Here I am wrapping up my submissions for the
YLF Picture Perfect Challenge, which encouraged everyone to base a work-week's worth of outfits on famous paintings.
Wednesday's inspiration was another Picasso:
Nude, Green Leaves and Bust. I had a tough time with this one, worried that the bold lines and bright colors called for a type of color blocking that would make me feel uncomfortable. I initially thought of wearing my cobalt blue dress layered over a bright, white top, but that felt too loud. Instead, I settled on a classic base of black and white, and let my accessories carry the color in the outfit. This olive green sweater and air force blue handbag felt much more in keeping with my personality.
| Item | Original Price | My Price | Vendor Type | Location |
| Halogen Button Front | $58 | $1 | swap meet | Huntington Beach |
| Bloomingdale's Wool Skirt | $100 | $1 | swap meet | San Fernando |
| Benetton Wool Wrap Sweater | $90 | $2 | swap meet | Huntington Beach |
| L'Incontro Bowler Bag | $485 | $10 | Goodwill | Santa Monica |
| Dolce Vita Jayce Boots | $103 | $10 (funded) | Amazon | internet |
Thursday's inspiration was
Dora Maar with Cat. I am rather proud of this interpretation, as I even had a black cat near my shoulder, just like Dora! I felt drawn to the red/purple combo in the painting, and ran with that theme for the rest of the outfit.
| Item | Original Price | My Price | Vendor Type | Location |
| DKNY Cashmere Shell Sweater | | $1 | swap meet | San Fernando |
| Ann Taylor Pencil Skirt | $108 | $1 | swap meet | Huntington Beach |
| Ann Taylor Red Fabric Belt | ? | $0 (came w/ dress) | thrift store | Ontario |
| Cettu Handbag | $250 | $10 | swap meet | Huntington Beach |
| Vintage Brown Sweater | ? | $1 | swap meet | San Fernando |
| Cat Pin | ? | $1 | swap meet | San Fernando |
Friday's work was Van
Gogh's Irises. I almost gave up on this one, as I had used up all my purple clothing, and the wrap sweater I wanted to wear was in the laundry pile. I still love how this one turned out - I think the yellow-green skirt recalls the wavy lines of the iris leaves. I topped off the ensemble with some
Prada Infusion
d'Iris, which I received as a birthday gift last year - one of my favorite scents now!
| Item | Original Price | My Price | Vendor Type | Location |
| Ann Taylor Sleveless Shirt | $58 | $1 | swap meet | Huntington Beach |
| Apriori Skirt | $213 | $1 | swap meet | Huntington Beach |
| Express Cashmere Sweater | $60 | $1 | swap meet | San Fernando |
| Cognac Leather Boots | ~$80 | $4 | Goodwill Outlet | Santa Ana |
| L'Incontro Bowler Bag | $485 | $10 | Goodwill | Santa Monica |
| Hawaiian Heritage Love Pendant | $250 | $0 | gift | gift |
...and that's a work week! Huge thanks to
YLF forum member -- and fellow blogger! --
Bella for organizing a fun and challenging week!
Here I am wrapping up my submissions for the YLF Picture Perfect Challenge, which encouraged everyone to base a work-week's worth of outfits on famous paintings.
Thursday's inspiration was Dora Maar with Cat. I am rather proud of this interpretation, as I even had a black cat near my shoulder, just like Dora! I felt drawn to the red/purple combo in the painting, and ran with that theme for the rest of the outfit.
Friday's work was Van Gogh's Irises. I almost gave up on this one, as I had used up all my purple clothing, and the wrap sweater I wanted to wear was in the laundry pile. I still love how this one turned out - I think the yellow-green skirt recalls the wavy lines of the iris leaves. I topped off the ensemble with some Prada Infusion d'Iris, which I received as a birthday gift last year - one of my favorite scents now!
