
○ August 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
July
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○ Start with Art: Ida Rubenstein by Romaine Brooks, or the Power of 5-Garment Clusters
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 5: Jeans or a Denim Bottom
○ Do You Have a Shopping List for Clothing?
○ Do the Colors in Your Outfit Have to Match EXACTLY? Consider Camaïeu...
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 4: Another Accent Top
○ Revisiting Edith and the Kingpin by Jack Vettriano
○ Start with a Bracelet - The July Pink and Grey bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 3: An Accent Top
○ Start with Art: Red Pears by Helen Lundberg
○ Start with Art: Vocal Fabric of the Singer Rosa Silber by Paul Klee
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 2: A Dark Neutral Top
○ Start with Art: Wall of Light White by Sean Scully
○ July 2019 - 12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
○ The Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 1: A Light Neutral Top
June
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○ Revisiting Art: Ornamental Composition for Social Spaces #14 by Kamrooz Aram
○ Start with Art: Second Season with Grey Fireworks by Helen Frankenthaler
○ 12 Accessory Families! The Pantone "New York" Colors for Autumn 2019
○ National Stripes Day? 10 Ways to Wear a Striped Skirt
○ Start with Art: Moscow Suburb by Georgy Grigorievich Nissky
○ An Introduction: 52 Weeks, 52 Garments, or (as I'm calling it) the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe
○ Start with a Bracelet – The June denim blue and golden brown bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs!
○ Chic Sightings: 10 Ways to Wear a Floral Skirt
○ Start with Art: Tete Blanche et Rose by Henri Matisse
○ Start with Art: Tribute to Franz Marc - Foxes by Becky Kelley
○ Start with a Jacket: Travel Six-Pack
○ June 2019 -12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
May
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○ Start with Art: Persia by Helen Frankenthaler
○ Start with Art: Farm near Duivendrecht by Piet Mondrian
○ 10 Ways to Wear a Denim (or Chambray) Shirt
○ White Jeans? They're Quite Versatile...
○ Please be patient...
○ Spring Travel: Pilgrim of the Absolute by Brian Fahlstrom
○ May Travel: Knitting a Stocking by Sir Francis Grant
○ Do You Have a Really GOOD Inventory?
○ Start with a Bracelet – The May green and beige bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs!
○ Have You Ever Had Your Portrait Painted?
○ Do You Have Enough Clothes?
○ April Showers Bring May Flowers...
○ Adding to a Starter Wardrobe in Black, Grey, Brown and Pink
○ I Don't Know Where to Start my Wardrobe...
○ May 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – Based on 6 Hermes Scarves
April
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○ Spring Updates? Or Maybe Mother's Day?
○ Packing Small for a Group Trip - Warm Weather Ideas
○ April Travel: Start with Art – Madame Leon Clapisson by Renoir
○ April Travel: Start with Art - The Bounds of the Intellect by Paul Klee
○ April Travel – Start with Art: Verre et Paquet de Tabac by Juan Gris
○ Start with a Bracelet – The April monthly bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs!
○ Notre Dame de Paris
○ Could You Wear Your Dresses in Different Ways?
○ April Travel – Start with Art: Street, Berlin by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
○ April Travel - Start with Art: Rhythmisches by Paul Klee
○ April Travel: Start with Art – Briqueterie a Tortosa by Picasso
○ April Travel: Start with Art - Between Breath and the River 4 by Susan Osgood
○ Ready for a Warm-Weather Wardrobe Update? How about a French 5-Piece Wardrobe?
○ April 2019 – 12 Months, 12 Outfits – Based on 6 Hermes Scarves
March
(View all posts from March, 2019)
○ Start with a Scarf: Hermès Les Nouveaux Amoureux de Paris
○ Start with Art: Undergrowth by Vincent van Gogh
○ 10 Ways to Wear a Denim Jacket
○ Can a "Color" be a Neutral? Start with Art: Double Vision 1974 by Edwina Sandys
○ Start with Art: View from Bodacke, Liden by Helmer Osslund
○ 10 Ways to Wear a Blue Dress
○ Start with a Bracelet - The March monthly bracelet from Fierce Lynx Designs!
○ 10 Ways to Wear a Yellow Dress
○ Start with Art: Grey Fireworks by Helen Frankenthaler
○ Start with Art: From the Lake by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ An Accessory Packing Miscalculation...
○ Choosing Accessories to go with a Blue and Grey Travel Wardrobe (for Ireland!)
○ March 2019 - 12 Months, 12 Outfits - Based on 6 Hermes Scarves
February
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○ Can You Have Too Many Neutrals? Start with a Scarf - The Tropical Scarf by Pig, Chicken & Cow
○ Trying to Forecast Weather - Packing for May in Ireland!
○ Chic Sighting: Striped Tee Shirt & Floral Skirt
○ Ireland: The Amazing, The Great, and The Less than Perfect...
○ Winter Travel: Pilgrim of the Absolute by Brian Fahlstrom
○ Why I Didn't Start Collecting Antique Postcards Again...
○ Winter Travel: Knitting a Stocking by Sir Francis Grant
○ Bringing New Accent Colors into a Wardrobe
○ What if You Want LOTS of Accent Colors in Your Wardrobe?
○ Packing Accessories for a Cruise, in a Navy, Blush, Grey and White Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Packing for a Spring Cruise, with some Inspiration from Caillebotte
○ February 2019 -12 Months, 12 Outfits – based on 6 Hermes Scarves
January
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○ Living Without Shopping - 1 Month Completed!
○ Winter Travel: Verre et Paquet de Tabac by Juan Gris
○ Packing for a Car Trip, with a Gradual Change of Temperatures
○ Traveling with a Group - Keeping Your Luggage Small when Your Gang is Large!
○ Winter Travel: Street, Berlin by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
○ How to Dress and Pack when Traveling from Cold Weather to Warm Weather
○ Chic Sighting: Printed Dress and Black Cardigan
○ Winter Travel: Madame Leon Clapisson by Renoir
○ Winter Travel: Rhythmisches by Paul Klee
○ Winter Travel: Briqueterie a Tortosa by Pablo Picasso
○ Winter Travel: Between Breath and the River 4 by Susan Osgood
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “Instruments de Musique: by Pablo Picasso
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits - based on 6 Hermes Scarves
2018
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December
(View all posts from December, 2018)
○ Can I Last a Year Without Shopping? I'm Going to Try...
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “Paysage de Neige” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “Passion Flower with Hummingbirds” by Martin Johnson Heade
○ Let's Celebrate the Day with a Look at Paris Holiday Decor!
○ Fun Stuff I Saw in Paris
○ What They're Wearing in Paris in December 2018
○ If You've Always Wondered About the History of The Vivienne Files...
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “A Colorful Moon” by Alain Paillou
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “Dame au Chapeau” by Natalia Gontcharova
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “Flowers in a Crystal Vase” by Edouard Manet
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of “Blue" by Kinuko Imai Hoffman
○ Narcissus! The Birth Flower for December
○ Packing for Paris - Oddly Stars and Stripes...
○ Accenting Black with 3 Pantone Spring 2019 Colors
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – December 2018
November
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○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of "Study in Verticals" by Frantisek Kupka
○ I have never done this before....
○ Accenting Winter White with 4 Pantone Spring 2019 Colors
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of Shallow Deep by Wassily Kandinsky
○ Accenting Charcoal Grey with 4 Pantone Spring 2019 Colors
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of Fonds Marins by Lee Ungno
○ Accenting Navy with Fiesta Orange or Aspen Gold
○ French 5-Piece Wardrobes based on Pantone Spring 2019 colors
○ Let's Talk About Books!
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe: A Year of L'Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe - A Year with Trojan Gates by Helen Frankenthaler
○ Start with Art Accessory Families
○ Chrysanthemums! The Birth Flower for November
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – November 2018
October
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○ Instruments de Musique by Picasso, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Paysage de Neige by Renoir, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Heade, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ A Colorful Moon by Alain Paillou, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Dame au Chapeau by Gontcharova, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Flowers in a Crystal Vase by Manet, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Blue by Kinuko Imai Hoffman, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Study in Verticals by Frantisek Kupka, Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Shallow Deep by Wassily Kandinsky Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Fonds Marins by Lee Ungno Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ L'Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst Revisited for Autumn 2018
○ Trojan Gates by Helen Frankenthaler - Revisiting for Autumn 2018
○ Adding Accessories to a Grey and Pink Perfect 10 Travel Wardrobe
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – October 2018
September
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○ A 10-Piece Packing Plan, and a Wardrobe for a Week in Chicago in the Autumn
○ Marigolds! The Birth Flower for October
○ What Are You Buying for Autumn? I'm All Finished...
○ A Color Palette for All Seasons? Start with an Earthenware Plaque by John Bennett
○ Another "Gentle" Project 333 Wardrobe - 30 Garments based on Navy & Grey
○ Project 333 For First-Time Participants - 30 Pieces of Clothing!
○ Choosing Accessories for a Project 333 Wardrobe? How about a template...
○ Start with a Scarf: William Morris Patchwork Scarf
○ When Your Wardrobe Plan Hits a Snag - Start with a Scarf: Japanese Irises
○ Experimenting with Project 333 - 20 garments and 13 accessories?
○ Do You Want More than 16 Pieces of Clothing for Project 333? I have a thought...
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – September 2018
August
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○ How to Decide - Should You Buy This Cardigan? (or anything else that tempts you...)
○ Asters! The Birth Flower for September
○ But What IS Art? Start with Art - with a Cell Phone Wallpaper!
○ Project 333 for Business Travel? Start with Art - Calm Wind by Yoshida Hiroshi
○ A Start With Art Project 333 Wardrobe – Kameido Bridge by Yoshida Hiroshi
○ A Start With Art Project 333 Wardrobe - Ornamental Composition for Social Spaces #14 by Kamrooz Aram
○ Poppies! The Birth Flower for August
○ Want to try Project 333 for Autumn? A Couple of Tee Shirts Could be Your Inspiration...
○ Are You Interested in a New Accent Color? Pantone Autumn 2018 and some French 5-Piece Wardrobes
○ Want to try Project 333 for Autumn? How about Starting with a Scarf?
○ Blue by Kinuko Imai Hoffman, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Paysage de Neige by Renoir, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ L'Oiseau Forestier by Ernst, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – August 2018
July
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○ Trojan Gates by Frankenthaler, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Shallow Deep by Kandinsky, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Chic Sighting: Stripes and Prints!?!
○ Flowers in a Crystal Vase by Manet, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ A Colorful Moon by Alain Paillou Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Study in Verticals by Frantisek Kupka revisited for summer 2018
○ Fonds Marins by Lee Ungno Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Heade, Revisited for Summer 2018
○ How to Shop a Sale (Some Modest Suggestions!)
○ Dame au Chapeau by Natalia S. Gontcharova Revisited for Summer 2018
○ Instruments de Musique by Picasso, Revisiting for Summer 2018
○ Can Accessories Tie Together Clashing Colors?
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – July 2018
June
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○ Larkspurs! The Birth Flower for July
○ What if I Really Don't Like Beige? Wasp & Pear by Gerald Murphy
○ Cleaning Out a Closet Full of Impulse Purchases
○ Does It Help To Have a Plan When Packing Accessories?
○ What if I Get Bored Without Lots of Colors in my Wardrobe? The Wasp & The Pear by Gerald Murphy
○ Planning Your Accessory Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ What Accessories do You Need to Pack?
○ When Your Wardrobe Plan Hits a Snag - The Kiss, by Max Ernst
○ Revisiting Van Gogh, and Using Cool Sky Blue to Accent Navy and White
○ Can You Dress the Way You Decorate? A Tote Bag Travel Wardrobe based on William Morris fabric
○ Part 2: What I Saw Being Worn in Paris (and what was for sale, and what was in the windows, and on the walls...)
○ Part 1: What I Saw Being Worn (and Purchased) in Paris, May 2018
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – June 2018
May
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○ When You Pack the WRONG Stuff, or "I Blame Lake Michigan"
○ Roses! The Birth Flower for June
○ Wear a Uniform and Simplify your Summer Wardrobe – Using Navy as Your Neutral
○ Wear a Uniform and Simplify your Summer Wardrobe - Using Beige as a Neutral
○ Wear a Uniform and Simplify your Summer Wardrobe
○ What I'm Packing for Paris - The 3rd Time's the Charm...
○ Start with Art: Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Revisiting Jack Pine by Tom Thomson
○ Packing a Small Backpack for a Week...
○ AWOL AGAIN...
○ Start with an Owl - Adding Accessories to a Capsule Wardrobe
○ Final Phase of Building a Wardrobe, based on an Owl Photograph
○ Fourth Phase of Building a Wardrobe, based on an Owl Photograph
○ Third Phase of Building a Wardrobe, based on an Owl Photograph
○ Second Phase of Building a Wardrobe, based on an Owl Photograph
○ Start with AN OWL! Building a Wardrobe 1 Step at a Time
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - May 2018
April
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○ Lily of the Valley! The Birth Flower for May
○ Traveling with Children? Pack a "Whatever's Clean 13" Wardrobe!
○ Exciting Stuff Coming Soon...
○ Travel - All Kinds of Random Thoughts...
○ Instruments de Musique by Picasso, Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Dame au Chapeau by Natalia S. Gontcharova Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade, Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Fonds Marins by Lee Ungno, Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Study in Verticals by Frantisek Kupka - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ A Colorful Moon by Alain Paillou - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Flowers in a Crystal Vase by Edouard Manet - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Shallow Deep by Wassily Kandinsky - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Trojan Gates by Helen Frankenthaler - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ L'Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Paysage de Niege by Renoir - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Blue by Kinuko Imai Hoffman - Revisiting for Spring 2018
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - April 2018
March
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○ Revisiting a Start With Art: Edith and the Kingpin by Jack Vettriano
○ The Easiest Way to Get Dressed? Find Your Personal Uniform!
○ Can I Make a Capsule Wardrobe with my Gym Clothes?
○ Daisies! The Birth Flower for April
○ How to Pack Just Enough Accessories
○ I Want to Pack ALL of my Clothes!
○ Shopping for Paris! Thanks to Talbots...
○ What I Wore, What I Packed, and What I Bought in Dublin
○ Ireland! What a Vacation...
○ A Timeless 4 by 4 Wardrobe
○ Decluttering - A Pinterest Favorite!
○ An Oldie, but A Classic...
○ Popular Posts on Pinterest....
○ Periwinkle! A French 5-Piece Wardrobe, with Grey and White...
○ Sage and Blush! A French 5-Piece Wardrobe, with Camel
○ Lovet Green! A Great French 5-Piece Wardrobe, with navy and white
○ Strawberry Red! A French 5-Piece Wardrobe with stone and white...
○ In Which I was Interviewed...
○ A Ted Baker Scarf-Based French 5-Piece Wardrobe
○ A French 5-Piece Wardrobe in Palace Blue (with grey and white)
○ A French 5-Piece Wardrobe in Ash Rose (with Camel and Ivory!)
○ A French 5-Piece Wardrobe in Ultra Violet
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - March 2018
February
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○ A French 5-Piece Wardrobe in Blooming Dahlia
○ A French 5-Piece Wardrobe in Tomato Red
○ Daffodils - the Birth Flower for March! How perfect...
○ I'm taking a "health day," but I still have something to share....
○ Revisiting the Red Tulip Scarf, and some Unpredictable Navy
○ Adding Just Enough Accessories
○ Another Wardrobe Disaster...
○ The Most Popular Post on The Vivienne Files (so far!)
○ My 2nd Most Popular Post - Project 333 for Warmer Weather - Shifting Basics
○ My 3rd Most Popular Post - This is Why I Blog
○ My 4th Most Popular Post - How to Wear a Petrol (or Slate) Blue Cardigan
○ My 5th Most Popular Post - Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch: Choosing Colors
○ My 6th Most Popular Post - All Time - Start with a Scarf: Hermes Arbre de Vie
○ I'm NOT in Paris... I'm in bed...
○ Paris Packing - A Parka, and Lots of Stripes
○ What If I Don't Really DO Accessories?
○ My Casual Wardrobe is a Disaster....
○ How do I Know That I Have Enough Accessories?
○ "Fixing" a Wardrobe that Just Doesn't Feel Right...
○ I Read, I Watch, I Listen...
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - February 2018
January
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○ Updating a Bone-Deep Glamorous Travel Wardrobe
○ Violets! The "Birth Flower" for February
○ Ultraviolet? or is it ultra violet?
○ What Accessories do I Want for a Trip to Bermuda?
○ A 4 by 4 Wardrobe for a Vacation to Bermuda in March
○ Do All of Your Accent Colors have to Work Together?
○ How to Focus and Refine a Pretty Good Wardrobe
○ What Accessories Should One Pack for an Italian Vacation?
○ A 4 by 4 Wardrobe for a vacation to Tuscany, Florence and the Amalfi Coast
○ Instruments de Musique by Pablo Picasso - Inspiring an Unusual Business Tote Bag Travel Wardrobe
○ Dame au Chapeau by Natalia S. Gontcharova Inspiring a Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Passion Flower with Hummingbirds by Martin Johnson Heade - Inspiring a Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Fonds Marins by Lee Ungno - Inspiring a Start with Art Tote Bag Travel Wardrobe
○ Study in Verticals (The Cathedral) by Frantisek Kupka - Start with Art for a Tote Bag Business Travel Capsule
○ How Much Clothing Do You Need? A New Year's Thought...
○ A Colorful Moon by Alain Paillou - Start with Nature to Inspire a Tote Bag Travel Wardrobe
○ Flowers in a Crystal Vase by Edouard Manet - Inspiration for Tote Bag Travel
○ Shallow Deep by Wassily Kandinsky - Start with Art for a Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Trojan Gates by Helen Frankenthaler - Start with Art for Tote Bag Travel
○ L'Oiseau Forestier by Max Ernst - Starting a Wardrobe with a Tote Bag Travel Capsule
○ Paysage de Neige by Renoir - Start with Art to Assemble a Weekend Capsule Wardrobe
○ Build a Weekend Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Blue by Kinuko Imai Hoffman
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - January 2018
2017
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December
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○ Brown with Blue - Start with a Scarf! Hermes Electrique
○ Can You Plan Your Accessory Wardrobe? Madame Paul Escudier by John Singer Sargeant
○ Brown with Teal & Cream - Expanding a Successful Travel Wardrobe
○ Accessories Can Make ALL the Difference! Monet Water Lilies...
○ The Twelve Art Works of Christmas!
○ Carnations! The "Birth Flower" for January...
○ Traveling from Cold to Warm?
○ Just a Few Pretty Things.... and an Excellent Book!
○ Can You Build a Casual Wardrobe from a "Dressy" Work of Art? Water Lilies by Monet
○ Does Your Wardrobe Work for You? Some Ideas for Figuring Out What You Need...
○ Evaluating a Wardrobe - How do the "12 Months, 12 Outfits" Wardrobes Do?
○ If You Could Design Your Own Shoes...
○ Essential Accessories for a Pretty but Casual Wardrobe: Start with a Scarf - Vintage Rose by KathKath
○ Adding to a Successful Travel Wardrobe: Appaloosa des Steppes from Hermes
○ Start with a Scarf: Appaloosa des Steppes by Hermes
○ Can You Really Travel with Only SIX Pieces of Clothing? I'm Going to Find Out...
○ Can I Use Monet's Water Lilies as an Inspiration for my Evening Wardrobe?
○ Are You More "Matisse" or "Monet?" Using Art to Help Define Personal Style
○ I Want a Wardrobe That's Relaxed, but Pretty!
○ Do Accessories Really Make a Difference?
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - December 2017
November
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○ December's Birthstone is either Turquoise or Tanzanite - They Go with EVERYTHING...
○ Will Winter White Dress Up Navy? Let's See...
○ Can I Wear Grey for Dressy Events? Heavens YES!
○ Revisiting A Casual Summer Wardrobe - Seascape by Van Gogh
○ What IS Dressing Up? Taking a Warm Common Wardrobe into the Winter Holidays
○ Teal for the Holidays? Three Different Approaches!
○ I Need Accessories For Client Meetings and Dressy Evenings! Start with a Scarf: Vintage Rose by KathKath
○ I Need a Wardrobe For Client Meetings and Dressy Evenings! Start with a Scarf: Vintage Rose by KathKath
○ Can You Expand a Successful Travel Wardrobe? Revisiting Start with Art - Vernal Yellow by Lee Krasner
○ Grey or Wine? What do I Need to Wear for the Holidays?
○ Navy, Camel and Olive truly can be timeless...
○ Does Your Handbag Reflect Your Life?
○ Is Classic Clothing Really Timeless?
○ Is it Possible to Pack a Foolproof Suitcase? What if the Weather is Uncertain?
○ What do I Need to Wear for the Holidays?
○ What if I Like Unusual Color Combinations? Start with a Scarf: Calm Scarf by KathKath
○ Does Navy Have to be Predictable? Start with a Scarf: Red Tulip by KathKath
○ Is It Possible to Pack an Interesting Overnight Bag? Start with a Scarf: The Joy Rose Scarf by KathKath
○ My Autumn and Winter Essentials
○ Start with a Scarf: The Topographic Scarf from KathKath
○ Start with a GORGEOUS Scarf - The Hope Scarf by KathKath
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - November 2017
October
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○ Updating a Navy Wardrobe for Autumn - Start with Art: Shattered Tree by Otto Dix
○ Winners! And a Small Change on The Vivienne Files
○ November's Birthstone is Topaz, or Citrine... Some Ideas!
○ Can I Wear Warm Accent Colors with my Cool Favorites? Start with a Scarf! Berlin Graffiti 2 from ImageDiary
○ A Giveaway for You! #becauseimalady Promotion at Talbots...
○ Does the "French 5-Piece Wardrobe" Work with Warmer Colors? Start with Art! Composition by Lee Ungno
○ Start with Art: A "French 5-Piece Wardrobe" Based on Nature Morte sur une Chaise by Juan Gris
○ EXPANDED Start with Art: Bouquet des Fleurs in the style of Jan van Huysum
○ How do you Choose a "French 5-Piece Wardrobe?" Start with Art: Portrait de Greta Prozor by Henri Matisse
○ Start with Art: Bouquet des Fleurs in the style of Jan van Huysum
○ Does Anybody Care About Making and Selling Beautiful, Comfortable Shoes? Heck YES!
○ Can a More Casual Work Wardrobe have Personality? Start with a Moth...
○ Can a Corporate Wardrobe have Personality? Start With Nature! An Ocean Photograph by LBToma
○ Warm Grey and Cool Grey - Spotting the Difference
○ Planning Your Complete Wardrobe - Maybe I Should Start with the Real World?
○ Shopping, Eating, and just Looking Around in Paris, October 2017
○ Paris Accessories - Autumn 2017
○ What are the Shop Windows Trends in Paris - October 2017
○ Reviewing what I Packed for Paris, September/October 2017
○ Color Palettes - Never Take This For Granted...
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - October 2017
September
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○ Pantone "New" Colors for Spring 2018 - Accessories in a Dozen Colors...
○ Build a Foolproof Travel Wardrobe by Starting with Science: The Heart Nebula by Peter Jenkins
○ How to Pack a Foolproof Business Travel Capsule Wardrobe? Start with a Ted Baker Mirrored Minerals Scarf!
○ October's Birthstone is Opal! A Few Ideas...
○ Packing for Overnight - Start with a Guild Prime Shirt
○ Packing for an Overnight Trip by Starting with a Scarf: Echo Butterfly Silk Bandana
○ Taking some Talbots to Paris next week!
○ How to Pack for a Long Autumn Weekend by Starting with a Scarf - Funky Foliage by Treasure & Bond
○ How to Pack for a Business Trip by Starting with Art: A Farm by Piet Mondrian
○ How to Accessorize a Navy-Based Fall Capsule Wardrobe - Start with Nature Central Cygnus Cloudscape
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Central Cygnus Skyscape by Robert Gendler
○ What I Packed for Florida, August/September 2017
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - September 2017
August
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○ How to Wear the September Birthstone: Sapphires... ooh...
○ What Should I Wear to a Black Tie Function?
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Les Glaciers by Alexandre Sergejewitsch Borisoff
○ How to UNPACK Your Suitcase
○ Dublin Ireland, August 2017
○ Are You in the Mood for a New Sweater?
○ A Favorite Story...
○ An Early, But Timeless Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Camel and Coral
○ Starting a New Season From Scratch - a Gorgeous Pair of Loafers
○ Starting a New Season From Scratch - New Trousers (pants, slacks, etc...)
○ Easing a Neutral Dress into Cooler Weather with Accessories
○ Have You Considered a New Dress?
○ What I'm Packing For Ireland, August 2017
July
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○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - August 2017
○ How Do I Choose My Favorite Colors?
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Both Coolness and Modesty: Baie de Cannes by Picasso
○ August Birthstone: Peridot!
○ If I Were Shopping, What'd I'd Buy at the Nordstrom Sale...
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Demoiselle Cranes and Lotus by Jessie Arms Botke
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe that Starts with Art: Saint John by Gerhard Richter
○ Can Wallpaper be Your Wardrobe Inspiration? Heck Yes!
○ Planning Your Complete Wardrobe, 1 Segment at a Time
○ Pantone Fall 2017 "New" Colors, and Ways to Try Them
○ Can You Build a Wardrobe Around a Pigeon?
○ Do I Have to Use ALL of My Accent Colors in my Capsule Travel Wardrobe?
○ Can You Plan Your ENTIRE Wardrobe? Maybe...
○ A Travel Wardrobe Based on an Amazing Coat!
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - July 2017
June
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○ Can You Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe Around a Bracelet?
○ A Favorite TV Show, and a Favorite Business Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ July Babies - Did you know that Carnelian is ALSO your birthstone?
○ Timeless Chic Sightings: Black with Metallic Accessories
○ What are Good Accent Colors for Denim and Khaki? How about Teal and Camel?
○ A Birthday Surprise for a Special Girl...
○ Can you Pack with Camel as your Neutral?
○ Can You Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe Around a Piece of Jewelry?
○ Can I wear Black and Orange and not look like Halloween?
○ Can I Pack Denim and Khaki and still look Pretty? What about including Mauve Pink and Dark Pastel Blue Accents?
○ Revisiting a Favorite Pair of Posts: The Golden Stairs by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
○ How to Pack for a Quick, Dressy Trip? Start with a Scarf...
○ How to Pack for a Holiday in the Mountains: Navy, Beige and Warm Grey
○ Pack For a Special Occasion by Starting with Art: Vernal Yellow by Lee Krasner
○ Building a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Paysage Algérien by Renoir
○ When All Else Fails - Reruns!
○ Well, THIS is Embarrassing...
○ Can I Pack Just 11 Pieces for a WEEK at the Beach? Absolutely...
○ How to Shop Your Wardrobe, or Why I Own Wooden Hangers
○ Red and Bright Sky Blue - Accents for a Navy and Beige Capsule Wardrobe
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - June 2017
○ NEVER Wear Pink and Orange Together??? Humbug... Accenting Navy and Beige with Unexpected Bright Colors
May
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○ Warm Neutrals Camel and Mossy Green Accenting Navy and Beige
○ Memorial Day with Belovedest and Me...
○ What Accent Colors go with Navy and Beige? I Have a Dozen Ideas!
○ How to Pack for a Spa Weekend? Start with Art: Dans le Parc by Maurice Denis
○ 10 MUST HAVE ITEMS for Spring and Summer 2017?
○ How to Pack a Foolproof Travel Wardrobe, All in Neutrals
○ When You Don't WANT to Get Rid of Clothes... or When The Closet Purge Goes Awry...
○ June's Birthstone: Pearls!
○ What to Pack for Ireland? Start with Art: Etude de Mademoiselle Pogany by Brancusi
○ What Accesories Do You Want for Warm Weather? Start with an Echo "Paris in the Spring" scarf
○ What to Pack for the Florida Gulf Coast? Start with a Scarf: Paris in the Spring by Echo
○ The Power of Accessories in a Travel Capsule Wardrobe; Start with a Scarf - Flower Burst by Kathkath
○ The Only 4 Pairs of Shoes You Need in New York
○ Want to See a Really Adorable Scarf?
○ What Were They Wearing in New York? Chic Sightings of Accent Colors
○ New York - A Whole Bunch of Random Thoughts, Observations, and Tales...
○ How Can You Pack a Foolproof Travel Wardrobe? Use the Whatever's Clean System!
○ What to Pack for Paris? How About Beige and Navy, with Teal and Brown Accents?
○ W.H.A.T. to Pack for New York?
○ How to Add an Accent Color for Warm Weather; Start with Art: View of New York by Charles Sheeler
○ How to Add Accent Colors to Your Capsule Wardrobe - Hot Pink and Green
○ A Bit of Immodesty...
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - May 2017
April
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○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend (in Paris?)? Start with Art: Eiffel Tower by Robert Delaunay
○ How to Wear Emeralds - the May Birthstone
○ How to Pack Light for a Long Weekend? Start with Art: View of New York by Charles Sheeler
○ How to Build a Warm Weather Travel Four by Four Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Palimpsest 46 by Kamrooz Aram
○ Build a Warm Weather Travel Six-Pack by Starting with Art: Palimpsest 46 by Kamrooz Aram
○ Build An Overnight Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Before the Parachute Opens, Version 2
○ Build an Overnight Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Before the Parachute Opens by Tullio Crali
○ How to Choose Accessories for Travel: a Navy and Grey Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ Beautiful Days, Even in Chaos...
○ How to Choose Navy and Grey Neutral Building Blocks for a Capsule Wardrobe
○ How to Choose Neutral Building Blocks for a Capsule Wardrobe
○ A reminder...
○ A couple of interesting things...
○ 3 FINAL French 5-Piece Wardrobes for Spring: Lavender, Coral, and Labradorite (?)
○ Three MORE French 5-Piece Wardrobes for Spring: Blush, Red and French Blue
○ Three French 5-Piece Wardrobes for Spring
○ Nine MUST HAVE Items for Spring and Summer 2017!!!
○ How to Clean Out Your Closet - Use Clusters!
○ Four Ways to Wear Denim and Khaki in a Capsule Wardrobe - Start with Art!
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - April 2017
March
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○ How to Wear Denim and Khaki with a Variety of Accent Colors: Start with Art - Saint Bride by John Duncan
○ How to Accent Khaki and Denim with Softer Colors - Start with Art: Hafen mit Segelschniffen by Paul Klee
○ Accents for a Denim and Khaki Wardrobe - Start with Art: L'Ombre by Pablo Picasso
○ How to Accent a Denim and Khaki Capsule Wardrobe: Start with Art - The Stairs of the Asylum by Van Gogh
○ How to Wear Diamonds - the April Birthstone; Some New Ideas!
○ Part 2 of How to Gradually Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Start with a Scarf - Ted Baker Enchantment
○ How to Gradually Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Start with a Scarf - Ted Baker Enchantment
○ How to Build an "All-Neutral" Capsule Wardrobe in Ivory and Black
○ Four Paintings, Four Different Ways to Wear Black and Ivory Neutral Building Blocks
○ How to Accent a Neutral Capsule Wardrobe with Brights - Start with Art: Le Pot a Tisane by Leger
○ How to Use Both Warm & Cool Accents in a Capsule Wardrobe - Start with Art: Carnival Evening by Henri Rousseau
○ More Personalized Neutrals - Start with Art: Untitled by Julian Lethbridge
○ How to Personalize Neutrals in a Capsule Wardrobe - Start With Art: L'Encens by Ferrand Khnopff
○ How to Use the Functional Method to Purge a Cluttered Wardrobe
○ How to Apply the Color Decluttering Method to a "Magpie" Wardrobe
○ How to add Accent Colors to a Navy, Grey and Camel capsule wardrobe
○ Cleaning Out Your Closet - Version 2: The Functional Method
○ Celebrating Women's Day with some beautiful jewelry, made by women!
○ How to Clean Out Your Closet - the Color Method
○ Accessories for an "All-Neutral" Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Grey, Camel and White
○ Building an All-Neutral Wardrobe, based on a Scarf: Navy, Grey, Camel and White
○ How to Choose a "Project 333" Wardrobe Based on a Scarf - Ted Baker London's Gem Garden
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - March 2017
February
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○ My Year Without Shopping - March 2017; What do you buy when you aren't shopping for "clothes"?
○ Should I Buy This Scarf? How to decide if you really ought to buy an accessory...
○ How to Accessorize A Capsule Wardrobe with Lots of Denim? Let's see...
○ How to Wear Aquamarines - the March Birthstone. I Have Suggestions...
○ Can I Use Denim in Place of... ? Substituting Denim for Olive Grey in a Four by Four Wardrobe
○ How to Wear Garnets - the January Birthstone? I ALWAYS have some ideas...
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Around a Statement Tote Bag
○ How to Choose Accessories for an Olive and Grey Wardrobe - Start with Art: Head of a Woman by Dali
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe with Olive and Grey - Start with Art: Head of a Woman by Salvador Dali
○ How to Pick Accessories for a Grey-Based Wardrobe - Start With Art: Paris Dreaming by Peter Rumney
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe with a Backbone - Start with Art: Paris Dreaming by Peter Rumney
○ How to Accessorize a Capsule Wardrobe: Head by Pablo Picasso
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe with a Backbone by Starting with Art: Head by Pablo Picasso
○ How Can I Accessorize a Column of Black? Chic Sightings to the Rescue!
○ Chic Sighting!
○ How to Wear Amethyst - the February Birthstone? I Have Some Ideas...
○ How to Assemble a Warm-Weather Capsule Wardrobe - Bavarian Cream Tossed Floral Cardigan
○ How to Assemble a Warm-Weather Capsule Wardrobe - The Burgundy Floral Cardigan
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - February 2017
January
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○ How to Assemble a Warm-Weather Capsule Wardrobe - The Dandelion Cardigan
○ My Year Without Shopping - February 2017
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend by Starting with Art: Le Rêve by Puvis de Chavannnes
○ What I Packed for Ireland, and Why
○ How to Expand Your Accessory Wardrobe: Winter Scene in Moonlight by Henry Farrer
○ Expanding a Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Winter Scene in Moonlight by Henry Farrer
○ Build a Whatever's Clean 13 Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Dragonfly by Miro
○ Build a "Six Pack" Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Using Another Velvet Swatch
○ Build a "Six-Pack" Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting With... Art? Fabric?
○ How to Choose Business Accessories, One at a Time - With a Navy Suit
○ How to Build a Business Wardrobe One Piece at a Time: Navy, with Emerald and Amethyst
○ Build an Accessory Wardrobe 1 Piece at a Time: Soir d'Octobre by Maurice Denis
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe 1 Piece at a Time: Soir d'Octobre by Maurice Denis
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Winter Scene in Moonlight by Henry Farrer
○ My Year Without Shopping - January 2017. The Reasons, The Method, and The Rules
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - January 2017
2016
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December
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○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch: Evaluating and Balancing, based on Lightning over Colorado by Joe Randall
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch: Adding Variety, based on Lightning over Colorado by Joe Randall
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch: Personalizing the Basics, based on Lightning over Colorado by Joe Randall
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch: Introducing Accent Colors and Accessories, based on Lightning over Colorado by Joe Randall
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch: The Core Pieces, based on Lightning over Colorado by Joe Randall
○ To All Who Celebrate...
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Femme au Col Blanc VERSION THREE
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Femme au Col Blanc by Marc Chagall VERSION TWO
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Soir d'Octobre by Maurice Denis
○ Build a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Paysage by Pablo Picasso
○ Start with Art: Femme au Col Blanc by Marc Chagall
○ Paris Miscellany December 2016 - The Beautiful, The Festive, and the Quaintessentially Parisian
○ Paris Street Style, December 2016, or What I saw Parisians Wearing, and in the Paris Shop Windows
○ Paris Street Art? Graffiti? Whatever you call it, it's pretty interesting!
○ What if You Get Sick on Vacation?
○ Timeless: Some of My Favorite Posts from the Past, Capsule Wardrobes Based on Nature
○ Timeless: Some of My Favorite Posts from the Past, Based on Portraits of Women
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in a Olive-Based Capsule Wardrobe: An Evaluation
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in a A Black-Based Capsule Wardrobe - An Evaluation
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in a Grey Capsule Wardrobe: An Evaluation
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in a Beige-Based Capsule Wardrobe: An Evaluation
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in a Brown-Based Capsule Wardrobe: An Evaluation
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in a Navy-Based Capsule Wardrobe: An Evaluation
November
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○ How Much Can Accessories Affect Your Capsule Wardrobe?
○ What to Pack for Paris? The Easiest Answer, So Far!
○ Timeless: Some of My Favorite Posts from the Past, in subtle colors
○ Timeless: Some of My Favorite Posts from the Past, Based on Abstract Art
○ Timeless: Some of My Favorite Posts from the Past, Based on Scarves
○ Timeless: Some of My Favorite Posts from the Past, Using Navy
○ Can I Wear Warm and Cool Colors Together?
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe Starts with Art: Little Harbor in Normandy by Georges Braque (Version 2)
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe Starts with Art: Little Harbor in Normandy by Georges Braque (Version 1)
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe Starts with Art: Still Life with Bouquet of Flowers and Plums by Rachel Ruysch
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe Start with Art: Poppies and Butterflies by Vincent Van Gogh
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe Starts with Art: In Vaudeville: Dancer with Chorus by Charles Demuth
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe - Start with Art: Sure Violet by Helen Frankethaler
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch, Stage 5
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch, Stage 4 - I MUST Have a Winter Coat
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch, Stage 3 - Do I Have to Own a Dress?
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch, Stage 2
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch, First Steps
○ Expanding a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Night Study of Flowers by Maurice Prendergast
○ Mainbocher Exhibit at the Chicago History Museum; Who's Your Favorite Designer (of all time)?
○ Expanding a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Bathers by Paul Cezanne
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: November
October
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○ Italy - What They Wore, What I Saw, and other random thoughts
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Red, Blue and White
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Camel, Green and Burgundy
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Orange, Black, and Sand
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Olive, Denim and Ivory
○ Tote Bag Travel in Orange, Rose and Sand
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Yellow and Red
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Teal and Jade
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Hot Pink and White
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Sand and Teal
○ Tote Bag Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, White and Red
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch - Finishing Up
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch - Stage Four
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch - Stage Three
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch - Stage Two
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe: Starting From Scratch - First Steps
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: El Trovador by Claudio Bravo
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Untitled by Wilfredo Lam
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Proserpine by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Vase with Honesty by Vincent van Gogh
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: October
September
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○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Hint of Hibiscus, with Six Neutrals
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Sprig of Shamrock, with Six Neutrals
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Touch of Turquoise, with Six Neutrals
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Bit of Bright Blue, with Six Neutrals
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Soupçon of Scarlet, with Six Neutrals
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art Part 2: Portrait of Marevna by Diego Rivera
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art Part 2: Spirit of Autumn by Albert Pinkham Ryder
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art Part 2: Cow's Skull: Red White and Blue by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art Part 2: Portrait of Pablo Picasso by Juan Gris
○ Stop the Presses! New Colors are here....
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of a Young Woman by Henri Regnault Part 2
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Pinch of Plum, with Six Neutrals
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Touch of Teal, with Six Neutral Colors
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Dash of Cinnamon, with 6 Neutral Colors
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Dab of Mustard, with 6 Neutral Colors
○ Capsule Wardrobe Color Palette - A Drop of Wine, with 6 Neutral Colors
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of Marevna by Diego Rivera
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Spirit of Autumn by Albert Pinkham Ryder
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Cow's Skull: Red, White and Blue by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of Pablo Picasso by Juan Gris
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of a Young Woman by Henri Regnault
○ One Navy Dress in a Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Ways to Wear it With Muted Accents
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: September
August
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○ One Navy Dress in a Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Ways to Wear it With Brights
○ One Navy Dress in a Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Ways to Wear it With Pastels
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Wing of a European Roller by Albrecht Durer
○ One Dark Grey Dress in a Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Ways to Wear It
○ Essential Accessories for a Travel Capsule Wardrobe: What I'm Packing: Italy, September 2016
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Approaching Storm by Eugene-Louis Boudin
○ My Travel Capsule Wardrobe Packing: Italy, September 2016
○ One Red Dress in a Capsule Wardrobe: Fourteen Ways to Wear It
○ Building a Wardrobe of Bags - Accessories for the Capsule Wardrobe
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with... Antique Ceramic Tiles!!!
○ One Yellow Dress in a Capsule Wardrobe: 14 Ways to Wear It
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Arlequin by Pablo Picasso, Version 2
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Arlequin et Femme au Collier by Picasso
○ A Capsule Wardrobe in Beige, Bright Blue and Orange: Expanding Your Accessories
○ A Capsule Wardrobe in Beige, Bright Blue and Orange: From Travel Wardrobe to Whatever's Clean
○ Packing Light: A "Six-Pack" Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Beige, Bright Blue and Orange
○ A Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Hot Pink and Ivory: Expanding Your Accessories
○ Planning my Fall Capsule Wardrobe Shopping: August 2016
○ A Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Hot Pink and Ivory: from Travel Wardrobe to Four by Four Wardrobe
○ Packing Light - a Six-Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Hot Pink and Ivory
○ Packing Light - a Six-Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Grey, Peach and Light Blue
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mariana by John Everett Millais
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: August
July
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○ A Winter Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Red and White
○ A Winter Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Blue and White
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Brown, Khaki and Pink - Additions for Fall and Winter
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Avenue in the Park by Gustav Klimt
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories 1 at a Time: Brown, Khaki and Pink
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe 1 Piece at a Time: Brown, Khaki and Pink
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Tarantula Nebula by Gendler and Colombari
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Great Nebula in Carina by Damian Peach
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories 1 at a Time: Black and Beige
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Black and Beige: 1 Piece at a Time
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Moon with Jupiter and 4 Moons by Christian Fattinnazi
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Marguerites by Conrad Kiesel
○ Chic Sightings: Navy Columns with Shades of Green in the Capsule Wardrobe
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Branch of the Seine by Claude Monet
○ I REALLY Need Your Opinion...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Owl on Ginko Branch by Ohara Koson
○ Chic Sightings: Black and Pink in the Capsule Wardrobe
○ Vacation Report, and a Few Extra Thoughts and Goodies
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: July
June
(View all posts from June, 2016)
○ A Capsule Wardrobe Dilemma, and What I'm Packing for Paris, France
○ 12 Must-Have Items for your Capsule Wardrobe in 2016? Let's Consider...
○ More Things for Sale
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes - a Half-Way Through Bonus
○ Possible logo for The Vivienne Files?
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: June
○ More of my Stuff to Shop!
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend Graduation Trip
May
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○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Girl on a Sofa by Philip Wilson Steer
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Ted Baker's Dreams Scope
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Composition by Natalia S. Gontcharova
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: 2nd of the Portraits Theatraux by Natalia S. Gontcharova
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Noon - Rest from Work by Vincent van Gogh
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories 1 at a Time: Shades of Beige and Brown
○ A Depressing Statistic, or the #1 Reason I Write The Vivienne Files
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe 1 Piece at a Time: Beige and Brown, for Leisure
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Study for the Muses by Brice Marden
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe with Accessories 1 at a Time: Blues, Grey and Black
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe 1 Piece at a Time: Black, Blue and Grey, for Leisure
○ A Six Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Red, White and Blue for Uncertain Weather
○ Leonardo da Vinci and Jeff Koons
○ Change is Difficult...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portraits Theatraux by Natalia S. Gontcharova
○ What to Wear with a Navy Cardigan and White Skirt
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories 1 at a Time: Black, Ivory and Russet Business Wardrobe
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Around An Art Jacket: 1 Piece at a Time
○ 3-Dress Packing for a Business Trip
○ How to Wear a White Blazer and Navy Pants? I Have LOTS of Ideas...
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Geologie, for 12 Months
○ How to Add Accessories to a Capsule Wardrobe: Olive, White, Tomato and Mustard
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Olive, Tomato and Mustard: 1 Piece at a Time
○ A 2nd 3-Dress Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: May
April
(View all posts from April, 2016)
○ Something Exciting - I MUST Share!
○ A 3-Dress Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ A 36-Hanger Capsule Wardrobe Plan
○ Part 2: L'Harmonie des Couleurs, and 13 MORE Accessory Families
○ L'Harmonie des Couleurs, and 13 Accessory Families
○ How I Pack Light - My Secret Weapons in a Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ How to Combine 2 Capsule Wardrobes
○ How to Wear A Navy Cardigan for Spring - 8 Outfits!
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy
○ The Power of Accent Colors in the Capsule Wardrobe: Blush and Turquoise
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Composition a Cercles a Bras et Rectangles by Sophie Taeuber-Arp
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Marguerite au Chat Noir by Henri Matisse
○ Window Displays and Other Beautiful Things, Paris 2016
○ A Big Parisienne Advantage: Costume Jewelry, April 2016
○ Paris Graffiti and Street Art, April 2016
○ What Women were Wearing in Paris, April 2016
○ The Highlights of Our Paris Vacation
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Macaws over River, Peru by Frans Lanting
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Saints Genevieve and Appolonia by Lucas Cranach the Elder
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories: Turquoise, Coral, Black and Ivory 1 at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Turquoise, Coral, Black, and Grey: 1 Piece at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: A19 by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Still Life by Cornelia van der Mijn
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Gulf of Saint Tropez by Claude Matisse
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lunar Eclipse Montage by Dr. Robert Vanderbei
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: April
March
(View all posts from March, 2016)
○ How I Pack for Paris in a Carry-on Bag
○ How to Pack a Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Paris - the "Three Dresses" Version
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Wrapped Oranges by William J. McCloskey
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Autumn Trees - The Maples by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 by Georgia O'Keeffe Part 3
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 by Georgia O'Keeffe Part 2
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories: Denim, Stone, Pink and Soft Blue, 1 at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Denim, Stone, Pink and Soft Blue: 1 Piece at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories: Cobalt, Black and Grey, 1 at a Time
○ Six BIG Trends to Try (Maybe) for Spring!!!!
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Asiatic God by Paul Klee
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories: Grey, Blue, Lilac and Black, 1 at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories: Lime, Coral, Beige and Cream, 1 Piece at a Time
○ Pantone Fall 2016 "New" Colors, and Way to Try Them
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 (1932) by Georgia O'Keeffe
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories: Navy, Beige, Turquoise and Yellow, 1 at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories, 1 at a Time: Navy, Beige and Poppy
○ DIY Tee Shirts
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories, 1 at a Time: Beige, Sage and Blush
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe of Accessories, 1 at a Time: Navy, Yellow and White
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Cobalt, Black and Grey: 1 Piece at a Time
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Grey, Blue, Lilac and Black: 1 Piece at a Time
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Madame Paul Escudier by John Singer Sargent
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Lime, Coral, Beige and Cream: 1 Piece at a Time
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Galaxy by Ibe Kyoko
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Brown, Camel, Cream and Turquoise: 1 Piece at a Time
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: March
February
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○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Toilet of Venus (The Rokeby Venus) by Diego Velazquez
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe in Brown, Cream, Aqua and Golden Yellow: 1 Piece at a Time
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Sea Seen from the Heights of Dieppe by Eugene Delacroix
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe One Piece at a Time, 3 Accent Colors with Navy and Beige
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Male and Female Cardinals, in Warm AND Cool Colors
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe One Piece at a Time in Navy, Beige Turquoise and Yellow
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe One Piece at a Time in Navy, Beige and Poppy
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe One Piece at a Time in beige, pink and soft green
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe One Piece at a Time
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: A Cardinal, in Warm Colors
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: A Cardinal, in Cool Colors
○ The Finishing Steps: Shifting Accessories from Cool Colors to Warm Colors
○ The Last 4 Steps: Shifting a Wardrobe from Cool Colors to Warm Colors
○ The 1st Five Steps: Shifting Accessories from Cool Colors to Warm Colors
○ The 1st Five Steps: Shifting a Wardrobe from Cool Colors to Warm Colors
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Version 2 Hydrangea Haze by Ted Baker London
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Fumee d'Ambre Gris by Sargent
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Reflections II by ImageDiary
○ Some Book Recommendations
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf - Hydrangea Haze by Ted Baker London
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Panthera Pardus
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: February
January
(View all posts from January, 2016)
○ Another Giveaway, and a Wonderful Woman
○ 12 Months, 12 Outfits in 6 Capsule Wardrobes: January
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bag: Marimekko Clover Bag
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of Madame Lisle and Madame Loubens by Degas
○ Start with a Tote Bag - Navy Floral
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with Art - The Third Buddhist Kesa
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with Art - The Second Buddhist Kesa
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with Art: a Buddhist Kesa
○ How Are Designers and Consumers Alike? or How SHOULD They be Alike?
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Blocks and Circles by Paul Klee
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Cheval Surprise Remix Version 2
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Toasting Friends Version 2
○ Kesa and Color Schemes
○ A New Color Tool....
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Cheval Surprise Remix
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Toasting Friends
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: The Common Shelduck
○ Pantone 2016 Colors, and an Accessory Refresh
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting With Art: A Porcelain Figurine Version 2
○ Tote Bag Travel, with a Give-Away
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting With Art: A Porcelain Figurine
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting With Art: Kveikur by Justyna Polar
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Black and Yellow Broadbill Version 2
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Black and Yellow Broadbill
○ A "Whatever's Clean 13" Capsule Wardrobe for All Occasions
○ My Review of the Standard Carry-On Backpack/Suitcase
○ One of My Favorite Books - for You!
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Rust, Gold, Burnt Orange - the Autumn Leaf collection!
2015
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December
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○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Pastel Blue and Green
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Khaki
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Olive
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Purple
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Pink
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Yellow
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Orange
○ Wearing Unflattering Colors: Green
○ Paris 2015: Food, My Hotel, and more about What They Were Wearing
○ Paris 2015: Street Things, and What People Were Wearing (part 1)
○ Mixing Metallics: She-Beads Holiday 2015 "Peace"
○ Paris Store Windows, December 2015
○ Choosing an Hermes Scarf, using handbags, shoes, Chanel brooches...
○ The Streets of Paris, December 2015
○ Getting to Paris from Chicago (and back again), December 2015
○ Back from Paris
○ How Do I Define and Refine My Personal Style?
○ Can I Wear Warm and Cool Colors Together?
○ How to Pack Light for the Beach
○ How to Plan a Warm-Weather Capsule Wardrobe
○ Packing for Paris! What I'm Doing Differently, This Time...
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Charcoal
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Teal or Petrol Blue
○ How to Tie An Hermes Scarf (or any other square scarf!)
○ Pantone 2016 - Useful Colors, If We See Them!
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Rust
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Taupe
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Camel
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Grey
November
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○ Choosing an Accent Color for Olive Green
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Navy
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Brown
○ Choosing an Accent Color for Black
○ Expanding Your Comfort Zone: Finding Festive Attire You Will Love
○ A Day Off...
○ What I Wore to the French Fete
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Brooch: Boucheron Lotus Brooch
○ A Template for Your Travel Outfit
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Napoleon
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Echo and Narcissus by Waterhouse Version 2
○ Preparing for the "Festive Season"
○ Scarf Selling Saturday: A TWO-fer: Les Instructions du Roy, and Soleil du Soie
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Vintage Rose by Kathkath
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Golden Stairs by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones Version 2
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Echo and Narcissus by John William Waterhouse
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Arrival of the Normandy Train by Claude Monet Version 2
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Golden Stairs by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
○ Scarf Selling Saturday: Gucci Flora
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Arrival of the Normandy Train, by Claude Monet
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Black Dahlia by Yuh Okano
○ A Couple of Small Upgrades...
○ You'll Thank Me...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Dantis Amor by Rossetti - THE FINALE
October
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○ Scarf Selling Saturday: Hermes Les Instructions du Roy, in Light Blue
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Dantis Amor by Rossetti - Step 3
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Dantis Amor by Rossetti - Step 2
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Dantis Amor by Dante Gabriel Rosetti - Step 1
○ Down Vests: Eight Outfits
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Music Party, East Cowes Castle by Joseph Mallord William Turner
○ Scarf Selling Saturday: Venice Scarf by Frey Wille
○ The Four T's, in Brown, and in Pine Green
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Pigs on the Wing by wrq.e.d. Version 2
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Pigs on the Wing by wrq.e.d.
○ What Women Were Wearing in London, or the Four Black T's
○ A Little Bit About a Lot of Things... and a Special Offer!
○ My Favorite Posts: Accessory Families
○ My Favorite Posts: Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf
○ My Favorite Posts: Start with Stuff
○ My Favorite Posts: Packing with Navy
○ My Favorite Posts: Maximize Your ROI
○ My Favorite Posts: Flowers
○ My Favorite Posts: Packing with Camel
○ My Favorite Posts: Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art
○ My Favorite Posts: Dresses
○ My Favorite Posts: Choosing a Scarf
○ My Favorite Posts: Whatever's Clean
○ My Favorite Posts: Jewelry
○ Vacation: TODAY!!!
○ Chic Sightings: White Trousers, at the Art Institute of Chicago
○ OLIVE: With 8 Bright Accents
September
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○ BROWN: With 8 Bright Accents
○ GREY: With 8 Color Accents
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art - Festival in Montmartre - Version 2
○ NAVY: with Eight Color Accent ideas
○ Cleaning Out My Scarf Drawer, in my Own Odd Way...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Cvetaeva, Version 2
○ Building a CONSERVATIVE BUSINESS Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Festival in Montmartre by Gino Severini
○ Building a BUSINESS CASUAL Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Festival in Montmartre by Gino Severini
○ Building a CASUAL Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Festival in Montmartre by Gino Severini
○ Whatever's Clean 13 FOR MEN - warm colors, warm weather
○ Whatever's Clean 13 FOR MEN - cool colors, warm weather
○ Eight Color Ideas, from Ma To-Do List: Dressing by Colleuille and Gontier
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Cvetaeva by wrq.e.d.
○ Whatever's Clean 13 FOR MEN - warm colors, cool weather
○ Whatever's Clean 13 FOR MEN - cool colors, cool weather
○ Building a DRESSY Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: A Bridge in a Snowy Landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige
○ Building a BUSINESS CASUAL Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Bridge in a Snowy Landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige
○ Building a CASUAL Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: A Bridge in a Snowy Landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige
○ Mixing Black and Brights
○ Mixing Black and Florals
○ Mixing Solids and Patterns, or 18 = 108 (or more...)
○ How to Create Your Capsule Wardrobe - a Vivienne Files Bookshelf Excerpt
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art in Orange and Red: Nature Morte by Georgette Agutte
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Egypt Drawing 9 by Susan Osgood
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Version 2 of Nature Morte by Georgette Agutte
○ A book winner, and a question
August
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○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: French Paisley Striped Shawl from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Nature Morte by Georgette Agutte
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with a Scarf: Silvie Shadow by Ted Baker
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Light, Earth and Blue by Mark Rothko
○ Our Move, and Cleaning out Closets
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Understanding by Parscha Mirghawameddin
○ Monday Morning Giveaway: How to be Pretty, Though Plain
○ Are These Trends for You? Autumn/Winter 2015
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with Art: Yoro Falls in Mino Province by Katsushika Hokusai
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Joan of Arc by Jules Bastien-Lepage
○ Turquoise and Purple! With a Warm Transitional Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Chapter 2 of Still Life with Apples by Henri Matisse
○ A Warm Summer Common Capsule Wardrobe + Water and Pearls
○ A Warm Summer Common Capsule Wardrobe + Seaglass
○ Twin Posts: What to Pack to Visit Chicago, Labor Day Weekend
○ Olive, Wine and Gold join A Common Capsule Wardrobe, warm tones for summer
○ A Warm Summer Common Capsule Wardrobe, with Seashell Accents
○ A Summer Common Capsule Wardrobe, In Warm Tones
○ Accent Colors for Fall 2015
○ A Summer Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ My French 5-Piece Capsule Wardrobe for Autumn and Winter 2015. I think...
○ My Wardrobe: Revisiting A Common Wardrobe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Still Life with Apples by Henri Matisse
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Northern Flicker
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Cavaliers du Caucase
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting With Art: The Boating Party, by Mary Cassatt
July
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○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Silk Robe by Johanna Harmon
○ A New Scarf from Ananda Design! or How to Wear One Item All Year
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Rose Garden by Ute Laum
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Edith and the Kingpin by Jack Vettriano
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Untitled, 1953 by Mark Rothko (revisiting navy and cognac)
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mulberry Tree by Vincent Van Gogh (revisiting Navy and Cognac)
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Vase: A Qianlong Vase, and packing for China
○ A Scarf Winner, and an idea for tying scarves in hot weather
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Amethyst by Alfons Mucha
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Coast Road by Fanny Brennan
○ In Which I Try to Spend my Nordstrom Gift Card
○ Prints, no Stripes, nor Flowers, nor Animal Prints
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The White and Green Hat by Georgette Agutte
○ What's Going On in My Wardrobe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Gentian Blue by Yuh Okano
○ How Many Pieces of Clothing do You Need?
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait of a Girl by Marie Laurencin
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with A WALL?? Pulling out all the stops, in Grey, Burgundy and Gold
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Version 2, Bright Women in Front of the Hat Shop by August Macke
○ Start With Art: Bright Women in Front of the Hat Shop by August Macke
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Self-Portrait in a Green Bugatti by Tamara de Lempicka
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Camposanto by J.M.W. Turner
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Sisyphus by Titian
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Portrait de Jeune Fille by Marie Laurencin
○ Do me a big favor...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Blue Pool by Augustus John
June
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○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Carnation Lily Lily Rose by John Singer Sargent
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art Version 2: Flaming June by Sir Frederic Leighton
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Flaming June by Sir Frederic Leighton
○ One Skirt, Six Ways
○ The Kindness of KathKath...
○ Small Changes, Big Improvements
○ 3 x 3 = >20; A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Black, White and Red
○ One Sweater, Six Ways
○ 3 x 3 = 45 in a Six Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe
○ "Whatever's Clean 13" Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Green, Navy and Beige
○ "Whatever's Clean 13" Capsule Wardrobe in Coral, Navy and Beige
○ "Whatever's Clean 13" in LEOPARD, Navy and Beige
○ Another Template for The 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe
○ "Whatever's Clean 13" in Navy and Beige, with different accessory "moods"
○ Choosing Accessory Colors; More Accessory Clusters
○ A "Whatever's Clean 13" Template for you!
○ A Winner!!! And WHAT a color scheme...
○ Choosing Accessory Colors, or Accessories in Clusters
○ How to Pack Light: Yellow and Black "Whatever's Clean 13" for warm weather
○ How to Pack Light: Navy and Beige "Whatever's Clean 13" for Uncertain Weather
May
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○ How to Pack Light: Uncertain Weather, and the "Whatever's Clean 13"
○ How to Pack Light: A Mystery Business Trip, and the "Whatever's Clean 13" Capsule Wardrobe
○ The Bracelet Giveaway just got MUCH more interesting...
○ How to Pack Light: The 'Whatever's Clean 13" in black and beige
○ A Winner!!! And my new plan...
○ Your Opinions, please
○ How to Pack Light: The "Whatever's Clean" 13 Capsule Wardrobe
○ RED Cowboy Boots - Integrating a Wild Splurge into your Wardrobe
○ A Dusty Pink Jacket: Integrating an Accent Color
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Stone: Unakite Jewelry
○ A 4-Piece Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Pink, Blue, and Purple
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Bracelets: Effortless Memorial Day Travel
○ Problem-solving from a new point of view
○ Start with a Scarf: Joss Sticks, a Silk Story Scarf
○ Start With a Scarf: Orange Hermes Art des Steppes
○ A Clothing Diary: Week 11
○ A Red Handbag: Integrating a New Accent Color in a Capsule Wardrobe
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Combining 2 Color Schemes from the Capri Scarf
○ Start with a Scarf: Capri, again, with a different color palette
○ Start with a Scarf: Capri Scarf from Radical Chic
○ Three Green Scarves, Three Color Schemes
○ A Turquoise Handbag: Integrating a New Accent Color
○ A Yellow Handbag: Integrating a New Accent Color
○ An Orange Handbag: Integrating a New Accent Color
○ A Hot Pink Handbag: Integrating a New Accent Color
April
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○ A Leaf Green Handbag: Integrating a New Accent Color
○ A Clothing Diary Week 10
○ Custom Designed Shoes.... You're Going to Owe me BIG!!!
○ Overnight in the City, with a Smoky Blue Coat
○ Integrating a New Accent Color: A Smoky Blue Coat
○ Choosing the Right Scarf Color - One Approach
○ Start with Art: White Ship by John Singer Sargent
○ Packing for a Weekend in the City
○ A Clothing Diary Week 9
○ A Four by Four Whatever's Clean Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Beige, Marsala and Natural
○ It's Time to Quit Lying to Myself about What I Wear...
○ How to Choose a Green Hermes Scarf
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a Long Weekend in Paris, with a Blue Jacket...
○ A Pantone Spring 2015 Monster File, and taking tomorrow off...
○ My French 5-Piece Capsule Wardrobe for Spring and Summer 2015
○ What Cost per Wear Really Tells Us...
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a Long Weekend in Chicago, with a Blue Jacket
○ Color and Proportion - Step 4: Some Printed Blouses and Tee Shirts
○ Color and Proportion - Step 3: Adding Print Scarves and 2-Tone Shoes to Solid Garments
○ A Clothing Diary Week 8
○ Looking Back at April 5
○ Looking Back at April 4
○ Color and Proportion - Step 2: Adding Shoes, and the Occasional Solid Scarf
○ Color and Proportion - How Color Affects the Balance of an Outfit
○ Start with Art: Version 2 Steamboat leaving Boulogne by Edouard Manet
March
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○ A Clothing Diary Week 7
○ Start with Art: Steamboat leaving Boulogne by Edouard Manet
○ New York: What I Bought, What we Did
○ The road to New York was paved with good intentions...
○ Looking Back: March 26th
○ Looking Back: March 25th
○ Looking Back: March 24th
○ Looking Back: March 23rd
○ Looking Back: March 22nd
○ Looking Back: March 21st
○ Looking Back: March 20th
○ An Update on Choosing a Valentine's Day Scarf
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: La Grande Odalisque - Jean-August-Dominique Ingres
○ A Clothing Diary Week 6
○ What I'm Packing in a Travel Capsule Wardrobe for New York
○ Start With a Bag: Longchamps Tote
○ Solid Clothes with Patterned Jewelry in a Capsule Wardrobe
○ Start with Art: Still Life with Bottle by Samuel John Peploe
○ A Clothing Diary Week 5
○ Start with Art: BLUSH, with Rose by Ansel Adams
○ Start with Art: Version 2 Lake and Red Tree by Tom Thomson
○ Start with Art: Rose by Ansel Adams
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lake and Red Tree by Tom Thomson
○ Start with Art: Version THREE of Peripheral Vision 2 by Elis Cooke
○ A Clothing Diary Week 4
○ I Think I'm Doing Something Wrong...
February
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○ A Mental Health Day
○ Start with Art: Version 2 of Peripheral Vision 2 by Elis Cooke
○ A Clothing Diary Week 3
○ Start with a Scarf: Hermes Maroon Shawl
○ Start With Art: Peripheral Vision 2 by Elis Cooke, or How to Pack for a Casual Vacation in France
○ Self-Discipline
○ Start With a Scarf: Le Voyage de Pytheas by Hermes
○ Start with Art: The Hunters in the Snow by Pieter Brueghel the Elder
○ How to Choose an Hermes Scarf: Post-Valentine's Day Gift Edition
○ A Clothing Diary Week 2
○ Maximize Your ROI: St. John Collection scarf
○ Maximize Your ROI: Estellon Striped Handbag
○ Maximize Your ROI: Leopard Flats
○ Start With Art: Version 2 The Apparition by Gustave Moreau
○ Maximize Your ROI: Black and White Houndstooth Check Flats
○ A Clothing Diary
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Ice Skating on the Moat by Esias van de Velde
○ Maximize Your ROI: Orange Boots
○ Start With Art: Bodhisattva from the Late Zhou Dynasty
○ The Whole Heart Thing...
○ Handling Temptation
○ Start With Art: Winter at the Convent by Margaret Loxton
○ Start With Art: Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh
January
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○ A Mid-Winter Refresh: Cashmere Sweaters for All (Color) Seasons
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Winter Photograph by Kris DaPra
○ Start With Art: Reverend Walker Skating by Sir Henry Raeburn
○ Start With Art: Wildlife near the Gosse Range - Albert Namatjira
○ Start With Art: The Apparition by Gustave Moreau
○ The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
○ White Capsule Wardrobe with Grey, Turquoise, or Celadon Green Accessories
○ Brown Capsule Wardrobe with Accessories in Light Blue, Brights, and Brown
○ Denim Blue Capsule Wardrobe with Floral, Bright and Silver/White Accessories
○ Olive Capsule Wardrobe with Accessories in Brown, Lacy Gold and Turquoise with Coral
○ Navy Capsule Wardrobe with Accessories in Rose, Amethyst and Marsala
○ Beige Capsule Wardrobe with Accessories in Celadon Green, Brown and Light Blue
○ A Grey Capsule Wardrobe with Turquoise
○ A Grey Capsule Wardrobe with Silver and White Accessories
○ A Grey Capsule Wardrobe with Flower Accents
○ A Grey Capsule Wardrobe with Brown Accessories
○ A Grey Capsule Wardrobe with Grey Accessories
○ A Grey Capsule Wardrobe with Soft Blue
○ A Black Wardrobe with Marsala
○ A Black Wardrobe with Bright Colors
○ A Black Wardrobe with Amethyst
○ A Black Wardrobe with Soft Green and Verdigris
○ A Black Wardrobe, with Pink, and Roses, and Softness
○ A Black Wardrobe, with Silver, Aluminum and Grit
○ Another Thing to Remember...
○ A Black Wardrobe, with Turquoise, Coral, and Gold
○ A Black Capsule Wardrobe, with Pearl, Lace, Gold, Filigree and Flowers
○ A Good Reminder...
2014
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December
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○ An "All-Black" Capsule Wardrobe
○ It Seems Terribly Soon To Plan Spring & Summer's French 5-Piece Wardrobe
○ In Praise of "Not Quite Perfect"
○ Tweed Coats and Pink - Two Different Approaches
○ Looking back...
○ Chic Sightings: Pink and Purple Parkas
○ I am Thinking of You All Today, With Much Love!
○ Looking back
○ Wearing a Citrus-Bright Winter Coat
○ I'm off...
○ Four Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Green and Camel
○ Four Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Burgundy and Navy
○ Four Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Camel and Burgundy
○ 12 Months, 1 Scarf: A Navy and Green Capsule Wardrobe
○ Choosing a Scarf to Wear with Navy
○ My Capsule Wardrobe, and Starting From Scratch
○ I Love It But Will I Wear it? Ruby and Amethyst Jewelry
○ Chic Sightings: A Mixture of Greens
○ Maximize Your ROI: Beautiful Boots
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Art, Nature and Color Palettes
○ Chic Sightings: RED, in the cold weather
○ Who Won What - the Knotting Cards, and the $50 Novica Gift Card!
○ The French 5 Piece Wardrobe, The French 10 Piece Wardrobe, Project 333, My Capsule Wardrobe
○ Assorted Accessories for All Seasons
○ Scarves for All Seasons
○ Jewelry for All Seasons
○ Jewelry, at a range of prices
○ Hermes Knotting Cards - Today's Monday Morning Giveaway!
November
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○ What IS my signature accent color? Capsule Wardrobe Project 333
○ Jewelry: How to Dress Up a Starting From Scratch Capsule Wardrobe
○ Happy Thanksgiving!
○ How to Wear a Red Coat in a Capsule Wardrobe
○ Metallic Shoes and a Small Bag: How to Dress Up a Starting From Scratch Capsule Wardrobe
○ ASAP - As Sustainable As Possible - A New Paris Store (to me...)
○ A Dressy Top: How to Dress Up a Starting From Scratch Capsule Wardrobe
○ How to Choose a Winter Coat to Wear with Navy
○ An Embellished Cardigan: How to Dress Up a Starting From Scratch Capsule Wardrobe
○ How to Choose a Winter Coat to Wear With Black
○ How to Wear Black and Brown Together, or How to Incorporate an Expensive Garment into A Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ Monday Morning Giveaway: L'Armoire Ideale des Paresseuses
○ How to Choose an Etro Paisley Scarf
○ Starved for Options
○ Start With Art: Trumpet Creeper by Abby Williams Hill
○ #2 How to Choose an Hermes Scarf: Sous l'Egide de Mars
○ How to Choose an Hermes Scarf: Le Songe a la Licorne
○ Start With Art: Are you More Renoir or Laurencin?
○ I haven't been dancing...
○ Start With Art: A Shelf of Books -> a Summer Wardrobe
○ Start With Art: Call of the Loon by Ewoud de Groot
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing with Scarves: Missoni #2
○ Start With Art: Flowers from Rosablue - a Four Pack for Business
○ Start With Nature: Bird's Eggs photograph from Kevin Fleming Photography
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe Packing with Scarves: Les Ailes de la Soie, or difficult colors
October
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○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe Packing with Scarves: Missoni
○ A Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 Update, and a Request
○ Start With Nature: Autumn Leaves, a Four Pack
○ Start With Nature: Panicum Shenendoah, aka switchgrass... a Four Pack
○ Living the (Fantasy) Life...
○ Start With Nature: Ornamental Cabbage - a Four Pack
○ Start With Nature: Chrysanthemums - a Four Pack
○ Packing, and Start With Art reference pages are completed
○ It's all about packing...
○ New Pages for Reference!
○ Two Questions....
○ We are SO ahead of our time!
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: One Special Outfit
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Avoiding Boredom
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Shades of blue, with Black and Grey
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: blue, green, and grey
○ From the Agnes B. Winter 2014 catalog...
○ How to Be a Parisian (or not...)
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Shades of Pink, Navy and Grey
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe + A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Burgundy, Teal, Navy and Grey
○ The French 5-Piece Wardrobe Meets A Common Capsule Wardrobe: navy, grey, electric blue, bright purple
○ Denim Shirts in Paris - 12 Versions
○ A Truism for So Many Things...
○ What They're Wearing in Paris - Autumn 2014
○ Where we Stayed, What we Ate: Paris
○ Where we Stayed, What we Ate: Amsterdam
○ Shopping in Amsterdam and Paris, September 2014
September
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○ Packing: A 5-Pack Would Have Worked...
○ Lessons Learned: Amsterdam and Paris
○ Six Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Ivory and Green - All About the Sweater
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Coral, Turquoise, Black and Grey
○ Six Pack: Blue and Grey - All About the Tee Shirt
○ Six Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Black and Bone - All About the Coat
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Bright Plum, Smoky Blue, Navy and Grey
○ Six Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Orange and Brown - All About the Suit
○ Six Pack Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Grey and Mint - All About the Scarf
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333, Planning, Packing, Paris, and the Unexpected
○ Start With Art: Yellow Tree by Linda Jacobson
○ A Trend to (Maybe) Try: An Upgraded Sweatshirt
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Lavender, Jade, Denim and Grey
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Pink, Rose, Denim and Grey
○ Start With Art: The Church at Coggeshall, Essex by John Armstrong
○ So MANY things I don't understand...
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Denim, Wine, Grey and... (AWOL)
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Teal, Wine, Olive and Camel
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 Autumn 2014 - I'm IN!
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Bright Gold, Tomato Red, Olive and Camel
○ Start With Art: The Magpie by Claude Monet
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Burgundy, Pearl Grey, Black and Petrol Blue
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Saffron, Ivory, Navy and Brown
August
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○ Adding a "Pantone" Accent Color to a 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe: Mauve Mist
○ How to Pack for Paris, again!
○ Questions about the raison d'etre of The Vivienne Files
○ A 4 by 4 Capsule Wardrobe in Smoky Blue, Pearl Grey, Navy and Grey
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Bright Blue, Ultra-Violet, Navy and Grey
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Apricot, Celadon, Navy and Brown
○ Another Milestone - 10 million pageviews?!!!
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Berry, Beige, Navy and Brown
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Mint Green, Grey, Denim and Brown
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Brown, Green and Beige
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe STRUGGLE in Brown, Navy, Leaf Green and Bright Pink
○ Skincare, Sunscreen, Science, and Silliness
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Brown, Grey, Green and Gold
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Denim, Grey, Pink and Rose
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Black, Grey, Camel and Cream
○ A Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Grey, Teal and Burgundy
○ Starting From Scratch Summer Office Wardrobe in Navy and White
○ Post #1,000!!!
○ The Vivienne Files Color Planner
○ Pretty Much The Perfect Pack
○ Common Capsule Wardrobe Colors: Cobalt
○ Common Capsule Wardrobe Colors: Puce
○ The Things One Learns While Traveling
July
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○ Another Unexpected Interruption...
○ Common Capsule Wardrobe Colors: Teal
○ Common Capsule Wardrobe Colors: Coral
○ Common Capsule Wardrobe Colors: Turquoise
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Nature: Pigeons
○ Chic Sightings: Navy Tunic and White Cropped Trousers, times 6
○ Capsule Wardrobe Slot Machines and Packing
○ Are You Still Struggling with Color Schemes? Looking for Ideas?
○ How to Build a Summer Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch in Navy and White
○ Before You Shop, Consider Rekindling the Romance with Your Closet
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch - The Wardrobes, Finished (for now...)
○ Excel and LARGE PRINT version of Starting From Scratch Wardrobe Worksheets available!
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 18: One last review, considering Whatever's Clean, and A Common Wardrobe
○ I built us another worksheet...
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 17: A Few Finishing Touches, for now...
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 16: Evaluating and Balancing our Neutrals
○ Agnes, or a Work Wardrobe from the '80's
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 15: A Versatile Dress and an Accent Cardigan
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 14: Leisure Wear
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 13: More Accessories!
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 12: A Winter Coat, Boots and Scarf
○ A Question about Building a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch
○ Planning to Shop, and Getting Discounts...
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 11: A Complete Outfit, for Balance and Accent
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 10: A Casual Jacket, Top and Shoes
○ Trying to Fix Bloglovin....
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 9: A Skirt, and Essential Accompaniments
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 8: Two Tops, and a Necklace
June
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○ Monday Morning Giveaway #5: "What Shall I Wear?" by Claire McCardell
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch: Clarifying Our Preferences
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch: A Brief Pause to Check the Map
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 7: A Base in the 2nd Neutral
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 6: Accent Color Tops and a Scarf
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 5: Accessories round one
○ The Monday Morning Giveaway #4 - Carry-on Toiletry Bags & Bottles
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 4: Jeans and a Shirt
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 3: A cardigan and tee
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step 2: Shoes
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch Step One: A Nice Pair of Pants
○ How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe from Scratch: Choosing Color Schemes
○ The Monday Morning Giveaway #3: Le Monde d'Hermes Automne-Hiver 2012
○ Looking Back: June 15th
○ What If I Only Want to Wear Solid Colors?
○ A Little Bit of Travel Math
○ Can Anyone Wear Floral Prints?
○ A Floral Blouse in A Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ Start with Flowers: Daffodils
○ The Monday Morning Giveaway #2: Hot Tips by Frances Patiky Stein
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Flowers: Delphiniums
○ Who Won "French Chic"? And a great quote...
○ Choosing a Scarf: A Black and White Hermes
○ Start with Art: Lucy Hessel at the Seashore by Edouard Vuillard
○ Start with Flowers: Cherry Blossoms
○ The Monday Morning Give-Away #1: The Original French Chic book by Susan Sommers
May
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○ Choosing a Scarf: A Bright Summer Accent
○ What I Packed for Florida
○ Choosing a Scarf: A Soft Summer Pastel
○ The Vivienne Files bookshelf: The Lost Art of Dress by Linda Przybyszewski
○ Looking Back: May 27th
○ Looking Back: May 26th
○ Looking Back: May 25th
○ Choosing a Scarf: Hermes in Orange
○ How I'm Currently Storing my Necklaces and Bracelets
○ Start With Art: Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte - Version 2
○ Start With Art: Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte
○ My Version of Une Annee de Style - A Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ Looking Back... May 19th
○ The Vivienne Files Bookshelf: Une Annee de Styles by Ioannis Guia
○ Neutral Accessories: Shoes Part 2
○ Neutral Accessories: Shoes Part 1
○ How to get "stress dressed"...
○ Start With Art: The Girl with A Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer
○ Looking Back...
○ How to Shop via Mail Order, Successfully
○ Chic Sightings: Black Cardigans - Great Dresses
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Dark Pool version 2
○ Start With a Scarf: Dark Pool by Elizabeth Blackadder
○ Start with Art: The Libyan Sibyl by Michelangelo
○ The Vivienne Files - Looking Back
○ A quiet moment of total incredulity, in place of a rant...
○ A Winter Capsule Wardrobe, and the Full-Year Assortment, from Ma To-Do List: Dressing
○ An Autumn Capsule Wardrobe, from "Ma To-Do List: Dressing"
April
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○ A Summer Capsule Wardrobe, from "Ma To-Do List: Dressing"
○ A Spring Capsule Wardrobe, from "Ma To-Do List : Dressing"
○ 18=216, in a really big, perfect wardrobe slot machine...
○ The Perfect Clothing/Slot Machine /Backpack
○ What Shoes Can I Wear with Navy Clothes?
○ Navy and Beige with Coral and Sun
○ Navy and Beige Wardrobe gets the (Turquoise and Periwinkle) Blues
○ Leveraging the Floral Trend: 1= 20
○ I Built Us a Worksheet...
○ More Wardrobe Leverage: 3 = 30
○ 2 dozen = 12 dozen, at least
○ A "Two Suit" Wardrobe in Navy and Beige
○ Can Chanel Guide Us to a Workable Casual Wardrobe?
○ Chic Sightings: Dots!
○ Chic Sightings: Navy and White Striped Top
○ The Spring 2014 "Must Have" List.... ahem
○ Inspired by a Blue and Beige Hotel Room
○ I Want to Dress Like an Empire-Style Hotel Room
○ A Case for Overpacking
○ 11 Minimalist Icons
○ Mood Boards, Style Boards, Inspirations Boards...
○ A New Favorite French Book...
○ Paris vs Chicago, and a Great Quote
○ Crazy Eights as a Base for Extravagant Purchases
○ Three Garments - Four Seasons
March
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○ Food, Shelter, Clothing and Optimal Wardrobe Size
○ Warm Weather Travel in Navy and Coral - Step by Step
○ Paris: Where We Stayed, What We Heard
○ Paris: Where We Ate
○ Paris: What I Wore, What I Bought, What They Wore
○ Paris: Politics and Pollution
○ How to Pack for Springtime in Paris: Sunshine and Clouds
○ How to Pack for Springtime in Paris: Black, White and Clouds
○ How to Pack for Springtime in Paris: Navy and Violets!
○ How to Pack for Springtime in Paris: Navy and White, with Green
○ How to Pack for Springtime in Paris: Beige with a Touch of Blue
○ How to Pack for Springtime in Paris: Neutrals with Texture
○ The Week Ahead
○ Travel and Love - Remembering What's Important
○ I Love Ornate Details...
○ What's on The Vivienne Files Bookshelf?
○ I Want to Dress Like a Chalet...
○ Building Your Personal Style Vocabulary: PINK!!!
○ I Love Baroque, but I Live Simple and Contemporary
○ I Worry too Much about Packing, Especially for Paris...
○ My Favorite Style is Inappropriate for my Life!
○ Building Your Personal Style Vocabulary: Colors
○ The Vivienne Files FAQ: Are Accessories Necessary?
○ The Vivienne Files FAQ: What if I Don't Wear Black?
○ The Vivienne Files FAQ: Do I HAVE to buy basic garments?
February
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○ Start with Art: From Mount Darling by Peter Simpson
○ Struggling with a "Good Deal"
○ Chic Sightings: Variations on a Sweater Theme
○ Dabbling in the Trends: Pattern Mixing
○ Start With Art: An Interior from Architectural Digest
○ This is Why I Blog
○ When Starting With Art goes Haywire: Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting With Art: Shopping with a Van Gogh Seascape
○ Start With Art: Jackpine by Tom Thomson
○ Start with Art: Abstract by Nicolas de Stael
○ How to Pack for Slushy Streets
○ A Variety of Colors: A Simple Summer Wardrobe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Are you More Calder or Mondrian?
○ Warm Weather Travel in Brown and Pink - Step by Step
○ How I Slow Myself Down...
○ Warm Weather in Navy and Pink: A Long Weekend, or a Week?
○ Six Days of a Navy Suit
○ Wearing a Celtic Knot Scarf - July through December
○ Wearing a Celtic Knot Scarf - January through June
○ Still Dreaming about Paris, and Packing...
○ The Detritus of a Crowded Mind...
○ Start With... a Plate? A Great Blue, Green and Beige Idea!
January
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○ From Dream to Suitcase
○ Start With Art: The Breakfast Room by Childe Hassam
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting With a Scarf: Navy and Burgundy
○ Some Winter Thoughts
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting With a "Difficult" Scarf: Liberty London Ianthe Scarf
○ Many Small Thoughts - Collected
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting With a "Difficult" Scarf: Sepia and Light Grey
○ We Need to Talk...
○ Start With a "Difficult" Scarf: Black and White
○ Capsule Wardrobe Packing Outfit by Outfit: Pink, Maroon and Black, for Business Travel
○ Shopping with a Painting, or What I Bought, January 2014
○ Breaking All the Usual Packing Rules: Navy and Green
○ Wearing a Classic Burberry Scarf All Year: July through December
○ Wearing a Classic Burberry Scarf All Year: January through June
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: MacCallum Lake by Lawren Harris
○ Wearing Hermes Grands Fonds Silk Scarf All Year - July through December
○ Wearing Hermes Grands Fonds Silk Scarf All Year - January through June
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lake Lucerne, by Albert Bierstadt
○ Is It The End of the Affair?
○ Wearing Hermes Petit Duc Silk Scarf All Year - July through December
○ Wearing Hermes Petit Duc Silk Scarf All Year - January through June
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Woman in Hat with Pompoms and a Printed Blouse - Picasso
○ Wearing Hermes Les Clef Silk Scarf All Year - July through December
○ Wearing Hermes Les Clef Silk Scarf All Year - January through June
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: "A Mysterious Hand Leads to Another Path" by Jan Toorop
○ More "Dressing Up" A Simple Dress
○ Organizing Our Wardrobe Clusters
2013
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December
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○ "Dressing Up" A Simple Dress
○ Breaking All the Rules for Cleaning Out Your Wardrobe
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: Pastel Silk, Some Earrings, and a Nice Bag
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: Take off a Cardigan, and Add Some Bracelets!
○ Chic Sightings: Grey Coats, with Brown Leather Accessories
○ Love to you All
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: Cardigans go Solo
○ Chic Sightings: Camel Coats, with Grey
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: Incorporating Metallics in a Neutral Wardrobe
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: Incorporating a Gem Tone into Neutrals
○ In Which I do NOT buy Something, but Rather Choose to Sell...
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: More Silk Blouses
○ From Desk to Dinner Party: Silk Blouses
○ The Winner of the Novica $25 Gift Certificate
○ Petrol Black and White for Uncertain Weather: A 12-Pack for Mostly Warm Weather
○ Petrol, Black and White: A Twelve-Pack for Uncertain, Mostly Cool, Weather
○ Petrol, Black and White: A Six Pack for Uncertain or Changing Weather
○ Neutral Accessories: Scarves, Part 2
○ Neutral Accessories: Scarves, Part 1
○ Wonder Kids - Solving Something I Do Badly
○ My Present for Myself, and a Giveaway for You!
○ For Nelson Mandela
○ Neutral Accessories: Earrings, Part 2
○ Neutral Accessories: Earrings Part 1
○ Quarterly Shopping: 4th Quarter 2013
○ Chic Sightings: Floral Bags, Flashy Shoes
○ Small Changes that Make a Big Difference
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Olive and Grey
November
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○ Plagued by the Muchness of Sameness
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Black and White
○ Thanksgiving Irony
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Yellow and Grey
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Teal and Camel
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Rust and Grey
○ Just in Case you wanted ALL of the Neutral Color Combinations
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Camel and Wine
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Navy and Camel
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Grey and Navy
○ How to Pack for a Long Weekend: Cranberry and Grey
○ More Random Travel Observations and Appreciations
○ Thought Provoking
○ Simple Kindness
○ Scarves for a Six-Pack - Grey, Pink and Black
○ The Shopping Sweet Spot
○ Chic Sightings: Blue and Grey
○ Three Neutral Colors - An Amazing Range of Possibilities
○ Two Neutral Colors - Dozens of Options
○ At least ONE designer understands...
○ Chic Sightings: Brown and Blue
○ Tan and Grey - a Casual Four-Pack
○ Avec Style: The 10 Rules for Subtracting 10 Years
○ Avec Style: The 10 Rules of Color Harmony
○ Avec Style: The 10 Rules of Style
○ Jane Austen knew everything...
○ Packing with Scarves: Purple and Taupe
October
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○ Another "Triple Top Secret" - Grey, Red, and Denim
○ The "Triple Top" Secret also works at home...
○ Casual Packing: The "Triple Top" Secret
○ Packing: The "Triple Top" Secret
○ How to Pack for Changing Weather
○ It's been a really bad year for autumn foliage...
○ The real "power" shopping
○ Brooches for Winter
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Earrings
○ Fashion V Style - My Thoughts
○ You HAVE ordered your copy, haven't you?
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Bracelets and Necklaces
○ Learning from Art: Faces and Necklines
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Scarves
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Shoes
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: The Full Lagerfeld
○ Autumn Zest: Brooches
○ Signature: A Grey and Ruby Autumn Scarf
○ Chic Sightings: A Simple Black Dress, a Cardigan, and SNAZZY shoes
○ Blouses for all Budgets
September
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○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Double Lucky - Charley Harper
○ Chic Sightings: Beige Cardigan, 6 different outfits
○ Infinity scarves - will we love them forever?
○ Chic Sightings: Purple and Navy
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Cliffs of the Upper Colorado River, by Thomas Moran
○ Elegance is Refusal? What DOES this mean?
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent Color: Linden Green
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent Color: Koi (or Goldfish, for the rest of us)
○ Photography, Catalogs, Shopping, and My Wardrobe
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent Color: Acai
○ The Role of Texture in the Monochromatic Wardrobe
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe Packing for a Book Tour: Leaf Green and Black
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent Color: Deep Lichen Green
○ Fashion Fairy Tale #1
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent 2013: Vivacious
○ An interesting juxtaposition of timeless and trendy
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent 2013: Carafe
○ Capsule Wardrobe Fall Accent 2013: Turbulence
○ Sprezzatura!
○ Learning from Art: Accent Colors
○ Chic Sightings: Turquoise and Navy
○ My Dream Wardrobe, Autumn 2013
○ Chic Sightings: Grey and Teal/Petrol blue
○ Paris - planning again!
August
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○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Well-tailored, Xenophilic, Yourself, Zealous
○ Dream SPECIFIC Wardrobe Dreams!
○ The Travel Toiletries Test Drive - this is a good time to prepare!
○ Your best color, and a Signature Scarf
○ Chic Sightings: Grey and Yellow
○ Four pack: Tan, with THREE printed items
○ Silly shoes strike again...
○ Four pack! Navy, Grey, etc.
○ Chic Sightings: Grey and Peach
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe in Navy, Tan and Coral
○ Packing a Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe: Navy, Tan and Coral
○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Timeless, Unique, Vital
○ More about Preloved
○ Transition: Black & Grey with Accessories
○ Transition: Phasing out a secondary neutral
○ Chic Sightings: Grey and Green
○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Polished, Quiet, Relaxed, Simple
○ Transition Summer to Fall: Tan and Brown Accessories
○ Transition: Whatever's Clean in Brown and Beige
○ Chic Sightings: Red Shoes (and Belts)
○ Transition from Summer to Fall: Pink & Navy Accessories
○ Transition: Whatever's Clean in Navy and Pink
○ We Have a Winner! in the Impressionism, Fashion & Modernity drawing
○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Modest, Non-Smoking, Original
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 for a new season - shifting white tops
○ Transition: Whatever's Clean shifts from Summer to Autumn, in Beige and Green
July
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○ Camel, Terra Cotta and Blue: A Travel Capsule Wardrobe based on Hermes Farandole
○ Capsule Wardrobe Planning for a New Season, and learning from success
○ You, Me, Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity
○ Pantone Fall Colors, and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
○ Someone spilled diamonds on the lawn!
○ Simply Seasonless: Navy Skirt with White Dots
○ Packing for an Emergency from Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 - warm weather
○ AWOL
○ Packing for Business Travel: The Reluctant Tomboy
○ Somebody hates what you're wearing....
○ Packing for Special Occasions: Brown and Black
○ I really would love to respond to your comments...
○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Joyous, Kinetic, Legible
○ Signature: Anne Selby pleated silk scarf
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 continues, with 3 substitutions
○ Packing for Special Occasions: A Floral Coat, and Flower Colors
○ Wee gizmos that make my life easier and better
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: L'Estaque by Georges Braque
○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Graceful, Honest and Individual
○ Packing for a Special Event: Black
○ When a White Shirt is PERFECT
○ Signature: Hermes Clous de Trompe L'Oeil enamel bracelets
○ Packing for a Special Event: Lavender and Grey
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Weeping Cherry & Bullfinch by Katsushika Hokusai
June
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○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings: Detail-Oriented, Elegant, Fit
○ When White Shirts Fail
○ What happened to the Vivienne Files?
○ Chic Sightings: White
○ Packing for a Special Event, Urban, Early Spring
○ Packing for a Special Event, Urban Setting, Autumn
○ Chic Sightings: Navy and Green
○ The ABC's of Chic Sightings - Appropriate, Balanced, Comfortable
○ Chic Sightings: Black with Metallic Accessories
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Scorned as Timber, Beloved of the Sky by Emily Carr
○ Shopping and dining in Toronto
○ Toronto - how I got it all packed
○ Signature: The same necklace, every day
○ Packing from the 333 Capsule Wardrobe, with a few essential deviations from the system
○ Six accessory "families" - groups of accessories that share an aesthetic DNA
○ One outfit, six different scarves
○ Your Closet >Your Favorite Store
○ Integrating a scarf into A Common Capsule Wardrobe: Hermes Coup de Fouet
○ Choosing a scarf - Hermes, in black
○ The die is cast...
○ Another DVF dress; 1 dress, 6 ways
○ One dress, six ways: A Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress
○ Thinking about grey and black; color, and your immediate environment
○ Some days, it's just hard to get started...
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: The Uniform gets MORE Uniform
○ Multiple City Travel - Navy, Grey, Red and Turquoise
May
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○ I am not a movie character; hard, but necessary, wardrobe decisions
○ Accessories for multiple European Cities
○ Multiple European cities: Packing with navy, khaki, red and turquoise
○ One Dress - 6 Ways, in Navy and Pink
○ Part 2, Accessories Step by Step: Khaki and Green
○ Common Capsule Wardrobe Accessories, step by step: Khaki and Green
○ Black, White and Pink - expanding on a core wardrobe
○ Surviving the Treadmill - The Great Courses
○ One dress - Six ways, in Black, White and Pink
○ The Blue and White "Whatever's Clean" Summer Wardrobe, with Accessories
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe: A Variation of the standard, in navy and coral
○ The Navy & Pink Common Capsule Wardrobe - with Navy & Pink accessories!
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe: A variation of the standard, in navy and pink
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 Failure of the week, and the best advice I didn't take
○ Chic sighting: Mixing bright colors, with metallic shoes
○ Red, black, white, and two Hermes scarves; another travel six-pack
○ Packing for a warm-weather vacation, in red & navy
○ Paris never ceases to amaze...
○ Closing the triangle of Hot Pink, Turquoise, and Orange; traveling again with Hermes Fleuri de Provence
○ Do you actually WEAR your favorite clothes?
○ Dressing modestly in a hot climate: travel in blue and tan
○ Turquoise & Orange: A Packing Capsule based on Hermes Fleuri de Provence
○ Hot Pink & Orange: A Packing Capsule based on Hermes Fleuri de Provence
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Another week, with travel, work, and the gym
○ Navy and Hot Pink: A Capsule travel wardrobe based on 2 scarves
○ How to wear a White v-neck sweater - the final sweater installment
○ "You're So French" - the most recent addition to the Style Shelf
○ A Post-Travel debriefing
April
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○ Capsule Wardrobe Packing from the 33 for a long weekend
○ How to Accessorize A Simple Brown and Beige Wardrobe: Turquoise
○ Navy and Turquoise: A Capsule Packing Wardrobe based on 2 scarves
○ Does every woman need a denim jacket? Customizing the Classics
○ Do you want this in your closet?
○ A Simple Brown and Beige summer wardrobe, with orange accessories
○ Now to wear a Neon Yellow v-neck sweater
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: FAILURE, in the second week in my uniform
○ Must every woman own a pair of Khakis? Customizing the Classics...
○ How to wear an Bright Green v-neck sweater
○ A Simple Black, White and Bright Blue wardrobe, with accessories
○ Happy Birthday to the Vivienne Files!
○ A simple Coral & Khaki summer wardrobe, with accessories
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: My first week in "my" uniform
○ The Fundamentals of Chic Sightings
○ How to wear a petrol blue (or slate blue) v-neck sweater
○ A simple black & white summer wardrobe, with accessories
○ A navy & yellow summer wardrobe, with accessories
○ A khaki & green summer wardrobe, with accessories
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 for warm weather - my search for a uniform
○ A simple navy & pink summer wardrobe, with accessories
○ How to wear a lavender (lilac? light purple?) v-neck sweater
○ Accessories for a very simple summer wardrobe
○ How to wear an ORANGE v-neck sweater
○ How to wear a BLUE v-neck sweater
March
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○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333 for Winter: the Winners, and the Losers
○ How to wear a PINK v-neck sweater
○ How to wear a red v-neck sweater
○ Used Clothing won't hurt you...
○ How to wear a purple v-neck sweater
○ How to wear a taupe v-neck sweater
○ How to wear an olive v-neck sweater
○ How to wear a grey v-neck sweater
○ How to wear a navy v-neck sweater
○ How to wear a camel v-neck sweater
○ Packing: a cold-weather weekend
○ How to wear a black v-neck sweater
○ How to wear Paisley Jeans: Version Neutral
○ How to wear Floral Jeans - Version Pastel
○ Simple Clothes, Navy & Yellow, with accessories
○ Hermès Feux d'Artifice and me, or how collections get started
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: week 10 experiment
○ Packing: Purple, Navy, and scarves
○ Simple Clothes, Warm Colors, with Accessories
○ How to Wear Pink Jeans...
○ Packing: Camel, grey, & scarves
○ Red Jeans & Warm Colors
○ A Cool Coat Elevates EVERYTHING...
○ Just Because You Can...
○ Packing: Peach scarves and delicious tee shirts
February
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○ An embarrassment of blog riches....
○ Packing: Start with Scarves
○ 9 more! Whatever's Clean Summer Wardrobe
○ The Whatever's Clean Summer Wardrobe - 6 variations
○ A PINK coat...
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: Week 8
○ 13 = 81, or the Whatever's Clean Summer Wardrobe
○ Considering Colors - 2 more books
○ Spring 2013 Accent: "Tender Shoots" in the office
○ All about a RED coat...
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: "Tender Shoots" & A Common Wardrobe
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: "Tender Shoots" & warm colors
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: week 7
○ Sunk costs, Capsule Wardrobe Project 333, and a confession
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Linen & the warm wardrobe
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Linen goes to work
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Linen & A Common Wardrobe
○ More insights from The Colorist
○ Warm Winter Feet: Bogs boots
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: Week 6
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Monaco Blue & A Core Wardrobe
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Monaco Blue goes to work
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Monaco Blue in the warm palette
○ A question...
○ Climbing onto the Cobalt Bandwagon
○ Colorist by Shigenobu Kobayashi
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: the accessories
○ Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Poppy Red, for everyone
January
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○ Packing Peaches for a friend
○ Imagine - an update
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, with warm colors
○ Later....
○ An apology...
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: week 4
○ True blue travel ideas
○ The scarf starter - a packing idea
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, at work
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: African violet, casual
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: week 3
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Lemon Zest, in a warm color palette
○ Packing for a long weekend...
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Lemon Zest, at work
○ Mystery travel to someplace sunny...
○ The 33 when someone's ill
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Lemon Zest, casual
○ a little all-purpose travel...
○ From the Style Shelf: French Style by Veronique Vienne
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: week 2
○ All-purpose weekend packing
○ Packing for the unknown...
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Nectarine, in a warm palette
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Nectarine, at work
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Nectarine, casual
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Grayed Jade, warm palette
○ An important cause, two beautiful scarves
○ Getting Dressed with the 33 Piece Capsule Wardrobe: week one
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Grayed jade, at work
○ The first step to shopping self-control
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Grayed Jade, casual
○ Simply Seasonless: black skirt
2012
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December
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○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 Accent: Dusk Blue, in the office
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 accent: Dusk Blue, warm
○ Capsule Wardrobe 2013 accent: Dusk Blue, casual
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Reve de Corail
○ Lavoisier and your luggage, or folded versus rolled
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Les Bateaux, by Vincent Van Gogh
○ Will you be in Chicago January 5, 2013?
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Concours d'Etriers
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Tendresse Felines
○ Two sides of the whole "color" system question
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Astrologie Nouvelle
○ Remember what's important
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: White Center by Mark Rothko
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Flacons
○ Capsule Wardrobe Emerald(ish) and a Common Warm Wardrobe
○ Emerald and A Common Office Wardrobe
○ Emerald, and A Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ How much do you need? Really?
○ 33 = 208 (at least in my world!) with Capsule Wardrobe Project 333
○ Preference meets practical: my 33 to start 2013
○ 75/25: A Warm Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Blush
○ 75/25: A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Purple
○ 75/25: A Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Purple
○ 75/25: A Warm Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Red
November
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○ Style Suggestions from your Inner Child
○ 75/25: A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Red
○ 75/25: A Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Red
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: caramel & black accessories, 3 weeks of outfits
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: caramel and black
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Alexander McQueen
○ Six-pack: Cranberry & Silver
○ Six-pack: black & red
○ Six-pack: royal blue & grey
○ Six-pack: Pink & Orange!
○ Six-pack: taupe & denim blue
○ Six-pack: Red, White, & Blue (bleu, blanc et rouge?)
○ Do you HAVE a clothing budget?
○ A Dress for All Seasons: Red!!!
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & grey, accessories, outfits for 3 weeks
○ Project 333: camel & grey, step by step
○ Six Pack - camel & blush
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & navy, accessories, 2 weeks of outfits
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: camel & navy, step by step
○ A Dress for All Seasons: brown
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: navy & grey, accessories, 2 weeks of outfits
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: navy & grey, step by step
○ A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, with grey
○ Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with peach
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: my clothes, step by step
October
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○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: warm colors, step by step
○ Simply Seasonless in the Capsule Wardrobe: Black Pants
○ Denim shirt - Found!!!
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Garden in the Rue Cortot
○ Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with romance
○ Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with gold
○ A dress for all seasons: Grey
○ Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with amber
○ Simply Seasonless: Denim Shirt
○ Another Common Capsule Wardrobe: warm colors
○ Paris: scarf shopping at Crimson
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: 2 weeks, with accessories
○ A dress for all seasons - navy
○ Paris: shopping @ Agnes B., Muji, French Trotters
○ "It's Not in My Plan"
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with dots
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: from the sublime to the ridiculous
○ Parisiennes: White Jeans in October
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Alphonse Mucha Summer
○ Paris: Hotel Pavillon des Lettres
○ Parisiennes: Leveraging Summer Dresses
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with brown
○ How I Pack: putting it all together
○ How I Pack: The Clothes...
○ How I Pack: my Travel Outfit
○ How I Pack: Liquids
○ How I Pack: Jewelry
September
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○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with chalcedony
○ How I Pack: Personal Care Products
○ Imaginary Shopping for a Capsule Wardrobe "must-have" color: Winter White
○ Imaginary Shopping for a Capsule Wardrobe "must-have" color: Emerald
○ Imaginary Shopping for a "must-have" color: Gold
○ Imaginary Shopping for a Capsule Wardrobe "must-have" color: Burgundy
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with cherries
○ The Six Pack! - in camel & blue
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Laboratoire du Temps
○ Preparing for fall...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Water Dreaming, by Tjapaltjarri
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: beyond the autumnal equinox
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with purple
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with black & white
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with hot pink
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with blue eyes
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with romance
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with amber
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with silver
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with marcasite
○ A Common Capsule Wardrobe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: Wood
○ Come see me today....
○ Why yes, I went shopping....
August
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○ Imaginary Shopping: Red Jeans
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones
○ Grey & beige - a guest post...
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mondrian Composition in Oval
○ Chic Sighting: At the Atwood Cafe
○ Imaginary Shopping: a bright sweater
○ Chic Sighting: Black Top(s)
○ Chic Sightings: A Base of White
○ While I'm assembling the NYC "Chic Sightings"...
○ Packing light: a few good reasons
○ I just got home....
○ Maximize your ROI: the suit, step three
○ Maximize your ROI: a suit, step two
○ Maximize your ROI: A Suit - step one
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Good & Company
○ Lessons from the Monster
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: a bright chiffon rectangle
○ Maximize your ROI: the cashmere twinset
○ Another romantic night in the city...
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: finishing fall
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: planning for fall
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Sonia Delaunay's Rose des Ventes
○ 2,900 gallons of water
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: Redefining Normal
○ Paris Romance...
July
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○ Why yes, everybody IS blogging about this...
○ Shopping at Art Galeries
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mary Cassatt's Lydia Seated in the Garden
○ How I wear a scarf
○ Variations on a dress: black & white
○ Visualizing French Chic: Taupe
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Tendresse Feline
○ A Column for All Seasons: Black
○ A Column for All Seasons: Brown
○ A Column for All Seasons: Tan
○ And don't miss more packing for business...
○ A Column for All Seasons: Navy
○ A Column for All Seasons: Grey
○ Brooches in Bunches
○ Wearing a scarf in warm weather
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a shawl: Hermès l'Art du Temari
○ Chic Sightings: Black & White Stripes
○ Accessories: The Power of the Plural
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Helen Ruth's Magic Roundabout
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès l'Ivresse de l'Infini - version two
○ Variations on a dress: beige, with sleeves
○ An embarrassment of travel riches...
○ I didn't think I liked Roy Lichtenstein
○ Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: one month into the project
○ Packing: a quick business trip, in grey & peach
June
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○ Variations on a dress: brown, with sleeves
○ Variations on a dress: navy, with sleeves
○ Packing for Ireland...
○ Variations on a dress: grey, with sleeves
○ And a wee bit of packing...
○ Variations on a dress: black, with sleeves
○ In praise of old clothes
○ Variations on a tee shirt: black, short-sleeved, with skirts
○ Variations on a tee shirt: Black, short-sleeved, with pants
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: the entire summer
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: summer at the shore
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Mosaic au 24
○ BONUS!!!
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a bracelet: Stripes, from Mexx
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Tallyrand Scarf
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Plaisirs du Froid
○ The key to travel
○ I'm not home right now...
○ Packing out of the 333 Capsule Wardrobe
○ New jobs, the shopping fast, and Capsule Wardrobe Project 333
○ Variations on a dress: Brown, sleeveless
○ And there's a packing post...
○ Variations on a dress: Grey, sleeveless
○ Variations on a dress: Navy, sleeveless
○ Variations on a dress: Beige, sleeveless
○ A bonus travel idea...
○ Variations on a dress: Black, sleeveless
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Arbre de Vie
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Guinievre
May
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○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Rêves d'Escargots
○ Futility, time-wasting, and fraying the edges of your self-esteem
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a tote bag?
○ Chic Sighting: bright pants X four
○ Visualizing French Chic: olive, and young, and casual
○ Chic Sightings: three pairs of ideas
○ Everybody, do The Dance of Joy!
○ Packing: start with a favorite cardigan
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: dragon pearls
○ You HAVE been visiting A Femme...
○ Visualizing French Chic: 7 in black
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: teal and navy
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: in camel and grey
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Monet Water Lilies
○ Why Hermès?
○ A Four by four Capsule Wardrobe: Bonus in navy and grey
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe: by Fours
○ I'm at Tish's again today...
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a necklace: peacock
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès l'Ivresse de l'Infini
○ A dilemma, and a wardrobe math solution
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Peinture Fraiche
○ Chic Sighting: Burlington Massachusetts Mall
○ The Mother of the Betrothed is over at Tish's
○ 12 ways to wear a blouse: Hot Tips by Frances Patiky Stein
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for summer on the coast of Maine
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Belles du Mexique in blue, grey & rose
April
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○ Guest posting for April in Paris
○ Chic sighting x2 - at the bakery counter
○ The price of a manicure
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Passementerie in camel & grey
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Les Parisiens in black
○ my wardrobe: some pattern & texture with my black
○ A guest post - black and beige to Paris!
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with a scarf: Hermès Egypte in bright green
○ A chic sighting, and some thinking
○ Imaginary shopping: a wee "pick-me-up", in pink
○ Imaginary shopping: basics, in blue
○ Imaginary shopping: extravagantly red
○ 2nd honeymoon: I'm over at Tish's today!
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in brown and turquoise
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in brown and TANGERINE!
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in Brown and coral, for uncertain weather
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in camel & coral
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in camel & blue
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in black, white & blue
○ It isn't raining rain, you know...
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for My honeymoon, in pink and black
○ Chic Sighting: at the bakery counter!
○ Just because I really like you...
○ The Benefits of the Boring Bulk Buy
○ The shopping fast: Month 7
○ April in Paris - a guest post at Tish's
○ Customizing the Classics: The Navy Blazer
March
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○ A Chic Sighting, and a cautionary note on "payday shopping"
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in grey, teal & claret
○ Come visit...
○ DIY: What's NOT hot - my very personal bottom 10
○ My Wardrobe: season-less essentials
○ A Black Dress: From Conference Room to Cocktails
○ Chic sightings: LaGuardia International Airport
○ Airport follies
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for 1 night in New York with no suitcase
○ Dueling Dresses: the first hot day in Chicago...
○ Guest posting again today!
○ Customizing the Classics: the trench coat
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Packing in taupe & blue
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - What to pack for Paris in grey & black
○ I'm "Guest-Posting" again today!
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for Paris in orange and beige
○ Packing for Paris: a guest post on an all-star blog!
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for April in Paris, in navy & yellow
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe based upon a cardigan
○ The shopping fast: Month 6
February
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○ DIY: What's Hot, What's Not
○ I'm really not dead...
○ From the Style Shelf: Hot Tips by Frances Patiky Stein
○ my wardrobe: a very deliberate second step
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for spring break - no bikinis, no shorts
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for spring break, leaving straight from the office
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for spring break, in red, white and black
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for spring break, in aqua and ocean blue
○ My Wardrobe: the curating begins!
○ Wardrobe: Warm Colors, Casual Styles
○ Drool-worthy, or how's your legacy looking?
○ Michigan Avenue Style Lab: classic coats, vibrant accessories
○ The Follies of Reckless Experimentation
○ Chic Sightings in the Chicago Loop: red coats
○ A Minimal Wardrobe from Years Ago
○ Scarf tying: the square knot, two ways
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe in soft, warm colors with green and beige
○ Aaack!
○ Maximize Your ROI: Statement footwear
○ I Don't Own the Eiffel Tower
○ The shopping fast: Month 5
January
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○ Considering colors: a site to savor
○ Scarf tying: the Infinity Knot
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in camel, blue & rose, between seasons
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for uncertain weather in navy, grey & purple
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in ORANGE and brown, for uncertain weather
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for Uncertain weather, in black & grey
○ Shopping: The Search for Simplicity
○ Maximize Your ROI: Bright Pants
○ Wardrobe: Navy, Gray, BRIGHTS!!! and lots of outfits
○ Shopping: The Logical Flaws of the "10 Must-Have Items" lists
○ Wardrobe: navy, gray, pastels, and lots of outfits!
○ A Cool, Cool, Style-Defining Tool!
○ Wardrobe: Camel, Navy, Pastel and a LOT of pictures...
○ I've been ALL wrong...
○ Wardrobe: black, brown, with accents of berry
○ Wardrobe: a base of black and brown
○ Shopping: Get Thee Behind Me, Catalogs!
○ Not so crazy eights: young and casual in gray
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in Navy with neutrals
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in Navy with classic accent colors
○ Shopping: The Danger of the Alluring Assortment
○ Shopping: Who's in charge?
○ The shopping fast: month 4
2011
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December
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○ 99 Objets: the last 54, to finish off the year!
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing more navy, with two other "warm" colors
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in Navy, with brown accessories & warm colors
○ A Field Guide to Winter Sounds
○ When was the last time... ?
○ Wardrobe based on 2 suits: Was Chanel right?
○ Michigan Avenue Style Lab: brown & blue, twice
○ Michigan Avenue Style Lab: camel & black, twice
○ My favorite Paris street art
○ 99 Objets - definitely getting domestic
○ 99 objets - 4th installment - moving away from clothing!
○ A warm brown, green and rust capsule wardrobe based on a painting by Klimt
○ 99 Objets - third installment
○ 99 Objets - the 2nd installment
○ 99 Objets - the first installment
○ The Full House of Fashion Failure
○ Michigan Avenue Style Lab: Outerwear Observations
○ The shopping fast: Month 3
November
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○ In Praise of Whimsical Socks
○ Michigan Avenue Style Lab: Navy pea coats
○ Michigan Avenue Style Lab: Trench coats
○ Customizing the Classics: the black turtleneck
○ Vivienne Veto: Cold-weather Chaos
○ Chic sighting x2: Michigan Avenue
○ A retail rebellion
○ Maximize your ROI: leather skirt
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing the Last-Minute Suitcase
○ Maximize your ROI: brightly colored pants
○ Chic Sighting: at the corner of Clark and Diversey
○ Cool Weather Capsule Wardrobe in soft grey, navy and pastels
○ Not so Crazy Eights: black for parties/holidays
○ Prepare to Party: Beaded cardigans
○ Chic sighting: on the El last night
○ The shopping fast: Month 2
○ An affectionate reminder...
○ Ten trivial travel thoughts
October
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○ L’Armoire Idéale: peacoat - seven ways
○ L’Armoire Idéale: blazer - seven ways
○ L’Armoire Idéale: little black dress - seven ways
○ L’Armoire Idéale: A line skirt- seven ways
○ L’Armoire Idéale: jeans - seven ways
○ L’Armoire Idéale: black pants - seven ways
○ L’Armoire Idéale: white shirt - seven ways
○ Wardrobe: A Bold Autumn
○ Wardrobe: brown, ivory and blue
○ A possible answer to yesterday's mystery...
○ The Ultimate Style Mystery
○ Capsule Wardrobe for an office environment, in taupe, burgundy, and navy
○ Extravagance = Economy: Rowenta Steamer
○ The Elements of Style, according to Paul Stuart
○ The Unbroken Vertical Line in Gray
○ Travel Capsule Wardrobe: sunset and sky meets the 8 blues
○ From the Style Shelf: Style Statement
○ A kindly meant word of career advice...
○ Capsule wardrobe of navy,greens, & rust, based on Hermes Fleurs de Lotus
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for a dressy, cold-weather destination
○ The shopping fast: Month 1
○ fast fashion vs slow style
September
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○ Maximize your ROI: A statement skirt
○ Doing the right thing...
○ Back to the roots of The Vivienne Files: Transition
○ not so crazy eights: the greens
○ Not so crazy eights: the blues
○ How do you tie an Hermès scarf? Don’t ask me!
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with Nature: floral landscape as an inspiration
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing for two weeks in Europe
○ French Fashion Bookshelf: L’Armoire Idéale des paresseuses
○ Paris shopping: agnès b.
○ wardrobe: 4 Hermes scarves
○ The Unbroken Vertical Line in Brown
○ Be Aware of Invisibility!
○ Customizing the Classics: the Little Black Dress
○ read this. now.
○ Wardrobe: back to work mom...
○ Wardrobe: navy, with green and yellow!
○ Wardrobe: gray, navy and lavender
○ Not so crazy eights: Black, and bonus items
○ Not so crazy eights: Taupe
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with Art: Alfred Sisley
○ Build a Capsule Wardrobe Starting with a Scarf: Tiffany feather peacock shawl
○ A reassessment, and a New Year's resolution
August
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○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe - Packing in black, white and grey for a week in a city
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe for a week in northern California
○ Transitioning from one color palette to another - part 2
○ All is well...
○ We interrupt your regularly scheduled wardrobe planning...
○ Transitioning from one color palette to another - some ideas
○ Customizing the Classics: black skirt
○ More Hermes scarves for sale!
○ Building a job interview / work wardrobe from scratch
○ Wardrobe built around 6 neutral colors - no accents!
○ Wardrobe: for Carrie H.
○ A Spring capsule wardrobe, warm brown, blues, peach & ivory
○ Wardrobe: for Ms. M
○ Not so crazy eights: Warm Brown
○ Maximize your ROI: A cashmere sweater
○ Customizing the Classics: white shirt
○ Paris shopping: Clif Shoes
○ Not so crazy eights: the bonus add-ons for Navy and Gray
○ Not so crazy eights: Gray
○ A brief rant on "replica" or "knock-off" items
○ Not so crazy eights: Navy
○ Maximize your ROI: A scarf
○ Wardrobe: a true, cool Summer
○ Sumptuous scarves - Kathy Murphy Childs
○ Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Down on His Luck, by Frederick McCubbin
○ Not so crazy eights: Casual winter wardrobe in Black
○ Start With Art - La Trappistine by Mucha - A Cruise Travel Capsule Wardrobe in soft, warm colors
July
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○ Wardrobe: sky, sunset and pewter
○ Not so crazy eights: Ivory
○ Not so crazy eights: Camel
○ Things Europeans own: Longchamp Sac Pliage
○ Wardrobe: soft and warm spring
○ Wardrobe: ORANGE!!!!
○ Wardrobe: things you will never see
○ Wardrobe: gray, plum and sea green
○ I've got good news, and I've got bad news...
○ Vivienne Veto: Struggling Strapless
○ A Travel Capsule Wardrobe with two suits
○ Wardrobe: Hermès Ferronnerie in burgundy
○ Capsule wardrobe in navy & brown, with lavender accents
○ Wardrobe: carefully curated and deliberately distilled for warm coloring
○ Accessories for a bright, graphic, colorful capsule wardrobe
○ Wardrobes mantra: Carefully Curated and Deliberately Distilled
○ French Chic: if you're really exotic and work in advertising!
○ I've been thinking...
○ A capsule wardrobe of blue & grey, based on abalone shell jewelry
○ Extravagance = Economy: All-Clad Slow Cooker
○ Accessories for the French Chic wardrobe
○ Heartfelt thanks, and a humble offer...
○ Vivienne Veto: Dragging Dresses
○ I feel so stupid...
○ French Chic: Expanding on the core wardrobe
○ French Chic: The core of the French Chic wardrobe
○ You have a moral obligation to buy expensive clothes!
○ Vivienne Veto: stupid shoes, part two
○ Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files - part 8: Vivienne's Valise, continued
○ Job Hunting details - what seemed to work for me
○ Vivienne Veto: stupid shoes, part one
○ Vivienne's Fashion Challenge
June
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○ What my French friend wears to work: The roots of the Vivienne Files
○ I am the luckiest person EVER....
○ And the winning interview outfit is....
○ French Chic: The origin of my French wardrobe fascination
○ A rant on stereotypes
○ Ironing - my secret love
○ Vivienne Video: Kings of Pastry
○ Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files - part 6
○ Job Hunting: Insecurity, Rejection, Self-Doubt and a cry for feedback
○ The key to a small wardrobe
○ Vivienne Veto: ugly Uggs
○ The Voyages of Vivienne: sleeping in airports
○ A plan for the closet purge
○ A Tale of Two Tee Shirts
○ A photograph you must take THIS WEEKEND
○ One French woman's Small, Simple wardrobe: Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files
○ Vivienne Veto: too tight tops
○ Paris shopping: Les bouquinistes
○ Things Parisians own: Paris Par Arrondissement
○ From the Style Shelf: Working Wardrobe by Janet Wallach
○ Vivienne Veto: Beverage bondage
May
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○ Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files - part 4
○ Cool Jewels: Charlotte Santa Fe
○ When image consultants collide
○ my favorite artist: Marie Laurencin
○ An interesting exercise in priorities
○ Decoding the mysterious "weave knot"
○ Vivienne Veto: posterior prose
○ Did you put on your sunscreen this morning?
○ Things Europeans would know about: the Heineken Cup
○ Well, this has been interesting....
○ Things Europeans own: Hot water bottles
○ Vivienne Veto: long toenails
○ Traumatized by Trench Coats
○ Coup de Coeur
○ Paris shopping: Diwali
○ Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files - part 3
○ Vivienne just rocked my world view - again!
April
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○ Easy as.... biscuits?
○ Paris shopping: Au Nom de la Rose
○ Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files - part 2
○ A coat that I admired...
○ Why am I doing this?
○ Back to the roots of the Vivienne Files
○ A different criteria for my possessions
○ So I just realized that people are still reading what I wrote....