Anthropologie-Inspired Capelet in alpaca

Home sick last week and bored of being in bed so whipped this up in a day... Actually very easy so I am not that good really.... I love the yarn - I love alpaca period! And I still have 3/4 a ball left... hmmmm....

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/judyjrfm/anthropologie-inspired-capelet for more details if you like....

Done, now to block and figure out what to wear it with :) I think it is pretty darn cute. What a gratifying project!

Accessory must haves...

more from Inside Out style... gotta have - I really concentrated on this article as is where my wardrobe is weak:

1. Handbag - one in good quality can really finish off an outfit.

2. Shoe Wardrobe - a shoe and a sandal in your hair colour - these can be worn with lots of things as they create what we call Visual Grouping, they lead your eyes back to your face. Nude shoes are also great - choose a shoe that blends well with your skin and they elongate your legs and can also be worn with lots of different outfits. Skin-toned sandal (with heel of some sort) to dress up your skirts and jeans and work with all your clothes. If you need to walk to work and change your shoes there - look for a black or darker sneaker type shoe that is comfortable, but discreet. A dark pump in something like black or brown (depending on your favoured dark neutral) will blend well. Pumps with heels dress up your dress pants, skirts and jeans.

Knee-high boots - either flat or with heel (if you're a daily heel wearer)- Boots are great - if you wear trousers go more for short boots, if you wear skirts go for knee length boots to elongate and slim your legs. Riding boots in brown or black, plus boots with heels. A red boot is also a great staple; Ballet flats (or some other comfortable but pretty flat shoe) to wear with skirts and pants, but are easy to run around in- choose a few colours that work back with your wardrobe. ; Flat sandals for scooting around with skirts, dresses, jeans in comfort; Oxfords and Loafers are great to wear with trousers; Some dressier shoes such as peep toes are essential; Sandals are also a must if you live in a warmer climate, both strappy and high, plus flat sandals and flip flops - preferably with a little feminine detail or interest; pair of wedges provide stability with a bit of extra height (if you want or need it)- they're a good choice to wear with cropped pants/clam diggers especially in a skin colour.

hmmm good thing I have no shopping money!

Been on a wardrobe kick of late...

from http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2009/09/wardrobe-basics.html

her suggestions for a few basics that will make the rest of the wardrobe work.

1. Tank tops - must in black/brown and white/off-white. I also like to have a few in colours that you can wear to create interesting colour combinations.

2. Knit tops - tops you can wear with gorgeous skirts or trousers, or that work under funky jackets. Look for colours that work back with your existing wardrobe so that you can create more outfit combinations.

3. Jacket - one that can be dressed up or down.

4. Cardigan in a dark neutral colour

5. Jeans - dark denim (no distressing) - dress it up with a sandal, funk it with knee high boots, dress it down with flip-flops

6. Dress pants in a dark neutral - a well-fitting pair of dress pants in a modern cut can be worn to the supermarket and to dinner, change the shoes and the top (and accessories of course) and you're good to go.

7. Skirt - a flattering skirt in a trans-seasonal fabric in a neutral tone is a great wardrobe staple, wear it with knee-high boots, ballet flats, sandals or pumps, team it with your jacket, top or cardigan for different moods and occasions.

Of course Becky and I added from other sources we have found and will post in another post...

New boots

I finally got myself something- 50% off boots in charcoal. Becky and I had determined the problem with my wardrobe is lack of shoes and so I splurged.... I think will look cute with skirts and pants alike.

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