Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polyvore. Show all posts

July 7, 2017

Flouncy

Flouncy


Sometimes a girl wants an extra dose of movement and this capsule is made for feeling flouncy! It's got a great mix of patterns, solids and tons of ruffles. No matter what outfit or mix of items you choose, your clothes will dance with you every step of the way.





Flouncy by thecatherinedenton featuring tie-dye skirts

MSGM short dress
net-a-porter.com


Print dress
$19 - yoins.com




Dorothy Perkins ruffle top
dorothyperkins.com


Mulberry silk skirt
$900 - mulberry.com


Chloé patterned shorts
$840 - harrods.com



Tailored pants
$220 - trouva.com


J Crew tie dye skirt
$130 - net-a-porter.com


Mabu pom pom shoes
nordstrom.com



Silk bag
$230 - hollygolightly.dk


Mar y Sol beige clutch
$97 - fashion-conscience.com


Tie choker
puma.com

July 25, 2016

Dress-ed for Summer

Dress-ed for Sumemr

I love a one-stop-shop outfit and dresses have that ease, especially in Summer! A dress can make you stylishly presentable in less than five minutes by simply throwing it on! These summer dresses ooze chic and simplicity. Outdoor barbecue? Done! Day at the beach? Done! Flea market shopping and coffee with a friend? Done and Done! Simply add a pair of easy-to-throw-on sandals with a go-to bag and your outfit is complete. You'll be out the door in minutes!

Which dress would you love to grab and go?



July 18, 2016

Grown-Up Shorts Capsule

Grown-Up Shorts Capsule

This capsule is full of grown-up shorts; the stylish kind. You'll not see any rips or super-short lengths here, but that doesn't mean it has to dull. These pieces are all classy and comfortable with a splash of fun! As we age, we often try to separate ourselves from those who are just coming of age. There is a stigma on trying to look "too young" as you swing into middle age and beyond. And while I believe you should wear whatever you feel great in; I personally wouldn't choose to wear the same outfits as my daughters. Getting older doesn't mean clothes have to be boring. Fun clothes can be classy AND adorable!

Allow me to explain what I love about each of them:

Yellow shorts: I can't help it, I LOVE yellow! In the summer it connects me to the sun and makes me feel brighter. The classic cut on these shorts make them versatile while the color makes them fun.

Bright Colored Pattern Shorts: I admit, I have a thing for patterns and for bright colors. I would probably stick out in France like a sore thumb. The cut of these shorts is simple which allows the fabric design to take the spotlight. It's a statement piece without being too busy.

White shorts: These may seem like a super basic choice, but you can't go wrong wearing white in the summer. Pairing any top with these shorts makes it feel fresh. And it doesn't hurt that white shorts go nicely with a new tan.

Draw-string Stripe shorts: Talk about comfort! There is nothing more comfy than drawstring shorts. It's almost like getting away with wearing pajamas out in public! The striped pattern take these shorts to a higher class, especially paired with the right top  and possibly a blazer. You could wear them to a meeting!

Embroidered shorts: Seriously IN LOVE! These shorts are classy without trying. And the artwork in the embroidery? Swoon! It's the perfect blend of art meets function. I could imagine wearing these almost everywhere. They seem dressy but wear comfortably.

Jean shorts: Everyone needs a good pair of jean shorts! They're timeless and go with EVERYTHING. Talk about versatility. But notice the absence of rips and holes. In my opinion, those are better kept for the young. You can still look stylishly sloppy without actually being sloppy.

Polka-dot shorts: I smile every time I look at these. There is something about polka-dots that make me feel playful. I think because they don't take themselves too seriously and it reminds me to lighten up! Plus, a pattern like this is basically neutral and easy to pair with many things.

Blue Lace shorts: These are definitely a bit dressier, but I can't help loving the ombre effect of white, turquoise and blue. It reminds me of oceans and gorgeous beaches. While I wouldn't wear these shorts everywhere, they would be a happy addition!

Flower shorts: I can't help but love a pattern like this! It's adorable and comfortable ~ two of my favorite characteristics. Not to mention I'm mad for daises! I love the trim; it adds surprise without taking away from the overall look. This also goes in my classy-and-not-pajamas-but-feels-like-it category.

What are you favorite pair of shorts?


July 11, 2016

Capsule Wardrobe Summer Skirts

Capsule Wardrobe Summer Skirts


Somewhere in the middle of summer, I start reaching for one of the coolest pieces in my closet ~ skirts. They feel dressier than shorts while still battling high temperature heat. They're fun to mix and match with unusual tops because almost anything goes. I selected all short skirts in this capsule because I'm short and they're my favorite kind; but also, in the middle of July heat, I don't want anything wrapped around my legs. My favorite skirt outfits are classy skirts paired with t-shirts. I like the juxtaposition.

What are your favorite top/skirt combinations?



July 4, 2016

Happy 4th Capsule

Happy 4th Capsule

Happy 4th of July to all my stateside friends! I hope you're spending the day in celebration with loved ones enjoying grilled food, popsicles, and fireworks!



March 6, 2013

Wardrobe Capsule March 2013

Wardrobe Capsule March 2013

Wardrobe Capsule March 2013 by wingedwriter featuring stretch skinny jeans

Today I'm going to share with you the fifteen items hanging in my closet. I made a visual from Polyvore (with clothes similar to my own), since I can't seem to make time to photograph my clothes in good daylight! My current wardrobe capsule consists of 7 tops, 4 bottoms and 4 jacket/cardigans:

Tops
  1. Navy button-down polka-dot
  2. Navy silk flowy
  3. Multi-color patterned
  4. White front-pleated
  5. Black decorative tee
  6. Purple silk (gray in photo)
  7. Black v-neck tee

Bottoms
  1. Denim pencil skirt
  2. Tan pencil skirt
  3. Skinny blue jeans
  4. Teal skinny jeans (coming soon)

Cardigans/Jackets
  1. Black striped
  2. Gray flyaway lace
  3. Purple (recent gift from my daughter)
  4. Tan decorative jacket (gift from my sister)

Over 140 outfits come from this small amount of clothes. I know that might be hard to believe, but just look:

All 7 tops with denim skirt
All 7 tops with tan skirt
All 7 tops with blue jeans
All 7 tops with teal jeans 

{28 OUTFITS so far! That's about a month's worth. Now to add a jacket/cardigan.}

All 7 tops with denim skirt and black striped cardigan
All 7 tops with tan skirt and black striped cardigan
All 7 tops with blue jeans and black striped cardigan
All 7 tops with teal jeans and black striped cardigan

All 7 tops with denim skirt and gray cardigan
All 7 tops with tan skirt and gray cardigan
All 7 tops with blue jeans and gray cardigan
All 7 tops with teal jeans and gray cardigan

All 7 tops with denim skirt and purple cardigan
All 7 tops with tan skirt and purple cardigan
All 7 tops with blue jeans and purple cardigan
All 7 tops with teal jeans and purple cardigan

All 7 tops with denim skirt and tan jacket
All 7 tops with tan skirt and tan jacket
All 7 tops with blue jeans and tan jacket
All 7 tops with teal jeans and tan jacket

TOTAL: 140 OUTFITS!!

P.S. You could use the button-down (polka dot) shirt as a jacket to add even more outfits!

Yes, I know that charting this out reveals my inner geek, but I'm okay with that; it was showing anyway. I'll share links on how to make a capsule wardrobe stretch further with scarves in a future post. "Ooooo, ahhhh."

If you'd like to see outfit combinations like these in photos, the blog Outfits Posts, does it really well.


November 26, 2012

Loving Lately: Wardrobe Capsule


Fall/Winter 2012 Wardrobe Capsule

Fall/Winter 2012 Wardrobe Capsule by wingedwriter featuring a long sleeve tee



Last week was so much fun: having my kids home for a week, birthday celebrations and Thanksgiving too! This week may be a letdown after all that excitement, but I never fear the quiet. It wraps itself around me like a blanket and fills up my soul with comforting thoughts. I'm still basking in the goodness of what this past week brought.

1. Setting up my studio in the best arrangement I think I've ever managed. My studio has a tricky layout: two open doorways (no doors) and a large window on one wall. I have to make sure there is room for walking and yet enough storage and table space for making art. I finally feel like I got it right.

2. Creating a clothes capsule. I've talked before about feeling the need to par down my amount of stuff and also just live an eco-friendly life (you might remember the Little Red Dress experiment). I have often read about a capsule wardrobe and understood that it was having a certain amount of basics to set your outfits on. But I read something about having only TEN pieces of clothing for the capsule (not including coats, accessories, shoes, or a few special-occasion dresses) to mix and match. That kind of wowed me and I decided to give it a go. It took me a little bit to figure out what I wanted in my capsule but once I did, it felt right. I boxed up the rest of my clothes and put them away. Didn't want to get rid of them completely until I'm sure this is the set I want to work with.

My capsule consists of: 1 green cable-knit sweater, 1 gray fitted sweater,  4 tops (red with ruffle front, white with pleated front, navy silky, navy pullover), 2 pants (khaki, dark jean), 1 pencil skirt, and 1 gray work dress. (I attempted to match my items to Polyvore items to give you an idea since I didn't have time to take pictures) I picked my favorite items and was honest about what I really wear. Many articles about capsule wardrobes insist on a suit-like jacket, but I rarely wear them and sweaters are more of my go-to layer. I stayed true to what is me. I'll admit, not having my closet crammed full is making me feel light.

3. A new (to us) car! One of our cars was dying. We ended up getting an incredible deal on a Toyota. I am so excited to have it! Reliable cars are a plus. We also managed to sell the dying Sidekick to a young man who felt he could save it. I hope he does! Wish I knew how to fix cars.

4. Reading, reading, reading. I got some really awesome books for my birthday, so I've been nose-deep in them. It always amazes me how full I feel when I read. It's like a fish sliding back into water and breathing easily again.

5. Reducing. Cleaning out has led to so much reduction. I think I'm finally getting it. You only have room for so much; after that, it's just weight. The more garbage bags full of stuff I set out for Goodwill, the happier my mood has become. I realize that often the reason I can't keep up with the clutter is because I have too much. I'm working hard at having a place for everything and everything in it's place.

What are you loving lately?