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Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature

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75/25: A Warm Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Blush

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 Margiela    

Cardigan – Miss Selfridge, tee shirt – People Tree, jeans – rag & bone, sweater – Vanessa Bruno    

Scarf – Ahilya, sunglasses – Charlotte Olympia, earrings – Irene Neuwirth, bracelet – Folli Follie, watch – Anne Klein, bag – Alexander Wang, ballet flats - Lanvin    

 

 

 

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75/25: A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Purple

Blazer – Paul Smith, tee shirt – Jane Norman, paisley sweater – Sonia Rykiel, tweed skirt – Eastex    

Fringed scarf – Gucci, geometric print cashmere & modal scarf – Athena Procopiou, square silk scarf – Hermès, bag – Folli Follie, pumps – John Fluevog    

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 shirt – J. Crew, navy pants – A.P.C., grey skirt – Comme des Garcons, grey pants – Theory    

 

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75/25: A Warm Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Red

Lest you thought that red was not going to work with warm colors...    

Cardigan – La Garconne, shirt – Rag & Bone, jeans – MiH, sweater – Bird of Paradise by Trovata      

Scarf – Givenchy, sunglasses – Ray Ban, earrings – Michael Kors, bracelet – Punch & Judy, watch – Skagen Denmark, bag – Banana Republic, flats - ChicNova      

 

 

 

 

 

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Style Suggestions from your Inner Child

We're all wrestling with the idea of choosing signature styles and colors...  I remember a moment that was sort of a key "a-ha" for me - I started thinking about clothing and the role that it's played in my life, as far back as I could remember...

As a tot with curly dark brown hair and brown eyes, I was VERY out of place style-wise in my family of blue-eyed, and wispy-fine mousy haired family.  Literally everybody but me had the same coloring, and thus the big clothing colors in my household were baby blue, lilac, and peach...

All I longed for was a dress with a black bodice, or in bright, bright red...

Did you adore sailor dresses?

Were you a tomboy?

Were you a baby hipster?

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75/25: A Common Office Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Red

Cardigan – Stella McCartney, striped top – La Garconne, tweed skirt – Dolce & Gabbana, red shirt - Equipment    

Bag – Aldo, wrapped scarf – Spun by Subtle Luxury, mixed plaid scarf – Free People, square silk scarf – Hermès, ballet flats - Repetto    

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 shirt – J. Crew, navy pants – A.P.C., grey skirt – Comme des Garcons, grey pants – Theory    

 

 

 

 

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75/25: A Common Capsule Wardrobe, and Signature Red

November 29, 2012  

Originally, where I thought I was going with the idea of a common capsule wardrobe was to show that a wardrobe of 75% neutral, basic, "work horse" garments could be made unique and extremely versatile using 25% "signature" garments.  We all got swept up in a tide of great accessories, and I lost track of where I was headed!  But now I've returned to my original idea: the Common Capsule Wardrobe, with 4 "accent" garments, and some accent accessories...Does it go without saying that you could wear one of these outfits, pack the rest of the garments, and be in good shape for quite a long trip?

 

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Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: caramel & black accessories, 3 weeks of outfits

Accessories for a Caramel and Black Project 333 Wardrobe

Check silk scarf – Burberry, flower earrings – Banana Republic, paisley scarf – Drake’s, blue & brown checked wool scarf – Burberry, Maltese cross brooch – Dsquared2, square silk scarves – Hermès, gold flowered bracelet – Alkemie, gold hammered cuff – Jose & Maria, gold knot brooch – Jose & Maria, brown blue flowered scarf – Epice, gold hoop earrings – Target, suede tote – Fendi, riding boots – Sperry Topsider, gold knot earrings – Lord & Taylor, tiger eye necklace – Harrison Morgan, triple chain necklace – Julie Tuton, black oxfords – Rag & Bone, pumps – Stuart Weitzman, suede moccasins - Madewell  

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Capsule Wardrobe Project 333: caramel and black

Ah, this was a special request, and I think it's VERY appealing...

All clothes - Theory    

Cabled sweater – Burberry Brit, corduroy trousers – Dolce & Gabbana, turtleneck – J. Crew, skirt – Salvatore Ferragamo    

Tweed pants – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, brown cardigan – Roberto Collina, ivory cardigan – Orla Kiely, tweed pants – Dolce & Gabbana    

Tweed skirt – Paul & Joe, granite print blouse – L’Agence Earth, bibbed blouse – Forte Forte, plaid capris – J. Crew  

Cream merino turtleneck – L.K.Bennett, suede tunic – Ralph Lauren Collection, checked shirt – Comptoir des Cotonniers, cream silk blouse - Gucci    

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Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Alexander McQueen

Yes, I really don't like his skull things... but someone specifically asked me what to wear with the camouflage print in subtle beige, taupe, brown and a touch of peach; I couldn't resist these colors!  This is all about soft, subtle, with unexpected mixes of cool and warm colors.

Scarf – Alexander McQueen, sweater – Isabel Marant, skirt – La Garconne, ring – Anaconda, boots – Café Noir, earrings – Hari Jewels, reefer coat – Margaret Howell, grey turtleneck – Brunello Cucinelli, tweed skirt – Jigsaw, pumps - Gucci  

Scarf – Alexander McQueen, earrings – Catherine Canino, dress – Rick Owens, bag – Aldo, boots – EMU, bracelet – Maison Martin Magiela,  turtleneck – Malo, trousers – Chloe, brogues – ... View the Post

Six-pack: Cranberry & Silver

Cardigan – Odd Molly, long-sleeved tee shirt – Chinti & Parker, chinos – Debenhams, ivory scarf – Barneys New York, velvet gloves – Forzieri, quilted coat – Mango, loafers – Bottega Veneta, tote bag - Target    

Cranberry sweater – Ella by Viyella, grey jeans – Patagonia, earrings – Swarovski, watch – Tag Heuer, plaid shirt – Woolrich, silk blouse – J. Crew, grey sweater – Miu Miu, lampwork bead necklace – Sari Glassman, bracelet – Baccarat, scarf – Arlette Ess, silk skirt – Caron Callahan, ankle boots – Marc by Marc Jacobs    

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