Today, I'm guest-posting (have I recently mentioned what an HONOR this is?) over at A Femme d'un Certain Age. My project is to take seven really basic pieces of clothing (from L.L.Bean), and snazz them up with a great coat and some amazing accessories. It's great fun... ... View the Post
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Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Linen & the warm wardrobe
Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Linen goes to work
February 14, 2013 Mmmm, I think this is lovely - pink without being prissy...
love,
Janice ... View the Post
Capsule Wardrobe Spring 2013 Accent: Linen & A Common Wardrobe
February 13, 2013
Maybe it's my eyes, maybe it's my computer, but to me, this looks like a lovely pale pink. Back in the dark ages, when I was a wardrobe consultant at a department store in Des Moines (!), we used to advise EVERYBODY to buy a handful of tops in the same color as their blush. A blouse, a tee shirt, a twinset, maybe a turtleneck - these colors can be worn with ANY neutral, and they were always flattering.
But that was also at a time when there would always be an entire round rack of "house brand" blouses in every color of the rainbow, ditto for tee shirts and sweaters, somewhere in the store. Now, you have to be an internet detective to find garments in varying shades of rose, pink, coral ... View the Post
Six-pack: Pink & Orange!
Cardigan – Zadig & Voltaire, cashmere tee shirt – J. Crew, fingerless cashmere gloves – N. Peal, khakis – Old Navy, scarf – Pashmina Art, coat – Organic by John Patrick, loafers – Debenhams, tote - Target
Pink sweater – Iris & Ink, jeans – Current/Elliott, stud earrings – Kate Spade, watch – Citizen Eco-Drive, plaid shirt – Woolrich, beige sweater – Demylee, tassel necklace – Kenneth Jay Lane, bracelets – Betsey Johnson, print shirt – J. Crew, twill skirt – Marni, boots - Madewell
For those of us who's mothers and grandmothers always SWORE that you couldn't wear pink & orange together... This should create some exciting family dynamics! ... View the Post
Project 333: camel & grey, step by step
A Capsule Wardrobe for a "Soft Spring": - I was thinking fondly of my favorite blue-eyed blonde...
Camel blazer – Gucci, camel cardigan – Jil Sander, grey cardigan – L.L.Bean, cabled sweater – Nili Lotan, camel cardigan – Etro, pink cardigan – L.L.Bean, grey blazer – Theory, ivory silk blouse – Alexander McQueen, pink sweater – Malene Birger, grey vest – L.L.Bean, blue sweater – Acne, white shirt – Theory, grey turtleneck - Malo, grey dress – J. Crew, cowl sweater – Splendid, pink shirt – L.L.Bean, camel dress – Phase Eight, Fair Isle sweater – Brooks Brothers, blue twill blouse – T by Alexander Wang, grey silk blouse – 0039 Italy, pink shell – L.L.Bean, pink turtleneck – L.L.Bean, pink skirt – J. Crew, tweed pants - ... View the Post
Six Pack – camel & blush
As holidays creep up on us, many of us will be making short weekend trips - 2 or 3 nights - for family visits. Not having to worry about what you will pack might make these trips a bit easier...
Cardigan – Mauro Grifoni, tee shirt – Jane Norman, scarf – Faliero Sarti, pants – Jil Sander, loafers – Garbo, gloves – Barneys New York, coat – Ted Baker, tote – Bruno Cucinelli
maroon sweater – Acne, jeans – AG Jeans, rose quartz necklace – Econe, ring – DeLatori, cream blouse – Orla Kiely, Plaid shirt – Ralph Lauren, rose earrings – Alex Monroe, watch – Michael Kors, rose sweater – Dries van Noten, skirt – Moschino C&C, boots – Cole Haan ... View the Post
A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with hot pink
It's been her favorite color since she was three years old, and she sees NO reason to give it up as an adult...
So are we weary of this idea? Frankly, I know many people who dress exactly like this, and I have at least six or seven more iterations of the theme available, if you're interested in seeing them...
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A Common Capsule Wardrobe, with romance
She could have walked straight out of a John William Waterhouse painting... and she rides a scooter everywhere (wearing a rose-printed helmet).
Camel & pearl bracelet – Amadeo, angel scarf – Dolce & Gabbana, ring & stone necklace – Alexis Bittar, pearl
drop earrings – Carolee, stacked bracelets – Dorothy Perkins, bib necklace – Stella & Dot, calla lily earrings – Annette
Ferdinandsen, watch – Anne Klein, pearl flower stud earrings – Romwe, ankle boots – John Fluevog, tote bag – Valentino,
rectangular scarf – Allsaints, ballet flats – Christian Louboutin
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Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: The Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones
Subtle, neutral, graceful...
Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, blazer – Topshop,
slingbacks – Circa Joan & David, scarf – futabaya, dress – Narciso Rodriguez,
coat – Rachel Comey, scarf – Tamakiku, boots – Gabriella Rocha
Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, wrap sweater – Stella
McCartney, silk tank – Kain Classic, ankle boots – Debenhams, skirt – Donna
Karan, taupe sweater – Vince, scarf – milleneufcentquatrevingtquatre,
bracelet – Paige Novick, jeans – Helmut Lang
Painting: Shoe Shop, by Elizabeth Sparhawk-Jones, blazer – Malene Birger,
brooch – Cara Accessories, pants – Brunello ... View the Post
Building a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Mondrian Composition in Oval
Yes, you CAN combine "warm" and "cool" colors. If Mondrian can do it, any of us can!
Painting – Mondrian, sweater – Topshop, jeans – Seven for all Mankind, pink flats – Fitzwell, grey hoodie – L.L.Bean, jeans – Maison Scotch, hi-tops - Converse
Painting – Mondrian, tweed jacket – Red Valentino, dress – Dorothy Perkins, pumps – Soft Style, tank – Malene Birger, sandals – Kors by Michael Kors, pink capris - DKNY
Painting – Mondrian, sweater – J. Crew, suede skirt – L’Agence, boots – See by Chloe, trench coat – Calvin Klein, scarf – Scotch-Soda, flats – Pied a Terre
Painting – Mondrian, sweater – Acne, pink skirt – J. Crew, flats – Ara, blouse – Mauro Grifoni, skirt ... View the Post
Maximize your ROI: the cashmere twinset
August 10, 2012 We should all be carefully planning our fall and winter purchases right now...
Silk scarf – Hermès, Pearl & gold earrings – Lord & Taylor, crocheted necklace – Lamprini, grey wool skirt – Jil Sander, grey suede shoes – Rupert Sanderson, tweed skirt – Erdem, cashmere eternity scarf – Parker, color-blocked pumps – Pour la Victoire, plaid skirt – Burberry, ankle boots – Rag & Bone
Grey pants – Vanessa Bruno, scarf – wrq.e.d, metallic flats – Rocket Dog, pink wool capris – J. Crew, rose gold stud earrings – Liberty, crocheted rose gold bangles – YooLa, clutch bag – Uroco, boots – Modcloth, mulberry jeans - Topshop
Lace dress – Mango, coral & pearl earrings – ... View the Post