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.

Yellowstone Summer Vacation

Yellowstone Summer Vacation by htharri


We are going on another family vacation.  The calendar has been brought out and everyone is available for exactly one week this summer...even Hunter.  He does not want to be left out.  We shall go to Jackson Hole for a few days.  Swim, raft, ride horses, go to a rodeo (we may even get a behind the scenes tour...COWBOYS!), Teton National Park.

We will then head out to Yellowstone National Park for a few days of glamping (hmmm).

I have my tickets set, reservations made, and clothing picked out.  Now I just have to wait a couple of months.  I do hope the crowds are not too maddening...

Crowd to watch Old Faithful

Water Therapy

Water Therapy by htharri featuring a neutrogena suncare

Hubs Warm Wardrobe

We have definitely decided to spend our 25th Anniversary ( next year) in Italy.  Hunter has also definitely decided he wants to dress the part and needs new clothes.  Must admit, I agree.  

Not sure about your significant other, but I have a very limited window in which he is agreeable and not a whiny little three year old when trying on clothes.  Also, if something works, we buy it in all shades available.  So I shop on line, order, press, wait days for him to try on item, finally tell him he's not getting into bed until he tries on item, yay or nay, pack it up, ship it back, try again.

Since we are going to Italy, I have found out men do not wear shorts and men do not wear short sleeve button downs.  I have also found out not to many men at all wear short sleeve button downs.  According to Emily they just look funny.  What about Dad?  He's old.  Old guys wear short sleeve button downs.  Hunter's OK being old but I am going to try to ease him into a few long sleeve ones.

Saying:  Don't worry about old age.  It doesn't last long.

I do believe my work is done and this is now what his spring/summer wardrobe looks like:

Hubs Warm Wardrobe by htharri featuring dress shirts

Now I need to get started on mine!!

Neutral Spring

Neutral Spring by htharri featuring relaxed boot cut jeans

Trial Run...Dress Up!

L'Amour du Vin by htharri featuring Christian Dior


Wanted to make sure my Spanx still fit and the dress hadn't changed lengths on me again.

 

Will need to do more than clip my hair.  Shoulders back, stomach in, chins up!  I kind of look dainty and proper, don't I?

Ended up getting these because the others were on back order.  Love!  20% off.

Added this too:

Oops hard to see...it's a ring.

Look!  My girls wanted in the picture.  Ha.

Let's hope all goes well with the hair.  Why did Emily have to leave me...she's my updo girl.

Missoni Winter

Missoni Winter by htharri featuring a black suede bootie

On a Whim

This 100 things in 1001 days may actually turn out to be the cat's meow.

I mentioned to my hubs and began listing some of my items.

We are now going to take care of a few this week end.

We leave Friday at noon and back Monday at noon.

I'll tell you about it when I get back.

My Reed Krakoff is finally making it's debut.  It was pissed it didn't go to NYC.

It also doesn't want to wait for Vegas.  It is so needy.

So off to Chicago we go.

On a Daily Basis

Although it is fun to ooh and aah over fashion magazines, catalogs, Pinterest, Polyvore, blogs, most ensembles I see and love simply do not fit in my life.

I do follow Cynthia 355 on Polyvore.  She does, for the most part, simple everyday outfits with a lot of flats...give me an hallelujah.

A Bigger Closet finally has made her point with me...Shop Your Closet!  And so I have.  This is what I have come up with in reference to Cynthia's...

Guess what?  I own everything but the middle J Crew scarf.  The jean jacket I have had for years and hardly ever wear.  The Frye mules, ditto (they are heavy for my itty bitty legs but I'm trying them again).  And purses, just too damn lazy to keep switching them out.  I know, simple but so me.

New York Travel

Okay...I need to go mow the yard but I've been playing.  I think I'm ready.

Will probably carry my trench on the plane too.  If not, I will need to make sure I have quick access to it based on the weatherman.

Hope you all have a lovely week.

Shoes I Covet

Well, trolling on the internet can lead to problems.  In my boredom I began looking for the ideal pair of navy pumps to replace these:

The dread J Crew Mona Patent Pumps, navy

Yes, they are beautiful.  Yes, they are perfect in just about every way.  Yes, I tried to work with them.

Side note:  I found a tip when working with patent leather shoes that hurt.  Rub lotion on the inside, heat with hair dryer and wear till you can not take it any more, repeat often.  Believe it or not it did help...just not quite enough.

So, look what I found...

Rupert Sanderson Nada, 80mm heel here

Aren't they beautiful?  Yes, I know the are not navy.  Yes I know they have pointy toes. Yes, I know they are an arm and a leg but the price does include all duties and taxes.  Geez.  Cut me a little slack.

But, they would look great with all my dresses.

Green pumps by htharri featuring ann taylor



I told ya...I've been bored lately.
Sigh.

How tall is 80mm?  Bit over 3 inches.  Sigh.

What about these...

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Ann Taylor Eryn Exotic Embossed Leather Pumps, Ivy League Green here

Only 2 1/2 inches


Or...



Ivanka Trump Natalie, Teal Suede here

Not really color I'm going for.

Or...

Stuart Weitzman Ziptip Pump, Green Suede here

They just look stumpy.



Nothing quite compares to the first pair.  I'm in love.

Help!