art inspired: john william waterhouse, the mermaid
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
As we move into the 3 last weeks of summer, most of us are now thinking of ways to repair our hair and skin from the ravages of the surf and sand, and British painter John William Waterhouse's "The Mermaid," seemed like the perfect inspiration. Waterhouse borrowed from the Impressionists as well as worked in the style of the Pre-Raphaelites, who were all about returning to the detailed and complex compositions and saturated colors of early Gothic Italian and Flemish art.
Today's art inspired fashion post looks to the silvery mermaid tail, and the earth's most soothing beauty products for ways to ride the tide into fall.
What do you think of the metallic trend that's continuing into fall? Are you thinking of ways to perk up your beauty routine as the countdown to the cooler seasons begin...
Labels: art inspired fashion post
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
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28 Comments:
I always love metallic--- regardless of the time of year! I feel like I didn't take advantage of summer this year, which makes me sad! But, by the same token, my hair has been rather healthy lately..... wonder if there is a correlation!
The mermaid is amazing.
I've been wanting a Diptyque candle for the longest! I'm excited for the metallic trend. I saw a cool metallic moto jacket earlier this week.
Hope you're having a great week also Mary Jo!
xx
Quiet Luxury
So pretty!
Amazing inspiration and look!
Love those silver pants!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. You should totally post a wishlist, MJ ~ would love to see your picks!
So gorgeous! I definitely need a little beauty TLC. And metallic always works for me :) xoxo
I love these "inspired by art" posts you do. So cool. And to answer your question about the metallic trend: I think that with any trend (and any article of clothing really), it all depends on how you wear it. Styling and attitude.
The blouse is gorgeous and red lipstick would make such a special touch. x
I think soothing would be the best way to describe these colors. Great board, Mary Jo!
Was just wondering how to do the silver trou thing and that pale pinky nudey shirt is perfect with it. Hope your photo shoot went well the other day.
Mermaid inspired pieces are always so magnificent and cute! I love it, definitely incorporating some metallics into me fall wardrobe.
http://redinsidefashion.blogspot.com/
I'm permanetly obsessed with mermaids.
such great finds! the silver pants work perfectly!
xo
MOSAMUSE
www.MOSAMUSE.com
Oh I'm so glad you chose to do a post on this particular painting. It is one of my favourites! Personally, I can't wait for the metallics trend to pick up steam so there will be more affordable pieces available on high street. That shade of lipstick you picked is so rich and luxurious. I've been looking for something like that!
xx Jenee C.
http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com
I've long liked wearing rich metallics during the end of summer. It seems to make sense in the crazy heat somehow.
wonderful selection! i know i say this every time... my fave posts of yours
big hugs to you, Mary Jo
Great post! nlove metalic pieces! Check out the giveaway on my blog if you like xoxo ES
http://www.liveyourpassion.gr/2012/08/passion-for-summer-by-xoxo-es-tank-top.html
Metallic are so special to me, and I love how you've merged the beauty inspiration by art here. Has a nice and needed cooling tone.
I LOOOOOVE metallics in interior design, but not so much in fashion...
That blouse is gorgeous though, and I love your inspiration from the painting!
I really love how you always find inspiration in different forms of art. The picks are wonderful. Especially I like your nail polishes and the Knucklebox clutch
Xx
Alexandra
www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
It's a beautiful inspiration. John william waterhouse is one of my favorite painter.
Love these pieces. Very nice silver pants and shoes.
xoxo
A metallic clutch or some silver ballerina flats are about the only ways i see myself wearing the trend. (two seasons ago I wouldn't even have considered it). The lipstick colour is insanely beautiful! xo
Ada
OBSESSED with metallics right now! The trousers and nail trio are awesome!! :)
Mermaids... how perfect Mary Jo... and what a beautiful selection to go with her... Those glasses..the shirt.. the lipstick... everything is very covetable.. Happy summer days to you... xv
"Mermaid beauty" that sounds utterly enchanting, no wonder they ran sailors onto rocks.
Totally adore! Thank you for your amazing comment on my blog! It means the world to me!
Sending you kisses and hugs.
Best Regards
Miss Margaret Cruzemark
http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/
Love metalic. Great trousers, but shoes win gold medal in this post!
Red xx
Such a beautiful piece of work...love that :)) x
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