Category Archives: Wardrobe planning

Wardrobe Planning #31: Wardrobe colour wheel update #03

Posted on September 20, 2021 by The Librain

It is such a long time since I last looked at the colour wheels I created to help me organise my wardrobe! Back in 2018, I thought I had reached a final version but I should have known better. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Update 01/06/20 with some updating!

Posted on June 1, 2020 by The Librain

As I mentioned a while ago, my post about The Purse Forum and Hermès scarves from 2017 needed checking and updating. It has been one of the most popular posts on the blog and I am so pleased that it … Continue reading →

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Update 16/12/19: Hermès scarves Spring/Summer 2020

Posted on December 16, 2019 by The Librain

I must apologise for the lack of posts at the end of last week. The General Election took a lot of my emotional energy and I am left feeling very deflated. As I don’t want this blog to become involved … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #30: Changing colours when your hair is grey

Posted on November 23, 2018 by The Librain

Last week, The Purse Forum had a Scarf of the Day theme (11 Nov 2018 IMPULSE BUYS: Rave or Regret? (Show us a scarf you’ve never worn!)), that got me thinking. When I first started purchasing more expensive designer scarves, … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #29: Handbags and accessories #01

Posted on September 25, 2018 by The Librain

One of the beauties of having a colour scheme for your wardrobe is that you begin to develop a range of clothes and accessories that go nicely together. After nearly two years of working towards more organisation in my purchases … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #28: Wardrobe colour wheel update #02

Posted on July 2, 2018 by The Librain

Back in the early days of this blog, I tried to work out a sensible plan for my wardrobe including clothes, accessories and footwear. I had been, and am still, inspired by the wonderful Vivienne Files website and the way … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #27: Wearing pocket squares

Posted on April 16, 2018 by The Librain

Hermés pocket squares, also known as gavroches, are 45×45 cms of gorgeous silk twill. They can look so cute and are quite versatile. I like them as they add a fun finishing touch to many outfits and work well with … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #26: Assessing clothes at the end of the season

Posted on September 4, 2017 by The Librain

I find it hard to believe that the weather can change from Summer to Autumn overnight, but that is what seems to have happened, at least here in the Midlands. Lovely Husband was up early and told me how cold … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #25: Costume jewellery – #02 Earrings and bracelets

Posted on June 26, 2017 by The Librain

There was a fabulous set of posts on The Purse Forum last week. The Scarf of the Day thread had a theme of necklaces with scarves and some of the photos were amazing. It is really worth a look. It … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #24: Costume jewellery – #01 Horn and necklaces

Posted on June 19, 2017 by The Librain

I have collected a lot of jewellery over the years, much of it fairly inexpensive costume pieces. Most of it fits quite well into my colour wheel so that it goes with my clothing choices and I now make sure … Continue reading →

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