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Oh, So Gorgeous

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It was a lucky coincidence that I came across Theo Altenberg's amazing art while preparing a new post for you, my lovelies. He creates fantastic oil paintings that captivate your mind the minute you lay eyes on them. I promise, pretty rad shit!

Check his site out, not only is he a fantastic painter, he's also a performer/singer. Very talented man, wish I could paint like him.

Overlapping Altenberg's painting is a photo from Anja Rubik's Vogue Mexico fashion spread shot by super talented (and dreamy!) photographer, Marcin Tyszka. The spread consists of delicate nude outfits with a very sweet 70s vibe,  all while Rubik channels her inner Brigitte Bardot.

This spread holds the perfect amount of sexiness and playfulness.

Pretty damn spiffy!

Roset's Muse

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I lust over this illustration.

Actually, I lust over all of Conrad Roset's illustrations. I wanted to post so many of his 'Muses' pieces but well, I settled for one of my top 10 favorites. Everything about his work is beautiful; colorful delicate nudes with a mixture of grunginess and a fun edge. Do check out Roset's website, I promise you will love his work.

Roset is a 26 year-old illustrator from Barcelona, Spain. This dude has already worked for ad campaigns with the likes of Zara, Adidas and Coca Cola. Most recently he had an exhibit at the Yolanda Rojas gallery, in Granada, Spain.

I am so in love with Roset's work. I covet his talent and each of his delicate pieces. Keep tabs on this kid, I am almost sure he's on to something big.

Inside The Wave

Okay guys, who's moving with me to the Netherlands? Look at this place! How unique is this?
Aptly named, The Wave In Vejle, is a crazy badass architectural project by Danish company Henning Larsen Architects. The exceptional structure houses 140 apartments with views to the bay, while also creating a unique reflection on the surface of the sea, giving both Vejle and Denmark a breathtaking new landmark.

Reminiscent Of Cleopatra's Life

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Holy shit, look at this fucking beautiful dress! I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it. Simply stunning.
Beautiful geometric patterns and simple, clean cuts are just a few signature styles from up-and-coming fashion designer Holly Fulton. Looking like it came right out of Cleopatra's closet, the dress pictured above is part of Fulton's Autumn/Winter 2010 collection, alongside many sharp cuts and crisp patterns that embody her entire fashion line. Fulton has got unbelievable talent and a keen eye for decor and design; her creations are not only a fashion statement, but a magnificent work of art.

Bookin' It

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If I had this desk, it would always be unbalanced. I would probably finish stacking all the books, level it and place all my things desk top and end up wanting the freaking book that's at the very bottom. Yes, I am difficult like that.
Anyway, gorgeous idea! I can't stop staring at it!

Geometrically Beautiful Stop

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Wow, isn't it crazy how one simple design element can completely change the aesthetics of another? Look at this stop sign, just a geometric decorative border was added and now its so whimsical and beautiful! I wish the stop signs in my neighborhood all looked like this, this is definitely the prettiest stop sign around.

A Day In The Life

Hunter Freeman has some of the most original, fun photography around the web. His astronaut series, part of his personal work, is possibly one of the most clever things I've come across. Given the state of our nation's economy and unemployment rates, this series speaks to us in a a very humorous way. It's a series of snapshots following an astronaut doing everyday things. In every shot, captured brilliantly, we see our hero sitting alone at a diner, doing laundry, watching tv and even hitching a ride on the side of the road. Pretty neat stuff.
Check out his site for a dose of giggles and cleverness. (The Astronaut and Signs of the Times series were my favorite.)

Watercolor Lovin'

Francesca Wadell has stolen my heart and won't give it back. She's a fantastic artist that has the kind of work that makes me jealous I can't illustrate or paint like her. I don't really know why, but I can almost guarantee that upon seeing her beautiful illustrations, you will want to wear your prettiest clothes. Check out her blog, it's the bees knees!

Art Everywhere

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Art Everywhere is a post dedicated to finding beautiful art and using it as a source for inspiration in your everyday life. The truth is, art surrounds you, it follows you everywhere you go. It can be as simple as the makeup you choose to wear in the morning, those new lamps in your living room, the crazy pattern on your dress, prints on scarves, color coordination in outfits, photographs in restaurants, lobbies and offices. It really is everywhere.

Granted, some art is better than other, sometimes it can even be hard to swallow. And, sadly, I can't guarantee you seeing Claude Monet's 'Sunrise' hanging in your office break room, but anything can be used as inspiration. Especially now when there are so many young artists on the rise. Let's take for example these beautiful illustrations by Victo Ngai. Look at the variation in colors and the delicate illustrative lines. Not only do these tell a story, but they inspire an alluring sense of awe. Simply beautiful.

These illustrations were the source for my inspiration to find chocolate, red and camel colored accessories. You know, a sort of 'setting the mood' for fall. Upon seeing the top left handbag with the flowers, I was immediately reminded of Ngai's illustration, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (illustration below said handbag). It's little details like that, that can change your whole outlook on life. You can base your living room around Frida Kahlo's bold colored work and your whole dining room can be inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'. I can almost guarantee that you will see things, even life, differently.

Art is always a part of your life, you just have to take a second and soak it in.

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Check out Nicole Jarecz's blog, the girl has got some pretty badass talent. I loved her fashion illustrations; they're very dainty but at the same time oh-so sexy. So good! She's got some more of her amazing fashion illustrations in her coroflot portfolio. Go check it out!

P.S. I love that leopard print dress the model is wearing! ;)

What I Want Right Now ... [love life edition]

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This morning my heart aches for this. Boy and girl holding hands, enjoying a magnificent work of art.
Doesn't really get any better than that. ♥

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Yumalum indeed! I need everything in this etsy shop! I could fill a room with their prints. So rad.