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Wardrobe: Camel, Navy, Pastel and a LOT of pictures…

This post is going to cover a lot of bases:  I've received emails asking for a navy and camel wardrobe using pastels (specifically light blue and pink), I've had lots of questions about how many outfits can you REALLY get out of 24 items of clothing (over 100, easily), and I've had requests for showing how accessories can be worn with a variety of different ensembles.Something to note here - once I got past the core of the two "eights" in the neutrals, I added some things that... well... not everybody would like!  Partly, I really love the plaid pants, but moreover, I wanted to show what kind of options are possible when building on a solid core.  And yes, I would wear those saddle shoes in a heartbeat!

Secondly, the ... View the Post

Wardrobe: black, brown, with accents of berry

Someone mentioned yesterday that black and brown might be made to work with shades of red - so I made a few alterations to yesterday's wardrobe;  the versatility of core neutral garments is truly amazing... All clothes – 3.1 Phillip Lim  

Jacket – Vince, Cardigan – Closed, Blouse – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tee shirt – Michael Stars, dress – Michael by Michael Kors, sweater – Closed, pants – Michael Kors, Skirt – Alberta Ferretti   

Tweed coat – Lanvin, striped tee – Vince, black and brown tweed skirt - Carven, cranberry tee – Splendid, cardigan & sweater – Malene Birger, long sleeved tee – Dorothy Perkins, sweater – Miu Miu  

1. Pumps – L.K. Bennett, necklace – Heather Moore, bag - ... View the Post

Wardrobe: a base of black and brown

All clothes – 3.1 Phillip Lim  

Jacket – Vince, Cardigan – Closed, Blouse – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tee shirt – Michael Stars, dress – Michael by Michael Kors, sweater – Closed, pants – Michael Kors, Skirt – Alberta Ferretti   

Tweed coat – Lanvin, striped tee – Vince, black and brown tweed skirt - Carven, blue sweater – Alexander Wang, blue cardigan – Vero Moda,  blue tee – John Lewis, white tee – Debenhams, white shirt – Helmut Lang  

1. Pumps – Bandolino, bracelet – Monica Vinaeder, bag - Fendi  

2. Umps - Ferragamo, necklace – Alexis Bittar, earrings – Sahani Azibo  

3. Oxford - Anniel, scarf – Hermès, pearl earrings - Majorica  

4. Flats – Debenhams, ring & ... View the Post

Not so crazy eights: young and casual in gray

Someone requested a younger and more casual approach to crazy eights - this was one of my ideas!

Cardigan – Patagonia, tee shirt – Velvet, gray sweater – Isabel Marant, shirt- Joseph Peter, pants – Patagonia, wool pants – Michael Kors, gray jeans – Levi’s Made & Crafted, suede skirt – Vanessa Bruno  

1. Glitter slip-ons – Toms, backpack – Kipling U.S.A., earrings – shopacrimony.com  

2. Shoes – Converse Chuck Taylor, crossbody bag – Kipling U.S.A., ring - Mizuki  

3. Oxfords – Palazzo Bruciato Giorgia, scarf – Burberry, dog tag pendant – Waxing Poetic  

4. Boots – Mammoth Mountain, bangle bracelet – Philippe Audibert, pashmina – Pashmina Art  

5. Loafers – Charles ... View the Post

The shopping fast: Month 3

 

This has in many ways been the easiest month so far.  Day to day, I'm only wearing a variety of gray or black tee shirts, jeans, and my work shoes. (and of course, my apron, which is NOT pictured here...) If anything, December might prove to be even more dull fashion-wise than November!

Working in retail is a great way to condition yourself away from constant shopping; the endless glut of unnecessary stuff that we have to handle every day makes the idea of actually buying something and taking it home absolutely repulsive.  What an insane frenzy of over-consumption the holidays are in the United States...

And I must give a warm, grateful shout out to my work shoes - Camper Pelotas.  They are durable, ... View the Post

Not so Crazy Eights: black for parties/holidays

Black velvet jacket – Alberta Ferretti, Sequined tee shirt – Oasis, Black silk chiffon top – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black embellished dress – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black washed silk pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Embroidered skirt – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Silk tank top – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black velvet skirt – John Lewis      

1. Pumps – Christian Louboutin, earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, clutch bag – Marc Jacobs  

2. Brogues – Miss Selfridge, bracelet and earrings – Monica Vinaeder  

3. Pumps – Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, necklace and earrings – Alexis Bittar  

4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Alexis Bittar    

5. Mules – Sonia Rykiel, earrings – Alexis ... View the Post

Wardrobe: brown, ivory and blue

 

Blazer – Ralph Lauren Cardigan – Debenhams, Blouse – L’Agence, tee shirt – Proenza Schouler, Pants – Michael Kors, skirt – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cords – J. Brand, Scarf - Etro  

   

blouse – Mulberry, Trench coat – Acne, Winter coat – Akris, Dress – Balenciaga, Pants– Jason Wu, Skirt – Topshop, Sweater – Derek Lam, jacket – Reiss  

Dress – Thomas Maier, Cardigan – Paul Smith, Feather print blouse – Debenhams, Turtleneck – L.L.Bean, Striped top – Vince, Jeans – Levi’s, Cardigan – Roberto Cavalli,  Blouse - Lanvin  

Checked scarf – Armand Diradourian, ring- Andara, watch – Michael Kors, double-strand necklace – Wendy Mink, pearls – ice.com, clutch bag – Miu Miu, ... View the Post

The shopping fast: Month 1

 

Above illustrates EVERYTHING I wore in the month of September 2011.  A pretty modest assortment, but I have a few extenuating circumstances which kept this a pretty small collection.  

Foremost, I don't have a job, so I'm not getting up every morning putting on "grown-up" clothes to go out and play with the adults of the world.  

I spent a great deal of time wearing gym clothes; if I knew that I wasn't going out, and that I absolutely HAD to go to the gym (uh, that's every day!), I would put on my workout clothes immediately after my shower in the morning.  The other people in my (very large) building are accustomed to seeing me in these clothes.

Having stacks of sweaty gym clothes around ... View the Post

Back to the roots of The Vivienne Files: Transition

Way back when, Vivienne assured me that she was not always going to have a wardrobe of black, white and red garments - she fully intended, as her hair turned gray, and her skin tones softened, to transition to gray, rose, and cream.

This is how I envision than transition...

Her original wardrobe, as we pictured it here, is this:

 

The first thing I could picture would be a feeling of discomfort with bright red.  Not every day, but just a sense that these garments were moving to the back of the closet... so they move out and a beautiful rose pink takes its place.

 

  The strongly contrasted black and white pieces would next make way for more muted items...  

    Black garments worn ... View the Post

not so crazy eights: the greens

Jacket – M Missoni, Cardigan – Ralph Lauren Black Label, Long-sleeved shirt – Elizabeth and James, Tee shirt – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Dress – Maxmara S Max, Sweater – Ralph Lauren Black Label, Pants – Malena Birger, Skirt – J. Crew  

1. Flats - Clarks, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Rag and Bone  

2. Boots - Tretorn, scarf – Missoni, hat - Borsalino  

3. Ballet flats - Balenciaga, necklace – Andara, earrings – Coralie Leets  

4. Boots - Koolaburra, ring – Blu Bijoux, bracelet – Balenciaga  

5. Pumps - Born, scarf – Hermès, bag – Yves Saint Laurent  

6. Canvas shoes - Keds, Labradorite earrings –  JCPenney, necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane  

7. Flats – French Sole, brooch – ... View the Post

Not so crazy eights: the blues

Cardigan jacket – M Missoni, Cardigan – Fat Face,  

Long-sleeved shirt – Organic by John Patrick, tank – Topshop, Dress – Peacocks.co.uk, 

Sweater – Rag & Bone, Pants – Levi’s, Skirt – Stella McCartney  

1. Shoes – Pas de Rouge, Scarf –  Dennis Colomb, bag – Coach  2. Brogues – Robert Clergerie, necklace – Francoise Iberl, earrings - Mawi    

3. Boots - Wetseal, scarf – Reiss, sunglasses - Fendi  4. Moccasins – Tod’s, ring – Swarovski, bracelet – Alexis Bittar  

5. Flats – Chloe , scarf – Liberty of London, bag – Mulberry  

6. Penny loafers – Fratelli Rossetti, Labradorite earrings – Monica Vinader, necklace – Citrine by the ... View the Post