art inspired: john william waterhouse, the annunciation
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
There's something about the beginning of the holidays that always has a romantic feel it, so this Pre-Raphaelite version of The Annunciation by John William Waterhouse, felt like a good inspiration for all the holiday style choices cropping up as quickly as fall ended. With its rich colors and precise classical spacing, this sweet rendition holds a place in the realm of holiday art as well as captures the Romantic style of the early 1900s.
Gabriel's ethereal lavender and deep purples are one end of the spectrum, inviting a bit of sparkle and whimsy...
On the other end of the spectrum is Mary's dramatic cobalt ensemble with red accents.
Where do you fall this holiday season? Light and sparkly or bold and dramatic?
Or maybe you're a little of both?
Lavender details: Tilo Viscose Lace Scarf in Thistle $65 eluxe.ca; Larkspur & Hawk Mary 22-karat rose gold, topaz and diamond necklace $4,900 - net-a-porter.com; Bottega Veneta Crepe dress $1,175 - net-a-porter.com; Marie-Hélène de Taillac 22-karat gold spinel and tourmaline ring $2,170 - net-a-porter.com; DKNY Lavender Silk-Cashmere Cardigan $185, stylebop.com; Mary Jo Matsumoto Laguna Shimmer Fold Over Clutch maryjomatsumoto.bigcartel.com $300; Bottega Veneta Cashmere and silk-blend scarf $680 - net-a-porter.com; COOL CHANGE Bloussant Full Hand Dyed Maxi Dress $250 - calypsostbarth.com; PROVENCE LAVANDES Lavendar Boule Petite $56 (£35) - farfetch.com.
Cobalt details: Virgins, Saints & Angels San Benito Magdalena In Gold | Smoky Topaz $222 - ylang23.com; Vionnet Silk crepe de chine gown $2,116 - net-a-porter.com; Mallarino Violetta 24-karat gold-vermeil filigree earrings $273 - net-a-porter.com; Burberry Beauty Lip Velvet Military Red No. 310 $30 - burberry.com; Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes Fluorescent Patent Red Sole Pump, $1,195 - bergdorfgoodman.com; Mary Jo Matsumoto Wilde Mini-Wallet $215 maryjomatsumoto.bigcartel.com.
Labels: art inspired fashion post
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
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26 Comments:
I love that purple dress!
Absolutely gorgeous outfits, Mary Jo! x
I absolutely love the dramatic cobalt look, Mary Jo. I wouldn't say no to a cobalt blue dress for the night between years. :)
Love the whimsical elements here Mary Jo. You always have the best eye for these things!
That lavender color is absolutely stunning, and I love the cobalt with red! Brilliant combo!
xo
Rachel
Hello Mary Jo! I hope I'll have a bit of both as the holiday will give me the chance to take some time off, so enjoy some comfortable clothes, but it's also time to wear a lot of nice dresses! I saw your leo-print accessory collection on Ada's blog...so nice!
I always enjoy how your translate art into fashion Mary Jo. I happen to be wearing lavender cords with a silver sweater today so I'm light and sparkly at the moment :)
Rowena @ rolala loves
I tend to be drawn to lavender colours, it's such a charming hue. Beautiful inspiration Mary Jo. xo/Madison
I love, love, love these color combinations - the first in particular!
I am always light and sparkly- and this is no exception. Love how your clutch works with the first collection!
I really love John William Waterhouse. This painting is absolutely beautiful. It's a perfect choice.
Love these pieces too. These colors are so lovely.
xo
Loving the lavender pieces -- but for the holidays I'm definitely a mix of both light & sparkly and bold & dramatic :)
So stunning, just love both dresses & of course love this painting, one of my favourite painters..love the muted colours and those wings...amazing!! I hope you are having a gorgeous week so far doll, almost over ;) Have a sweet day xox
That blue dress with red belt is so so so beautiful. In my mind, a perfect dress.
Weekend is coming. Hope you can get a good rest from hard work that you have been doing lately!
Red xx
this is beautiful. that blue dress is absolutely stunning. i fall deeper in my leggings and trade in my boots for uggs. this is my most busy time of the year with work so no pretty dresses for me right now : )
I love that painting. It is quite modern, very different from the Annunciation paintings. My favourite is the Lilac palette. So stylish.
Lovely Mary Jo! I would wear both the dramatic electric blue with red and of course the purple that is my first choice ever! I imagine we will find some purple in your collection, right? :* Have a lovely weekend
I am speechless! Love everything here! You are such a great blogger, Mary Jo!!
Have a great weekend!
Hugs and kisses
Gorgeous Mary Jo... especially the cobalt blue... Happy weekend... xv
That cobalt dress is unbelievably beautiful, and especially with those red shoes. Purple and blue together is one of my very favourite combos.
LOVE the dress <3
hello my friend! hope you're having a great december so far!!!
That is a great inspiration.
Loving all the lavender!
And the red Louboutins!
xoxox,
CC
I love both ends! The pretty colors from the first palette appeal to me most but then those bright red Louboutins jumped out at me! So stunning!
:)
Allison
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Very romantic! Love the cobalt blue with pops of red
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