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. 

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. 

Black and Yellow

It reminds me of Wassily Kandinsky's painting entitled, Merry Structure. Both the look and the painting captures modernity and modern life. The outfit also brings abstraction to life in a different perspective.Though the look may seem have a certain minimalist feel, the colors brings it to life. The shoes with the metallic tip is a statement piece that I would definitely be looking for in the future. It even works well that she chose a Mary Jane flats to pair it up the flirtatiousness of the skirt. Although I would not chosen a tote bag to go with it, I would much rather choose a small crossbody bag or an oversized clutch to go with it. However, overall, this is something I would definitely wear. 

sunshine. (by Marcella L)

The Illusion of Vertical Lines

Though the outfit itself is perfect from H to T, the dress is the actual piece that makes this look great. The structure and detail of the dress is just like Tofer Chin's painting entitled, November (2010). 

The vertical lines of the pleats matches the vertical lines on the painting. Even the colors are the somewhat the same. Although the painting kind of reminds me of pencil tips, I think the artist designed it as an illusion. You see what you want to see in the painting. I think that this illusion is the same with the dress because choosing a garment with vertical pleats flatters any body's figure. I also love that the color of the dress is light and neutral; if it was in a darker color, the detail would not be as visual.

source: Linneaalarssonn from Fashionfreax

 

Black Metal

Bruce Gray's mixed metals modern abstract wall sculpture titled We're off to see the Wizard is a renowned work of art, made of steel and aluminum. This sculpture reminds me of this oxford shift with a hardware appliqued collar. Though it is not as fluid as the sculpture, it has the same texture and color combination. An oxford shift with hardware details creates an edgier look that suits a perfectly good leather jacket rather than an angora sweater.

Zara is one of the main fashion brands that is obsessed with this trend. They have different kinds of appliqued collars such as pearls, silver details, studs and beads. They have also experimented not only on the applique designs but also on the fabrics including denim, chiffon and many more. My personal favorite is this oxford shift but also Zara's white chiffon blouse that I absolutely want to have.

Pastels

I just can’t get enough of pastels…

Both the painting and outfit juxtapose soft and hard textures that work well with each other. In the painting La Loge (1874), Renoir portrays the quintessential Parisian woman who is in a black and white stripped dress, adorned with fresh flowers, a painted fan and a gold opera glass. On the other hand, her male companion gazes to the side where the audience seems to be.

Renoir’s painting inspires not only artists but also women who live and breathe fashion. This look is an example of how art inspires fashion. The model is wearing a black and white stripped top, gold accessories and a blush pleated skirt. Though this look is in trend, it’s versatile enough that you can wear it in the fall by adding a pair of tights underneath. You can also dress it down with sandals or dress it up with wedge sandals or platform heels. I also like the A-line shape of the skirt because it can flatter any figure. Even though this look is as timeless as Renoir’s painting, it is still very modern.

The One With the Stacked Bracelets

 I recently bought this leather wrap bracelet and I couldn’t resist stacking it up my other bracelets. Even though I have always loved sporting a statement necklace or earrings, stacked bracelets gives me more versatility because I can always mix and match.

I am wearing RA's styled creation inspired by Rembrant's Portrait of Saskia (1634). The mixture of complementary colors like black, gold and brown with red gave it an updated modern look.