Angie's blog about shopping patterns, and forum posts about tracking purchases and wear inspired me to document my clothes shopping. Time (and money!) in 2014 was consumed by a relocation. With the exception of shoes (!) very little was added to my closet last year. Sorting my closet led to a mini purge of tired worn out items, and a few that weren't working for me.
In January I started shopping again and this is what happened.
January (first picture) resulted in 3 separate purchases:
-Tahari ice blue sweater - love at first sight!
-Navy pencil skirt from Melanie Lyne - was looking for black, but was tickled to find this nice dark blue version, just to the knee
-Fossil bag in hunter green - I stalked this baby at Winner's for 3 months before pulling the trigger. I've been carrying it exclusively since picking it up.
February I had an 'Aha!' moment:
-while picking up the black cotton brocade trench at Suzy Shier (2nd picture) I found this 'statement necklace' at clearance (3rd picture). Though it turned out 'de trop' for my style, just looking at it's happy blingey-ness makes me smile-and the colours (pale blue,green, grey, white) provided the inspiration for my next spring purchases.
-I couldn't resist these lovely Peter Kaiser kitten heel shoes in navy. The leather is an interesting check of suede and patent. (4th picture)
March shopping spree! Half a day off and an overnight in the BIG CITY. 6 items in 7 hours, filled out the capsule. (#5+#6)
-navy trousers - Loft Marissa trouser in 99% cotton. They feel like a heavy linen and are l-o-n-g with a bit of a flare.
-stripped button down - Ann Taylor
-floral skirt - Marshall's
-pale blue merino sweater - Cynthia Rowley
-structured navy windowpane sleeveless top - Jones of NY
-blue toeless shooties - Steeve Madden
Then, just last weekend while shopping for a sundress, I spied these Adrienna Pappell cropped pants (icy blue! In my size!) behind the change room counter. They were waiting to be returned to the store floor. Perfect fit! (#7)
#8 and #9 are the Angie posts that inspired my work capsule.
Some items have already been worn, but the capsule will go into full rotation after Easter or when the snow is gone! Many items work with the whites and greys already in my closet, and I have a navy leather clutch. I anticipate enough variety to keep me interested, and a summer of fashion happiness.
Suggestions, comments, welcomed.
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