Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
September 13, 2011
Someone asked just yesterday about finding a versatile dress that could be worn for (among other things) funerals. It was a timely question, as I was just finishing up my meditation on the Little Black Dress... thanks for your question!
Don't let anyone dictate what you should wear! love, Janice ... View the Post
I take a lot of heat for showing expensive clothes on this blog, but I do it for aspirational and aesthetic reasons. At no time do I think you should EVER buy anything for which you can't pay cash.
now go to this blog: http://cupcakecaramel.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-consumerism-can-ruin-your-life.html
Read every word. And thank the source of all blessings that there is someone out there writing these things that we all need to read, remember, and take to heart.
Thank you, Cupcake, for writing this post. I will always remember it, and always be grateful to you for writing it. ... View the Post
Red flats – Topshop, teal flats – Dorothy Perkins, silver & teal earrings – Hannah Zakari, dotted scarf – Debenhams, teal pearl set – JC Penney
tee shirt – Miss Selfridge, long-sleeved tee shirt – J. Crew, black capris – Dorothy Perkins, skirt – Topshop, back flats – Topshop, Fairisle cardigan – Buckle, earrings – 1928, purple cardigan – Old Navy, scarf – C and C California
Tee shirts – Dorothy Perkins, Jeans – Tillys, boots – Clarks, hat – Monsoon, cardigan – John Lewis
Clothes and shoes – L.L.Bean, scarf – Modcloth, bracelet – Forever21 ... View the Post
Jacket – 3.1 Philip Lim, Cardigan – Paul Smith Black, green blouse – Marc by Marc Jacobs, White tee shirt – Oasis, Pants – Paul and Joe, Tweed skirt – Giambattista Valli, Jeans – Ferris, Scarf - Hermès
White shirt – Witchery.com, Trench coat – Burberry Prorsum, Winter coat – Diane von Furstenberg, Sweater dress – Joseph, Pants – Katharine Hamnett, Pleated skirt – Junya Watenabe, yellow sweater – N. Peal, green jacket – Jil Sander
Dress – Lela Rose, Tweed jacket – Oscar de la Renta, Tee shirt – Debenhams, short-sleeved striped tee shirt – Old Navy, Long-sleeved striped tee shirt – L.L. Bean, Pants – Marc by Marc Jacobs, Plaid shirt – ... View the Post
Jacket – Theory, Cardigan – 3.1 Phillip Lim, blouse – Zac Posen, tee shirt – Kain Label, Pants – Opening Ceremony, Tweed skirt – Lanvin, Jeans – Marc Jacobs, scarf - Hermes
White shirt – Witchery.com, Trench coat – Risto, Winter coat – Windsmoor, Sweater dress – Theory, Pants – Katharine Hamnett, skirt – Darling, sweater – Proenza Schouler, Tweed jacket – Rag and Bone
Square scarves – Hermès, Swirl scarf – Debenhams, Paisley scarf – Liberty of London, Purple labradorite earrings – Monica Vinader, Marble ring – Max & Chloe, Bow brooch – Alexis Bittar, 3-strand necklace – Tarina Tarantino, Sunglasses – Gucci, Hat – People Tree, Flower stud earrings – Lanvin, Watch – Skagen, Nugget ... View the Post
1. Pumps – Sam Edelman, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Sissi Rossi 2. Brogues – Robert Clergerie, necklace – Daniela Swaebe, earrings – Max and Chloe 3. Pumps – Jimmy Choo, scarf –Erdem, brooch – 1928 4. Flats – Giuseppe Zanotti, ring – Les Pommettes, bracelet – Hermes
5. Flats – Stuart Weitzman, scarf – Hermès, bag – Hermes 6. Flats – G by GUESS, earrings – Nnu Designs, necklace – ice.com 7. Slingbacks – Asos, scarf – Hermes, bracelet – Hermes 8. Loafers – Tod’s, brooch – Zina, ring – Laura Alexander
9. Pumps – Soft Style, scarf – Hermès, bag – Reed Krakoff 10. Shoes – Loeffler Randall, Bracelet – Judith Jack, earrings – Judith Jack 11. Pumps ... View the Post
1. Pumps – Gianvito Rossi, Scarf – Hermès, bag – Marc by Marc Jacobs
2. Loafers - Topshop, necklace – Alexis Bittar, earrings – Fantasy Jewelry Box
3. Pumps – Jones New York, scarf –Kelly Wearstler, brooch – Alexis Bittar
4. Oxfords – Robert Clergerie, ring – Alexis Bittar, bracelet – Alexis Bittar
5. Pumps – Peter Kaiser, scarf – Hermès, bag – 3.1 Phillip Lim
6. Flats – Tod’s, earrings – Alexis Bittar, necklace – John Lewis
7. Pumps – Cole Haan, scarf – Kelly Wearstler, bracelet – Jensen-Conroy
8. Ballet flats - Hermes, brooch – Zina, ring – John Hardy
9. Boots - Lanvin, scarf – Hermès, bag – Anya Hindmarch
10. Shoes – ... View the Post
jacket – J. Crew, Cardigan – H&M, Tee – Topshop, Shirt – Topshop, skirt – Debenhams, Blue pants – Acne, Jeans – Nordstrom, Scarf – Bajira
Sweater – Champ, Trench – Farhri by Nicole Farhi, Coat – Diane von Furstenberg, dress – DAKS, jeans – Dorothy Perkins, Skirt – Hugo Boss, Sweater – John Lewis, Jacket – Old Navy
Dress – Lela Rose, Cardigan – Paul Smith, Butterfly top – Dorothy Perkins, Striped top – Dorothy Perkins, Floral blouse – Rebecca Taylor, pants – A.P.C., green tee shirt - Madewell, Striped top – Gryphon NY
Glass ring – Forzieri, agate drop earrings ... View the Post
Blazer – Moschino, Cardigan – Inhabit, tee – American Vintage, Shirt – Costume National, Tweed skirt – L.K. Bennett, Plaid pants – Marni, Jeans – Save Khaki, Scarf – Hermès
Blouse – Aubin & Wills, Trench – Burberry, Coat – Isabel Marant, dress – Phase Eight, Pants – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Skirt – 3.1 Phillip Lim, Turtleneck – D&G Dolce & Gabbana, Cardigan - Modstrom
Dress – Missoni M, Cardigan – Missoni M, plum tee shirt – T by Alexander Wang, gray sweater – J. Crew, ¾ sleeve top – Max Mara, pants – House of Fraser, Shirt – J. Crew, floral silk blouse – L’Agence
Gray pearl earrings – J.C. Penney, square scarf – Hermès, blue quilted bag – Marc Jacobs, silver ... View the Post
Maybe in your world it is NOT the first of the year, but for those of us who grew up in homes where it was all about education, September first is indeed the beginning of the year, at least in our hearts.
As you all well know, I'm not working. Therefore, my whole "turning the hangers backwards" experiment with summer clothes has been a dismal failure; the only time my "work" clothes get out for an airing is if I have an interview. Therefore, the vast majority of my (perfectly nice, wearable, "keepable") clothing is still hanging "hanger forward". What to do...
A resolution: no new clothes for a year.
I have a LOT of clothing. Really nice things. Tons of stuff for the cooler weather that's in a storage ... View the Post
Cardigan – Lands’ End, gray tee shirt – Topshop, gray sweater – J. Crew, black dress –
Topshop, white tee shirt – Topshop, striped tee shirt – Topshop, black skirt – Topshop,
black trousers – Oasis, scarf - Hermes
Black cardigan – Debenhams, black top – Malo, black sequined top – DKNY, short trench –
Galeries Lafayette, gray dress – Tomas Maier, gray pants – J. Crew, tweed skirt – Lanvin,
wool tweed sweater - Acne
Pearls – Ice.com, Black & white scarf – Fendi, Sequined scarf – John Lewis, Paisley scarf –
Pretty Green, Shoulder bag – Sonia Rykiel, gray pearl brooch – Fantasy jewelry box.com, Drop
earrings – Alexis Bittar, Pearl stud earrings – ... View the Post
Important note - read the comments below! A very generous comment from a reader who lives in Napa gives us some essential information about what to expect for weather this time of year. Thanks for sharing!
Cardigan – United Bamboo, beige tee shirt – weekday.com, brown tee - Vince, dress – Givenchy, tee shirt trio - Swell, olive twill pants – Donna Karan, brown cords - Vince, scarf - Hermes
Light olive cardigan – Jigsaw, olive sweater – Cruciani, silk tunic - SuperTrash, skirt - Marni, khakis – Weekend by Maxmara, sweater – Joseph, jacket - Barbour
Brown stud earrings – Topshop, gold ball earrings – Nordstrom, stripes scarf – Kelly Wearstler, brown cross-body bag – ... View the Post
