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Fall 2012 Trend Report: Baroque Style
Baroque Style by fashionartbox featuring clutch handbags
Though it may still feel like summer,
fashion is always one step ahead of the season, bringing in the latest trend
for fall. Dolce and Gabbana sets the tone for a collection of elaborate gilded prints
while Aquilano e Rimondi and
Lanvin incorporates gothic elements to their ensembles. However, these fashion
powerhouses have one thing in common—drama. These lavish adornments,
appliqués and decadent fabrics embody the grandeur and richness of Baroque
style. Though it may seem intimidating to sport this trend, a brocade dress or
an embellished blazer will still be a showstopper. Choose structured
silhouettes, those that flatter your body whether you have a curvy or boyish
figure, to complement the elaborate prints. However, you should also remember
that the lavishness of the Baroque era was about expressing control and power. As
such, do not be afraid to make a statement. Keep everything else simple from
your hair to your shoes, and you have created your own masterpiece just as good
as Ruben or Velasquez's paintings.
August 23, 2012
Another Skull Bracelet
Here is another one of my skull bracelet obsession, which I paired with Octavio Ocampo's artwork. He is known for his mocking use of optical illusions in designing different smaller images to create a much larger singular image, which defines the whole concept of his artwork.
This orange blinged out skull is just as intricate as Ocampo's painting. However, it is also something I could probably wear with anything. It is simple enough that you can wear it by itself or with one other accessory. In this photograph, Rach paired her skull bracelet with a Cartier watch.
August 22, 2012
Rocker Skull Bracelets
Recently, I and my sisters have been obsessed with skull bracelets. I already own a few of them, but I don't think you can ever have enough. On our recent trip to the jewelry store, my sister found this black skull bracelet that I really love. You can wear it as a statement piece or you can stack it with other bracelets. I wanted it to have a rocker vibe, so I chose a smaller skull bracelet to go with it. Though some people may find it unusual, but skulls really bring an edge to an outfit.
This particular black skull bracelet is even more interesting for it's character. It reminds me of my newly discovered Van Gogh painting, Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (1886). I read in a blog post that he painted this specific piece as an academic observation of human anatomy. However, he also made it humorous by adding a cigarette.
I like that about my stacked bracelets, in that it has some humor. The symbol of the skulls has is own irony; it's both morbid and comical. It just made my little black dress a little bit more playful.
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