I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 30 out of 30 - 5th Lundi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 29 out of 30 - 4th Dimanche

Black Sunglasses, Proenza Schouler; White shirt/dress, ebay; Huge cashmere scarf around hips, on sale at some fancy store; Long baroque pearl necklace, consignment shop; Leopard tights, no idea; Beige wool coat, Vintage; Dark brown suede boots, Latitude Femme.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 28 out of 30 - 4th Samedi

There is that one accessory that makes you feel glamorous despite how man y hours of sleep you got last night, ho much work is on your desk, or how uncool you feel that day. Vous n'oubliez that pair of oversized Prada sunglasses, those gorgeous ferragamo flats, or the heirloom earrings that you wear all the time...

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 27 out of 30 - 4th venerdi

 Ma mere took this photo of this day's look. It was a nice break from the self timer. The vintage hat was such a great deal from this amazing shop in a tiny, tiny, tiny town in Massachusetts. 

Also, I've worn this sweater/dress/coat so much that it's piling all over. I find that Vince cashmere can be the softest but not the most durable. The J.Crew black sweater, conversely, looks much better with very little any piling. It seems that J.Crew cashmere is better in quality than Vince cashmere is. On the quality talk, the no-name shirt looks brand new. I am almost sure that the shirt came from a department store. To balance the fancy Vince's disillusion, the vintage angora skirt has no piling or any other signs of wear whatsoever. Good to know, eh.

Bisous, mes chers.

La Copine

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 25 out of 30 - 4th Mercredi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 24 out of 30 - 4th Mardi

 

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 23 out of 30 - 4th Lundi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 22 out of 30 - 3rd Dimanche

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 21 out of 30 - 3rd Samedi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 20 out of 30 - 3rd Venerdi

Mes chers lecteurs,
Pardon for the past few days lack of posts. J'ai pris des photos de

Simarik

What would one be doing at this hour?
Well, a reasonable person would be sleeping. I am joyfully and quietly singing love songs in different languages just because the house is all mine tonight.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 19 out of 30 - 3rd Jeudi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 18 out of 30 - 3rd Mercredi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 17 out of 30 - 3rd Mardi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 11 out of 30 - 2nd Mercredi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 10 out of 30 - 2nd Mardi

Gold square aviator sunglasses, Armani Exchange; White shirt/dress, ebay; Gray angora skirt, Vintage; Leopard tights, no idea; Brown Merino socks, dkny maybe; Beige wool coat, Vintage; Olive green suede and shearling boots, Latitude Femme.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 9 out of 30 - 2nd Lundi

Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Golden necklace attached to sunglasses, my mother's; Blue silk scarf, old; White shirt/dress, ebay; Black tights, DKNY; Black flats, Tahari diy-ed deconstructed; Navy silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 8 out of 30 - 2nd dimanche

Quite simple. The Vince cardigan dress with the wide-leg jeans.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 7 out of 30 - 1st Samedi

Black square sunglasses, Burberry; Black silk and leather sash, not sure; Black tights, DKNY; Blue silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold; Black leather shoes, Frye.

 

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 6 out of 30 - 1st Vendredi

Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Camel wool hat, Vintage; Pearl studs, very old purchase from high scool; Gold necklace, mom's; Beige belt, Valentino; Red leather purse, very old thrifted; White shirt dress, ebay; Blue silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold; Black and camel fur and patent leather shoes, Franco Sarto.


 

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 5 out of 30 - 1st jeudi

Black acetate sunglasses, Proenza Schouler; Yellow silk scarf, worn to death Oscar de la Renta; Blue jeans, very old Ann Taylor; Blue silk dress worn as blouse, Mint by Jodi Arnold. So, instead of putting together a coherent few sentences, which may not happen in the current state, here is part of the lyrics to the current hit "Little Lion Man" as performed by Mumford and Sons.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 4 out of 30 - 1st mercredi

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 3 out of 30 - 1st mardi

 
Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Tiny shiny earrings, Israeli?; Red silk scarf, old; White cotton shirt/dress, ebay; Black wool/cashmere cardigan, Vince; Black tights, DKNY; Black pumps, Frye; Blue silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 2 out of 30 - 1st lundi

 
Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Red leather bag, my mother's; White shirt/dress, ebay; Black tights, DKNY; Grey angora skirt, vintage Belgian; Black pumps, Frye.

I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 1 out of 30 - 1st dimanche

Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Golden necklace attached to sunglasses, my mother's; Blue silk scarf, old; White shirt/dress, ebay; Black tights, DKNY; Black flats, Tahari diy-ed deconstructed; Navy silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold.

Proposal for The Minimalist Wardrobe Project: Pt. II - I6L Chosen pieces

Hello!

So, I spent the last 3 of my daily 6 waking hours per day making collages and trying things on. IIt' is a strange feeling when you are doing something and look at the clock and it's three hours after you thought you'd be done!

The challenge is exciting but also intimidating. Yes. "Mari, decide only six items which you will wear for an entire month for all your various activities, from working, to studying, to traveling, to meetings, to little nieces and nephews and errands and chores indoors and outdoors. "

Mes chers lecteurs, thou shalt know that most of the items from the tiny capsule have been chosen! Yay! Right? Ehem. Well. Making sure of one's choices may take the natural-high out of this one, but may save some headaches later on. Alors, let us examine a thing or two before engraving the choices in stone, lifting the anchors, and untying the ropes, and turning on engines for cette voyage. Oui?

If you read the previous post regarding my indecision, the skirt and jeans were chosen as the two bottoms. The skirt is just soooooo comfy and warm and hugs my body in a very feminine way. The jeans were chosen because they are the most casual piece in the capsule, are the only non-near monochrome piece (the dress is a very dark blue) and thus are very unique. The trousers  would have definitely been my choice if the silhouette were slimmer and cleaner.  

Allright! Ready. Set. Go...

I6L Clothing Challenge: 6 Pieces or Less

Sooooo. Hm. Imagine that your wardrobe is taken away for a month for some sort of inspection and you are only allowed to keep 6 garments other than coats and underwear, having no option for replacing the taken pieces, and these 6 had to last you a month, at least, which would you take?

Hello, mes chers. We are doing it! Oui, les six pieces have been chosen, mostly.  On the previous post, we took inspiration from some superbly stylish women from around world and brainstormed a rough idea of the tiny capsule. It is winter. In New England. And, we have to look mostly professional at work,  be comfortable enough to play with/babysit kids, and attractive enough on the weekends, and put quality to the test by having to do laundry more often. As for laundry, some of us cashmere and silk lovers know to extend life and looks by hand-washing and flat/line drying. The plan is to make use of long underwear to extend life in between laundering and to provide insulation on these snowy days.

Speaking of snowy, mon premier choices were cashmere et soie. Mon silk undershirts have been keeping me, tropical bird that je suis, warm for several North Eastern winters now. They are the detachable lining to most if not all clothes worn per moi for late fall, winter, and early spring... Half the year, almost every day. Excellent secret weapon.

La premier choice was a pretty cashmere cardigan in black from J.Crew, but it has these lovely sequins and bow pattern that everyone will notice by the fourth time it is worn within a month. Comme ca, il n'est pas practical, right? Then the

Proposal for The Minimalist Wardrobe Project: Pt. I

Dear Readers,

What would you think if I told you that I am volunteering to participate in the S6L (Six Items or Less) experiment? Would you think that this is a public fashion-suicide letter? Perhaps a plan to murder my dress-up and shopping excitement? It could be all of this. Or maybe better. 

This letter may, however, be more similar to a birth certificate or a proof of pregnancy (from Ms. forever auntie hahaha, but I digress), if you will bear with me. This is very moi-ish. Yes, Quite characteristic. Je plan to embark on a super exciting project! Can and will we be able to wear only 6 pieces of clothing.. for a Month?

Even when we do not include shoes, accessories, underwear, or winter coats, it is still enough to stop any normal person (let alone this clothes-horse) stop and rewind. I know of Luckymag.com marketing a genius 10-piece based month of outfits with the label "In Add Minus". I think that they did a great job. However, I can only use 6. So far, here is the plan: a

Pretty Happy Duster

It was summer in Tucson, AZ and I was bicycling out without sun protection (shame on me). I stopped for cold drink and next to it, there it was. The perfect little vintage store was next to the restaurant and this little duster was misplaced right near the door by the Mexican day-dresses and the Guatemalan cloth-belts. I am considering having it lined or sewing buttons to go with my tench coat's removable liner. I will keep you posted!

Blue Sky Gaviotas en el Aire

This is another take on chambray. It seems to pair with this skirt that Mom and moi thrifted a few weeks ago. It has the prettiest seabird print. It is reminiscent of the country club in the caribbean where we used to throw all of our parties. As kids we were too bored to stay inside, so we'd go out to the beach area and count the birds, scare them, and play with the little crabs digging holes in the sand.
The print is really the interest in the skirt. Mon premier reaction was to cut it and make two skirts out of it. It is, perhaps, too voluminous for the length. A temporary fix was the side knot to reign it in. But there is something in moi wanting to keep the alteration temporary. That something wants to keep it long. Perhaps it's mon lunacy?