Have an Eye-Opening Weekend

I came across these lovely, bizarre cubist fashion photographs by Torkil Gudnason and just had to share them...and of course, because I am a bit research-happy, I had to find some Picasso portraits and a cubist poem to complement them. The thing that is most fascinating to me about cubism is the notion that an artist can paint (or write) multiple perspectives and angles simultaneously --that somehow by representing all the many pieces of a person or thing, you can create a whole. Of course, this is impossible, but the very attempt is radical and eye-opening...and strangely beautiful.

I hope you have an eye-opening weekend!!

Cigarette papers datebook and tobacco pouch

Life

Ought to be like painting

Still And literature

A hairless head

Eyes straight

Comma

A flat nose a plane
On the forehead

My portrait

My heart beats

It's an alarm clock

In the mirror

I'm full length

My head smokes

[STILL LIFE-PORTRAIT by Paul Reverdy, c. 1920's]

Holiday Dressing: What I Wore

As I've mentioned before, despite the fact that this blog is heavily fashion-obsessed, I feel quite self conscious about posting too many pics of myself and my own outfits. I think this stems from my constant insistence that I must not be too focused on the exterior [and because I just find things outside myself to be far more interesting...]. But,I also realized that perhaps doing more outfit posts would interest OTHERS and help readers to make some kind of connections between my tastes and interests and my own personal style (?). Point being, I'm trying to be less self-conscious and I am going to try to post outfits a bit more regularly...and hoping this will inspire both you and me!

This was my Christmas Eve ensemble -- I felt very pirate-princess in this! [Dress, Target. Tights, Marshalls. Boots, Penny Loves Kenny (Zappos). Flower clip, Forever 21.]

My Christmas-day-cozy ensemble... [Boots, Urban Outfitters. Leggings, Banana Republic. Sweater, Marshall's. Turtleneck, Target. Necklace, Forever 21. Wrap, Marshall's. Beret, Urban Outfitters.]

I always sort of wished I needed to wear glasses -- I think this is because I feel left out when hanging out with all of my bookish, be-spectacled friends. So for fun, my boyfriend bought me some naughty librarian glasses, which I quickly proceeded to break when trying to adjust them. I then realized my ears were crooked, not the glasses...grrrrrr. [glasses, Claire's].

This was my outfit last night...for dancing and imbibing. [Jeans, Topshop (I cut them myself). Shoes, Payless. Shirt, Express. Necklace, Forever 21. Jacket, Express. Purse, Vintage.]

Happy Holidays!!!

Wear something fancy...

Treat yourself to something sweet...

Count your blessings...

Just enjoy!

[Images originally uploaded to Flickr by Pamela Klaffke. Find her prints on Etsy.]

Retro Atelier Historical Reproduction Photos

I recently discovered the photo reproductions of Retro Atelier, and I'm completely addicted to the website [and to dreaming of having my portrait taken by them]. They specialize in the photographic aesthetics of the past, and they have gorgeous models who play their parts perfectly -- taking on the roles of everything from Pre-Raphaelite beauties and deco goddesses to 50's pin-ups and 60's modsters. Here are some of my favorites...