We Experienced: LACMA- Gaining Fashion Inspiration from Art

 

Kerry James Marshall, De Style, 1993

 The "Black Paintings" of spanish old Master Francisco Goya and the expressionist drawings of American artist Charles White helped inspire Kerry James Marshall's series of moody paintings of shadowy figures. De Style alludes to two traditions in Dutch painting. The title is a pun on De Stijl, a modernist art movement that emphasized line, abstraction, and primary colors, while the scene of men gathered in a barber shop recalls Dutch group portraiture of the seventeenth century.

It took two 4 hour visits to LACMA just to get through ninety percent of the exhibitions. This, not including the Tim Burton Exhibit (going thru October), nor stopping by the Pavillion for Japanese Art, or the Children's Gallery. So little time, so much art to stop and take in! What's a girl to do... However, among the hundreds of pieces I viewed, there were a few that resonated with me. One of which is Kerry James Marshall's painting De Style (pictured above) which can be found in the Broad Contemporary Art building.

As a person always looking to my surroundings for inspiration, I tend to do a couple of things when something catches my eye: (1) Observe the item for what it is, (2) Look closer at the detail texture or color that intrigued me, and (3) Figure out a way to incorporate my new found interest into something completely different. Most times I'm looking for fashion inspiration, so here are my 3 favorite paintings translated into clothing...

LP&S!
Irene



Joan Brown, Girl in Chair, 1962





Edouard Vuillard- Walking in the Vineyard, 1897-99



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We Spotted: Men's Summer Style from Day to Night!

If you ask me what is the first thing I notice about a man, without hesitation, I will blurt out "His style!" Quite simply: There is nothing better than a well dressed man.

Up until this point we've pretty much covered only women's fashion, but don't think for a second that we've forgotten about you gorgeous guys. Before you step out the door in just a tee, jeans and those worn in Converse or flip flops, here are six very different looks to keep you looking dapper from sunny summer days to hot summer nights...

In addition, I highly urge you to do 2 things:

1. WATCH New York Times Photographer, Bill Cunningham's On the Street video, Unwilted . In it he showcases the flawless NYC street style of men keeping it fashionable, even through New York's famous sweltering humid sticky heat. If they can work it, so can you bro's!

2. STUDY & STUDY some more The Urban Gentleman's Mens Spring Summer 2011 Fashion, Trends & Style Guide. Their post should be your "go to" reference guide for looking on point all summer long.

LP&S!

Irene

All About Dad: ICF's Fathers Day Gift Guide

Don't even think of getting your Dad (aka your personal ATM) anything mundane and "bleh" this Father's Day! The man deserves better, don't you think? Plus, rather you want to admit or not, deep down you know he's a cool guy so why not get him something to let him know just how cool he really is...

Bright & Bold Summer Swim Picks!

Image from Forever21

Although the weather hasn't always shown it lately, summer is quickly approaching. And, if you're anything like us, you've been working on getting your body "Right and Tight" for swimsuit season! (See this weeks playlist for our favorite exercise tracks) We've selected four fun & fllirty swimsuits with matching totes that are definitely poolside worthy, and because we could never forget about our loyal male followers, four of the hottest headturning boardshorts!

WAIT!!! HOLD ON!!! Don't scroll down just yet! In addition to wearing the hottest swimwear, we want to make sure you're wearing the most important thing this summer, SUN BLOCK! If you haven't done so already we highly suggest you purchase Sephora's limited edition Sun Essentials Bag. It's filled with all kinds of UV blocking goodies and other miscellaneous summer must haves for only $25. Also, be sure to check out the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) tips on Preventing Skin Cancer.