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 – […]
If you have brown eyes with a purple ring around the iris, you’re a witch. Or at least that’s what they believed in the village in which she was raised. So, she decided to run with it… Earrings & ring – Monica Vinader, stud earrings – Scully & Scully, watch – Triwa Dandy, necklaces – […]
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 […]
September 7, 2012 She has a silver grey bob, a sharp tongue, and she was winning advertising awards before most of the people in the room were born… This is The Common Capsule Wardrobe she adores. Paris scarf – Christian Lacroix, silver jewelry – Elsa Peretti for Tiffany, tote – Jimmy Choo, […]
She’s an art director. Well, she’s a color savant – she can identify a Pantone shade at 20 paces… and when she gets dressed, she doesn’t want to even THINK about colors! Striped scarf – Soaked in Luxury, watch & jewelry – Georg Jensen, tote – Jil Sander, checked scarf – Sonia Rykiel, high-tops – […]
June 11, 2014 Floral garments are everywhere this summer – any sort of skirt, blouse, tee shirt or dress your heart may desire is out there somewhere… But I receive emails every day asking how a floral garment can be incorporated into The Common Capsule Wardrobe. Let’s look at this problem in some […]
Before I start busting common capsule wardrobe myths, I need to confess something: I have a much larger wardrobe than what's in my 27 Hangers capsule. ...
August 17, 2015 Yes, I promised a capsule wardrobe with turquoise and purple. I should have taken a look at what’s still available for summer before I spoke so precipitously! It’s kind of an unwritten policy when I’m working on The Vivienne Files that, if I show a piece of clothing, it should be […]
November 29, 2012 Originally, where I thought I was going with the idea of a common capsule wardrobe was to show that a wardrobe of 75% neutral, basic, “work horse” garments could be made unique and extremely versatile using 25% “signature” garments. We all got swept up in a tide of great accessories, and […]
August 19, 2015 You all were so eager to see turquoise and purple – I felt terrible that I didn’t come through! So when someone suggested that I could start gradually migrating yesterday’s Seashell Accents Common Capsule Wardrobe into cooler weather, I was suddenly filled with inspiration and good ideas! In order to make this […]
October 9, 2014 Very popular colors – I often get requests for capsule wardrobes in these! And this year, this wine color is quite popular and readily available – if it’s a color that you love, this is a good season to pick up a piece or two. This is an long-term […]
June 11, 2013 So one of you recently purchased a very beautiful scarf, and now you’re feeling…. stuck? unsure? It’s a common situation, and one that’s pretty simple to remedy. This is the lovely object in question, entitled “Crack of the Whip”. Striking graphics, and an unexpected juxtaposition of yellow in the […]
October 10, 2014 While the French 5-Piece Capsule Wardrobe is great for experimenting with new colors or trendy items, it can also be an opportunity to build your wardrobe around your favorite colors. If you like pink – all shades of pink – then indulge in a combination of beautiful items for the long-term […]
August 13, 2015 In honor of the season (in the Northern Hemisphere) of the ripening of all delicious things, I give you the “Tuscan inspired” capsule wardrobe of wine, olives, and gold that was sent to me a few days ago.This reader really goes all out – she finds photographs and paintings that illustrate […]
March 15, 2024 Some of us like lots of colors in our wardrobe. And sometimes, we’re looking for an inspiration for a new accent color (or two…) How about this clever and beautiful scarf for some inspiration? Let’s assume that our heroine wears black as one of her neutrals, and is interested in adding at […]
November 11, 2020 I’ve never tried this before! But when I read this description, I knew I had to share it, and to fantasize about what she might have packed…. So let’s meet Fulvia Morgana from the book Small World by David Lodge. Isn’t she fascinating? There’s no hint of how old she is, or […]
August 9, 2019 Wednesday, our heroine chose accessories and was quite well-prepared for a lengthy trip… But now, she’s really going to travel! Just to recap, she built her initial travel wardrobe around this stark but captivating painting: Her initial travel capsule wardrobe is quite complete… She’s made a very tidy start to a quite […]
September 30, 2024 Have you been forced to start going back to your office? I hear from heroines all the time who are suddenly expected to be their office two or three days a week, and who are NOT amused… Two issues I hear often: Business clothes from the “before” days just don’t fit, or […]
https://YourColorStyle.com/quiz/ ~ Jen explains the 3 most common myths or mistakes about determining what undertones you have. Are you confused about whethe...
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