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L I FES T YLE W ORD A SSOCIA T I O N hangouts & date nights Home lounging running errands 5% yoga 20% working on blog & other projects dog walking 5% working events 30% Working at an office boho trendy classic urban refined relaxed cool classic earthy polished sporty natural professional beachy fun outdoorsy simple edgy bold vintage clean dressy modern glam girly romantic minimalist elegant effortless dreamy sweet practical coloful casual Fill up the pie chart to represent your lifestyle activities. It s also helpful to list out any special events, holidays, or trips in the margins. Ask yourself...what kind of activities does my lifestyle typically include? How much of my time will I spend at work? How much at home? How much out with friends? How much for special activities or events? Write out any and all words you can think of that describe style. Circle the ones that match the style youʼre going for. Cross out the ones that donʼt. Then narrow down to your top 3-6 favorite words. Here s a list to get you started...boho, Trendy, Cool, Earthy, Chic, Natural, Classic, Festival-Inspired, Beachy, Outdoorsy, Urban.
BRANDS COLORS Ganni COS Oak + Fort American Apparel Zara/Trafaluc black Jeffery Campbell Building Block American Apparel Acne Studio Wilfred Retrosuperfuture New Balance Make a list of stores, brands, and designers that you love + that work for your style, body, and budget. Ask yourself...where did I buy the pieces that I continually reach for, again and again? What brands match my budget? What brands design for my body type? nudes charcoal taupe gold accents Opening Ceremony denim minor Wilfred Free major Babaton Fill in the boxes to create your color scheme. Include color from all aspects of your wardrobe including shoes and accessories. Ask yourself...am I drawn to colors or neutrals? What colors are seasonally appropriate? What colors make me happy to wear? What colors have I been wanting to play around with?
MY G O T O P I E C E S MY G O T O OUTFI T S Oversixed tops Black pants Backpack Denim top Denim dress Skinny jeans Gold accessories Flats Sunglasses Building Block Purse Black silk pants, loose knit top, New Balance (snake skin pattern) shoes, simple earrings & stacking rings, leather coat Vegan leather pants, black kimono blazer, flats, marble earrings, simple necklace & stacking rings Oversized knot, vegan leather leggings, flats, simple earrings & stacking rings Loose pants, knit top, New Balance black shoes, simple earrings & simple ring, oversized layer Ripped black jeans, loose top, denim kimono, marble earrings & stacking rings New Balance shoes Blanket scarves Leather coat Nail polish (neutrals/black) Plush jacket Kimono blazers Make a list of your go to pieces. general list of your favorites so you can get a clear picture of your style. For example, skinny jeans, cozy knits, ankle boots, etc. what you like to wear. For example, skinny jeans + drapey knit top + long sweater cardigan + ankle boots. Ask yourself...what items do I love to wear/feel great wearing? What items do I continually grab, again and again. What do I want more of in my wardrobe this season?
SHO PPI N G L I S T B U DGET Black flats Charcoal suede pants Charcoal top Black top $150 - shoes $250 - pants $150 - tops TOTAL $550 Black vegan leather pants (replace an old pair) Make your shopping list. Have fun and list all the things you think you might need. Remember, you should only have 37 items in your closet. Ask yourself...do I need to replace any items? Do I need more color or pattern in my wardrobe? Do I need items more appropriate for the weather? Spend all your money here, on paper, before you go shopping. before you buy. Coming up short? Try selling some of your old clothes to fund your new ones.
MY C A PSU LE W A RDR O B E LESSO NS LEA RNED SHOES: 7 COATS: 6 BOTTOMS: 8 Black snake skin flats TOPS: Leopard pony hair flats Snake skin print New Balance 14 Black booties Black flats Black New Balance Black snake skin two tone booties Black leather jacket Denim kimono blazer Black kimono blazer Long grey wool coat Cream plush jacket Black wool/leather sleeve coat Black ripped jeans Blue high waisted jeans Black silk pant Charcoal suede pant Black vegan leather pant Black vegan leather legging Black vegam/fabric legging Black velvet pant Black suede tank Heather gray tee White tee Charcoal knit Taupe knit Long black tee Cropped long sleep black light knit Taupe light knit Cream knit Black knit Taupe oversized button down Denim two tone button down Denim button down Oversized sweater Less is more Buying 5 pieces each season has added new options that helps create a fresh look and feel. I have my favorite pieces that are my staple and can be carried through most seasons. Some items are for special occations and good to keep just in case. No matter how hard I try to pair my closet down to 37 items, it just doesn t seem to work. So far I ve never gone past 40 pieces.. DRESSES: 5 Camel suede dress Grey denim oversized shirt-dress Blue denim frayed shirt-dress Black button down shirt-dress Oversized black knit dress Youʼve planned and shopped--congrats! Now list out the 37 items in your capsule wardrobe. Bonus: Download the StyleBook app to really make the most of your capsule Youʼll learn a lot during the season while youʼre not shopping. Jot down notes, ideas, and lessons here when they come to you, so that shopping + planning next time will be a breeze! And if you share your jouney on social media, make sure to tag it #unfancy so we can all follow along!