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  • Art Inspired Fashion by Jen of Jenloveskev: Rachel Ruysch

     
    Hi Everyone, it's Jen again! I am back for this month's Art Inspired Fashion post. I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful fall season. This month I wanted to pick something that gave off a great fall vibe. I was particularly looking for a painting that had rich colors in it.  I fell in love with this floral painting by Rachel Ruysch.
     
     
    It has so much depth and life in it. I especially love the pop of coral, peach and mustard colors in the flowers. Rachel Ruysch was a Dutch artist who specialized in still-life paintings of flowers in the 1700's. 
     
     
    When I saw this Coral Dress I knew it was the perfect match.
     
     
    I paired it with this Olive Hurley jacket because I think it creates the perfect balance just like in the painting. Can you imagine painting with such detail? This painting is so beautiful!
     
    Paintings can be such great inspiration to pull from when picking colors for an outfit. I am totally inspired! 
     
    See you next month for the next Art Inspired Fashion post! Happy Halloween. 

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  • Blogger Spotlight: Laura of The World Looks Red

    Welcome to another Blogger Spotlight! This week we have the lovely Laura of The World Looks Red. Based out of Amsterdam, Holland, this beauty is the perfect mix of vintage and girly! Take a look below for my favorite photos from her site!

     Obsessed with this dress and platform combo! So cute!

    Adorable combo of peter-pan collar and pink oxfords!

     I love the ruffles and the bikes in the background!

     This is such a rad photo! Beautiful pale blue dress and bright white flowers!

     Great pose and such a cute outfit!

    This is my absolute favorite. This looks like a catalogue shot. Just perfect!
     
    Make sure to head over to Laura's blog and say hello! Endless inspiration and super cute style!
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  • Art Inspired Fashion by Jen of Jenloveskev: Wayne Thiebaud

    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!
     

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


     
    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: 
    Denim Shirt: Thrifted
    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

    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.

    I decided this pretty Snickerdoodle Cream Blouse worked great because of the eyelet mixed with the Chiffon fabric and ruffles. It has dimension.

    I decided to keep everything neutral in my outfit and add a pop of color with my green socks just like that cute bird.

    The added jewelry works so well (especially the necklace) to add a sort of constructed feel to a very feminine outfit.

    All in all I think this was a great representation of one of my favorite pieces of art. 

    See you next month!

    Outfit Details:
    What a Waist Taupe Shorts-shop similar styles

    Art:
    Untitled (The Hotel Eden)
    c. 1945
    Construction
    15 1/8 x 15 3/4x 4 3/4
    National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
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