Style Imitating Art: Sample, Style of Jean François Bony

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So, lemme tell you, this outfit is not at all what I’d planned to wear. Here’s a sneak peek at what I’d plan to wear {actually, I had it on for an entire hour} but then I got sick and ended up spending the week in bed… Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to wear and share my outfit some other time.

ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART

Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Gray}, Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}, 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 outfit. My main tip for participating is not to just look at the colors but look at the textures, think about complimentary colors, etc. In other words, you don’t have to be literal in your interpretation. It’s all about looking at the items in your closet in new and creative ways — mixing colors and patterns and just having fun.

THE CURATOR

This week’s image was chosen by me. Living Outside the Stacks is all about my life away from the library.

INSPIRATION ART WORK

Sample. Style of Jean François Bony

I chose this sample for one reason only: I’m so digging embroidery right now.

MY OUTFIT

Since I was sick, I had to dig through my archives for an outfit and, y’all, this one is a stretch. The only thing that mimics the inspiration is the fact that the top is covered in embroidered lace. That being said, I really do like this top. It’s so pretty. And feminine. And funky. Don’t you think?

 

Side note: I’m still loving my hair cut. But it’s time for a shape up…

Logo Embroidered Tunic – Exact | Lace Extender – Similar | Black Cardigan – Similar | Black Leggings – Similar | Black Oxfords – Similar

THE CO-HOSTS

Make sure you stop by and visit my co-hosts: Salazar, 14 Shades of Grey, and Kim, Fierce Fashion Blog. You’ll definitely want to see their interpretations as well.

JOIN US

Send a picture of your Style Imitating Art inspired outfit to me {livingoutsidethestacks@gmail.com} by Tuesday, 19 November. I’ll share the submissions on my blog on Wednesday, 20 November.

You don’t have to have a blog to join, you can share your images on Instagram as well! Just tag Kim, Salazar, and me or use the hashtag #StyleImitatingArt so we know you’re there. We’d love to see how you interpret the inspiration piece.

Now go play in your closet,

 

 

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For more stylish inspiration, check out the following linkups:

Where I Co-host

• Ageless Style – Ten women, over the age of forty, prove that style is ageless. First Tuesday 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.

Other Linkups

• Not Dead Yet Style – Visible Monday
• Not Dressed as a Lamb – I’ll Wear What I Like
• Elegance and Mommyhood – Thursday Moda
• A Pocketful of Polka Dots – Fabulous Friday