Monday 28 September 2009

Capsule Wardrobe

Fellow blogger The Small Fabric of my Life had challenged the fashion blogosphere to a capsule wardrobe challenge for the week. Once I've got new batteries in my new portable Sony digital camera I will photograph my choices properly.

The rules allow for 10 items from your wardrobe and 5 accessories - thankfully underwear and hosiery are unlimited.

I've chosen:

New black Reiss Lucia draped casual skirt
Black satin bustier Wallis dress (years old!)
Gap stripey long sleeve Breton top (2 years old)
Gap grey cashmere t-shirt (2 years old)
H&M white shirt (this season - £14.99)
H&M sequin leggings (this season - £12.99)
H&M tuxedo jacket (years old - best ever £30 spent)
new champagne Reiss shrug cardi
Tods black loafers (3 years old bought in Rome)
Black ankle boots (4 years old and still working them)

My new Toast bag
A purple scarf
Chunky gunmetal Topshop necklace
Green coin Topshop necklace
Navy blue patent belt

As my capsule wardrobe is lacking in colour I've added red to my nails to add a bit of drama.

Today I'm wearing my black skirt and grey cashmere top with the chunky necklace, red nails, bare legs and my Tods loafers. If it gets a bit chilly I'll throw on the shrug cardi.

20 comments:

  1. Can;t wait to see youw earing the outfits. I love your choices.

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  2. I don't think I could make a narrow selection like that...! Looking forward to seeing pictures though!

    And on a sidenote, Chanel really makes the best nail polish. :)

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  3. Love the nail color. I think if I took on the wardrobe challenge I would just wear the same pair of black yoga pants every day.

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  4. Sounds great! I wear a capsule wardrobe all the time; I prefer to have just a few good things that mix and match rather than a full wardrobe.

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  5. What a fun challenge! You KNOW I'd fail miserably at this one ... can't wait to see more of what you put together.

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  6. Hi there-perfect choices, I too can't wait to see your outfits on! have a good week!

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  7. You are going to have fun with this! And I can't wait to see everyones outfits.

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  8. Great idea - sounds like a lot of planning is needed though. Loving the red nails too!

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  9. Nice manicure! Reminds me that I desperately need one.

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  10. Good luck!! I would struggle choosing my items let alone how to put them together for a week.

    Can't wait to see the photos

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  11. So fun, darling! Great wardrobe choices!
    Love that nail color too!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  12. You've got great choices in your capsule wardrobe. I'm not going to join into this one, since I have to change my clothes three times a day.

    But have fun, everyone!

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  13. I want that nail polish. Ever since I tried the fancy stuff I'm all into it. I'll never go back to crap varnish!

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  14. This is such a fun idea - I just don't think I could do it! I guess it forces you to think about your wardrobe differently though. Can't wait to see what you do!

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  16. This is fun!!! I am so looking forward to learning from you.

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  17. You're very brace to try the capsule wardrobe, I'm sure I could never manage.. Well maybe, but I would not be a happy girl. I like my choice- even if I do wear some things an awful lot!
    Love that nail varnish colour!

    Florrie x

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  18. Great items! I especially love that gap breton top, and it really suits you. Nails look great too! xx

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  19. This reminds me of the maternity wardrobe situation, esp. these days. And it's something of a relief to have little to chose from, and then making it different week-to-week.

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  20. Good luck with your challenge! LOVE the red nails.

    If you'd like more capsule wardrobe inspiration, do check out my site! capsule-wardrobe.com

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