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Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with gold

The Common Capsule Wardrobe shines with warm colors and gold accessories!  

Jewelry – Alexis Bittar, socks – Maria La Rosa, square scarf – Hermès, bag – Anya Hindmarch, watch – Swatch,  fringed scarf – Stella McCartney, metallic cable tights – Emilio Cavallini, flat boots – Calvin Klein Collection  

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  

 

 

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Another Common Capsule Wardrobe, with amber

Why yes, these ARE the same amber accessories I used with the first version of The Common Capsule Wardrobe; thank you for noticing!

 

Bracelet – Modcloth, ring & earrings  – Kenneth Jay Lane, square scarf – Liberty London, leopard amber bracelet – Romwe, beads – Linda Lee Johnson, stud earrings – Goldmajor, belt – J. Crew, bag – Maison Martin Margiela, oxfords – Dolce Vita, paisley scarf – Etro, ankle boots – Aldo, chunky necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane    

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 ... View the Post

Another Common Capsule Wardrobe: warm colors

Ever since the beginning of A Common Capsule Wardrobe, I've been asked to show what I would consider to be a version for someone who prefers warmer colors.  While this version isn't going to be quite as versatile as the original, it's certainly got plenty of potential.  Does anybody want me to expand on this one, with accessories?

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  

 

 

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A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with brown

She has an unnatural fondness for trees... Rumor has it that she once sat in one for a VERY long time, to keep it from being cut.

 

Knitted scarf – Missoni, rings & stud earrings – Jenny Bird, square scarf – Bottega Veneta, drop earrings – Leva, 

watch – WE WOOD, necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, bag – Embawo, studded bracelet – Karen London,

 tube bracelet – Marc Jacobs, wool cashmere scarf – Epice, flats – Born, belt – Isabel Marant, boots- Mulberry  

 

 

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Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a scarf: Hermès Laboratoire du Temps

Blouse – Equipment, ring – Kenneth Jay Lane, corduroy jeans – Current/Elliott, loafers – Murlo, turquoise earrings – Gurhan, brown dress – Kaufman Franco, pumps – Donald J. Pliner  

Dress – Zenggi, pumps – Gianvito Rossi, bracelet – Carolee, brown sweater – A.P.C., cropped jeans – Current/Elliott, bracelet – M. Pearl, ballet flats - Alaia  

Cashmere crewneck – N. Peal, white jeans – Acne, necklace - Fantasy Jewelry Box, loafers – Sam Edelman, bracelet – Chan Luu, wool pants – Miu Miu, oxfords – Stuart Weitzman  

Dress – Lela Rose, earrings – Scully & Scully, cardigan – Windsmoor, pumps – LifeStride, coral & turquoise earrings – Gay Boyer, cardigan – Woolrich, white tweed skirt – ... View the Post

Preparing for fall…

I'm over at A Femme d'un Certain Age today, where I explore the packing possibilities of brown and green, with an eye toward slightly cooler weather.  Given that I actually woke up this morning UNDER the covers (for the first time in months), it seems very timely! ... View the Post

Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Water Dreaming, by Tjapaltjarri

Words are difficult... but something to do with nature, and clarity, and an organic feeling...

Water Dreaming – Mick Namarara Tjapaltjarri, white shirt – Acne, pants – Haider Ackermann, scarf – futabaya, monk-strap boots – Jil Sander, scarf – Oolmoo, sweater – Organic by John Patrick, skirt – J. Crew, boots s- See by Chloe  

Water Dreaming – Mick Namarara Tjapaltjarri, striped pullover – T by Alexander Wang, skirt – Christophe Lemaire,  ankle boots – Rag & Bone, turtleneck – Dsquared2, cords – Isabel Marant Etoile, suede sneakers – Isabel Marant  

Water Dreaming – Mick Namarara Tjapaltjarri, sweatshirt dress – Carven, leather bracelet – Miller & Jeeves, black pumps – Elizabeth and ... View the Post

A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with amber

When they called her "Carrot Top" as a child, she thought they were saying "Karat", and thus grew up believing she was crowned with a precious metal... Now, all of her accessories match her glorious hair and eyes.

Bracelet – Modcloth, ring & earrings  – Kenneth Jay Lane, square scarf – Liberty London, leopard amber bracelet –  

Romwe, beads – Linda Lee Johnson, stud earrings – Goldmajor, belt – J. Crew, bag – Maison Martin Margiela, oxfords –

 Dolce Vita, paisley scarf – Etro, ankle boots – Aldo, chunky necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane  

 

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Maximize your ROI: a suit, step two

Same shoes, many of the same accessories, lots more options...

Necklace – Chanel, pearl bow earrings – Kate Spade, cabled cashmere sweater - Crumpet, brown brogues – Stuart Weitzman,  pearl earrings – Juliet & Company, printed top – Cacharel,  pearl bracelet – Banana Republic, taupe boots – Maison Martin Margiela  

Cashmere sweater – J. Crew, scarf  Chan Luu, loafers – Lanvin, tote bag – Ralph Lauren, plaid shirt - Patagonia, ankle boots – Rag & Bone  

Blue sweater - Monki, square scarf – Hermès, penny loafers – Church’s, gold hoop earrings – Blue Nile, brown sweater – Acne, ruffled scarf – Yuh Okano, gold rope bracelet – Blue Nile  

Taupe silk tunic - Vince, ... View the Post

A Column for All Seasons: Brown

Sunglasses – Cutler & Gross, bracelet – LK Designs, sandals – Michael Antonio, tee – Awear, 

brown pants – Maxmara, earrings – Simply Soles, canvas bag – Awear, espadrilles - Soludos  

Brown tee – Awear, brown pants – Maxmara, pink cotton cardigan – J. Crew, pink scarf – Marc Jacobs,

 ballet flats – Bloch, cardigan – Weekend by Maxmara, striped scarf – Paul Smith, penny loafers – Church’s  

denim jacket – Isabel Marant, scarf – House of Fraser, boots – Nina Ricci, Brown tee – Awear, 

 brown pants – Maxmara, blazer – Gucci, scarf – Hermès, suede pumps – Donald J. Pliner  

Jacket – Barbour, Scarf – Futabaya, loafers – Robert Zur, Brown tee – ... View the Post