Style Imitating Art with Ever Pretty: Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White by Robert Henri & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #233
About Style Imitating Art
Style Imitating Art is hosted by Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Terri of Meadowtree Style. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog.
You do not have to be a blogger to join. You are invited to share your images on Instagram or other social media platforms or you can just play along and the host will share your photo. If you do share on social media, please spread the word by using #TeamLOTSStyle and #StyleImitatingArt and also tag the hosts Salazar, Terri, and Daenel so they know you have joined. Go have some fun in your closets and join the SIA challenge next week!
The Inspiration Artwork
The inspiration artwork was curated by Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks. You can read why she has chosen this specific piece as her inspiration artwork here.
Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White by Robert Henri (Oil on Canvas, 1911)
About the Artist: Robert Henri
Robert Henri (June 24, 1865-July 12, 1929) was an American painter, teacher, and pioneer of the Ashcan School of American realism. He was born Robert Henry Cozad to John Jackson Cozad, a gambler and real estate developer, and his wife Theresa Gatewood Cozad. Artist Mary Cassatt (featured in this SIA post) was a distant cousin. In 1871, Henri’s father founded the town of Cozaddale in Ohio and subsequently relocated to Nebraska where he founded the town of Cozad in 1873.
While living in Nebraska, Henri’s father shot and killed a rancher over a land claim dispute in 1882. Although he was legally cleared of any wrongdoing, the town itself didn’t forget and the family packed up and moved to Denver, Colorado, where they changed their names in order to dissociate themselves from the scandal in Nebraska. Shortly after moving to Colorado, the family packed up again in 1883 and moved first to New York City and eventually settled in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where Robert Henri created his very first paintings.
In 1886, Henri enrolled in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and headed to Paris to further his art studies in 1888. While studying in Paris, he embraced Impressionism and his European studies influenced his rather catholic tastes in art. He also visited Brittany and Italy during his years in Europe, returning to Philadelphia at the end of 1891. In 1892, he accepted a position as a teacher at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, where he quickly became an influential and favored instructor.
By 1895, Henri was reconsidering his earlier affinity for Impressionism, calling it a “new academicism.” In an effort to create a more realistic style of art that better represented his own time and experience, Henri began urging his artist friends and proteges to search for a fresh perspective in less genteel subjects that were common in modern American cities. This outlook inspired other artists and eventually they joined together and became the Ashcan School of American Art. This artistic movement spurned academic painting and Impressionism as the arts of mere surfaces. Henri wanted his art to be more like journalism, an accurate and real representation of the world around him and the societies and cultures in which he lived. The Ashcan painters began attracting public interest at the same time that realist fiction was finding an audience and muckracking journalists were calling public attention to the conditions that existed in the slum areas of cities.
Henri split his time between Philadelphia and Paris for several years. In 1898, he married Linda Craig, a student from his private art classes. They spent the next two years on an extended honeymoon in France where he exhibited “The Snow” which was purchased by the French government for display in the Musée du Luxembourg. Beginning in 1900, Henri taught at the Veltin School for Girls in Manhattan and at the New York School of Art beginning in 1902. In 1905, his wife Linda passed away having long been in poor health. Three years later at the age of 43, Henri married his second wife, Marjorie Organ, a 22 year old cartoonist for The New York Journal.
After returning from his summer home in Ireland in November of 1928, Henri suffered an attack of neuritis caused by metastatic prostate cancer which crippled his leg. He was hospitalized in New York and gradually grew weaker until his death on July 12, 1929, from cardiac arrest. He was 64 years old. His illness was not publicly known which resulted in his death coming as a great shock to his friends and fellow artists. He was cremated and his ashes were buried in his family vault in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The works of Robert Henri are housed in various museums throughout the world. The Robert Henri Museum in Cozad, Nebraska, was established at the site of one of Henri’s former homes which includes a collection of family memorabilia on display.
About the Art: Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White
Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White is an oil on canvas portrait painted in the style of American Realism. Henri painted this portrait in 1911. It measures 195.58 cm (77 in.) x 93.98 cm (37 in.) and is currently part of a private collection. I searched the internet for about an hour and literally can find nothing else about this painting or the woman portrayed in it.
The title includes the name of an unmarried woman, Miss Carmel White, and indicates that she is dressed in rose and gray although all of the images of this work appear to be in shades of peach, tan, and white. She is dressed in a simple yet elegant evening dress that was the typical women’s style during that time period.
Portrait painting was Henri’s primary form of expression. However, he refused to beautify his subjects beyond reality which earned him the nickname “Manet of Manhattan”. His earliest portraits were dramatically dark up until around 1914 when he began experimenting with a more modern look in his paintings. Miss Carmel White clearly fits into this dark portraiture period. Now I really just want to know who this woman was!
References/Resources:
- Wikipedia: Robert Henri
- Robert Henri: The Complete Works
- Robert Henri Museum
- WikiArt: The Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White
- A World History of Art
- Robert Henri, Biography of an Ashcan School Painter
About My Outfit Inspired by Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White
When I first saw the inspiration painting, I was a little baffled as to how I was going to style an outfit for this prompt. I love the fashion from the time period of this painting and I think the gown donned by Miss Carmel White is a stunning representation of women’s fashion in 1911.
I did not remain baffled for very long, however, because I recently received this long simple and elegant white wedding gown as part of my recent collaboration with Ever Pretty and it is the perfect silhouette to reflect the dress in the painting. I did initially want to drape some tan and peachy colored chiffon scarves over the dress and secure them with some kind of ribbon at my waist. I tried various scarves and ways to tie them and it just was not working. I decided to settle for a simple chiffon kimono in a pale shade of rose instead. Pearl jewelry, a pink flower headband, and an ivory ribbon braided into my hair all sort of spoke to the fashion era represented by this portrait painting. While the gown is rather long on me and would be better with heels on my feet, I really felt like dainty slippers were more appropriate. I found these beaded beauties from a street vendor in New York City about 3 lifetimes ago. I rarely wear them, but they are ridiculously fun so I cannot part with them.
We tried to hang a black blanket as a backdrop for some photos to reflect the black background in the painting. But that attempt failed worse than my scarf idea and so we opted for the faded old gray fence in the back yard instead.
Back to the dress for a brief moment. It is probably the most comfortable evening gown I have ever placed on my body. And you can wear a regular bra with it so that makes me happy. I love the swishiness of the layers of white chiffon and the simple vee neckline in the back and front with the banded waistline. I already had to wash it out in the sink because I dragged the hem straight through mud taking pictures. After a quick rinse in some cold water, I hung it to dry and my white wedding dress is good as new again.
Ever Pretty specializes in affordable bridesmaid dresses, wedding gowns, and other special occasion dresses. Founded in 2005 by Anna Shi, Ever Pretty has grown from a simple eBay store to one of the biggest suppliers of women’s formal wear for Amazon. I recently shared more details about Ever Pretty when I styled my little white lace wedding dress three ways.
Ever Pretty is offering my readers 25% off all orders over $50 so now is the perfect time to rethink your dress game. Just use code Blogger25 at checkout to receive your discount. Hopefully, I have once again inspired you to look at wedding dresses and other special occasion gowns in a very different way. And also to recognize that every day is a special occasion to wear whatever makes your soul happy.
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To see more outfits inspired by Robert Henri’s Girl in Rose and Gray. Miss Carmel White, please visit Daenel’s post for the complete roundup of submissions. You can also read the details of Daenel’s own inspired outfit here, Terri’s here, and Salazar’s here. Have you joined the Style Imitating Art challenges yet? Be sure to check for the next prompt on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Parties.
Outfit Details: Dress-c/o Ever Pretty / Kimono-Charlotte Russe / Shoes-Street Vendor in NYC / Necklace-Thrifted / Earrings, Headband, and Hair Ribbon-Too old to recall
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
78 Comments
Nancy
I must say that your outfit speaks more to me then the painting does. Those mules are fantastic and I love what you did with your hair!
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Aw, thanks so much, Nancy! This isn’t exactly what I envisioned for this outfit but I really liked the final outcome! I felt very feminine and swishy and pretty!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mica
Such a beautiful maxi dress on you and it’s a great pairing with the kimono to echo the colours in the painting! Really nice! 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Hope your week is going well 🙂
Away From The Blue
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Thanks so much, Mica! I really liked the way this outfit turned out!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gwen Gottlieb
Hi Shelbee, I love your interpretation of this theme. You look like you’ve channeled your inner goddess. Love your hair, as well.
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Gwen, thanks so much! I felt very much like a goddess in this outfit!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laurie
Looking absolutely stunning here Shelbee! xx
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Thanks so much, Laurie!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
You nailed this interpretation! Love your hair and those shoes are fabulous!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Aw, thanks so much, Jill!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennifer
You look absolutely beautiful Shelbee!!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
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Thank you so very much, Jennifer!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Amazing recreating!!
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Thanks so much, Tamar!
xoxo
Shelbee
Pamela Graham
Elegant lady! Not familiar with the artist but what a graceful painting. And a touch of Arabian Nights with the slippers, prettily perfect combo.
Pamela x
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Thanks so much, Pamela! The shoes are very Arabian, aren’t they? They did seem perfect for the dress!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Johnson
Oh wow! Thanks so much for featuring my wedding post. That is so exciting. And what a beautiful white dress! I was just going to say it would be perfect for a beach or casual wedding, and then you mentioned it really was a wedding dress. But you can definitely wear it everyday too. I love how you styled it. You nailed the challenge. And those shoes! Wow! So unique and original. Wherever did you find them?
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Thanks so much, Amy! I love that I could style an actual wedding dress just as a summer sundress! And it is an incredibly comfortable dress, too. I can’t wait to have somewhere special to wear it. I found these crazy shoes at a street vendor stand in New York City many, many years ago. I can’t even remember where in the city I was. But I know I only paid around $10 for them and I was tempted to get a few pairs in different colors. But as unique as they are, they are not very practical or comfortable so I am glad that I just have the one pair. If I had more, I wouldn’t be able to let them go either and they would take up even more room in my overflowing closet! I hope your week is off to a great start!
xoxo
Shelbee
mireille
Wow! Ir’s funny how we sometimes have an idea for an outfit and end up with something more wonderful! You look beautiful in this pretty white dress and the kimono really reflects the colors from the painting. This is a wonderful interpretation of the painting. Your closet is a never ending fountain of clothes =) which really allows to create some wonderful outfits.
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Thanks so much, Mireille! I do love my closet and all the things that are heaped up in piles within it! It is like my playroom or my craft room so to speak. I do need to add those extra “supplies” to keep my craft interesting. I used to feel really awful about my overconsumption when it comes to clothing, but then I realized everyone has their thing that they are passionate about and spend money on. Fashion and creating interesting outfits is my version of fun and creative expression and I have stopped feeling guilty about it! I hope your week is off to a great start!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jessica A Jannenga
First, I love learning about painters in which I am unfamiliar. I do love impressionistic artists like Monet, Renoir and Degas. I did a lesson in music on comparing Debussy an impressionistic composer to the art of the aforementioned. The painting here is beautiful and I like that you captured the essance and the style of the subject. Pretty white dress and you have the most vast shoe collection!
Enjoy the week my friend!
jess xx
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Jess, I am so glad that you enjoyed the substance of this post. Many of the artists that end up being featured for SIA are names that I am familiar with from basic art history classes in college. But I never got very into art history so I am really enjoying researching the artists now. I am so pleased with this pretty white dress! It is incredibly comfortable for a formal gown. And my vast shoe collection really does border on the ridiculous! Haha. Have a fabulous day, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Christina Morley
They did have great fashion sense in that time period. I love how you styled yours! Interesting that it’s part of a private collection. I wonder what kind of life/money people have to own private art collections. I mean, I have a private art collection too, of some of my grandfather’s watercolors. 😀 I should just remind myself that the artist doesn’t have to be famous to be appreciated. 😉
Thanks for hosting!
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Thanks so much, Tina! I was intrigued by the whole business of a private collection as well. I couldn’t find any information about whose private collection it is though! Perhaps it is one of Henri’s descendants. I have been wanting to start purchasing original art from local artists in my area to eventually have a private collection of original art but I am just not in that place right now. I would say that your private collection of your grandfather’s watercolors is just as valuable as any other private art collection…the sentimentality adds much more value than any kind of fame would, in my opinion. Although if I owned something like a Picasso, I would be bragging about it pretty loudly! Haha.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nora Minassian
Loving your version of the look from the painting that inspired you. Such a soft pretty dress and kimono and those shoes are a great finishing touch.
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Thanks so much, Nora! I was really happy with the outcome of this outfit. I had initially planned to wear big bold gold jewelry with this dress but then it was perfect for this prompt so I just rolled with it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lizzie
This outfit is soooo cute! I love the color combo! And your hair! What a fun idea. I must try that with my braid!
Lizzie
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Thanks so much, Lizzie! I honestly thought that I maybe got the idea to braid a ribbon in my hair from you! Haha. You definitely need to try it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
You totally nailed it! And OMG! Those slippers are exquisite. Facing our move to NC, I am amazed at how much Robert Henri’s family got around in the late 1800s. Holy crap that couldn’t have been easy.
Michelle
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Thanks, Michelle! I have been wanting to get these crazy shoes out and share them on the blog! I never even considered what a hassle moving around like that in the late 1800s and early 1900s would have been! I hate moving now even with all of the modern conveniences at my disposal! But I imagine people also had way fewer belongings than we do now. But still…it must have been one hell of a process to move especially long distances.
xoxo
Shelbee
Darlene
So much to comment on here, Shelbee. First, you did an amazing job re-enacting the painting! I want to know more about her–the subject–too! I’m always so interested in that era of the art world, with Paris at the center. (I am a former art student.) I loved the movie, Midnight in Paris in the 20s! And, of course, that white dress is incredible. I looked at the site for Ever Pretty and they have some gorgeous dresses. If only I had somewhere to wear one! The prices make sense, too, for a dress one wouldn’t wear very often, like bridesmaids! Great post, my friend!
xx Darlene
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Darlene, thank you so much! The older I get, the more interested I am in learning about different generations of people and what ignited their passions and creativity. These art prompts provide me that opportunity. And I am also finding that whenever someone mentions an influential person in their life, I want to know everything there is to know. I am currently reading and watching all the things about Malcolm X simply because someone recently mentioned how he impacted their life and so I need to learn all the things about this man.
I am loving my new Ever Pretty dresses, but I do wish I had somewhere to wear them. Instead I’ll just play dress up because I can! I hope you are having a wonderful week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
Another fabulous recreation! I love those fun slipper shoes too.
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Thank you, Joanne! Much appreciated!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Wow! You look so beautiful and peaceful in these soft hues, too. That white dress is so pretty how it just flows and I love the white strand woven into your hair!
Carrie
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Aw, thanks so much, Carrie! I do like to tap into that uber feminine side of myself every now and then! And a long white flowy dress is the perfect thing for it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Renee Open
Hello dearest! I’m sorry I dropped of the face of the earth – been wading through a lot of very hard things, but things are settling down and I’m ACHING to have another video chat and catch up. Like, SO MUCH!
Great imitation and LOVE the shoes!
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Hi beautiful friend! I am sorry to hear that you have been in the midst of a struggle. Let’s definitely set up some time for a video chat! Message me!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
Shelbee, excellent interpretation of the inspiration piece. I especially like the added period details like your braid and the embellished slippers.
Rena
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Thanks so much, Rena! I felt like the period details worked well with this dress, too. Have a fabulous day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
You nailed it as usual. You are so good in the Style/Art deal. Very nice.
Thanks for the feature and the shout out. I am glad you like the era. I like it also.
Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
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Thanks, Patrick! I really enjoy these challenges as my bi-weekly dose of creativity! They always manage to get me out of a slump. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
Shelbee, I love your interpretation of this portrait, and I would totally wear this outfit IRL—especially those fabulous pink slippers!
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! I would wear this in real life, too! Now if I only had somewhere to go. Haha. I hope your week is going well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
Shelbee, you look like a GODDESS in this outfit!! this makes me want to grab my camera and fly over so I can do a creative photoshoot with you! Wouldn’t that be amazing?!!
I’m going to have a proper look at the website or the dresses now, because that one is so gorgeous too!
Oh, and THANK YOU so much for the shout out. I’m delighted!
Huge hugs
Suzy xx
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Suzy, thank you so very much, my friend! I felt like a goddess in this dress! I had actually planned to style more in the tradition of a Greek goddess, but then it was just too perfect for this art prompt so I ran with it! But I do think a creative photo shoot from a goddess perspective would be really freaking amazing! Jeff and I have some creative ideas in mind for the green gowns that I received in this collaboration. Now we just need to find the time to get it done! I hope you are having the most wonderful week! We need to chat again soon.
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
Your photoshoots sound like they’ll be amazing. I can’t wait to see them!
And yes, we should definitely chat soon xx
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I need to get organized and caught up the rest of this week, but I will email you early next week to set something up!
xoxo
Celyn
Beautiful white dress and you look great in it! THank you for hosting this link up!
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Thanks so much, Celyn! I am having lots of fun with my fancy dresses!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sheila (of Ephemera)
Shelbee, you do look like a goddess in this outfit! You’ve captured the vibe of the painting so well – and I can well imagine you swanning about in the grass (good to hear you can wash this dress easily!). I love the pink over the white dress, and those shoes (Turkish, I think?) are awesome! I would totally wear those too!
Thanks so much for the link-party!
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Aw, thanks so much, my friend! I definitely felt very twirly in this pretty dress! I restyled this dusty pink kimono with wide legged denim and a crop top for date night and I loved it, but I sadly didn’t take any photos. Ugh. I will have to wear it again and photograph it. I do believe these shoes are Turkish or at least from somewhere in that region. I was in NYC somewhere forever long ago and I spotted a street vendor with all these beautiful beaded and very colorful slippers. If I recall, they were no more than $10. I should have bought a few different colors but they really aren’t very practical or comfortable for that matter. They do not have a left or a right shoe so they are both shaped the same. But the little folded over tip can be extended to point upward which is stupid cute! I should have take a photo of that, too. Damn it.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura Bambrick
You absolutely rocked this challenge Shelbee! I love this romantic, boho outfit on you, especially the braid!
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Thank you so much, Laura! It is bit girlier and more feminine than my normal style, but I really did feel very romantically bohemian in it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Terri Gardner
Your research on these artists never ceases to amaze me. Those shoes are amazing! I totally understand why you ever can get rid of them. Your image is divine. See you next week-think very very bright!
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Thanks so much, Terri! I really rely mostly on Wikipedia and a few of the top articles produced by a Google search. Haha. But there is a lot of information to read through and then decide which points to highlight…which end up being the parts that I find most intersting, naturally. I am super excited for the next art prompt! I have lots of bright themes in the works right now!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
What a great look. Love your shoes, they are beautiful. Great theme and post, Shelbee 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up to The Wednesday Link Up and hosting #TheWednesdayLinkUp
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Thank you, Claire! These shoes are really fun! I am glad that I have kept them for all these years.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lucy Bertoldi
I just love these posts- so informative and fun! I always say I’m gonna join but then I’m always too late! Love the white dress on you- so perfect! xx
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Thanks so much, Lucy! I was the same as you for like a year! I kept wanting to join but kept missing the deadlines. Haha. Now I make sure to check the art prompt every other Monday and then I save it as my computer and phone wallpaper so I get inspired! I hope you can join us one of these times. It is so much fun!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
I love the shoes, I mean Magic Slippers, too!
Definitely worth keeping.
Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Anne! A magic carpet would be great to have with my magic slippers! Except I’m really afraid of heights, so that carpet would have to fly really low to the ground!
xoxo
Shelbee
Anne M Bray
Haha. Never thought of the heights issue and Magic Carpets. Nix that fantasy!
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Right?! You’re not putting me on a magic carpet and flying me way above the rooftops! No, thank you! That’s scary shit!
Anna Marcus
It’s a beautiful piece of art and I think you did your absolute best to capture the mood of the painting, Shelbee. Totally love the shoes that you are wearing. Have a great weekend
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Thanks you so much, Anna! This was fun to interpret into an outfit. Now I just need somewhere fun to wear this pretty outfit!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sandra W Magle
Hi, this was a very interesting post. Art can always be used for inspiration. I love that you took the opportunity to give us the research, also. Lovely dress, and the shoes are to die for.
Thanks for a peek into your world, I’ve joined the party, and looking forward to more! Sandi
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Sandi, thank you so very much for this lovely comment! This Style Imitating Art series is so much fun for me because I really enjoy art history. It gives me the opportunity to learn more. And I do love style challenges as well because they keep my creativity flowing! I am so glad that you have joined the party. I will be around to read and comment on all the posts soon. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Looks comfy and WOW awesome shoes! Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Link Party 31.
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Thanks, Dee! These shoes definitely are something special!
xoxo
Shelbee
Niki
I absolutely adore that dress!! The ribbon woven through your braid is beautiful too! Thanks again for hosting each week!
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Thanks so much, Niki! I wish I had somewhere special to wear this dress! But I will just keep playing dress up instead. It makes my soul happy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Daenel T.
I am stuck on those shoes. They’re stunning. I don’t even know how I’d wear them but I’d make up ways. Love them.
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Oh my goodness, Daenel, thanks so much! I don’t really even know how to wear them which is why they’ve been in my closet for 20 years and I’ve worn them maybe 2-3 times! But I simply cannot part with them…for obvious reasons!
xoxo
Shelbee
Celyn
You look amazing! Loving this idea of style imitating art! Thanks for hosting this link up
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Thanks so much, Celyn! I have a lot of fun with this series!
xoxo
Shelbee
Chickenruby
Simply stunning outfit and I LOVE the shoes.
Thanks for linking with #pocolo
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Thanks so much, Suzanne! I really appreciate that. These are definitely the most unique pair of shoes I own!
xoxo
Shelbee