Wardrobe Steps

Waiting on the electrician.  What shall we do?

For those of you still interested, I shall continue The Vivienne Files Starting from Scratch steps.

I have started to lug my fall/winter clothing out so I can at least see what I have.

Step 5:  Accessories Round One

For those that may not know, all of my jewelry was stolen last year.  Although I did get some money from the insurance company, most went to installing a gate on our very long driveway and cameras too.  Hunter has done a great job replacing pieces but I still have a hard time with the whole thing.  Just kind of makes me sad.  Then mad.

Anyway, these are the items I have picked for my accessories:

Simple Diamond Studs, Hermes Bracelet, Mixed Metal Watch, MZ Wallace Bag, Scarf

I do have a navy bag but honestly, I favor this bag.

That was pretty easy!


Step 6:  Accent Color Tops and Scarf

Hmmm.  Can I do sweaters or do they have to be tops I can layer under the cardigan?  I am NOT a layering kind of gal.  Most of the time I wear pants and a sweater.  Maybe sweaters come later.   I don't know what to do!!!!

I'll stick with sweaters and a scarf:






Hermes Scarf, Blue J Crew Sweater, Green Pure Collection Sweater

Yep, I can do this.


Step 7:  A Base in the Second Neutral

Pants, a Cardigan, and another pair of Shoes

 Hunter has five pairs of shoes.  He wears khaki khakis and one of about six shirts.  Oh, he also has a belt that desperately needs to be replaced.  He makes it look so easy.

My second neutral is GREY.

What shall I pick?  I have 6 grey cardigans (not including my sweater/coat.  Shhh.), 2 grey pants, and 0 grey shoes.  I know which pants I will choose.  I've whittled the sweaters in half.  And yet another shoe on my "To Buy" list.  What is the deal with the shoes? Ugh!  I won't do ballerina but maybe some lovely monk strap shoes?   We'll put them in just to see.





Maybe.  They are from Cole Haan and they look lovely.  Not sure.  I'll need to enlist my shoe guru (Hunter) to help me with this.



Step 8:  Two Tops and a Necklace

These can be anyone of my four colors.  I know what I definitely want to put in for the tops.  I know I stated button downs suck for big boobs but these work wonderfully for me and my gals.  The necklace...I'll stick with a diamond pendant but I did get one with color this summer.





J Crew Thomas Mason Tuxedo Shirt - it is wonderful on all accounts
Pure Collection Navy Silk Revere Blouse - their current silk blouses are not the same
Sundance Tati Necklace

The blues aren't really the same are they.  I have only one lonely green top.  Should I have included just regular tee shirts?   Those I wear a lot.

That's enough for now.  About half way.  My weeds are calling me.  Time to do something easy.