Style Imitating Art…
Welcome to the first edition of Style Imitating Art in 2026! If you’re new to the blog, or just need a refresher, Style Imitating Art is a really cool idea pairing fashion with art. A couple of years ago, I joined Shelbee and Salazar as curators for SIA. We begin with a piece of art, create looks based upon that art, and share them on our blogs. Think of it as fashion meets art museum! Anyone and everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in on the fun. You don’t have to be a blogger to participate, either! I selected our inspiration artwork this week.
How it works…
Here are the details: Every other Monday, one of us will select a piece of art. That is shared via all three co-hosts’ blogs. On the following Monday, all three share their looks on their blogs. If you choose to participate, send a photo to the curator for that particular week. You, as well as the other participants, will be featured on the curator’s post that Wednesday. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! If you decide to play along this time, please send your photo to me by Tuesday, January 13th at 10:00 pm EST to be included. I hope you will join us! I think this could be the best way to start something new! Remember, you don’t have to be a blogger to be a part of this. You can snap a photo and send it in. We love to have readers join in on the fun, too.
Why…
I included this painting in a recent tour on New Year’s Eve. I chose it for the tour because my theme was a Night at Newfields. I chose it for Style Imitating Art because it’s full of so many different things…movement, color, Cubism. It is also Black History Month, and this artist has an amazing resume!
Where you can find me…
Linking up with Nancy’s Fashion Style, Fine-Whatever, Is This Mutton, Shelbee on the Edge, Chez Mireile, Suzy Turner, and Away from the Blue as well as Deb’s World and A Fresh Cup of Coffee. I also link up with This Blonde’s Shopping Bag, Doused in Pink, I do deClaire, Mummabstylish, Style Splash and Elegantly Dressed and Stylish as well as the Senior Salon Pit Stop (Esme’s Salon) and Slices of Life. Please check out these wonderful ladies and their blogs! I also am a co-host for Ageless Style on the third Thursday of the month and Songful Style on the last Monday of the month. I co-host Traffic Jam Weekend every Thursday with Melynda, Lisa, and Sue. I also host Final Fridays on the last Friday of the month as well as 10 on the 10th on the 10th of the month! I do hope you’ll check out all of these blogs and link parties!
At first I thought that this piece of art was quite dark, but on a second inspection is has quite a bit of other colour in it. Good luck with this one Marsha.
Thanks, Rosie! It really is even more colorful in person. I really didn’t know much about the artist, Cubism, or much of anything. But, now I know a bit and will be sharing it. Now, to figure out how to interpret it!
I really like this painting and am looking forward to seeing how it inspires you!
Thanks, Cat! I am, too! I thought I knew what I was going to do, but I decided that would be cheating! Now, you’ll have to wait to see how I was going to cheat, right?
I really like this piece with the lights shining through the darkness. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Thanks, Laura! Even though I picked it, I am kinda struggling with how to interpret it. But, I’m sure something will stir up my creativity!
Happy New Year Marsha! I wish you a wonderful Year full of happiness and good health! And lots of inspiration to write blog posts!
Happy New Year, Nancy! I hope this is the year that changes your life for the better. May you have happiness, love, and laughter throughout the year! And, yes, I always need inspiration for blog posts! I’m loving your new format!