Want to know how to use the sudoku packing method (3 x 3 method) to create the perfect capsule wardrobe? Here's how to do it with examples!
As we embrace the easy-breezy essence of spring rolling into the cool 2024 summer, the capsule wardrobe stands out as a beacon of minimalist, casual elegance. It's a thoughtfully curated collection th
Now is the perfect time to clean out your closet…take stock of what you own and curate the perfect capsule closet. I really love this weeks looks and I hope they help inspire you to think outside the box. It’s the perfect time to start fresh and have the style you’ve always wanted by...
July 15, 2022 I’m long overdue to spend some time looking in detail at how one can choose a 13-piece “Whatever’s Clean” wardrobe; you can’t just grab a baker’s dozen pieces of clothing and stuff them in a suitcase! If you’ve been visiting The Vivienne Files for a few years, you certain recognize the idea […]
Want to know how to use the sudoku packing method (3 x 3 method) to create the perfect capsule wardrobe? Here's how to do it with examples!
It’s a question that comes up all the time – I don’t know what we’re going to be doing when I get to: the conference, the reunion, the spa, the resort, that city I’ve never visited etc etc. I thought about this while I was out of town… And I really wanted to stick with […]
I decided this spring to try a mini-capsule wardrobe. Then I went looking for some advice on how to get started. AND. I. ALMOST. DROWNED. IN. INFORMATION. This post attempts to cull down the vast o…
June 28, 2019 Last August, she pulled together a 4 by 4 Wardrobe based on her favorite wardrobe; she liked it so much, she thought that it would make a good base for a travel wardrobe too! Since the weather is warm, she’s going to look for the lighter shades of her accent colors. She’s […]
It’s apparent, when you look back through years of The Vivienne Files, that my thinking about some concepts… evolves… the more I work with them. Foremost among the ideas that have gone through some changes is the Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe. But I’m pretty settled on how I think this best comes together, (finally…) […]
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was pondering what it would mean if you used four “Whatever’s Clean 13” wardrobes for your year-round wardrobe. I’m still in the “thinking about the possibilities” stages, but I wanted to share with you what I’ve been thinking, so far… At the beginning, I’m starting with the […]
A lot of the time, packing light really just means “wearing boring clothing”. And it’s NO FUN. Nobody wants to go on vacation wearing practical walking shoes and plain t-shirts. But nobody wants to lug around a giant suitcase (and pay insane baggage fees) either. Fortunately, with the right minimalist travel wardrobe, you can have...Read the Post
Some of my favourite minimalist travel accessories are my reusable water bottle, my minimalist wallet and my e-book-reader, among other items.
September 28, 2018 I’m still out of town, and working on a laptop – if the images here need some work, please let me know! love, Janice A 10-Piece Packing Template Let’s imagine that our heroine is coming to Chicago for a week, and is planning to pack 10 pieces of clothing. She doesn’t necessarily […]
Have you ever stared into your overflowing closet and felt like you had nothing to wear? If so, this post is for you...
This is the only list of fashion styles you’ll ever need - complete with 200+ reference photos for each aesthetic, accurate quiz to find your top style matches & free worksheet to help you finally pinpoint your gorgeous style…
August 7, 2019 When we last visited this intrepid heroine, a week ago, she had her clothing well sorted for her trip, but still needed accessories! Her first wardrobe cluster is black – of course! But it’s not completely somber; printed tops make a difference, as does a striped skirt… Accessories… I personally feel that […]
July 14, 2017 One of you sent me some images of William Morris wallpaper and fabric … oh, what lovely fun! If you have a few minutes to spare, I can’t encourage you enough to take a look at their wallpaper and fabrics. They might not be your style, but they are so lovely, creative […]
July 15, 2022 I’m long overdue to spend some time looking in detail at how one can choose a 13-piece “Whatever’s Clean” wardrobe; you can’t just grab a baker’s dozen pieces of clothing and stuff them in a suitcase! If you’ve been visiting The Vivienne Files for a few years, you certain recognize the idea […]
I am sitting here writing this completely in awe that it is already September – it feels like just yesterday I was shedding the layers as spring transitioned to summer,…
July 15, 2022 I’m long overdue to spend some time looking in detail at how one can choose a 13-piece “Whatever’s Clean” wardrobe; you can’t just grab a baker’s dozen pieces of clothing and stuff them in a suitcase! If you’ve been visiting The Vivienne Files for a few years, you certain recognize the idea […]
New Year's is MY Holiday... After the madness that was Christmas, our heroine decided that she's going to go away for a long weekend for New Year's Eve and Day... So she sends her core 4 garments to b
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