Style Imitating Art: The Farmer’s Daughter

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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 inspiration piece was curated by me. Living Outside the Stacks is all about life away from the library.

INSPIRATION ART WORK

 GREGORY, JAMES J.H., & SONS. 1896. CATALOGUE OF HOME GROWN SEEDS no. 1896, 1897, 1898 (DAMAGED), 1899, 1900, MARBLEHEAD MA. {from The Smithsonian Libraries, no copyright}

I chose this image because I’m hoping all the rain we’ve had this weekend will bring some pretty blooms in the coming weeks. I also like the soft pastel colors in the image, which are so not me, but I’m willing to work outside of my sartorial comfort zone. I see shades of blue, pink, brown, and cream. As always, you don’t have to be literal with your interpretation – maybe try a contrasting color or a floral pattern. You can even wear a graphic tee. There really are a lot of options.

What do you think you’ll wear? I can’t wait to see.

MY LOOK

If you look closely, you can tell that I’m wearing a different black tee in some of the photos. I’ve also changed my shoes. In my head, the solid black tee fit my outfit perfectly, but when I saw the pictures I was incredibly disappointed.

The solid black tee just didn’t fit what I had in mind…

So I switched into this graphic tee and everything just felt {and looked} better.

And this kimono {it’s actually listed as a duster} just screamed seed packet! I mean, look at it! Doesn’t it remind you of the design on the packet?

I absolutely adore this tee. It’s from a faith based company called Free Citizen and, gosh, I just love the message. Especially since yesterday was Resurrection Sunday – the day we celebrate the resurrection of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I’ve worn a similar tee by Free Citizen here.

I’ve worn my boyfriend jeans before, you can see them here. They’re super comfortable – I’ve worn them on a road trip from Louisiana to Texas and back with no issues. I’m wearing the vintage wash; they come in a medium and light wash as well.

Laurie Felt Kimono – QVC | Earrings – Nickel and Suede | Tee – Free Citizen | Laurie Felt Boyfriend Jeans – QVC | Sandals – Earth Shoes {Similar}

Now that you’ve seen my Style Imitating Art interpretation, take a moment to visit my co-hosts, Salazar {14 Shades of Grey} and Kim {Fierce Fashion Blog}. And don’t forget to leave them some comment love.

JOIN US

Send a picture of your Style Imitating Art inspired outfit to me {livingoutsidethestacks@gmail.com} by Tuesday, 23 April. I’ll share the submissions on my blog on Wednesday, 24 April.

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.

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
• Style Nudge – Shoe and Tell
• Elegance and Mommyhood – Thursday Moda
• A Pocketful of Polka Dots – Fabulous Friday