Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
February 21, 2013 Some of these garments just hint at the presence of "tender shoots"...
With that, I have exhausted both my ability to work with neon green, and the Pantone Spring 2013 colors. And since one of my WONDERFUL readers found the link for the Fall 2013 colors, it begs a question - when should I start looking at the Fall/Winter colors? As soon as the fall clothes are in the stores, in July? Chime in with a suggestion!
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February 20, 2013
I've taken a different approach here, which I think might be an effective way to wear a color that you really LOVE, (or that you have to wear for purposes of work or social solidarity - think favorite sports team) but that isn't terribly flattering to you. (if you look good in the color, live it up; you're an uncommon beauty!)
Basically, I've concentrated the color in a pair of shoes, and a bracelet - two items that aren't going to have any opportunity to flatter or detract from your face, unless you're a contortionist. Then a couple of prints or patterns that include moderate doses of the color in question, but which will bring the shoes and/or bracelet into your outfit with a ... View the Post
February 19, 2013 Here's where the Pantone colors became nearly impossible for me - these are difficult to find, and I'm still struggling to make the outfits work...
The Common Wardrobe with which we started:
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February 14, 2013 Mmmm, I think this is lovely - pink without being prissy...
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Janice ... View the Post
February 13, 2013
Maybe it's my eyes, maybe it's my computer, but to me, this looks like a lovely pale pink. Back in the dark ages, when I was a wardrobe consultant at a department store in Des Moines (!), we used to advise EVERYBODY to buy a handful of tops in the same color as their blush. A blouse, a tee shirt, a twinset, maybe a turtleneck - these colors can be worn with ANY neutral, and they were always flattering.
But that was also at a time when there would always be an entire round rack of "house brand" blouses in every color of the rainbow, ditto for tee shirts and sweaters, somewhere in the store. Now, you have to be an internet detective to find garments in varying shades of rose, pink, coral ... View the Post
Silver flower ring – Georg Jensen, cardigan – Marc Jacobs, loafers – Gucci, denim tunic – Mulberry, dip-dyed jacquard scarf – Tory Burch, shoulder bag – Tinley Road, sweater – T by Alexander Wang
The Common Wardrobe with which we started:
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I chose to work with a light version of Monaco blue, because (a) it was what's available, and (b) I think it brings a more sophisticated look to the gray and navy of the Common Work Capsule Wardrobe. A nice alternative to the usual light blue that's always available in oxford shirts...
Bracelets – Swarovski, blazer - Paul & Joe, silk blouse – 0039 Italy, scarf – Athena Procopiou, watch – Georg Jensen, sweater – Paul Smith, flats – Thierry Rabotin
Turtleneck – L.L.Bean, blue striped shirt – Golden Goose, blue shirt – D&G, white shirt – Theory, navy blazer – A.P.C.,
grey sleeveless sweater – J. Crew, grey cardigan – J. Crew, navy v-neck – J. Crew, navy ... View the Post
I confess, Monaco Blue is NOT an easy color to find. I ended up going with lighter tones of it, but you might have to use your imagination a little bit for this color, until it becomes more widely available in stores.
Earrings - 1928, cardigan – Marc Jacobs, denim tunic – Mulberry, sunglasses – Ray-Ban, loafers – Bottega Veneta,
scarf – Vivienne Westwood, sweater – T by Alexander Wang
Top row – L.L.Bean, cream shirt – Kitsune, peach blouse – Chloe, cardigan & v-neck sweater – L.L.Bean,
brown long-sleeved tee – La Garconne, tan pants – Jil Sander, cream jeans – Les Copains, brown pants – Maison Martin ... View the Post
February 2, 2013 To make up for my paltry blogging efforts this week as my household battles the Norovirus, I now present for your study the very lovely Poppy Red, with the Common Capsule Wardrobe, the Common Work Capsule Wardrobe, and the Common Warm Capsule Wardrobe. This is indeed a color that works with everything!
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January 29, 2013
I thought that this one was challenging, so I tossed in some accessories that blend warm colors with the cool of the violet. I think it turned out quite well!
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Janice ... View the Post
