The French Five Piece Wardrobe

Well like everyone else, I entertain myself via Pinterest.  I recently came across something called The French Five Piece Wardrobe.

The Vivienne Files does a nice job combining her Common Wardrobe with The 5-Piece here.


Yeah, well, I'm not getting the leather pants...those days have passed for me.  I also DO NOT need the black suit.  And instead of BF jeans, I go for bootleg every time.  I am not wearing black shorts with pasty white legs.  One last thing...instead of black it is NAVY for me.







Okay, okay.  I also threw in a pair of nude pumps and not only scoop neck tees but v neck tees as well.  I wear a lot of tees.  I have the grey sheath dress but still want a navy one.

Now I have all my basics except I still would like to get a nice navy dress and I am still looking for all leather, not suede, navy pumps.  Sigh.

According to this 5 Piece Plan, I am suppose to buy 5 new pieces in the Spring/Summer and 5 pieces in the Fall/Winter.  Replenishing basics does not count.  Whew.  Good thing, because I have to restock my white tees every year because of toxic sweat.

***Side Note:  I really like the Banana Republic's New Essential Vee.  I sized up one size for the best fit.  I also like Everlane's Cotton U Neck.  I did my regular size.  Neither are offered in navy at this time.  Damn them.***


This is the plan:





 I know there is more than five pieces.  Baby steps.  Because I live in the south, I am claiming the skirt, top, purse, and loafers (I already purchased) as basics.  I really should claim the linen pants as basics too but I was afraid I'd get too much shit from you guys.  The navy blouse has not arrived so not sure if it is a keeper.  The sandals I love but can not pull the trigger.  Not sure if I can really justify them in my wardrobe.  Hunter is already making fun of my shoe quantity.  However, I am trying to move towards no more than 2 1/2 inch heels.  Did I convince anyone?  Anyone?

Yay 2015!

It's finally here. 

Christmas was meh.  Just not festive and fun like I remember/wanted it to be.  Of course trying to decorate a tree while everyone is whining, having to do all the shopping, wrap all the presents (my tape challenged daughter did help immensely with this one), see the extended family and all the "joy' they bring, prep and make a meal for ten people, and deal with a sick husband did not help matters.  We took it all down (except for the wreath in the half bath I discovered yesterday) two days later.  I'm thinking a cruise next year, maybe.

New Years Eve with Hunters brother and wife was fun.  The wife had also been sick and was on antibiotics.  After two glasses of wine, she was toast.  Last year it was the crying brother, this year the really drunk...but fun..sister-in-law.

Yay 2015!

I have been sick since January 1, 2015.  Sigh.

This is how I have felt all year, so far:

So.................

LET'S GO TO VEGAS!!

Las Vegas Weekend by htharri 

I'm taking Hunter and the old folks and we are headed to Sin City for a few days.

I shall compare MY stories to Tyler's stories when I return.