EARLIER THIS WEEK Coveted
a few neutral items — especially those sandals!
Not exact matches
White bodysuits, gender
neutral - colored bodysuits, a
few bibs and burp rags I sewed, some blankets, and a
few of our big
items that needed some spot cleaning (the car seat, bouncer, bassinet).
As usual I like
neutral colours and simple styles, however I've actually added a
few unusual (to me)
items to my wardrobe this time which I'm unexpectedly finding super interesting.
Try to add only a
few really versatile
neutral items so you can get the most use and wear without having a massive wardrobe that you can't sort through Thanks for reading!
A
few fashion
items I couldn't resist adding to the mix... this
neutral lace up sweater, this pretty gold pendant, and these white sneakers for spring.
I only owned very
few basic pieces in
neutral colors while pregnant but I wore many
items from my regular non-maternity closet all the way till the day I had to go in for her birth.
A small collection of classic pieces in
neutral shades that, with the addition of a
few accessories and link
items, will co-ordinate into many different outfits.
Be your own Wardrobe Consultant, have a really good sort out and see what you can find in the way of
neutral items to form the basis of a
few outfits.
Try packing in a color scheme (i.e. black and white, or
neutrals) and choose a
few items to change into that compliment what you're already wearing to the gym.
Modern Tribe: Another fun duo, Megan and Jenna started Modern Tribe, an online boutique featuring children's apparel and accessories from around the globe — including Australia, Iceland, Canada and the U.S. Modern Tribe is your go - to for monochromatic, gender -
neutral gear, with a
few pops of color and gender - specific
items here and there.
The best tip I came across was to pack clothing in just one
neutral color palette so all
items could be mixed and matched, resulting in
fewer things to pack.
Sometimes, I pack a
few less if one or two of my blouses are
neutral and can be paired with other
items to give them a different look.
My favorite look includes simplicity (
fewer decor
items and
neutral furniture), authenticity (vintage,
few trends, daily life on display), and natural elements.
If you don't have a
neutral home, select trendy
items that complement the colors and style of your home, that way you don't have to totally redecorate, but rather make a
few subtle «updates»!
That's one of the biggest pieces of advice I give my design clients — if you are on a budget, choose
neutrals for the big ticket
items like furniture and flooring... and then, when you get the itch to switch, you can do so without breaking the bank by adding a couple seasonal throw pillows, a
few pops of color via florals, or maybe an inexpensive blanket or DIY project.
As you can tell from the photographs, I've got a
few items but I could see blue and white ginger jars on the mantle, maybe a
neutral sofa at some far - off date, with some blue and white tapestry or other fabric pillows.