Silk Pants: C Wonder; Silk Blouse: C Wonder; Blazer: J Crew; Necklace: J Crew (similar here); Shoes: Kelly & Katie; Rings: Gorjana (similar here); Bracelet: Ralph Lauren; Belt: J Crew; Polish: Fingers – Essie (Mink Muffs), Toes – Essie (Aperitif)
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Monday Muse Episode Deux
Given the March Madness upsets that destroyed our brackets over the weekend (especially the unspeakable loss of our beloved Hoyas) we are in desperate need of a real pick-me-up this Monday morning. So, the muse that’s chasing our Monday morning blues away today is the special exhibit at the Met entitled Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity. I fell in love with the collection last fall at the Musee D’Orsay in Paris and just had to go back for more when it made its triumphant arrival in NYC at the end of last month. The exhibit highlights the dynamic interplay between art and la mode while also offering the historical context (holla history nerds) of the many celebrated works.
Albert Bartholomé’s 1881 “In the Conservatory (Mme. Bartholomé),” the only painting to be shown with the actual garment is portrays. Credit: Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times
While I’m not ready to stuff myself into a fourteen-inch corset (mostly because I’m a fan of breathing… and also the occasional bacon cheeseburger), the expertly curated collection of art and accompanying period costumes offers tons of great fashion inspiration. Among the jaw-dropping color combinations and style elements that I know will be incorporated into my wardrobe this spring is the dress depicted in the Bartholomé painting above. Black and white stripes with polka dots? It says 1881, but those trends sound pretty 2013 to me. Whether it’s the the emerald green dress (color of the year!) depicted by Monet in Camille, Manet’s depiction of the urban sophisticate’s black dress in The Parisienne, or the displayed quote taken from one of Degas’s notebooks (see below), the collection’s relevance is unquestionable.
Suzanne DeChillo/NYT The exhibit is here until May 27th and whether you’re in NYC and can hop over to the Met or not, you should check out the Met website for some of the highlights and fascinating tidbits about the dynamic relationship between life and art through the ages.What’s your Monday Muse this week? Email us or tell us in the comments below!
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Keeping it Real
It’s Friday, everybody, and you know what that means. Yup, just one more day of dressing like a normal person. But, with a look like this little grayscale colorblock number that we’ve put together below, keeping it real Donna Karan-style isn’t so painful. It’s actually kind of awesome.P.S. I’m aware that there are about 18 different Fifty Shades of Grey jokes you can make about this outfit. Keep it CLASSY, people.
Dress: Ava and Aiden (similar look here); Jacket: Theory; Belt: Kate Spade; Shoes: Ann Taylor; Nylons: Wolford; Onyx Necklace: Jeweler in Prague; Earrings: Ralph Lauren -
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Monday Muse
Got a bad case of the Mondays? We know, we feel the pain too. But instead of wallowing in our woes of another weekend gone by, we like to find a little inspiration — fashion or otherwise — that helps us look forward to another week. And so we present our Monday Muse.This week, it’s the dream outfit we’ve put together above. It may be slightly out of budget at the moment, but check out that color combination. Somehow it makes this Monday morning a little less bleak.What’s your Monday Muse? A song, a funny article, maybe a beautiful photo you took over the weekend. Whatever it is that helped you get out of bed and into the office this morning — fashion or not — we’re dying to know. Share it with us in the comments below!(Ok sorry, didn’t mean to have a Shel Silverstein rhyming moment there at the end. It just happened…)Monday Muse Outfit: -
The Top 10 Cubicle Crimes in Review
Alas, our journey through the filthy streets of female flubs in the office has come to a much anticipated close.Hopefully we helped you clean up your act a little (insert ironic joke here). But, before we get back to the fashion, here’s a recap of our inglorious top ten cubicle crimes just in case you missed any or need to review. I particularly hope the woman I saw walking into an office building this morning in six-inch red patent stilettos, some kind of nightmarish fishnetty stockings, and a skirt that would make even RuPaul blush has the opportunity to brush up. Because lady, that outfit was really… a lot. THE TOP TEN: #10: Wet (Dog) Hair #9: Barefoot at Your Desk #8: Ginormous Jewelry #7: Neon Nails #6: Inappropriate Footwear Part I: The Sloppy Sneaker #5: Inappropriate Footwear Part II: The Hooker Heel #4: Leggings #3: Personal Grooming #2: Short Skirts #1: Cleavage, Bra Straps, and Related TragediesTell us what we missed! Email us or leave a comment with the cubicle crimes that drive you nuts at the office…
