Shoe Art.

Hello all!


So I'm sure it's already apparent but I have an OBSESSION with shoes. I could literally open up my very own shoe museum. There is just something special about the perfect shoe that ties an entire outfit all together! That's why I cannot wait for spring... so I can throw my boots aside already!


There are certain shoes that I buy for aesthetic reasons... they're just so delicate, different or colorful! I have to admit that they usually stay in my closet because I'm too afraid to ruin them... silly I know!


Here are some fabulous photos I found of "Shoe Art":

We all know these McQueen babies!

You also need to check out the Virtual Shoe Museum and the Bata Shoe Museum... they're fabulous. I've actually been to the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada and it's awesome!


What do you think of these? For the feet or for the museum? Do you have a favorite pair of shoes you refuse to wear outside and "ruin"?


KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:
2.bp.blogspot.com/_vqp_v5
feathersboutique.com
stylebinge.com
theshoegoddess.com
whats-wrong-with-the-zoo.com
4.bp.blogspot.com/_5xxcogt

Spring Silk.

Silk always reminds me of spring and I'm really loving patterned silk pieces for the spring season. They're lightweight, versatile and I really think silk gives a casual outfit just the right amount of 'oomph.'


A few of my favorite spring silk pieces:

Emilio Pucci Purse - $995

Erdem T-Shirt - $630

Split Pea Vintage on Etsy - $17

Madewell Skirt - $98

Nordstrom Necklace - $178

Parker Dress - $242

Twelfth St. - $95

What are some of your favorite silk pieces?


KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:
www.shopbop.com
www.nordstrom.com
www.etsy.com
www.emiliopucci.com

Secrets of the Silk Road.

Good Morning!


I realize that I haven't done an art related post in awhile so I wanted to focus on something that's been in the news recently... the cancellation of the Secrets of the Silk Road exhibition.

This exhibition was featuring the most amazingly preserved mummies ever found, as well as rare artifacts never before seen in the West (Penn Museum). The exhibition was a tale of long-forgotten cultures along the world’s most legendary trading route. More than 150 objects were supposed to be on view, including gold jewelry and perfectly preserved food! 


The Secrets of the Silk Road was supposed to open in Philadelphia at the Penn Museum this past weekend, but was cancelled last minute by officials from China. No one knows why or what exactly happened and according to the Penn Museum's website: "Secrets of the Silk Road exhibition, scheduled for February 5 - June 5, 2011, has been modified, and will open without artifacts and mummies from China. The rich, multimedia Silk Road gallery experience—featuring text, images, sound, maps, a recreated excavation site, and interactive stations—will now be free with regular Museum admission."


I really wonder what happened! This was supposed to be an incredible traveling exhibition and I was really looking forward to seeing it. Here are some photos from the exhibition:

Anyone else hear about this? Or anyone have the chance to see this exhibition before it was cancelled?


Don't forget to enter my Giveaway!


KIU,


Twentysomething


Photo credits:
www.penn.museum.com

Makeup is an Artform.

I think makeup is an artform, which is why I have so many different products. I love trying new things and experimenting with different colors and makeup companies. 

I don't think makeup should be over-the-top as much as I love these photos, but I do believe that a little bit of makeup goes a long way in freshening one's look and added some glitz!


I wanted to share some of my current favorite products with you:

1. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - $5
2. NARS lipgloss in Belize - $24
3. DIOR Style Liner - $32
4. MAC Select cover-up - $16.50


What are some of your favorite makeup products? I love recommendations!


Side note, to celebrate the fact that I have 40 followers... look out for an upcoming giveaway! Thanks for being so great to me these past few months. 


KIU,


Twentysomething


Photo credits:
4.bp.blogspot.com
makeupartistdirectory.com
imageprov.com
cosmeticscenter.net
sephora.com
wonderful.wortelworld.files.wordpress.com
maybelline.com

Vintage Posters.

I have a small obsession with vintage art, and I particularly love vintage posters. There's just something special about the way they were drawn and the combination of colors. My favorite vintage posters have to do with fashion, surprised?! 

Here are a few that I love:

Anyone else a vintage art fan?

KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:

www.debutanteclothing.com/news/images/vintagelejabylingeriead.jpg

http-//shessmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vintage-fashion-poster

http-//www.enjoyart.com/library/beauty_fashion/clothing_fashion/large/Paris-Bata-Clan

Some Favorite Paintings.

Just wanted to share 4 of my favorite paintings with you...

1. Claude Monet - Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies (Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC)
2. Gustav Klimt - The Kiss (Vienna, Austria)
3. Edouard Manet - Le Dejeuner sur L'Herbe (Musee D'Orsay, Paris)
4. Vincent Van Gogh - Van Gogh's Chair (National Gallery, London)


I have been fortunate enough to have visited 3 out of the 4 paintings... still waiting to see The Kiss in person!


What are some of your favorite paintings?


KIU,


Twentysomething


Photo credits:
ibiblio.org
arttoheart.com
wikipedia.org
userpage.fu-berlin.de

Jewelry Art.

I just wanted to start off by saying thanks to all my readers! I'm very excited to already have 14 followers and I'm thankful! Spread the love :)

My jewelry stash is an absolute mess! I don't have enough room to store everything properly so all my necklaces get tangled, earrings break and I could never find anything!


I think I have found the perfect solution that works well in an apartment and looks cute too... jewelry frames!

What do you think? Does it work or does it still look messy?

What are your jewelry organization solutions?


KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:
farm3.static.flickr.com
www.apartmenttherapy.com
www.instructables.com
farm1.static.flickr.com
cn1.kaboodle.com

An Art & Fashion Collaboration.

Combining fashion and art... Does it work?


Takashi Murakami is a contemporary Japanese artist who blurs the barrier between high and low art. His artwork has a cartoon feel and ranges from thirty-foot sculptures to phone caddies.

He is also greatly known for his collaboration with Louis Vuitton where he designed the multicolor monogram print. This print became hugely popular and now graces a variety of handbags, scarfs and keychains. 

What do you think of this collaboration? Do you know any other popular art and fashion collaborations?


KIU,


Twentysomething


Photo credits:
www.luxurylaunches.com
www.kongbags.com
www.beautyconfessional.net
i.ytimg.com

The Big Screen Project.

The Big Screen Project is a "real space where people, media and culture connect." I find it to be a fascinating art concept that's attracting a younger crowd of people.

The Big Screen is a jumbotron 30 ft. x 16.5 ft. HD format LED screen located at the 10,000 sq. ft. public plaza behind a new 54-story multi-use building on 6th Avenue between 29th and 30th Street, NYC. 

The content ranges from the best in the arts, cinema, and new media to highlights in sports and video gaming. The purpose is to expose the public to fresh cultural content and to raise awareness for inspirational aims on subjects ranging from the ecological to the humanitarian. Big Screen's team of curators collects the best of global cultures in participation with content partners such as art institutions, film festivals, ecologically and humanitarian minded not-for-profits (Bigscreenproject).

 Screening schedule and information at Bigscreenproject.

Have any of you been? Anyone know any other media art events like this one?

KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits & content:

www.bigscreenproject.com

Tectonic Shift.

Phillips de Pury & Company's new exhibition: Tectonic Shift: Contemporary Art from Chile from the Juan Yarur Collection is highly fascinating.


It is curated by Cecilia Brunson and the exhibition celebrates the contemporary artists working in Chile today. Apparently this new generation of contemporary artists emerged with the new Chilean democracy.


What I find so interesting is the use of everyday materials. What do you think the artists are trying to say? I think the art is highly poetic and personal.

The exhibition runs from December 4th, 2010 until January 16th, 2011 in London, England.


Hope you all had a nice holiday!


KIU,


Twentysomething


Photo credits:
http://www.phillipsdepury.com/

LOVE is...

Most of you are bloggers, which means you take many photographs. These are amazing photographs that should be shared. LOVE is an international photography competition. Entries must capture the essence of love. I encourage you all to participate as the winner receives $5,000 cash and your own exhibition in New York City!

Love?

This competition is hosted by the Focus Project, which is a yearly archive of the world's most compelling photographs. For more information, check out the Focus Project.

Love?

Are you going to participate? What do you think would capture the essence of love?

KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:

www.graphicdesignblog.org/images/black-white-photographs

http://users.ipfw.edu/virtue/intl/photo%20contest/photo%20contest%20%winners2007

www.bbc.co.uk/britain/images/colour_black_white.jpg

www.travelblog.org/photos/2360472

www.pics24h.com/img/misc/enjoy-in-love

Otto Dix & the Rouge Cabaret.

Mysterious? Terrifying? Intriguing?

Mysterious. Terrifying. Intriguing. These are the 3 words that come to mind when I think about Otto Dix's work.


Otto Dix was a German artist haunted by his experiences during WWI, and these experiences are greatly visible in his artwork. He captured the horrific and common, from brothels to battlefields. The exhibition Rouge Cabaret is being shown at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Rouge Cabaret Exhibition) and is a North American premiere.

Realistic or absurd?

Do you find his depictions realistic?


I find his pieces so compelling. They're repulsive, yet attractive. How does Dix's work relate to our own day? What do you think he would portray today? Anyone know anything interesting about Otto Dix? I've only recently discovered him.


KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:
www.wikipedia.org/ottodix
http://musingsofanartstudent.blogspot.com/2010/11/artist-review14-otto-dix.html
http://elasticlimit.com/?p=143
www.vanityfair.com/online/beauty/2010/03/from-the-neue-galerie

What Really Is Contemporary Art? ART BASEL 2010.

For those of you who don't know, Art Basel is an international contemporary art exhibition held every year in both Basel, Switzerland and Miami, Florida. It is literally known as the 'Olympics' of the art world and has something for everyone.


Although I was unable to attend this year, the Art Basel Miami Beach that took place December 1st-4th was said to be extremely successful. This event is perfect for you twentysomething women. From public programming and special exhibitions, this place is not only amazing for art lovers but it is a great networking event. I suggest you all attend next year... the Oceanfront Night is always my favorite!


I wanted to discuss one particular artist with you. He was featured this year at the Art Basel Miami Beach: John Altoon. He's an American artist whose work relates to Abstract Expressionism and he is also known for his figurative works.


What I find so fascinating about Altoon is that he was diagnosed as Schizophrenic in his late 30's. He also sadly died of a heart attack at the age of 43. So, I wanted to know what you guys thought of his work? Two examples are below. Do you think his struggle with his mental illness and tragic death define his legacy over his work?

KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:

http://blog.arcademi/deloup-content/uploads/2010/06/art-basel-2010.7

http://blog.sfmoma.org/wp/up-content/uploads/2009/09/ocean-park-senses

http://cs.nga.gov.au/images/med/143127

THIS BLOG HAD TO HAPPEN...

This blog had to happen. There are millions of blogs online; millions about fashion, millions about art, and millions about millions of things.I still felt there was a lack. I wanted to tie it all together. This blog is aimed at the twentysomething woman. It will explore issues, interests and the likes for women our age. I want it to evolve into a discussion forum, a networking hub, and more importantly, a place to explore fashion and art from OUR perspective. I'm a twentysomething year old woman. I'm independent, well-traveled and have a deep passion for fashion and art. I'm a graduate student living far from home. I love (and miss!) my family, friends and boyfriend. I love my dog. I've been through hell and back, and I want to relate to you. So enough about me...  I will also remain anonymous (for now) for a variety of reasons.


KIU (Keep it up!), 

Twentysomething

Photo credit: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1434/898372427_5d65b5b08c.jpg