This is actually from a few weekends go but I'm a little behind on my posts and haven't been taking as many outfit-of-the-day type photos. Anyways, this was a fantastic weekend! I saw so much art and a lot of it had a very playful quality that I readily welcomed. I'm not sure that a pink flamingo sundress is ideal gallery hopping wear but I felt like it was appropriate for some of the works I saw which were incredibly FUN! I especially loved Tara Donovan's installation (in the last photo)...everyone who saw it immediately lit up and broke into a big smile. The security officer was smiling at everyone's reaction and I asked him what it was like to see people's first reaction to her work and he said it made him really happy. It's pretty amazing how some works can really affect our moods and also how seeing and being around happiness can make us feel uplifted as well.
Outfit Details:
Dress: Eric and Lani
Cropped Denim Jacket: Marilyn Monroe
Sneakers: Suprega
Tote: Uniqlo and MoMA collaboration
My whole weekend was all about seeing art and being outside, which I guess isn't different from any other weekend except for the fact that summer seems to have arrived and there were a lot of art fairs going on. Saturday I checked out Pulse Contemporary Art Fair and discovered an artist whose work immediately made me smile, relax, think and feel refreshed. Not only did I fall in love with Shantell Martin's work but she was wonderful to speak with. And because you can never have too much art in your life, I stopped in to see a few exhibitions in Chelsea on the way, including Ken Price's installations at Matthew Marks. Later in the day I popped into work to get a few things done so on top of being a fun Saturday it was a productive one too!
Outfit Details:
Top - BB Dakota
Jeans - J Brand
Tote - Uniqlo MoMA collaboration
It's Saturday! There's no shortage of amazing art to see! The weather is gorgeous! And May is finally here...which means summer days are coming our way!
Have a great weekend!
Dress: Nanette Lepore
Tote: SPRZ NY, Uniqlo and MoMA collaboration
Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada
Tank: Le Chateau Junior
Jacket: BB Dakoka
Boots: Steve Madden Girl
This post is from a couple of weeks ago on one of my gallery hopping excursions in Chelsea. As always, I was most drawn to the works where color was so prominent (and such a part of the work) that it seemed to permeate the space around it.
Outfit Details:
Skirt: Anthropologie
Sweater: Delia's
Striped Shirt: American Eagle Outfitters
Hat: Anthropologie
Necklace: MoMA
A couple weeks ago I saw so much great art over the course of 3 days that it only made me want to see more. Between the Independent Art Fair and the Armory Show I also checked out several shows in Chelsea that had been on my list of 'must see' for awhile. What a great weekend! Looking forward to more art filled weekends!
Dress: Anthropologie
Cardigan: American Eagle Outfitters
Scarf: Anthropologie
Tights: Hue
Coat: Steve Madden Girl
Hat: Echo
Necklace: MoMA
Looking at the photos I took last weekend I'm feeling really wistful. Winter gave us all a little preview of spring and for two days I almost believed spring had arrived. Of course, Monday rolled around and we were back to wintery weather. Unfortunately, this weekend will be nothing like last. I'm glad I got a chance to explore Ivan Navarro's installation in Madison Square Park while the weather was nice. I think this weekend I'll be spending more time indoors, checking out some exhibitions I haven't yet had a chance to see.
Outfit Details:
Coat: BB Dakota
Dress: American Eagle Outfitters
Tights: Anthropologie
Gloves: The Irish Shoppe, NOTL
Hat: American Eagle Outfitters
Floral Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada
Bag: Anthropologie
Boots: Ugg
Since I spent most of Saturday running errands and checking things off my "to do" list, I decided to devote Sunday to exploring Chelsea. I had been meaning to check out Sheep Station by artist Francois-Xavier Lalanne for awhile and knew that today was the last day it'll be up so I made that the first stop on my exploration. I also stopped to see one of the latest Banksy works to appear this month. The security fencing was still up since it was just before 11am but the security guard offered to take my camera and snap some photos up close (so nice!) which I really appreciated. A lot of places in the area had festive autumnal and Halloween decorations out which were fun to look at along the way. One restaurant had a huge trough filled to the brim with gourds and apples which I thought was especially picturesque, plus the gourds made great props for an impromptu photo. Although it was really sunny out, the wind was biting the whole way from Midtown to Chelsea so I stopped in at Chelsea Market to warm up a bit. Chelsea Market has all kinds of Halloween decorations up that definitely make it a "must visit" if you want to get into the Halloween spirit. I was primarily paying attention to the decorations but Marrakesh Imports caught my eye because they had gorgeous ottomans in every color and shape stacked up in the most inviting way. The stacks of ottomans looked like works of art and in fact many of the ottomans have been hand sewn so they are works of art in their own right. Speaking of stacks, I popped into Anthropologie in search of a knit hat (my ears were freezing) and discovered an incredible stack of books that seemed precariously balanced and yet perfectly stable. It almost looked like a whirlwind had swept the books up, stacking them one on top of each other to form a pillar and leaving a carpet of books at the base. Colorful, fun and very impressive. I think I'll spend the rest of the day drinking hot tea, watching some Halloween themed movies and doing a little bit of work. All in all, a really great Sunday!
Outfit Details:
Jeans (old): Dex
Jacket (old): Daughters of the Liberation, Anthropologie
Dress (old): Back View Dress, Anthropologie
Black Cord Purse (old): Aldo
Gloves: Stage Door Glovettes by Tulle Clothing via Modcloth
Sunglasses (old): Kate Spade
Hat: St. Germain Beanie in green, 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
When I was in kindergarten and elementary school I used to get teased about having skinny legs, more often by certain relatives but occasionally other children. It annoyed me but it didn't really stop me from wearing shorts and sundresses or participating in gymnastics and dance classes. Even as a young kid I did my own thing no matter what anyone else said, and that included wearing whatever I wanted. I definitely became more hyper aware of certain remarks as I grew up and moved into adulthood which is pretty typical I think. And then of course all the noise from peers and societal preferences start pouring in, like what's on trend, is this right for my size/shape/age/coloring and all the rest of it. While I can't admit to fully being able to tune all of that out, I definitely think I managed to continue being myself and dressing how I wanted to. My point is, wear what you like because you're the one wearing it so why not like what you wear.
Today, for example, I decided to wear one of my favorite skirts. I love everything about it: the bright green, the embroidery, the shape, the material and even the length. It's also a great spring to summer to fall transitional piece. Yes, it's a little on the short side and probably according to some dumb fashion rule I shouldn't be wearing a skirt of this length at my age but honestly I could care less.
Outfit Details:
Skirt (old): Nick and Mo, purchased at Bungalow in Kensington Market (similar idea here and here)
Blouse (old): Soaring the Sea Top, Anthropologie
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