The Vivienne Files
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The Vivienne Files explores the possibilities of capsule wardrobes and travel wardrobes, using art and nature as our inspiration. I'm dedicated to helping women buy less clothing, buy better clothing, and look better every day while spending a lot less time and anguish thinking about how to dress.
The Vivienne Files
1d ago
March 27, 2024
It was love at first sight, for the scarf…
scarf – Echo
And it had been love at first sight for her when she saw her sweetheart, too…
scarf – Echo
Over breakfast…
“I learned the oddest thing the other day…”
she’s still a little bit sleepy…
“What was that?”
“Remember that weird guy at the beach bar – the one we liked so much? Well, he’s qualified to officiate over weddings!”
she’s gobsmacked that this guy is qualified to do much of anything except tell amazing stories, and make time fly because he’s so entertaining…
“Well, I wasn’t expecting THAT…”
“Why don’t we run up this w ..read more
The Vivienne Files
3d ago
March 25, 2024
Sometimes, something is just cheerful…
scarf – Echo
She’s going away for a long weekend for a VERY happy occasion; she knows that she will want to wear her favorite bright accents, so she starts with her new favorite scarf!
scarf – Echo
As with so many trips we take to attend an event, we’re never quite sure what we should wear! But if we travel with love and a good heart, everything will work out…
Our heroine likes to wear navy with her bright accents, so her travel outfit falls into place with a bit of fun and a great deal of comfort:
Rose violet cardigan – Boden; ea ..read more
The Vivienne Files
6d ago
March 22, 2024
It’s a dressy weekend – the weather will probably be warm… but there is always a chance of a cool snap!
But how to be dressy without bringing everything you own? Well, a tight color palette and planning ahead is always the way to go.
And how about starting with black and pretty accents?
scarf – June Hunter
Before you go down this path, you want to be ABSOLUTELY certain that wearing black isn’t a problem. This wardrobe is actually designed for someone who’s a prominent figure in a wedding, at which the bridesmaids will be wearing black dresses; I think she’s okay with this ..read more
The Vivienne Files
1w ago
March 18, 2024
I’ve got a domestic medical issue to handle, so I’m going to be AWOL for at LEAST tomorrow – possible longer.
In the meantime, enjoy my Irish lads celebrating their 2nd consecutive 6 Nations Rugby title…
much love,
Janice
The post Sorry for the change of plans… appeared first on The Vivienne Files ..read more
The Vivienne Files
1w ago
March 15, 2024
Some of us like lots of colors in our wardrobe. And sometimes, we’re looking for an inspiration for a new accent color (or two…)
How about this clever and beautiful scarf for some inspiration?
scarf – Echo
Let’s assume that our heroine wears black as one of her neutrals, and is interested in adding at least a couple of new things to her warm-weather wardrobe in black. She then has three really “off the beaten path” accent colors from which to choose!
scarf – Echo
Most of us can stand to replace summer pants every few years, and a nice cardigan is never a bad choice. But this ..read more
The Vivienne Files
2w ago
March 13, 2024
One of you has a BIG trip coming up – a week in New York, and then a yacht cruise!
WHERE TO START?
scarf – Echo
For me, I’m thinking that a color palette is a good place to start…
scarf – Echo
I’m particularly drawn to this scarf for this particular trip, because it includes the black that seems almost obligatory for New York (although I can assure you that it really isn’t…), and then includes white for the cruise. Although, of course, this heroine is going to be able to wear ALL of her colors at both destinations.
The turquoise is perfect for this time of year, as is the ye ..read more
The Vivienne Files
2w ago
March 11, 2024
Sometimes, you just know that you want a scarf! (and I suspect that this one will sell our really quickly!)
scarf – Echo
Such a great design! Lovely colors! Brown and ivory neutrals…
scarf – Echo
Let’s work our way through some accent color possibilities… Starting with red! This scarf would be a nice touch as a belt? Or over the striped top – why not?
Striped top – L.L.Bean; heart earrings – Poporcelain; scarf – Echo; jeans – L.L.Bean; cotton tote bag – Masum Karimi; sneakers – Converse
Imagine this scarf around your head, or on the handle of your bag, on a hot day…
Earri ..read more
The Vivienne Files
2w ago
A new Echo 100 scarf!
scarf – Echo
We’re Still Going to Go…
Even though the temperature has dropped about 40 degrees Fahrenheit…
She’s sort of caught off guard, for only for a moment! She will start with her new scarf:
scarf – Echo
While her scarf doesn’t actually INCLUDE brown, she feels like it’s a comfortable addition to the palette – the brown of the animals, the brown of the tree trunks…
Coffee brown jacket – Lands’ End; earrings – Michael Nash Jewelry; scarf – Echo; cashmere tee shirt – J.Crew; bag – Mancini; watch – Daniel Wellington; loafers – Minnetonka; chino pants – J.Crew
And ..read more
The Vivienne Files
2w ago
March 6, 2024
She’s been thinking about this painting a lot…
Lots of possibilities – from the most basic black and white, with tan accessories, to immersion in green and blue…
If you’re only going to be away for a few days, and you’re not going to see the same people twice, you can put together a wardrobe that might not be ideal for a longer trip…
And she would really like to see what it feels like to wear blue and green for 3 or 4 days in a row! She wears a LOT of black and white, so something colorful is a change of pace for her.
Glacier teal tee shirt – L.L.Bean; earrings – Starfish Proj ..read more
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3w ago
March 1, 2024
Even with the extra day yesterday, I’m still not quite sure that I’m ready for March. But she will arrive regardless of my degree of preparation, right?
After a 50 degree overnight temperature drop, I’m not sure what season we’re in, nor what to wear on any given day…
But let’s look at art, and the wardrobes intrepid heroines assemble based upon their favorite colors and paintings!
So restful, calm and classic. I could walk for hours down this lane…
At the end of February, our heroine has this 12-piece capsule wardrobe:
As she’s thinking about what to add, the burgeoning ..read more