2 words- Capsule wardrobe
I enjoy fashion, I'm by far not at the height of it but i enjoy my share of looking good but more importantly feeling comfortable is priority.
Once i became a mom and vanishing time and money collided with my new 'bod' it was a quick realization that my familiar 'diverse' wardrobe wasn't communicating with my current times.
When trying to find my new 'style' (don't let me fool you) i came across a concept of a CAPSULE WARDROBE - that less is more in the wardrobe department. Ive been at it for just over a year now and i adore the concept and can't imagine going back- I'm not diehard yet..but I'm getting that way.
It all began when I found a vlog by Madam Chic, and although she is far more 'Chic' than I - she inspired me to allow this idea to fit into my wardrobe. My high quality pieces are more target & old navy than chanel but it works for me and my life.
This is where it all began for me... lessons & tutorial here
Key pieces that you enjoy that offer good fit and suit your lifestyle are the building blocks here.
Each season (we have mostly 2 here in canada with a few oddities in-between) has a wardrobe and basics typically travel, i.e.: grey t-shirt, white cardigan, navy skinnies..
Each seasons wardrobe has a certain amount of items that meet all lifestyle needs and transcend seasons as previously mentioned.
So lets get into it...
My life as a stay at home mom is vastly different from that of a downtown professional therefore our needs and wants are likely opposite. I need moveable pieces that can migrate from playdate to Dr. appointments, picnics at playgrounds to the mall..all while still feeling me.
This must be a foregone concept in our more is more society as everyone whom I've shared this with thinks I'm simply crazy! I think its genius. here are just a few benefits...
- getting ready is a breeze, everything goes together
- less laundry (amen)
- overall saving money as most pieces are better than usual quality so they last longer
- time saver on getting ready
So heres a peek at what is in my capsule wardrobe for SPRING/SUMMER 2015
(details below)
Each season is a learning curve and is never really completed- its not a hard and fast rule about what can and can't be in your wardrobe, its your own rules.. i have a few other pieces that i call 'add ons' that accent pieces and add some fun. Heres an idea what those look like
My inspiration was watercolour blues and i just feel good in blue.
If your wanting to see how i put outfits together - i can make a separate post on that
Hope this inspires you to simplify- in this area and others
Capsule Wardrobe = Freedom & Less laundry and who doesn't love that!
-All T shirts (navy, grey, cornflower blue) are from Target (R.I.P sweet target here- Canada misses you) as well as denim dress, and spotted shorts
-White Cardi and tank are from Old Navy as well as floral scarf & pink reversible tote
-Denim Jacket is old from Bootleggers
- Pattered pants & printed tunic are from H&M
-Bracelets are Alex & Ani
-Navy Toms are from Toms
-Sandals are Birkenstocks from soft moc
-Other finds are similar and i got my versions at Winners
I LOVE having Navy & Blues in my wardrobe! In fact, I'll need to invest in some good pieces in the near future ;) Love this! x
ReplyDeleteThanks doll! ill be doing a new one here soon!!!
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