Picture Perfect / 06

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 Bella4 Comments

Hello!

How are you? Anything new and fun to share? I miss posting on a more regular basis – and it’s my hope that the calendar comes together again in the fall – but I truly can’t complain: summertime so far has been all sorts of wonderful. Before I head out on today’s day trip, yet another college tour, I thought I’d whip up an edition of Picture Perfect in belated celebration of National Ice Cream Day. If you’re new to the feature, not to worry: Picture Perfect is simply an opportunity to group objects around a particular photograph, as in today’s ice cream and nautical related items. I think it pleases the arts and shopping lover in us all!

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I’m drawn to sun-drenched images these days like a moth to a flame {blame the summer-loving mindset}. It’s no wonder, then, that I felt a photo from Julia’s recent trip to the pier was so fitting for July; with boats in the background and dripping ice cream in hand, the stylish fashion blogger, who showcases her wardrobe daily on Gal Meets Glam, shows a day trip done right. I don’t share the same funds for shopping as Julia, but I nevertheless took delight in picking out objects, from a quirky coin purse to a classic floppy hat, to match the themes of the image. Do any of the objects catch your eye?

1 ◊ The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson from Amazon

2 ◊ High Summer Collection Ice cream from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

3 ◊ Expand Your Horizons Cruise Ship Coin Purse from Kate Spade

4 ◊ The Way, Way Back from Amazon

5 ◊ Factory Trim Pocket T-Shirt in Gentle Sea from J.Crew Factory

6 ◊ Aerie Floppy Knit Hat in Soft Muslin from American Eagle

7 ◊ Ice Cream Print from Old English Company

Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Bella

Psst. Want more art-related posts to keep you busy? Here are a few picks: a recent edition of Eye on Art; another summery round of Picture Perfect; and an interview with shop owner and photographer Rachel Ball.

Picture Perfect / 05

April 18, 2016April 17, 2016 Bella3 Comments

Hello!

We could argue for hours on the benefits and disadvantages of our social-media-dominated society, but I think one thing is for certain: the rise of Pinterest, Instagram, and the like has deepened the appreciation for all things visual. It may seem superficial, sure, and I’m biased, I admit, as I adore graphic design, but nevertheless, I love filling my feeds with items pleasing to the eye {in other words: curating images sounds like my type of fun}. With art on the mind and spring in full force, it seemed like an opportune time to share yet another round of Picture Perfect, a feature that fulfills my love of photography and shopping as I group things around a particular photo.

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As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers; always one to look ahead, I was drawn to the work of James Fitzgerald III in a Kinfolk article from a few years back. Flowers make for gorgeous photographs, and this here was no exception; the vivid palette and garden narrative have me wishing for a trip to the Adelman Peony Gardens in Oregon where the shoot took place. While I won’t be hopping on a plane anytime soon, that didn’t stop me from searching for items that fit the photo’s romantic vibe and the beauty of the pink blooms, ending in a collection with everything from a periwinkle camera to a floral-covered classic. What’s your favorite object of the bunch? :)

1 ◊ Literary Tote Bag from Obvious State

2 ◊ Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera in Blue from Amazon

3 ◊ Bear Floral Sketch from Kari Herer

4 ◊ Factory Twill Parka in Coastal Pink from J.Crew Factory

5 ◊ The Age of Adaline from Amazon

6 ◊ Paper Peonies from A Petal Unfolds

7 ◊ The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides from Amazon

Have a lovely Monday!
Bella

Psst. Other art-focused posts from the archives: creative Instagram accounts to follow, by far, one of my favorite musical moodboards to make, and a collection of pretty – and free! – fonts.

Style Snapshot / Spring State of Mind

February 23, 2016February 22, 2016 Bella5 Comments

Hi!

As we near the end of February, let’s chat: What’s in your reading pile? {I myself have just begun the debut The Mystery of Hollow Places alongside Franny and Zooey and Gloria Steinem’s memoir}. Do you have any fun and exciting projects in the works? {My vacation provided plenty of brainstorming time – we’ll see where it takes me!}. Are you anxious for the spring months to arrive?! {I’m right there with you}. Style Snapshot took a mini vacation – I last posted an edition in October – but if there were any better time to return to the series, it’d be now: when I like to fool myself that spring in New England is on its way and that, yes, it’s appropriate to swap my knit scarves and heavy sweaters for light tees and cute flats.

In all truth, it’s many weeks away before I can sport short sleeve shirts and sundresses, but that’s not to stop me from the fun of online shopping! My favorite stores have all recently rolled out their spring/summer lines, and the gorgeous color palettes and cheery prints of each collection have won me over. If given an unlimited budget, here are a few pieces I would add to my closet for the coming season. What would you want for your wardrobe?

1 \ Dip Dye Floppy Hat in Neon Yellow from Aerie