Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature
December 23, 2013 Men have worn camel and grey together since... forever? but I don't see women wearing camel very often, and very seldom with grey. It stands out in the oceans of black that I see this time of year, and looked very chic on the cold streets of Chicago!
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December 21, 2013
Some people just don't feel comfortable wearing bright colors, or colors that extend much beyond their chosen neutrals, and they've been despairing that there was no way for them to be sufficiently dressy for after-work activities. My suggestion - don't underestimate the effect that a metallic colored or finished top can bring to your everyday clothes!These, again, are three of the "suit-like" looks that I used a few days ago. (I am NOT doing this because I'm lazy - I'm trying to show the inherent versatility in neutral basics. Some people think I'm taking the easy way out...)
Starting with the cardigan or jacket, and the pants, a neutral pair of comfortable work shoes are all you need for ... View the Post
December 20, 2013 Many of you ask me about incorporating a brightly color blouse or shirt into their neutral wardrobe, particularly for evening events. So I'm using the same basic "suit" type garments that we've seen before, and bringing in bright red, emerald green, and ruby... Note that, while it's tempting to echo the color of the accent in shoes or another accessory, it's not strictly necessary. So long as your accessories are festive, your look will be coherent and beautiful. More tomorrow!
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December 18, 2013
When combing through your wardrobe for something to use as the "key" piece in a day-to-night transition, remember that most of the focus will be on your face, especially if you're sitting at a dinner table. Look for the key ideas of shine, sparkle, shimmer, any kind of texture-y interest, and don't forget that sleeveless often conveys a sense of occasion...Velvet pants are among my favorite garments - I wear them all fall and winter, for regular days as well as festive moments. This mix of brown and black is a great opportunity to wear smoky quartz jewelry...
A beautiful lace blouse is comfortably businesslike under a knit blazer, but can stand alone with feminine dash after business ... View the Post
December 11, 2013
As much as I love to use a scarf as an accent to an outfit, once the weather starts to get cold, I find that I often turn to my black, black and white, or grey scarves. A little bit of texture, a subtle print, or a pattern can lend a lot of interest to a monochromatic outfit.Tomorrow, I'll show you scarves from the other 8 neutral colors - I'm now including rust and teal as neutrals!
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December 2, 2013 Difficult colors to track down, but well worth it...
If you're staying an extra day or two:
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Janice ... View the Post
November 27, 2013
If you can wear yellow and grey well, I must heartily encourage you to do so - these colors are always so delightful to see together. The citrine jewelry is particularly fun, and not blindingly expensive. Sunshine and clouds together...As always, if you have trouble with the links, PLEASE let me know. I'm not always sure what goes wrong, but I'm always eager to fix things!
Cardigan – Uniqlo, earrings – Novica, pants - Hallhuber, tee shirt- Uniqlo, watch – AX Armani Exchange, scarf – Nordstrom, loafers – Mazzarina, Coat – Mint Velvet, bag – Briggs and Riley
Flannel shirt – Frank and Eileen, sweater – Uniqlo, scarf – terracotta New ... View the Post
November 25, 2013 This was today's inspiration - bronzy rust leaves with overtones of grey...
Cardigan – A.F. Vandevorst, earrings – Novica, pants – Societe Anonyme, tee shirt- Diellequ, gloves – Acne, scarf – Hermes, loafers – Tods, Coat – Uniqlo, tote – Tumi
Brown sweater –Kristina Te, grey sweater – Uniqlo, scarf – Missoni, dress – Edun, necklace – Maria Xuan, jeans – Paige, earrings – Novica, flats – Kork-Ease
Blouse – Diane von Furstenberg, tee shirt- Rag and Bone
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Janice ... View the Post
November 21, 2013
I love these travel vignettes, and I'm going to share the step by step thought process I go through to build them.
Once you have your two core neutrals chosen, the rest just falls into place. It gives you a great deal of ease in life to have a nicely-chosen wardrobe that is focused...
First off, choose your travel outfit using any combination of the two colors I usually opt for a cardigan and pants that are the same color, and then use the 2nd color for shoes and a coat. A printed tee shirt, and a printed scarf, that include the 2 colors, finishes off your travel outfit.
Your watch and your bag will probably be in one of your neutral colors, and a simple pair of stud earrings give you some ... View the Post
November 20, 2013 It's that time of year, when many of us have to put in a beautiful appearance with family and friends. Packing light, and smart, is a good way to begin. And cranberry is such an appropriate color for autumn holidays...
And if your weekend is longer than most, or if you absolutely can't bear the thought of traveling with only 4 pieces of clothing, consider adding these:
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Janice ... View the Post
November 15, 2013
Cardigan – Uniqlo, skirt– Uniqlo, watch – Movado, tee shirt – Uniqlo, opal earrings – Novica, boots – Vaneli, scarf – Alva-Norge, tote - Tumi
Bracelet – Novica, Black and grey pants – Uniqlo, grey sweater - Uniqlo, skirt – Wunderkind, dress – Emilio Pucci, shirt – John Lewis, pumps – Isaac Misrahi, pink sweater - Jil Sander
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November 13, 2013
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