Capsule Dressing 2

Fix it, Flip it, Frame it.

The Flipit wrap dress

The Flipit wrap dress: Capsule dressing at its best.  

Each version has a flip side, both are light and look delicious. This is a very interesting version of the wrap dress; with a twist. I have been a fan of Anna Stretton designs for some time and I'm sure that any travel wardrobe would be more adaptable with at least one wrap dress included.
The only wrap dress you’ll ever need and Annah's answer to the infinity dress! 

The idea is to begin with an undergarment: Fixit

Annah Stretton’s answer to the perfect foundation garment

Add the wrap dress: Flipit

Then add the light jacket: Frameit

This over garment can be worn either short or long in three colours.

So many variations!! 
Find the wrapping tutorials here.

Capsule Dressing- The wrap dress

DVF Wrap Dress: 

The iconic wrap dress has always been a very flattering style for any size and shape. These original Vogue patterns would be great to have in anyone's pattern stash. I enjoyed reading about Diane Von Furstenberg original pattern releases at this Pattern Vault article.

Vogue 1548 by Diane Von Furstenberg (1976) Image via Etsy

Vogue 1549 by Diane Von Furstenberg (1976) Image via eBay.

Vogue 1610 by Diane Von Furstenberg (c. 1977)

.Vogue 1853 by Diane Von Furstenberg (c. 1978) Image via the Vintage Patterns Wiki.

Vogue 2517 by Diane Von Furstenberg (1980) Image via Rusty Zipper.

Vogue 1486 by Diane Von Furstenberg (1984) Image via Etsy.

 The 2015 versions of this iconic style can be seen on Elle.com.

10 rules to live by from an iconic person; Diane Von Furstenberg

Below are ten rules taken from an article in Elle magazine where Diane gives some advice to live by.

1. Know yourself.“The secret to feeling attractive, and to being attractive, is the confidence that comes from knowing who you are and what you believe in.”

2. Learn to love life.“The older you get, the more you should learn to love life and appreciate the beauty that comes with age.”

3. Create a visual diary.
“Carry a camera and create an inspiring visual diary of your life.”

4. Live a simplified life.
“The best way to know a [wo]man is to open her [his] luggage. If [s]he knows how to pack well, it means she [he] understands, and cherishes, how to live a simplified life.”

5. Be authentic.
“Choose fashions that make you happy. Always choose styles that also accentuate your personality. Don’t use fashion to try and project a different persona. Authenticity is key.”

6. Keep moving.
“The best regimen is to keep moving! Never stop working, travelling and seeking adventure. Drink plenty of water, limit alcohol and sugar and get to your yoga class!”

7. Be your own best friend.
“The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.”

8. Live a little.
“Sleep is easier to make up than a unique evening.”

9. Enjoy treats.
“Be proud of yourself. Try to eat well….and when you cheat, enjoy it!”

10. Discover yourself.
“That wonderful and terribly frightening journey of self-discovery. That process of growth, of being an independent person, of learning who you are and what you want from life, is the real secret of life, happiness and beauty.”