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Creating a Purr-fectly Whimsical Jewelry Set for SIA Cat Symphony
Salazar at 14 Shades of Grey is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1868 drawing "Katzensymphonie" (Cat Symphony) by Austrian artist Moritz von Schwind. She chose this artwork because "a symphony of black cats just fits the bill" of "something Halloween-related without being too obvious." The artist created this work as a gift for his friend and fellow member of Die Schwarzen Katzen (Black Cats) drinking club Joseph Joachim to celebrat
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5 days ago
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Creating a Jewelry Set for a Brown Art-Inspired Fall Outfit for SIA Autumn
Shelbee at Shelbee on the Edge is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1573 painting "Autumn" by Italian Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. She chose this painter because he is "known for creating heads out of random objects like fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even books...[they] are so clever and really crack me up." Source: shelbeeontheedge.com She selected this specific artwork was an obvious choice since we are "truly in autu
sallyinstpaul
Oct 22
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Layering Over a Lace Jacket for a Fall Outfit with the Thrifty Six
I have recently been welcomed into a wonderful group of fashion and lifestyle bloggers that focuses on styling preloved clothing and accessories in themed monthly posts (third Monday of the month). I hope that this showcase of secondhand items and outfits provides some shopping and style inspiration for anyone who is interested in creating great looks in a way that is sustainable for our planet and our pocketbooks. Today's topic is Lace Skirt...and this was a Challenge with
sallyinstpaul
Oct 20
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A Summer-Fall Transition Outfit for SIA Hilma af Klint
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected 1907 painting "The Ten Largest, No. 7, Adulthood" by Swedish artist Hilma af Klint. She chose this artwork because she wanted to find something different from her "pretty" norm for this challenge. Though she wasn't familiar with the artist or this work prior to some Internet searching, she liked that it was unlike anything she's presented before. Source: marshainthe
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Oct 14
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12 More Easy DIY Bead Earring Designs for Fall
In my previous post on this topic , I shared 10 very easy, beginner-friendly beaded earrings designs that can be made with basic supplies...
sallyinstpaul
Sep 23
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How to Wear Maroon, Olive, and Gold for Spring/Fall + DIY Jewelry
Today I am continuing to catch up in sharing my 2024 purchases with two new items featured in two transition season outfits using the...
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Mar 28
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Black, Grey, and Purple Winter Outfits and DIY Jewelry
As I described in my post about my 2025 clothing no buy year (shopping break), I have fallen behind on blogging about new wardrobe...
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Feb 24
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Soft Pink Color Combos for Fall/Winter Outfits: Beige/Taupe + Painting Catalog Paper for Paper Beads
In my last post , I shared this soft pink outfit inspired by a painting of Joan of Arc for the latest Style Imitating Art challenge. I...
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Feb 3
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A Light Pink Winter Outfit for SIA Alphonse Mucha's Joan of Arc
Marsha at Marsha in the Middle is the curator for this round of Style Imitating Art (SIA), and she selected the 1909 painting Maude...
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Jan 30
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