I'm hoping there's no wrong way to start a capsule wardrobe, because I'm kind of just winging it (and really taking my time). I got rid of everything I totally hate, and I recently separated the things I really love from the things I just kind of like. Every month or so I look through the stuff I just kind of like, and if I haven't thought about it since the time I separated it from the "love" collection, I donate it.

I only realized I was finally getting somewhere when I was getting ready to meet Andi for some What I Wore photos and I was able to picture exactly what clothes I wanted to bring. I've never been able to do that before. I still don't know how many pieces I'm going to end up with, but whatever--this seems to be working. 

Necklaces: c/o Barberry & Lace | Leggings (similar): Ralph Lauren

Sweater: Everlane | Boots (similar): J.Crew | Scarf (similar fabric): J.Crew

If you have a capsule wardrobe, how did you build it?

Photos by Andi Perullo for Freckled Italian.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Hats and long sleeves and ponchos, oh my!

I recently got my hair cut (these photos are from before) and looking at them has me wondering what the heck I've done! But I like the new look a lot and it's so much easier to style. Either way, it was time for a change!

Jeans (similar): Levi's | Poncho: Jigsaw London | Tee: GAP

Bag & Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Old Navy | Hat: Wild Love Knits

Photos by Andi Perullo for Freckled Italian. 

This is one of those dresses that's I wear all the time, and it seems to work in all seasons--it's super light so I can even wear it through the summer, and in the winter I usually pair it with tights and boots and a coat. I actually bought it in 2013 for our engagement photos and I've been wearing it ever since, so I definitely think I got my money's worth.

Dress: ModCloth | Shoes: (similar) | Bag: Coach | Necklace: J.Crew

PS I don't usually post about sales, but Rob and I found a bunch of great stuff on the J.Crew Factory website the other day and a ton of it is still majorly marked down, if you're interested!

Photos by Andi Perullo for Freckled Italian.