Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
Fedora – Rag & Bone, scarf – Faliero Sarti, coat – Yves Saint Laurent, peacoat – Burberry, scarf – Whistles, gloves – Lacoste
Hot pink scarf – Fendi, Hot pink gloves – Dents, denim jacket – H&M, teal beanie – Topshop, leather jacket – Reiss, scarf – J. Crew ... View the Post
Maybe because it's been dark and gloomy, or maybe because Valentine's Day is barreling down upon us, but I've seen quite a few red coats in the last week, on women from 18 to 80. They certainly brighten up an otherwise severe city sidewalk!
Red jacket – Donna Karan, black skinny jeans – Rag & Bone, red hi tops – Converse Chuck Taylor, red peacoat – DSquared2, striped scarf – John Lewis, navy trousers – Reiss, navy loafers – Easy Spirit,
Trench – Burberry, tote bag – Kate Spade, black boots – Liz Claiborne, black tights – Oasis, scarf – Yves Saint Laurent, wool coat – Mauro Grifoni, grey pants – Viyella, patent loafers – Kate Spade ... View the Post
Black pants – Michael Kors, sweater – Miu Miu, belted wool coat – Vanessa Bruno, plaid gloves – Burberry, red scarf – Joseph, red penny loafers – Bass, quilted jacket – Dorothy Perkins, lime green scarf – Michael Kors, green gloves – Magaschoni, lime green beret – Philip Treacy, black short boots – Rochas ... View the Post
I don't see very many pea coats, which is a shame, because they can be quite attractive. Just in the last week I've seen two, both of which were accessorized with colors relatively near to navy on the color wheel. Clearly, my eye is drawn to the strongly monochromatic vertical line, with striking accessory accents!
Pea coat - Burberry, beret & gloves – Portolano, scarf – Bindya, navy turtleneck – Splendid, navy pants – Theyskens, black boots – Rochas, plaid shirt – J. Crew, jeans – Levi’s, green beanie – Topshop, green shawl – Black.co.uk, navy gloves – Bottega Veneta, green boots - Hunter ... View the Post
In this sort of "middling" weather we're having right now (40's to 50's Fahrenheit), a trench coat is a great outerwear choice. I've seen some lovely ensembles based on them in the last few days...
Trench coat – A.P.C., beret – Liberty.co.uk, leopard scarf – Fendi, gloves – Banana Republic, black turtleneck – Jil Sander, black pants – Etro, black boots – Rochas, striped tee – Dorothy Perkins, jeans – Levi’s, red boots – Frye, red cashmere scarf & gloves – N. Peal ... View the Post
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November 10, 2011
For years, high-quality menswear has shown brown leather accessories with gray and navy clothing (check out Paul Stuart if you're not familiar with the idea). The woman I saw Saturday was working that look to perfection...
love,
Janice ... View the Post
If you're only every going to read/own one book to help you define your personal style, this is the one. This isn't just personal style as in "I wear black rather than brown" or "I prefer silk to cotton", although those kinds of considerations are addressed. This is personal style writ large - the kind of basis for personal expression that can affect and influence every aspect of your life. Seriously! And it's a book well worth revisiting at any point in time when difficult decisions are to be made; it serves to remind you of what really matters to you (or at least what you THOUGHT mattered at the time you originally read the book).
I have never been one of those people who really liked books that had lots of ... View the Post
September 20, 2011
Yes, it means “the perfect wardrobe for lazy women”! It’s part of a series of whimsical little paperbacks for “desparesseuses” that includes things like cooking, dieting etc. But this one is particularly appealing; while some of the suggestions aren’t really appropriate for everyone, there are enough thought-provoking ideas in here to leave one feeling that the time reading was well spent. And practicing my reading in French is never a waste of time! As with almost any “wardrobe” book, this one has “the ultimate check-list” for the perfect wardrobe. I list them here without comment; I fully intend to debunk at least some of these in my series “Customizing the ... View the Post
I'm rather drawn to accessories that have a menswear flair - especially in shoes. Men's shoes are timeless in their styling, and their quality is unparalleled. Clif leather goods are beautifully well made, and they seem to emphasize the quality and the beauty of leather. It's hard to explain; just go there if you get a chance and see if it makes more sense to you!
My last wardrobe addition, from our trip in March:
I adore them. ... View the Post
