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Hi, how are y’all doing? Things are, ummmm, going over here. I’ve been in a bit of funk lately – not Coronavirus related – just a general, I’m so over everything right now. I haven’t felt like updating the blog or any of my other social media channels. In fact, I’ve been seriously considering shutting everything down. The only reason I haven’t done so just yet is that I don’t want to do it and then find out that this really is COVID-19 fatigue. I dunno…
ABOUT STYLE IMITATING ART
Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar {14 Shades of Grey}, 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 outfits. And that Wednesday, the curator shares all of the submissions on her blog.
THE CURATOR
This week’s image was chosen by Salazar.
INSPIRATION ART WORK
Salazar chose this image because “…Monet is one of my favorite artists, and the bright colors, strong textures, and outdoorsy theme are just what we need these days, I think.” I totally agree!
STYLING IDEAS
I see so much softness here but there’s also strength. The colors blend but the hard strokes make them feel so very saturated. I’m seeing shades of blue, purple, yellow, white, and cream. There’s also some black and gray, as well. What do you see?
MY OUTFIT
I put this outfit together because I wanted to wear a head wrap. Yes, seriously. My little sister gave me that beautiful scarf over a year ago and it has just been sitting in my drawer. Unused.
I’m not a skilled head wrapper, but I like the way the different patterns play against the folds. I also think the colors of the scarf kind of have an impressionist feel to them.
Cardigan – Similar | Earrings – Nickel and Suede | Sleeveless Top – Similar | Boyfriend Jeans – Similar | Sandals – Similar
THE CO-HOSTS
Make sure you stop by and visit my co-hosts at 14 Shades of Grey, and 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 Salazar {14shadesofgrayblog@gmail.com} by Tuesday, 5 May. She’ll share the submissions on her blog on Wednesday, 6 May.
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,
LET’S CONNECT
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
- Nancy’s Fashion Style – Fancy Friday