As part of a fantastic collaborative project between photographer Kelsey McClellan and prop/set stylist Michelle Maguire, the duo conceived of wardrobes that would perfectly match various foods. Titled Wardrobe Snacks, the series draws inspiration from the color, texture, or design of simple foods like a green ice cream cone, a plain yellow donut, or even an oyster and finds the uncannily matched outfit. You can see the full series here. More
Snack enthusiasts, Pinch Food Design, check out Wardrobe Snacks, a project inspired by diners eating without the luxury of a table.
I’ve heard you – many of you are concerned that 16 pieces of clothing won’t be enough for a Project 333 Wardrobe for the upcoming autumn… (even if you’re not participating in Project 333, the exercise of editing and focusing your wardrobe can never be a bad idea, eh?) How about we bump up the […]
As part of a fantastic collaborative project between photographer Kelsey McClellan and prop/set stylist Michelle Maguire, the duo conceived of wardrobes that would perfectly match various foods. Titled Wardrobe Snacks, the series draws inspiration from the color, texture, or design of simple foods like a green ice cream cone, a plain yellow donut, or even an oyster and finds the uncannily matched outfit. You can see the full series here. More
It’s apparent, when you look back through years of The Vivienne Files, that my thinking about some concepts… evolves… the more I work with them. Foremost among the ideas that have gone through some changes is the Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe. But I’m pretty settled on how I think this best comes together, (finally…) […]
It Was Love at First Sight When she saw this print, she immediately knew that she was going to limit her Project 333 for autumn to just pinks and blues… Simple, but versatile, and really pretty! She has always intended to build her Autumn Project 333 Wardrobe around navy, because it’s been her favorite neutral […]
Have you been thinking of sewing your own self sewn wardrobe this year? SAVE yourself from some of the frustrations I encountered. In this post I share key ah-has, takeaways, pitfalls and lessons I learned this year as I sewed all of my own clothing.
Hey Everyone! I've always been obsessed with the basics of a wardrobe list starting with the Color Me Beautiful b ook I used to check out ...
Oh my… I know this woman, metaphorically speaking. She shops on payday. She buys pretty things. She loves what she buys, but never knows quite what to wear…. And this is what she sees when she opens her closet door: She has a favorite store, which is a great place to buy a pretty accent […]
Creating a wardrobe as a form of self-care, by Maggie Crisler.
What is a capsule wardrobe? It's one with minimal items that can be worn interchangeably. Here is my experience voyaging into my first capsule.
I love to wear skirts! They are so versatile. You can mix and match them with blouses, sweaters, or pair them with jackets. They can be worn with tights and flats or tights and boots. You can change the look by simply changing your shoes from flats to stilettos. Because I love skirts, I am always on the look out for an interesting design and I've found a few that I thought you might like too! I wish I could see a complete front view of this skirt. But regardless, I really like the asymmetrical hem and the side seam welt pocket. A wrap skirt is always lovely. I love how they played with the pattern on this skirt. I'm sure you've seen this skirt on Pinterest. It's a very popular pin. But it derserves to be looked at again as it is such a lovely and dramatic design. Okay, we need Bunny of La Sewista for this one, especially since she is a smocking guru. I REALLY want to know how to do this!!! I don't care for the little buttons, but I do love the technique. Simple, yet so graceful. Here's another interesting wrap. I think this is so pretty. Look closely and you'll see that inside the center of the drape is a zipper. Sadly the zipper looks a bit off, but it's a great idea nonetheless. Since this skirt is in white, it's a little difficult to see, but if you look closely, you'll see that it has very interesting lines. What a lovely take on a pleated skirt. A cute take on a kilt design. This skirt makes me want to throw my sandals on and head for Bermuda!!! It just screams summer. I love how the scalloped edge was taken around the hem and then up the center back to accent the vent opening. Such a comfortable looking skirt. From Eileen Fisher. I believe that Marcy Tilton has a Vogue pattern that is quite similar. I love everything about this skirt. Take a striped fabric and add godets. Lovely. Now for a little comic relief ;) I'll say this, it's interesting!!! I have some fabulous surprises up my sleeve for you this week, so please be sure to check back. Also, the voting for the Get Your Motors Running Contest ends tonight so be sure to get your vote in if you haven't done so already. Have a wonderful day and a great week!!!! Rhonda
July 17, 2014 Remind me, when trench coats are back in stores, that we want to revisit these capsule wardrobes and make some additions. If you think of anything else we should address (December holiday attire?), send me a note at theviviennefiles at gmail dot com. I broke everything out into two pages; I might […]
On Off - Spring RTW 2019
Want to build your own DIY armoire cabinet? Here's how with detailed video and building plans using basic lumber!
Who loves wire closet shelving?! Not me! My wire shelving was constantly falling apart and I was always afraid it was going to rip out of the wall (despite being secured to the studs). I
As part of a fantastic collaborative project between photographer Kelsey McClellan and prop/set stylist Michelle Maguire, the duo conceived of wardrobes that would perfectly match various foods. Titled Wardrobe Snacks, the series draws inspiration from the color, texture, or design of simple foods like a green ice cream cone, a plain yellow donut, or even an oyster and finds the uncannily matched outfit. You can see the full series here. More
Want to build your own DIY armoire cabinet? Here's how with detailed video and building plans using basic lumber!
Snack enthusiasts, Pinch Food Design, check out Wardrobe Snacks, a project inspired by diners eating without the luxury of a table.
Simply and stylish plywood wardrobe for a kids bedroom. Bespoke, designed and hand made in our Bristol workshop and fully fitted to very high standards.
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A surprising amount of storage and function fits neatly into just 151 square feet/14 square meters in this bedroom in Moscow, Russia. Designed by INT2architecture, for a 14 year old girl, this single room contains numerous cubbies and hidden drawers, so you can fit more into this tiny space than you ever thought possible. Intuition and intelligence are the basis of everything INT2architecture does. The generous amount of storage and living space designed into this single room clearly shows that both attributes are at play. Clean lines and natural tones are the basis of this tiny living space. Work, relax
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I’ve heard you – many of you are concerned that 16 pieces of clothing won’t be enough for a Project 333 Wardrobe for the upcoming autumn… (even if you’re not participating in Project 333, the exercise of editing and focusing your wardrobe can never be a bad idea, eh?) How about we bump up the […]
Tips for Organising Your Clothes When You Buy a New Wardrobe Whether you have fully redecorated or just invested in a new piece of furniture, there is nothing like a new, clear wardrobe to make you vow to start keeping your clothing better organized! There are some gorgeous wardrobes out there, from stunning handmade wooden wardrobes from Revival Beds with a classical look and feel to modern glass fronted designs. These can all make your bedroom look fantastic, but if the stuff inside is a disorganized mess it can easily ruin the effect! Here are some tips for organizing your stuff as you transfer it into your lovely new wardrobe. Invest In Some New Hangers One of the most important things when it comes to organizing your clothes inside your wardrobe is the hangers. You may think a hanger is a hanger, but you will want different types, for instance, hangers with a bar across them for hanging up things like trousers, hangers with clips for skirts, and heavy-duty wooden hangers for coats, rain jackets and jackets. It can also be very frustrating hunting for the dress you want to wear when you have several on each hanger, so buy lots of them. They are not expensive and it will make your life much easier, both in moving your things into your new wardrobe and finding what you want as you start to live with it every day. Sort Your Stuff You will have some things that definitely need to be hung up, like shirts or dresses, other items that need to go in drawers, like underwear, some you may prefer to put on shelves inside the wardrobe, such as jeans, and then probably some things that can be hung, shelved, or stored in drawers, like casual tops and tees. If you sort what needs to go where and place them in piles, it makes it far easier to organize. Remember to create an extra pile of items you discover during the process of changing wardrobes that you actually don’t want any more, so they can be sold or given to charity. Hang Long Things First You may have some items that need the full length of the wardrobe to hang properly, such as full-length coats and maxi dresses. Depending on the layout of your new wardrobe, there could only be part of the interior where there is full length hanging space (for instance if you have two rows of bars in one part or drawers at the bottom). As these items take up the most space, hang them first so you can see what you have left to work with for your smaller items. Run Out Of Space? Your new wardrobe probably seemed huge at first, but now you have started putting things in you may run out of room sooner than you expected. If this happens, consider storing one season’s worth of clothes (for instance winter coats if it is spring now) in vacuum sealed bags and putting them away until they are needed. If you don’t have anywhere in your home to store them, you can always rent out a small storage unit to keep your clothes. This way, you’ll have enough space in your wardrobe without getting rid of anything. By looking into perth storage companies (if you live in and around this area of Australia), you may have found the answer to your problem. When the new season begins, you can just go and get the clothes out of storage and put last seasons in its place. Switching over summer and winter clothes in this way is a great way to save space. Now your wardrobe is full and ready for your new, more organized bedroom style!
