I don't know about you but I am really ready for winter to be over. Here in NYC we were treated to a nice reprieve from winter today and expecting more of the same tomorrow. I couldn't be happier with the warmer weather and sunshine today and took full advantage of it. I wish it wasn't so short lived though...apparently more wintery weather coming this week. Ah well, enjoy it while you can.
While wandering around today basking in the spring-like weather (if you ignore the mounds of dirty snow everywhere) I stopped in to see two exhibitions: Ladies and Gentlemen...The Beatles at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Folk Couture: Fashion and Folk at the American Folk Art Museum. I highly recommend checking out both even if you think neither is of interest. Both were a feast for the eyes and really informative.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Outfit Details:
Pants: Dex
Sweater: Kensie
Lilac Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada
Knit Scarf: Melanie Lyne
Coat: Free People
Gloves: Anthropologie
Hat: American Eagle Outfitters
Boots: Ugg
Bag: Anthropologie
I happened to walk past Lincoln Center while running errands this morning and was happily surprised by what I saw. Colorful aluminum creatures and contorted shapes beckoned from the plaza around the Revson Fountain. I soon learned that the 14 monumental sculptures were created by LA based artist Aaron Curry and the entire installation is called "Melt to Earth." The sculptures are very cool, adding an interesting dialogue between the more traditional arts setting and the contemporary, streetwise contours of the sculptural structures . I saw all ages interacting with the sculptures in a variety of ways, even the fountain seemed to play with their fluid designs and fantastical shapes. Every time I looked at any of the sculptures I saw something different: faces, animals, plants, shapes morphing into other shapes; the sculptures seem to have a "not from this planet" kind of vibe that really adds a unique character to the the whole Lincoln Center complex. Encountering something surprising and fun is one of the things I love best about living in NYC. I never would have expected to see these sculptures in Lincoln Center but I'm very pleased that they are installed there. "Melt to Earth" will be up until January 2013 so if you have a chance to visit, go and check this installation out.
Outfit Details:
Skirt: French Quarter Skirt from Trashy Diva (still available here)
Marbled velvet t-shirt (old): Mendocino, Queen Street West, Toronto
Long sleeve top (old): Roots
Scarf (old): Melanie Lyne, Shops at Don Mills
Necklace (old): horse and carriage charm from an old bracelet purchased in Quebec City
Bag (old): Co-Lab by Christopher Kon
Coat (old): Nick and Mo via Modcloth
