Wardrobe from Scratch: Step 1- Needs & Preferences

Audrey has a new series, Wardrobe from Scratch that I first saw on Fran's blog. And thought maybe I'll give it a whirl.  I'm not in the market for totally rebuilding my closet from scratch, just fine tuning it more.

Lifestyle Needs:
I currently work from home and don't need a lot of work staples like blazers, trousers etc.  When I am working from home you can find me in workout wear.  Weekends in the winter, skinny jeans & boots and some layering on top with a scarf.  Weekends in spring/summer dresses, maxi skirts, shorts etc.  I may be traveling to Hong Kong again for work this summer, I tend to bring old summer dresses and shorts but I will be in a new position so that means a little more professional while surviving the smoldering heat.

Style Preferences:
Looking at my Pinterest board this is what I gravitate towards.

Patterns:

• stripes
• sequins
• lace
• leopard
• ethnic/intricate details

Neutrals:

• chambray
• cream
• grey
• ballet pink
• mint green

Also:

• Lots of riding boots with leggings
• Maxi skirts & dresses
• Bohemian flare
• Mixing black with brown
• Pops of color using jewel tones (i.e. cobalt, fushia, coral, emerald, etc.)
• Flowy tops & skinny bottoms (with riding boots for winter)
• Distressed denim shorts for summer (aka the epitome of summer)

A couple of things I notice when peering into my closet:

• I hate button downs.  I have 2, one leopard and one chambray.  The others that I have accumulated over the years I have donated to friends work wardrobes.  I have become a fan of the popover shirts like this one. I guess I am a little self conscience of the tummy area. ;) 
• I  love to show off my legs in skinny jeans/pants whether is work related or weekend related.  
• I  have 12 v-neck tees, in assorted colors. A fourth of them grey, oops!
• Cotton cardigans > blazers.
• Lots of colorful accessories, scarves, necklaces etc.
• Fitted sheath dresses to look polished and put together. (I mainly choose these types for dressier occasions.)

Wow, that was a lot longer than expected.  I am meeting up with one of my good friends this weekend to which she is getting a bag of clothes to go through. :)  My goal is to go through some more in my closet before Saturday. My onward goal is quality over quantity for a zen closet. :)