#10x10capsule

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Spring Capsule Wardrobe

Here are my thoughts on doing a seasonal capsule wardrobe.  It helps me stay focused on what I need in my closet versus what I don't.  For me, I find it works when I separate each season because it allows me to utilize colors I prefer and not stick to the same palette throughout the year. It allows me to rotate my clothes regularly and makes it seem like a new wardrobe each season. I don't have an expensive budget and I don't need one.  I have a simple look and though some may call it basic, I call it functional and real.  I have to take the climate into consideration because it's tropical and the beginning of sweaty season.  To make it easy and feel comfortable I have plenty of cotton shirts that I can wash often.  

Once I choose the color palette for the season I know what is lacking and what, if anything I need to add in order to make it work.  For Spring, the softer colors come out to play and I can choose my Spring capsule in 5 minutes.  Though I don't consider myself a minimalist it allows me to organize better and shop with a purpose.  A seasonal capsule wardrobe does not include any special occasions, hobbies attire, or accessories.  Dresses are great for special occasions and I still find I stick to the color palette. There is room to add to the pieces but think of it as a tool to begin building with.

Here are the outfits:  1

outfit 2

outfit 3 - I only changed accessories

outfit 4

outfit 5 

outfit 6

outfit 7 

outfit 8 

outfit 9 

outfit 10 more layered look 

outfit 11 bonus round 

The t-shirts are from Target, jeans from Abercrombie, tank top from Loft along with the mint chinos.  Shoes are all Clark’s.  Black purse Target.

Taupe purse Dooney and Bourke rainbag

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Final Cut Winter Capsule 10x10

Hi friends,I’m doing a winter capsule wardrobe for several reasons:  for the styling challenge itself, for the sake of my winter outfits,  and I’m an organization nut.  It became a fun way to see what my staple pieces are for winter and assess how  I may need to refresh them. 

It all began with these boots.  I debated the 2 beige ones;but, I rarely get to wear them as it is so for 10 days I’m committed.  I believe if I have enough shoes I can totally transform an entire outfit just by changing those alone.  I wanted to bring in my pair of burgundy heeled Clarks but I opted not too.  Then I thought about do I sacrifice a top with a red shoe?  You get the gist I debated over this for HOURS.  yes i did.  I realized I have a shoe obsession but I wasn’t willing to part over a white top for it.  I mean, a heat wave could break out and I needed that white top so much I was willing to have sweaty feet.  

On to the clothing: I picked: black sweater dress, 1 flannel, black slacks, jeans, white top, floral white blouse, grey slacks.  

I tend to pick out my clothes ahead of time so 10 days may feel like a vacation.  The rules are you can accessorize as much as you want and those pieces don’t count for the 10 items.  Neither do workout clothes which let’s be honest over a holiday vacation I’m living in my joggers and hoodie.  I spend half my day in workout wear so this I can do and I enjoy a challenge.