Vivienne Clarke

Founder & Style Editor

Vivienne Clarke

Vivienne spent years over-shopping before learning that style is about fit and restraint, not volume. She founded Abuyre to help people dress well for less.

Articles

8 articles by Vivienne

A flat lay of simple accessories including shoes, a belt, and a bag.
Outfits 5 min read

How to Accessorize an Outfit Simply

Accessories finish an outfit, but a few good ones beat a pile of extras — here's how to choose shoes, a bag, and small details that actually pull a look together.

A stack of folded blue denim jeans.
Care 6 min read

How to Keep Denim Looking Good for Years

A practical guide to caring for jeans and denim — how often to wash, keeping the color from fading, drying without shrinkage, and repairing wear so they last.

A notebook, calculator, and pen on a desk for planning a budget.
Shopping 5 min read

How to Set a Clothing Budget That Works

A simple, realistic way to set a clothing budget that works, from picking a number to planning purchases, so you dress well without overspending or feeling deprived.

A person carrying several paper shopping bags along a street.
Shopping 6 min read

How to Stop Impulse Buying Clothes

Practical ways to stop impulse buying clothes, from spotting your triggers to using a wait rule, so your closet fills with pieces you actually wear and love.

A rack of clothing in a range of colors, from neutrals to brights.
Outfits 6 min read

How to Mix Colors in an Outfit

Mixing colors gets easier with a few plain rules — build on neutrals, add one or two colors you like, and use small touches to tie an outfit together.