Art Inspired Fashion by Jen of Jenloveskev: Wayne Thiebaud

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

September
30
2011

Hi Friends, it's Jen again. September is sure going out with a bang here in New England; it was 85 degrees yesterday! As much as I want cool fall weather, I am trying to enjoy the warmth while it's still here. So, for this month's Art Inspired Fashion post I chose this cute, colorful and painterly piece by Wayne Thiebaud.

Thiebaud was know for his use of heavy pigment and exaggerated colors to depict his subjects. I love his paintings. They have such a retro feel to them.

I wanted play off the chocolate, mint green and coral color in the ice cream. I think the outfit came out perfect to represent the sweet, carefree vibe the painting has.

This Tulle top has the cutest eyelet detail, and is the most amazing mint green color. Pair that with this BB Dakota skirt and it is a match made in heaven. Ice cream heaven that is.

Now, if only I had an ice cream cone in my hand. Then I would be one happy girl!

See you next month!

Outfit Details:

BB Dakota Georgina Skirt

Tulle Top

Miss Me Jaden 2 White Patent Espadrille

Painting Image from: The Phillips Collection

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Art Inspired Fashion by Jen of Jenloveskev: Georgia O'Keefe

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

August
22
2011

Hi Friends, it's Jen again from Jenloveskev. I hope you are all having a fabulous summer. Today, for our Art Inspired Fashion post, we are going to look at a Georgia O'Keeffe painting.

It's titled "Deer's Skull with Pedernal" and was painted in 1936. I chose this particular painting by Georgia O'Keeffe because I was drawn to the colors and how calm and serene the painting feels.

I was instantly inspired to create an outfit from the painting. I wanted to feel like a traveler; someone out to make their own path. This painting made me want to explore the desert and find neat treasures along the way.

These shorts are super comfortable to walk around in, and the pattern on them is so fun and fashionable – the colors are just beautiful.

This cross shoulder bag is great for collecting all the trinkets you find along your journey!

These Jeffrey Campbell wedges are the perfect exploring shoe. The wedge isn't very high, so they're easy to walk in. The neutral color helps makes your legs look extra long too!

Bonus! Layer it all up with some cool necklaces and lots of bracelets and you're good to go. Whether you are a trailblazer in the city or the desert, this is the perfect summer outfit.

Outfit Details:

Fire Walker Knit Shorts: c/o Lulu's

Denim Shirt: Thrifted

Jeffery Campbell Nude Leather Belted-In Wedges: c/o Lulu's

Canvas Shoulder Bag: c/o Lulu's, shop similar styles

Necklaces: c/o Lulu's, shop similar styles

Bracelets: Handmade, gifts

Painting Details:

Georgia O'Keeffe

"Deer's Skull with Pedernal,"

oil on canvas, 1936

Image from www.prweb.com

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Art Inspired Fashion by Jen of Jenloveskev: Henri Matisse

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

June
1
2011

Hey everyone! It's Jen again from Jenloveskev. Here we are with the 2nd installment of our Art Inspired Fashion posts. This month I decided to choose a famous French painter because I am going to Paris next month for a week!! I am so excited. One of my favorite painters is Henri Matisse. He used such beautiful bold colors, and every painting is a joy to look at. That is why I chose this Seville Still Life painting; it is so full of life with all the contrasting patterns.

I didn't want to be so literal with my interpretation, but I did look around for a fancy couch in a red room to take pictures. I guess we are in short supply of those in my neck of the woods. Haha!

Anyway, when I saw this dress I knew it would be perfect. Not only for this painting but for summer as well. I love the floral print and the colors that are used, not to mention how cute the collar is. Isn't it adorable?

I swear the color of this dress is the same color of the background of the painting. I see lots of remixing in our future together!!

Outfit Details:

Bada Bloom Red Floral Dress

Big Buddha Zig Yellow Wedge

Right on Point Navy Blue Purse

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Seville Still Life by Henri Matisse

Hermitage, Saint Petersburg

c.1910-1911

www.henri-matisse.net

Any other Matisse fans out there?

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Art Inspired Fashion by Jen of jenloveskev

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

April
27
2011

Hi everyone! It's Jen from jenloveskev and I am super excited about this new feature here on the Lulu's blog. I get asked all the time where I get my fashion inspiration and my number one answer is from Art. I think it's fun to look for fashion inspiration in unlikely places. As an art/art history major in college I soaked it up. For this first Fashion from Art post, I chose Joseph Cornell. Joseph Cornell was an American Artist and one of the pioneers of Assemblage art. Assemblage is a three-dimensional composition made from putting together found objects.

This is why I love him so much. I have always been a collector, I LOVE junk. I will find rusty metal on the ground and I pick it up to take home because it looks cool. This has transferred into my style as well. I love mixing patterns, textures and styles. Untitled (The Hotel Eden) is a great example of that. There are different materials and textures all while staying sort of neutral.