art inspired: frida kahlo, the frame
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Like many artists Frida Kahlo was as well known for her personal life as her art, and while she chronicled her complicated relationship with Diego Rivera in many of her paintings, she's best known for her self portraits. Today's art inspired fashion post draws on The Frame, which was the first work by a 20th century Mexican artist to be purchased by the Louvre. Celebrated in Mexico as indigenous folk art, embraced by feminists, Frida was also labeled a "surrealist" once André Breton described her art as a "ribbon around a bomb". I've always loved The Frame because of the beautiful colors and overlay of glass on the painted aluminum, and these colors are echoed in many Spring 2012 collections.
Are you loving the happy colors of spring 2012?
Details: Cutler and Gross Rounded cat-eye frame acetate sunglasses, $530; Pedro Lourenco Parrot Printed Silk Top, $780; Monica Vinader Fiji Gem gold-plated bracelet $320; Bottega Veneta Leather and watersnake intrecciato pouch $790; Miu Miu Pleated cotton and linen-blend skirt $640; Bottega Veneta Sunset Flower Sandal $610; Mary Jo Matsumoto 4FREE Sea Creature Nail Color Trio $36, Emilio Pucci Multi-stone brass ring $445.
p.s. Craving more art inspired fashion posts? There's over 30 to chose from on the right hand index under "art inspired".
Labels: art inspired, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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41 Comments:
What gorgeous colors indeed!! I love how there is a story behind every artist:)
Im definitely ready for Spring, bring it!
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that top is so pretty.
uh, i'm loving the "happy" colors of spring a bit, too much.
i'm waiting for THAT call from wells fargo to make sure everything is all right, and that my bank card IS indeed within my possession~~a little too much overindulging in the online shopping department of late.....
signed,
bad katie
One of my all time faves!!! And the look you pulled is perfect too :)
Have a wonderful day, Mary Jo! xoxo
Those sunnies are phenom; and I LOVE that Parrot Blouse. Bright colors always make me happy! :)
Yes I am! Am with his wacky chicago weather it feels like spring out and it's really sunny not a snow cloud in sight!!!
Xx
Callie
That necklace and ring are calling my name!!! So very gorgeous - I love how you matched up these items to that beautiful painting.
It's a very nice inspiration Mary Jo.
Frido Kahlo was so talented.
Beautiful colors.
xo
Mary Jo, your outfit is channeling so well the painting. Amazing! :)
Ada
PS: I'm a new follower on facebook :)
Frida Kahlo was so fascinating! That look is perfectly inspired!
Stunning look!! And Frida is fantastic, she really understood colour and how to use it well!! Beautiful one, I just love these posts :) xx
Love the parrot printed silk top! So striking! You really nailed it with the pieces and the comparison to the painting (but we didn't expect anything BUT fabulous from YOU, Mary Jo!) Your fashion thoughts are always fun to read! ~xoSM
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Love those sandals......
Please can I have them...
Yes, to the bright colors..
Colors have a living presence in them and a life energy, even in healing work colors are often missing from trauma scenes, for instance, if a person had a mother that had abandon them early in life all their journeys with me have a missing pink and or brown to them...
xo
m
Frida Kahlo's work has always inspired me! The colors are so rich and vibrant, would love to see someone wear this look!
I love everything about this post. This painting is so amazing. Thank you for reminding me of it. You have done that so many times before and it always brightens up my day when i see a painting i love but haven't seen in a while.
I can't wait for the spring to come and to indulge in these colours!
And so sorry to hear about copy cats in your last post. It is so wrong on so many levels. But each to theirnown, i suppose.
Have a lovely day.
Red x
so so clever mary jo - loves it! the colors are stunning, i love her art as well! and love the parrot shirt!
xx, k
Gorgeous outfit and wonderful colours! I am loving everything here and can't wait to start wearing my spring clothes... x
i love the vibrance in both the painting and outfit. time to gear up for spring!
I love her use of vibrant color. Very excited for Spring fashion. I love that Bottega Veneta sandal :)
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Gorgeous inspiration and look!
You know I love that nail polish trio ;)
xoxox,
CC
wow..such a beautiful post!!!
xo
MosaMuse
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This is such a beautiful painting, and yes I do love the colors here. I am so ready for spring.
Happy Tuesday!
Yes, i am completely loving the colors. That parrot top is rad!
*Erin
I'm totally in love with those colors- great picks!
I am so excited to inject some color in my spring and summer wardrobe! Love these accessories especially! xo style, she wrote
Really original.
these posts are always so much fun! i love your art inspirations. this is a colorful lovely outfit and i'm seriously amazed at your lovely nail colors!!!
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A inspiração no mundo das cores,
adorei as peças ainda mais que tem uma do brasileiro Pedro Lourenço.
beijos
So in love with this and the outfit is amazing:)Those glasses stole my heart! want! Muah, sweetie
I'm so loving the happy colors!! Love that painting too and the pieces you chose for this outfit are amazing, honey!! Love the shirt!!
xoxoxo
Have a wiggilicous Wednesday!
LOVE the outfit! & your nail colors look fabulous :)
From Brooklyn with love,
Jen
great job translating the inspiration into a nice look! :)
What gorgeous colors! I love the nuanced and sometimes tumultuous stories behind artists!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Wow, what a gorgeous inspiration. So vibrant and just stunning. These pieces are perfect for spring -- truly swooning over that Miu Miu skirt...ahh I want it! :) Also love that gorgeous ring and of course your nail colors! Perfection.
x
Rachel
Loving the happiness and inspiration.
love the inspiration! The sunglasses you chose are awesome <3
Great post,I love getting inspired by art, frida kahlo's amazing! Your blog is lovely, if you want to take a look at mine it’s at http://grassettagillie.blogspot.com, if you’d like we should follow each other! :)
xo Gillie
I remembered seeing her work for the first time in MOMA, NY. Beautiful! The funky outfit looks fabulous, love the parrot top.
I love this! I want to dress like art!
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