ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Art in Bloom
It was another March summer day in Los Angeles. To celebrate, I wore what I like to call my Carrie Bradshaw skirt (this pic might give you a better clue why). Red and pink are one of my fave color combos so I played that up with a red lip, which happened to match part of the painting my friend and I passed on our way to the Kogi truck during lunch. If you drive down Wilshire Boulevard, you can see the mural, which was created by L.A.-based artists to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The artwork was actually done on pieces of the original Berlin wall. Pretty cool, right? I can’t believe I passed it on my way to work for the past three years and never stopped to full understand why JFK looked at me every morning with his baby blues.
Petite Bateau tee, Versace sunglasses, Forever 21 skirt, Stuart Weitzman pumps
Fashion Staples Used: Red lips
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Chain Reaction
Tonight I attended Traver Rains’ The Ranch LA Exhibit presented by Gaudy PR. Traver, who is the co-designer of Heatherette with Richie Rich, was debuting a new line of t-shirts and showing his impressive photography skills. One side of the room featured his Montana series of models is stunning clothing shot in his home state (Traver’s brother even handmade the remarkable wood frames.)
My outfit ended up matching the other side of the room, filled with more provocative photographs of naked cowboys and a sexed up Aubrey O’Day.
Forever 21 dress, coat and Slatted Peeptoe Pump, Cole Haan bag, vintage necklace worn as a belt
Fashion Staples Used: Gray Shift Dress
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ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Sheer Art
Tonight was girl’s night out. First stop was the Young Collectors Night at Minotti Los Angeles, hosted by LA Art Show and Minotti. I haven’t had the guts to try out the lingerie trend yet but I figured since it was an art party I could be a little riskier than normal.
I felt naked when I walked into the party, but nobody seemed to notice—until I took a picture. The shirt photographs ten times more sheer than it is in real life. My friend looked at her camera and exclaimed, “Wow, Sydne your shirt is see-through!”As if I wasn’t self conscious enough.
Luckily, our second stop was Crown Bar, where it was so dark that I completely forgot my bra was showing.
American Apparel mesh button-up, Forever 21 jeans, Moschino Cheap & Chic belt, Steve Madden Trinite pumps, assorted silver and diamond jewelry
Fashion Staples Used: Dark Skinny Jeans
I have a bunch of books on artists I love, but none feature the painter as a little figurine. The Andy Warhol inspiration box ($16.95) includes a hand-painted statue and display stand, which I so want for my desk. The booklet also includes colorful Warhol stickers and a bio on the artist. It’s a really cute gift for any pop art lover.
Stewart + Brown is a Los Angeles-based brand founded by partners Karen Stewart and Howard Brown. Both are trained artists, so design holds high importance—as does the environment: In addition to using green fabrics, Stewart + Brown donates a portion of sales to non-profit, non-governmental environmental and social welfare organizations.
The girlie dresses are my favorite. The ruffles, crochet, lace and embroidery are ideal for a garden party or a relaxing afternoon at a swanky pool. The coolest part is you can see the original sketches for the clothes on the website. There’s nothing better than viewing art while shopping.
Visit www.stewartbrown.com to learn more about the line.
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