art inspired: tamara de lempicka: kizette on the balcony
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Today's Art Inspired Fashion post looks to Tamara de Lempika, a bohemian socialite who is one of the most memorable artists of the 1920s "Arts Decoratifs" or Art Deco style. After showing her first 28 paintings, she quickly became one of the most fashionable portrait painters of her generation among the haute bourgeoisie, painting socialites and titled patrons. Even now, her work is collected by celebrities like Madonna, Jack Nicholson and Barbara Streisand. This painting was originally titled "Girl On Balcony" and few people at the time realized that Tamara had a daughter Kizette, or that her daughter was her model.
Talk about trusting your style! Tamara de Lempicka is the poster girl for a modern creative and independent life filled with beautiful clothes, travel and riches.
Among a hundred paintings, you could recognize mine,
my goal was:
Do not copy. Create a new style,...
colors light and bright,
return to elegance in my models."
Tamara de Lempicka is one of the more fascinating artist stories; she lived a life that's still relevant and modern in many ways. With all the buzz about Baz Luhrmann's 3-D remake of The Great Gatsby on the horizon {it won't debut until Christmas 2012} and plenty of glitzy 20s drop waist dresses hitting the scene, it seems inevitable that art deco/flapper style is only going to gain fashion momentum in the coming months.
Here's our take on an updated easy breezy Easter/Lempicka inspired outfit:
p.s. Are you loving the Stuart Weitzman blush Mary Jane pumps? Me too! They're available at ShopBop.com and if you scroll down to yesterday's post, you can enter to win a $100 Giftcard towards these shoes or anything your heart desires at ShopBop!
Labels: art inspired fashion post
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
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31 Comments:
That is an awesome portrait!!! I love those heels :D
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Ooo, I am all about this era!
Thank you for introducing me to this amazing artist! I am in love with that painting. Great pairings too! I ❤ the naked beach trio nail polish!
Not only do I get to see your fashion style and the lovely bags you make, but you educate all of us on the art world... thank you for doing a wonderful job at all..
xo
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I love the painting and the outfit is fabulous is gorgeous, Mary Jo! I was just talking to my mom a few days ago and she told me she loved all kinds of sweater dress looks. She sometimes spots some trends before I do. :) Couldn't think of better accessories than your clutch and nail polishes. xo
Ada
I love this piece! And I had no idea that was her daughter.
Also, loving the look you put together. The colors are just gorgeous :) xoxo
Oh my gosh Mary Jo. I love this. And I love what you've put together. Love that touch of turquoise that you threw in there.
Love the bio and painting.
And those shoes are fantastic!
xoxox,
CC
Great piece and love the chic look you put together! xx
God i always loved this site/blog and you never seize to suprise me. i mean not only your latest post/giveaway was exactly what i needed right now since i really need new pieces to sport around but this post is again exactly what i was searching for.
loveeeeee how you introduced me to a new artist and inspired me with an outfit.
haha ok enough with the flattering.
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I love this painting, I love your picks and I would love to be painted by her---- this is truly in line with my aesthetic!
Ooooo! love it all! Especially those shoes!
Amazing painting!
hugs from New York,
xx
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I love the vibe from the painting and you captured the nonchalance and edge perfectly with that outfit!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Love this post. The pumps are amazing!!!
This is one of my favourite posts from you. I love the art infused elements. The painting is very nice. I'm a 1920s fashion fan!
It's a wonderful portrait. Tamara de Lempika was so talented.
I love your choices of pieces. They are so lovely.
Nice post.
xo
I love how paintings can inspire you!
LOVE the Stuart Weitzman blush Mary Janes!!!!!
Hope you're having a great day!!!!! :-)
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OBSESSED with those Stuart Weitzman Mary-Jane Pumps. Gorgeous! :)
Interesting painting, never heard of this artist before! Nice setting, and I love your clutch! :)
I love the nude colours of the nail polishs! very classy and always chic!
Xx
Alexandra
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i love this look... especially with that cute bag of yours... did i send you the questions for my blog? that would be a great promo piece for you... love supporting you any way i can!
Beautiful painting and gorgeous outfit!The shoes are my favorite!!
xoxoxo
Loving the outfit and the shoes - inspired - have a very good easter Mary Jo xx
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btw saw your bags on Natalia's site today - you are doing a fab job x
the look you propose is super coool!!
xx
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Oh the Mary Jane Pumps is so gorgeous...
The heels are fabulous and the clutch is classic. Fashion is art so I can see why you were so inspired by that painting!
I've never seen that picture before. I like the bits of her work that I know but I clearly need to learn/see more. What a treat! x
Perfect!! xox
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