The Vivienne Files

Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature

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Variations on a dress: Grey, sleeveless

Dress – Debenhams,  hat – Borsalino, bag – Topshop, espadrilles – KG by Kurt Geiger, earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, belt – Maxmara, red sandal – Stuart Weitzman    

Dress – Debenhams, hoop earrings – T Tahari, pashmina – Forzieri, silver sandals – Joie, cardigan – Bottega Veneta, bracelet – Fossil, orange sandals – Opening Ceremony    

Dress – Debenhams, necklace – Dorothy Perkins, sunglasses – Ray-Ban, brown sandals – Asos, earrings – Mixit, tote – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, turquoise sandals – Carvela,     

Dress – Debenhams, Necklace – Econe, shoulder bag – Anya Hindmarch, ballet flats – Repetto, bracelet – Lido Pearl, handbag – Eickhoff, grey pearl sandals – Madden ... View the Post

Variations on a dress: Navy, sleeveless

Dress – Dorothy Perkins, hat – Topshop, bag – bcbg, espadrilles - Fitzwell, earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, belt – Maxmara, red sandal – Stuart Weitzman  

Dress – Dorothy Perkins, hoop earrings – YooLa, pashmina – Forzieri, gold sandals – Steve Madden, cardigan – Pringle of Scotland, orange sandals – Collection WEEKEND  

Dress – Dorothy Perkins, necklace – Dorothy Perkins, sunglasses – Ray-Ban, brown sandals – Asos, earrings – Mixit, tote – Lauren by Ralph Lauren, turquoise sandals – Carvela  

Dress – Dorothy Perkins, necklace – Econe, shoulder bag – Anya Hindmarch, ballet flats – Repetto, bracelet – JCPenney, handbag – Michael Kors, gold sandals – Yves Saint Laurent  

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Variations on a dress: Beige, sleeveless

Dress – Michael Kors, hat – Topshop, bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs, sandals – Loeffler Randall, earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, belt – Maxmara, red sandal – Stuart Weitzman    

Dress – Michael Kors, hoop earrings – YooLa, pashmina – Forzieri, gold sandals – Steve Madden, cardigan – Blumarine, orange sandals – Collection WEEKEND    

Dress – Michael Kors, necklace – Dorothy Perkins, sunglasses – Ray-Ban, brown sandals – Asos, earrings – Mixit, tote – Lauren by Ralph lauren, turquoise sandals – Carvela    

Dress – Michael Kors, necklace – Econe, shoulder bag – Anya Hindmarch, ballet flats – Repetto, bracelet – JCPenney, handbag – Michael Kors, gold sandals – Yves Saint ... View the Post

A bonus travel idea…

Over at A Femme d'un Certain Age, I posted a nifty little travel ensemble.  Come visit!  

striped tank – Second Female, tee shirts – J. Crew, white drop earrings – Max and Chloe, red cuff bracelet – Intermix, 

white zodiac bracelet – Adesso, yellow necklace – Maxmara, sunglasses – Albert Maysles, Red skirt – J. Crew, 

chambray espadrilles – Soludos, chambray capris – Old Navy, white sandals – Michael Antonio, white linen pants – Wallis Fashion, 

chambray shirt – Old Navy, dress – Komodo, tote – Forever 21, red sandals - Worishofer   ... View the Post

Variations on a dress: Black, sleeveless

This started out as a "chic sighting", since I was seeing a lot of women in simple dresses, with great accessory choices.  But I grew to see that there was a bigger lesson here; all this week, you're going to see variations on five different neutral summer dresses.  Enjoy!  

Dress – Mango, hat – Topshop, bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs, sandals – Ralph Lauren, 

earrings – Kenneth Jay Lane, belt – Maxmara, red sandal – Stuart Weitzman    

Dress – Mango, hoop earrings – YooLa, pashmina – Forzieri, gold sandals – Steve Madden, cardigan – See by Chloe, orange sandals – Collection WEEKEND    

Dress – Mango, necklace – Dorothy Perkins, sunglasses – Ray-Ban, brown sandals – ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Arbre de Vie

June 2, 2012

Yes, you are seeing LOTS of "what to wear with" - especially with scarves. You can't imagine how many requests I received... But I like these little vignettes; even if you don't want to buy or wear the scarf, the colors in the scarf can be a great springboard for a few well-coordinated outfits!

And for great scarf tying ideas, check my friend Mai Tai's site; she is the complete GENIUS of scarf tying...

love, Janice ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Rêves d’Escargots

Tee shirt – Maison Scotch, pleated skirt – J. Crew, white sandals – Scholl’s, pink dress – Dorothy Perkins, denim jacket – H&M, crocheted espadrilles - Debenhams  

Dress – Theory, sandals – French Connection, sweater – Enza Costa, jeans – 7 for all Mankind, athletic shoes - Converse  

Cashmere v-neck – Closed, white denim skirt – Kookai, boots – Acne, tee shirt – J. Crew, capris – Fashion Union, orange sandals – DV by Dolce Vita  

Dress – Diane von Furstenberg, cardigan – Madewell, sandals – Stuart Weitzman, blue sweater – Vince, yellow jeans – Current/Elliott, boots – Report Signature   ... View the Post

Futility, time-wasting, and fraying the edges of your self-esteem

Indulge me while I do some math:

10 minutes/day messing with my hair = 1 hour per week (I'm taking Sundays off)

1 hour/week = 6 1/2 work days per year

6 1/2 work days per year X 40 years (adult working life) = over ONE WORKING YEAR...

And what am I trying to do during these boring, and futile, 10 minutes per day?  

I'm trying to have hair like Louise Brooks.  Or maybe even Juliette Greco.  But it's a waste of time, electricity, hair-care products, and ultimately, I'm spending a little bit of time every day telling myself that I'm JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH the way I am naturally.

Which is this:

There are dozens of ways in which we engage in futile battles. We could easily just surrender, and be happier, more productive, ... View the Post

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a tote bag?

Why yes, you can build your personal style around a bag you love!  Why not... although I confess, carrying the patterned bag with the Missoni cardigan would be tough for me...

Dress – Pink Tartan, cardigan – Missoni, sandals – J. Crew, ivory silk pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, turtleneck – Gucci, loafers – Debenhams   

Turtleneck – Lord & Taylor, Skirt – Debenhams, boots – Tod’s, tee shirt – La Garconne, orange capris – Dolce & Gabbana, woven flats – Burberry Prorsum  

Silk tank – Alice + Olivia, skirt – See by Chloe, beige sandals – Loeffler Randall,  dress – Tibi, jacket – Allsaints, espadrilles - Bank  

Brown dress – Donna Karan, bracelet – Aspinal of London, pumps – ... View the Post

Chic Sighting: bright pants X four

Tee shirts – J. Crew, bracelet – 9 West, blue capris – Dorothy Perkins, Orange sandals – Stuart Weitzman,

 pink capris – Diane von Furstenberg, scarf – Missoni, sandals – Hush   

Tunic – Emanuel Ungaro, earrings – Alexis Bittar, pants – Yigal Azrouel, ballet flats – Isabel Marant,

 brown tee – La Garconne, scarf – Hermès, jeans – Exit Brooklyn, sandals – Dolce & Gabbana   ... View the Post