LIFESTYLE | Autumn 2016 Capsule Wardrobe
Clockwise from top centre : Folded a second hand blue dress that has been featured before, Felt hat | Indigo, Cable Knit sweater | Suzie Shiers, Wine Dress | BCBGeneration, Socks | Bluenotes, Prestige Jeux Ginseng D'escargot | Korean Product from best friend, Second Hand Blue sweater | Given by another best friend, Folded Black shirt | H&M, Skinny Jeans | The Gap, Brown Faux leather Jacket | Bootlegger , Folded off white tank top | Forever21, Tufted Quarter Length Sleeve Shirt | Modcloth, Nautical Keds | Keds, Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin (Because I started reading it first day of Autumn) | Chapters, & Grey Duffle Bag | Hershal
This Autumn I was able to enjoy the results of my capsule wardrobing labour and I loved every minute of it. Some items are missing from this shot, due to being busy and not carefully gathering every piece but on a whole, these are the main articles from the last season.
Three items pictured here that I am sad to part with after this season:
Nautical Keds : I wore those beauties everywhere and wore them clean apart. One shoe is fine, but the right shoe came apart along the sole and sides.
Leaf Earrings: Left behind by a friend who said to keep them, I've had these earrings for about two years and have always enjoyed wearing them. They were old and not in the best condition but I was still sad when I lost it's partner.
Faux Leather Jacket: Bought in 2011 from (I believe Bootlegger), this jacket has been fun to pair with dresses, jeans, black pants, skirts etc. It was the go to for an outfit boost. After six years, the faux leather began to flake badly around the sleeves and collar. Sigh...another one bites the dust.
Three items I am thrilled to have as additions this year:
Hershel Novel Duffle Bag: I have always wanted a trendy duffle bag since being a teenager. Sleepovers have a way of making you notice these things. Finally, I felt the time was right and found this lovely grey bag. I love the style of Hershel, especially the shoe compartment in the Novel design.
BCBGeneration Wine Dress: Bought from a boutique for my good friends wedding, this dress is perfect for autumn with it's wine tone and ability to pair with black hosiery and boots. It's an Autumn dream dress.
Eye Cream "Prestige, Beaux Ginseng D'escargot" : Given to me by my bestie from her year in Korea this eye cream is a dream. It rolls on underneath your eyes and has the perfect cooling affect. Who knew I'd enjoy putting snail stuff on my face. Take it from me, the Koreans know what they are doing regarding skin care.
It's been just over a year since starting to curate and develop capsule wardrobes and I am starting to see the benefits and careful deliberation pay off.
When you have less choices it frees you to make choices that are truly and abundantly reflective of you. Now when I get dressed, I feel as if I am meeting with my true self and love the artistry of getting ready. Sure, I may lust over the endless wracks of clothes in the mall, but in the end, it is those carefully selected pieces that truly give me joy, a sense of self and of purpose.
So long...farewell....
So epically sad to see these go.... they saw me through postpartum and many blues dances.