Art Everywhere

anthropologie/victo ngai

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.

Welcome Back, Kings of Leon

Radioactive | Kings of Leon

Reminiscent of old school albums like Because of the Times and my personal favorite, Aha Shake Heartbreak, this new song is pretty rad. Can't wait for their new album to drop!

nicolejarecz

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! ;)

Mad About Mad Men

                                                                                                                                                       orla kiely/source

Hi, my name is Tanya and I am a Mad Men addict. The first step is admitting it, no? Yeah, I've always been a fan AMC's Mad Men. The very first episodes blew my mind and ever since then, it just never ceased to amaze and enthrall me. This season though, season four, it revels in change; not just character within character plot, but life itself. Call it a small insight into the past, as a viewer you are slowly and vicariously experiencing the change in times, a revolution if you will.

This season copywriter Peggy Olson, interpreted by the lovely Elisabeth Moss, turned 26 years old. Not only is she a young, ambitious woman, she is also a key employee at Stanley Cooper Draper Price, she's Don Draper's right hand. Throughout the seasons, we've seen Peggy mature and change her way of thinking and living. Since the beginning of season four Peggy seems much more fashion forward—at the peak of the 60s mod fashion and rock and roll, hippie era—she's developing a fantastic sense of style very much her own.

So how far does my 'Mad' obsession go? Often I come across outfits, accessories, even just tiny details that I can picture being straight out of the series. On occasion, certain events will make me wonder, "What would Peggy, wear? Would Joan approve of this lipstick?" Believe me, it happens far too often in my head.
Today as I was browsing through London-based Orla Kiely's website, I came across these sublime, vintage looking dresses. First thought? Oh, that is so Peggy. And so, this post was born.

If you haven't, take some time out to watch the show, I suggest you do because it is pretty damn good. Cinematic, memorable, plot and character driven, this is one of the best shows you'll find on cable TV, I guarantee it.

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. ♥

Brand New Vogue!

September 8, 2010 — Fashion powerhouse Vogue, launches its very own Vogue.com! Have you been? It's absolutely beautiful. Clean, crisp design and so easy to navigate. I'm so excited they are no longer piggyback riding Style.com, Vogue is such a big enterprise, a world in its own, really. Hats off to the designers and the photographers, they did a fantastic job! Go check it out! www.vogue.com

You Are Always On My Mind

tina rupp

I would love to have this every day for the rest of my life. I think I'd be much more productive. 

Clean Cut + Chic

rdujour

I am in lust with Zara's Fall 2010 lookbook! With all those coats, simple cuts and classic colors, it is indeed something to look at. Comprised of pieces that work well for today's working ladies, these looks can easily transform from casual work attire, to a girlish weekend look or a look for a night out with the girls. Everything is so clean cut and chic, I can guarantee that at least one of these items will become a go-to item for the rest of the year.