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Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. I had my first mommy and son photo shoot on Saturday. I had such a great time and learned even more… I’ve never taken stylized photos of a toddler before and, y’all, I’ve forgotten how funny toddlers can be. The original plan was supposed to be mostly of the little guy, but I couldn’t get him to pose for me. Because toddler. Finally, I told him he could be the boss and, after that, we were able to capture the most amazing shots. With him and his mom.
Sunday was spent writing this post and binge watching Ally McBeal. I have a love/hate relationship with this show. On the one hand, Ally annoys the heck out of me because of all the stammering, stuttering, and tripping and, on the other hand, I want a theme song now. Do you have a theme song? You know, a song that makes you feel like you can conquer anything. I used to have one, but, lately, it’s just not working for me.
ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART
Welcome to Style Imitating Art. Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Grey}, Terri {Meadow Tree Style}, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an inspiration image and we each post the image on our blogs. The following Monday we share our art inspired outfits. Participants submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10 PM Tuesday and, that Wednesday, the curator shares all of the submissions on her blog.
For ideas about how this works, please see previous posts by clicking here.
THE CURATOR
This week’s work of art was chosen by Terri.
INSPIRATION ART WORK
Dining Room in the Country by Pierre Bonnard, for information about the painting, visit the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
MY OUTFIT
I feel like my last few outfits have involved a Kantha Bae piece. #SorryNotSorry These pieces are so comfortable and colorful and versatile. Apron dresses can be paired with cardigans, cropped blazers, skirts, and leggings.
I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the discomfort that comes from wearing a mask… So, here’s a tip that I learned from my sister: get yourself a turtle. The turtle is a little plastic piece that keeps the mask off your mouth and nose and allows you to breathe comfortably and wear lipstick without it smearing. And my tip: coordinate it with your outfit. Layer the cloth ones with filters and keep yourself and your community safe.
What are you doing to make mask wearing more comfortable? Do you coordinate with your outfits or do you just grab and go?
VISIT MY COHOSTS
Visit my cohosts: Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey and Terri and MeadowTree Style. I know you’ll love their interpretations!
JOIN US
Send a picture of your Style Imitating Art inspired outfit to Terri at meadowtreestyle@gmail.com by Tuesday, 10 August and she’ll share the submissions on her blog on Wednesday, 11 August.
SHOP MY LOOK
Earrings – Similar | Mask – Similar, Similar | Apron Dress – Similar | Bracelets – Similar | Jeans – Similar White, Similar Distressed
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LET’S CONNECT
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Where I Co-host
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- Ageless Style – Eight women show that style is ageless. Third Thursday of the month.
- Fab Forties – Six bloggers, over the age of forty, show they’re still fabulously fashionable. First Monday of the month.
- Style Imitating Art – Style inspired by pieces of art. Every other week.
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