of fabric and architecture

 This is when I compare runway looks to houses,
 I saw, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Chloe Spring 2012 

Chloe Spring 2012 RTW

Chloe Spring 2012 RTW

Chloe Spring 2012 RTW

Chloe Spring 2012 RTW

Obviously this is a church not a house.

There I am, on the beach.

Art journal page from 8-2-12

It says: In the Summer celebrations happen

Another art journal page

It says:
In the dream there was a pool with a diving board, just like the one in California on Nelson Avenue.
What's inside your bottle?

my fire in the light

This outfit is for Style Imitating Art.

My blouse is thrifted.

One of my best friends gave me the bracelet cuff.
It's made from a recycled record album.

Here's the art as inspiration.

From the Plains II by Georgia O'Keeffe

I actually think this top I'm wearing in the photo below matches the painting better.

I donated that blouse years ago,
 because I didn't like the fit.
 This photo is from Our New Orleans Trip in the Summer of 2009.

Necklace made by my cousin
Can you see the bow in the thread? 

 sleeve details

Another photo of me wearing blouse
from Our New Orleans Trip in the Summer of 2009.
I actually donated that purse, years ago, too.

My art journal pages from 7-18-12

Should I fall out of love, my fire in the light
To chase a feather in the wind
Within the glow that weaves a cloak of delight
There moves a thread that has no end.

It says: If I had an extra hour a day What would I do with it? Whatever I wanted. Probably create more, sleep more, write more, practice more. I don't know. Yes, I do. I would spend more time with my love.

Collected stamps from old mail

For many hours and days that pass ever soon

the tides have caused the flame to dim

At last the arm is straight, the hand to the loom

Is this to end or just begin?

All of my love, all of my love,
All of my love to you, now 

Shadow of me and my love 
in Corpus Christi, July 2012

The cup is raised, the toast is made yet again
 One voice is clear above the dinProud Arianne, one word, my will to sustainFor me, the cloth once more to spin

My love, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, August 2012

Yours is the cloth, mine is the hand that sews timehis is the force that lies withinOurs is the fire, all the warmth we can findHe is a feather in the wind

My love playing in the ocean, in Florida.

All of my love, all of my love,

All of my love to you, now

I get a little bit lonely,just a little, just a little,
 
just a little bit lonely... All of My Love by Led Zeppelin

To see how other ladies interpreted the painting check out Vivienne from Thrifted Shift's post here. To see my other Style Imitating Art post go to Frida Outfit Challenge

sail on

Happy Inspiration Monday!
The ladies Nora and Megan of Two Birds Boutique
 chose an outfit to inspire a personal look.

My version of the inspired look.

"Sail on down the line'Bout a half a mile or soAnd I don't really wanna know aWhere you're goin'

Today's inspiration is:

Jessica Biel
To see what others wore, look here.

Maybe once or twice you seeTime after time I tried a toTo hold on to what we got
But now you're goin'

My lace skirt is thrifted.

And I don't mind about the things you're gonna say...
 I gave all my money and my time

I think I got my necklace at the dollar store,
several years ago.

I won these boots from LuLu's  in this giveaway from Maria at Little Tree Vintage, back in May. 

I know it's a shameBut I'm givin' you back your name, yeah, yeah

Art Journal page 8/12/12

Close up of actual lace and folded paper

Yes I'll be on my wayI won't be back to stayI guess I'll move alongI'm lookin' for a good time

My brother as an adult.

Sail on down the line

Ain't it funny how the time can go on a

Friends say they told me so

But it doesn't matter

My brother as a child.

It was plain to see that aSmall town boy like meJust a wasn't your cup of teaI was wishful thinkin'

My brother as a baby.

I gave you my heart and I tried to make you happyAnd you gave me nothin' in returnYou know, it ain't so hard to say"Would you please just go away," Yeah, yeah



I've thrown away the bluesI'm tired of bein' usedI want everyone to knowI'm lookin' for a good time, good time
Oh, sail on, honeyGood times never felt so goodSail on, honeyGood times never felt so goodSail on sugarGood times never felt so good"  Sail On by The Commodores

I posted this song because it's, someone I love's, favorite song of all time, and NO I'm not talking
 about myself, for once.  ;)

lounging in florida

 We just got back from our 5 day trip to Florida.
The hotel internet didn't work most of the time.
That's why I couldn't update my blog, or go online.

Me at the hotel

My shorts are thrifted

Here are some palm tree inspired fashions I like:

Vintage Palm Trees Dress

I really like the way this dress is styled.

Tropical Sun Dress

Upcycled Distressed T-Shirt

I think these shorts are so cute,
 but I could never wear them,
 because they are too short for me.

Hand Painted Cut Off Shorts

Vintage Print Blouse

Hand Painted Front and Back Black Tank

More trip photos below:

Hotel pool with ocean view

My guy

Hotel lobby

More hotel lobby

Beneath the palm trees on the hotel lounge chairs

Art journal pages

 I drew these in my in laws backyard,
back in May.
I added the paint later.

I've been up since 2:45 AM, with about an hour nap.
 I was basically dead tired when we got home.
 I'm feeling more refreshed now, though.  :)