8.09.2013

First the basics....

First the basics.....

Step one of Ilona's challenge. 

7 comments:

ilona said...

no grass growing under your feet, is there!? I haven't even looked at your choices yet - I was just amazed to see it pop up front and center and had to say something!!

ilona said...

where did July go? I was looking for an update...

Valerie said...

I don't know how Vivienne does it. I need to do more research before I start putting outfits and accessories together. I would also like your input before going ahead. My fear is I haven?t found the right casual but not-too-casual nor too-business-like yet. Will wait to hear from you. I hated the July posts and deleted them.

ilona said...

This is too - too - something.

I went back and looked at some of her project 333 or core of 4 posts.

How about if we start with a core of 4 charcoal. Let's make the second neutral camel. Then the pineygreen or a rich eggplant/purple as the signature color (her step 6).

I should have given you this information earlier:
I can wear "good" colored jeans to work if that helps. (She seems to add a pair of black jeans to most of her sets) Things need to stay somewhat casual - remember that I walk to work, there are no chairs at the desk, and bending, stooping, lifting, sorting, sharp edges, can all play a role in any given day.

I would probably choose fewer skirts/dresses (than Vivienne shows in her examples) and skip the pencil silhouette for work.


ilona said...

no pastels - solid deep colors. Please and thank you.

ilona said...

Actually I don't think you've done too badly in finding a reasonable mix of casual and business.

Valerie said...

Ok. Thanks for the feedback. I love the camel and charcoal outfits you posted on Pinterest. Do you have experience wearing camel? Any camel currently in your wardrobe? It is a tricky color that can be heaven or hell on/with skin nd hair color.