The silk skirt in the second photo used to be a midi-skirt when I first found it at Goodwill. But I turned it into a high-low hem skirt two months ago using Mongs' tutorial. Which means I hacked off a bunch of it and never hemmed it despite wearing it twice! But after reading Overdressed by Elizabeth Cline, I've rediscovered my will and ability to sew. Which is not at all impressive. I do not own a sewing machine and my ability to stitch hasn't improved much since I was five years old and my grandmother taught me how to put thread through the eye of a needle. It literally took me hours to hem this skirt and I finished it off with a quick iron.
Go check out the other outfits inspired by this painting at Salazar's blog, 14 Shades of Gray!
Daily Details:
- blue top, old, approximate current cost per wear (accpw) $20
- shorts, accpw $15
- bronze sandals, accpw $1
- crossbody bag, accpw $4
- ethical ensemble evaluation: B
- chambray shirt, thrifted, accpw $1.67
- silk skirt, thrifted, accpw $1
- high heel sandals, thrifted, accpw $2
- bag, consigned, accpw $8
- ethical ensemble evaluation: A+
hey Vivienne! I haven't commented on your Monday post and I just saw you Tuesday post and my eyes are buggy out tired, so as not to miss you again, I am commenting now.
ReplyDeleteLoved your red and white ensemble this morning. I was going to do that one if my grandkidlettes hadn't have been here.
I love the duplicating angles of today's post as if Chagall couldn't be straight up and down? I am very glad you gave yourself an A+!
Be sure to see my Tuesday post. You may recognize a portions of it (hint) *)
I love that you did outfits inspired by art, great idea! I especially love that second look, that's such a fantastic skirt :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting. Love how you wear your outfits according to art. You look good in blue.
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I love this post, its so creative! I love that you are getting inspiration from all sorts of mediums, so clever!
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Hi! I like Chagall and I like both the outfits, but I prefer the first one! i like your bolg, do you ewant to follow each other? ;)))
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun for me to see how people play with inspiration to create outfits. (:
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to evoke your creative inspiration! You look great in both outfits and in re: the sewing, go you!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these outfits are so great! And Chagall- what great inspiration :)
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That skirt in the 2nd pic is adorable and you rock it!
ReplyDeleteI think the first top really embodies the painting! Your DIY high-low skirt came out really cute, even if the stitching is off (I could never tell!). I can sew a button and that's about it. For more involved projects, I have my mom do the sewing :)
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Cute outfits! I'm finally learning to sew after years of struggling to make changes to my clothes or liking a garment but passing it by because of some detail I wished were different but changing it was beyond my skills. It all started when I was about 16 and I hacked the lace sleeves off an otherwise lovely Laura Ashley type prom dress (this was in the 70s). I thought my mom was going to have a heart attack, but it worked out fine because the sleeves were set in so the bits of lace left at the seam were not visible from the outside.
ReplyDeletei tried to stitch a pencil skirt awhile back. o man. it looks terrible! i am sure it is much worse to me up close than to others looking at me in it. but i am ashamed to wear it. haha!
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Both looks are lovely! I think the shirt in the first outfit really captures the essence of the painting. And good for you removing the tie and making it work better for you! There is nothing wrong with that at all! I do love that skirt in the second outfit too, I'm a sucker for daisies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to take your outfit inspiration from!
ReplyDeleteThat was such a fun surprise seeing you standing in the post office line yesterday! I think we're just meant to be doing more together. Shopping? ;) In the second photo, is that the skirt you were wearing yesterday? You looked great yesterday and you must have been wearing heels because I was remembering you looking tall too.
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Great idea altering your blouse here too. I also wish I was better with a sewing machine. There would be so much more I could wear.
Enjoy your day!!
love your skirt look, those shoes look great with the outfit!
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ReplyDeleteBoth your looks really capture the Chagall. Congrats on doing your own shirt and skirt makeovers! It is impressive. Watch out, you'll get hooked - it's so empowering and the sky's the limit, ya know.
Cheers,
pao
Belt is an improvement, for the proportions. Very cute and very Chagall, both.
ReplyDeleteI think Marc Chagall would be very impressed. I know I am. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow, you're going above and beyond the inspiration here. Love both outfits, and I'll make sure to include the second look in the post as well!
ReplyDeleteI love that you did two outfits, and they both look great!
ReplyDeleteyour blouse really does look like chagall. his art was one of my favorite pieces that i saw at the met. good job on the skirt revamp. wow, i'm so proud of you for sewing it by hand. :)
ReplyDeleteWell you did a fabulous job upcycling that skirt to a hi lo. BOTH outfits look great girl! The colors and prints are so soft. Your "imitation" was definitely on point.
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Vivienne, really adorable outfits, love the offset photos, very you and artsy as well. dawn suitcase vignettes xo
ReplyDeletecute outfits! especially love the second one, that floral skirt look great on you!
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