art inspired: picasso, self-portrait with cloak
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Self-Portrait with Cloak is an early Blue Period painting, when Picasso was a struggling painter. This series of blue and blue-green paintings were part of his transition from a classic to abstract style. I find the colors in this painting so elegant and love the way that fall fashion has mirrored the palette.

Giambattista Valli Satin-trimmed velvet tuxedo jacket $3,085; Gucci Wide-brim rabbit fedora $495; Stila eyeshadow; CO-OP Barneys New York Basic Skinny Belt $95; True Royal Silk Pussy Bow Blouse $411; Shiseido 'The Makeup' Perfect Mascara Br602 Brown One Size $23; Current/Elliot The Skinny Jean $208; Alexander McQueen black skull detail leather flat riding boots $1,255; Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Pure Color Lipstick $30; Givenchy Nightingale Black Structure Structured leather shopper $1,880.
Labels: art inspired, Picasso, Self-Portrait With Cloak

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29 Comments:
Beautiful outfit inspiration and my favourite shade of blue. x
this is a cool post :) i like the outfit that came out of it! especially the pretty blue shirt :)
I love the jeans and the boots.... Not sure my frame can support such a blouse (I feel like I get eaten by high necks and long sleeves)
these colors are speaking to me!
A beautiful, elegant outfit, without being too formal thanks to the skinny jeans, just my kind of look. :)
Ada
What a fabulous reminder - i haven't seen this painting in so long even though i really love it.
And what a beautiful, courageous colour.
Brilliant post.
Red xx
Love the shade of blue! Very peacock-esque. great inspiration for an outfit :) ~jen
What is it about teal that sets my heart aflutter?!
xo
Oh Mary Jo I just love these two colors together! I just purchased a teal blouse in Zara today and I was planning on wearing it with black :)
Hope you're having a wonderful week! xoxo
looks very fresh! love your style.
pve
i'm so in love with that big floppy turquoise hat!!! i saw one at F21 for cheap and really wanted it though i had just bought a burgundy, black and fedora so i thought i better not. but now seeing this i really want it!!!
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i love this post... you captured the feeling on the painting completely!
It's a beautiful inspiration. I love it.
Those two colors are great.
Nice post as always. xx
Love this post..the colour is so striking and rich!! Beautiful painting..one of my favourite artists!! xx
Exquisite inspiration and look!
Love that hat!
xoxox,
CC
I love the way the turquoise blouse truly ties the entire look together. And that hat...swoon! Gorgeous creation, Mary Jo! :)
This is really cool! Fabulous idea & inspiration!!!!^^
xoxo
Antonia
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beautiful inspiration.
Stunning colours, I've never seen that painting, it's so different from his later work.
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I love this look!! The shirt and lipstick are to die for!!
xoxoxo
amazing idea for a post I love it!
Nooooo - its my hat - seriously - can you believe it - i love it soooo soooo much !! xx
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i love everything about this look! the hat, the blazer, the blouse...everything!
These art inspired posts are such a great idea! I came over from the short and sweet of it and I'm glad I did!
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OK i need that Fedora right now!!!!
xxoo
melissa
Lovely teal color. I love the hat and I own one. It looks great on.
love this post!!! good inspiration choice
WOW,
I have to say this is one of my favorites that you have pulled together!! love the skinny jeans with the beautiful blouse!!
perfection!!
xx
callie
Adore this look and the fabulous color palette!!The Fedora I adore!
Oh I have a Designer Pillows Giveaway! I hope you will join! ( a great resource as well)
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
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